Dr. Hakkı İzmirli Plastic Surgery Clinic is a private center in Istanbul, Türkiye. It specializes in facial aesthetics, body contouring, and breast surgery. The clinic is a dedicated provider of gender-affirming FTM top surgery. Dr. Hakkı İzmirli founded it in 2020. He has around 20 years of surgical experience and earned his medical degree from Istanbul University.
The facility holds JCI, ASPS, and ISAPS accreditations. Turkey's Ministry of Health authorizes it as an international Health Tourism Center. Dr. İzmirli is a member of WPATH. The team uses VASER 4D technology for body sculpting. Rhinoplasty procedures use Piezo ultrasonic systems for precision. International patients get online assessments and VIP airport transfers.
","text_type":"short_description","agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}],"reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":4251,"alias":"hi-clinic","name":"Dr. Hakkı İzmirli Plastic Surgery Clinic","short_description":"Dr. Hakkı İzmirli Plastic Surgery Clinic is a private center in Istanbul, Türkiye. It specializes in facial aesthetics, body contouring, and breast surgery. The clinic is a dedicated provider of gender-affirming FTM top surgery. Dr. Hakkı İzmirli founded it in 2020. He has around 20 years of surgical experience and earned his medical degree from Istanbul University.
The facility holds JCI, ASPS, and ISAPS accreditations. Turkey's Ministry of Health authorizes it as an international Health Tourism Center. Dr. İzmirli is a member of WPATH. The team uses VASER 4D technology for body sculpting. Rhinoplasty procedures use Piezo ultrasonic systems for precision. International patients get online assessments and VIP airport transfers.
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The medical team includes 40 physicians and about 350 staff members. The facility has 100 beds, four operating rooms, and two delivery rooms. Diagnostic tools include a Siemens 1.5 Tesla MRI and a 16-slice CT scanner. Other units include an International Patients Department and a pregnancy school. The hospital holds ISO 9001 certification for quality management.
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Suzermed Clinic offers Butt implants with Dr. Cigdem Karadag Sari, a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon trained at Ghent University and Mayo Clinic. She specializes in aesthetic procedures with over _doctor_1898_years_ of experience. The clinic operates within Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital, ensuring access to comprehensive medical facilities.
Suzermed Clinic is a hair transplant center located inside Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital, Istanbul's largest private hospital. It specializes in FUE and DHI hair transplants along with PRP therapy. The clinic holds JCI accreditation and an ISO 9001 certification from TÜV NORD CERT.
Dr. Murat Tezcan brings _doctor_7568_years_ of expertise with 900+ butt implant procedures performed, having trained in Cleveland and Norway. The procedure costs around $7,060 as a limited-time offer, typically covering the surgery, anesthesia, 1-night stay, medications, and follow-ups. A board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Tezcan operates at Estetik International Bursa – part of a respected network founded in 1999 with 5-star patient satisfaction. Compression garment and pre-op blood tests are included.
Estetik International Bursa is the most innovative branch of a plastic surgery network founded in 1999 by Prof. Bülent Cihantimur. It specializes in aesthetic surgery, hair transplant, non-surgical beauty procedures, dentistry, and stem cell treatment. The clinic is known for proprietary techniques like the Spider Web facelift and Cihantimur Fat Transfer.
TravelMEDI Clinic is an MTQA-accredited medical center in Istanbul for plastic surgery and hair transplants. Specialists have performed over 5,000 hair transplants and over 4,000 plastic surgery procedures. Weight loss surgery and comprehensive international patient packages are also available.
TravelMEDI Clinic is an MTQA-accredited medical center in Istanbul for plastic surgery and hair transplants. Specialists have performed over 5,000 hair transplants and over 4,000 plastic surgery procedures. Weight loss surgery and comprehensive international patient packages are also available.
Dr. Fatih Irmak Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery Center is a private clinic in Istanbul devoted to plastic cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. It is led by Dr. Fatih Irmak, a specialist certified by the European Board of Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Fatih Irmak Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery Center is a private clinic in Istanbul devoted to plastic cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. It is led by Dr. Fatih Irmak, a specialist certified by the European Board of Plastic Surgery.
Blanc Clinic&Beauty is an Istanbul aesthetic medicine clinic founded by a plastic surgery specialist with over 20 years of experience. It focuses exclusively on medical aesthetics. The clinic performs around 1,000 treatments each year.
Blanc Clinic&Beauty is an Istanbul aesthetic medicine clinic founded by a plastic surgery specialist with over 20 years of experience. It focuses exclusively on medical aesthetics. The clinic performs around 1,000 treatments each year.
Cosmetic Surgery Istanbul is a plastic surgery practice in Şişli, Istanbul. It focuses on aesthetic, reconstructive, and cosmetic procedures. The clinic was founded in 2026 by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayhan Işık Erdal, a double board-certified surgeon with FACS and FEBOPRAS credentials. He has performed over 2,000 closed rhinoplasty procedures, a technique that leaves no external scars.
Dr. Erdal won Gold and Bronze medals at the ISAPS World Congress and received the TPRECD Award for his academic work. Surgeries take place in A+ JCI-accredited hospitals in Istanbul. Each procedure includes anesthesia from a board-certified specialist. Patients get VIP airport transfers and direct WhatsApp access to the team.
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Private Optimed Hospital is an ISO-certified hospital in Istanbul treating over 250,000 patients each year. Its main specialty is obesity and weight loss surgery. The hospital also has 25 departments covering cardiology, neurosurgery, and plastic surgery.
Dr. Gülsüm Çebi has performed 1,100+ tummy tucks over _doctor_3178_years_, with training in Taiwan and Scotland. The all-inclusive package costs around $4,300 – covering surgery, 2-night hospital stay, 5-star hotel, transfers, and interpreter services. Memorial Şişli holds JCI accreditation as Turkey's first hospital to earn this standard. Dr. Çebi is a member of the Turkish Emergency Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Association.
Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul is one of Turkey’s leading multidisciplinary medical centers, operating on a 53,000 m² area with 252 beds, 13 operating rooms, and advanced intensive care units. Opened in 2000, it became the first hospital in Turkey and the 21st worldwide to earn Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, confirming world-class standards.
\n\nThe hospital is recognized for its expertise in oncology, organ and bone marrow transplantation (90% organ transplant success rate), IVF, neurosurgery, bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, and genetics. Equipped with cutting-edge technology and specialized centers, Memorial Şişli attracts patients from 167 countries each year, combining top-level medical care with Istanbul’s unique cultural and travel opportunities.
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Optimed International Hospital is an AACI-accredited multi-specialty hospital in Tekirdag, Turkey. It treats over 200,000 patients each year. Its strongest specialties include neurosurgery, oncology, and nuclear medicine.
Dr. Mustafa Erol Demirseren is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at SALUSS Medical Group in Antalya. He performs body contouring and reconstructive facial surgeries, including mommy makeovers and facial feminization. He practices at a clinic authorized by the Turkish Ministry of Health for international medical tourism.
SALUSS Medical Group has locations in Istanbul and Antalya, Turkey. Since 2001, it has treated patients from 52 countries across five continents. The clinic offers over 20 treatments across 10 specialties, with hair transplants, aesthetic surgeries, and dental care as its core strengths.
Dr. Sezi Ceylan specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery with a focus on natural-looking results. Certified by the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
Dr. Sezi Ceylan is a plastic surgeon at Estetik International Bursa. She holds prestigious EBOPRAS certification from the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Dr. Ceylan specializes in body contouring, breast surgery, and facial aesthetics. She performs procedures at a clinic known for high-tech equipment and VIP patient services.
Estetik International Bursa is the most innovative branch of a plastic surgery network founded in 1999 by Prof. Bülent Cihantimur. It specializes in aesthetic surgery, hair transplant, non-surgical beauty procedures, dentistry, and stem cell treatment. The clinic is known for proprietary techniques like the Spider Web facelift and Cihantimur Fat Transfer.
Over 9,000 surgeries performed – Dr. Buhsem specializes in aesthetic procedures at Estetik International Bursa.
Dr. Omer Buhsem is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Estetik International Bursa. He has completed over 9,000 surgeries throughout his career. Dr. Buhsem specializes in aesthetic rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation, and body contouring. He is the founding president of the Facial Aesthetic Surgery and Rhinoplasty Society.
Estetik International Bursa is the most innovative branch of a plastic surgery network founded in 1999 by Prof. Bülent Cihantimur. It specializes in aesthetic surgery, hair transplant, non-surgical beauty procedures, dentistry, and stem cell treatment. The clinic is known for proprietary techniques like the Spider Web facelift and Cihantimur Fat Transfer.
Dr. Cigdem Karadag Sari is a plastic surgeon at Suzermed Clinic in Istanbul. She completed surgery training at the Mayo Clinic, a top-ranked US hospital. Dr. Sari holds an Assistant Professor title. She specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. Her practice is located within the JCI-accredited Acibadem Altunizade Hospital building.
Suzermed Clinic is a hair transplant center located inside Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital, Istanbul's largest private hospital. It specializes in FUE and DHI hair transplants along with PRP therapy. The clinic holds JCI accreditation and an ISO 9001 certification from TÜV NORD CERT.
Dr. Murat Tezcan is a plastic surgeon at Estetik International Bursa. He is a member of the European Association of Plastic Surgeons. He completed fellowship training in aesthetic breast surgery at Meridia Euclid Hospital in the USA. Dr. Tezcan holds board certification from the Turkish Board of Plastic Surgery.
Estetik International Bursa is the most innovative branch of a plastic surgery network founded in 1999 by Prof. Bülent Cihantimur. It specializes in aesthetic surgery, hair transplant, non-surgical beauty procedures, dentistry, and stem cell treatment. The clinic is known for proprietary techniques like the Spider Web facelift and Cihantimur Fat Transfer.
The procedure augments gluteal size, enhancing shape with silicone prosthetics, with quick recovery and long-lasting results.
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| Best period for the trip | May-October |
| Language | Turkish (most of medical staff speaks English fluently) |
| Visa | is not required for a trip of at least 30 days per visit |
| Time difference with Europe | 3 hours |
| Time difference with the USA | 8 hours |
| Capital | Ankara |
| Medical tourism center | Istanbul |
| Popular resorts | Alanya, Antalya, Kemer, Marmaris |
In 2020, the Republic of Turkey has visa-free agreements with 89 states. Some foreigners are exempted from obtaining entry visas, others are required to receive an electronic visa (e-Visa), and still others must apply for a visa at Turkish missions abroad.
What states need a visa for treatment in Turkey and what countries can cross the border free and easy read here.
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