From $16,200. Prices depend on surgical complexity, hospital tier, and whether the procedure is unilateral or bilateral. Patients save approximately 64% compared to the US, where average costs reach $45,000. Packages usually include microsurgical fees, hospital stays in JCI-accredited facilities, anesthesia, and postoperative care with specialized garments.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a multidisciplinary hospital like Memorial Sisli or Memorial Bahcelievler ensures high-level safety. These facilities offer advanced microsurgical techniques, such as the 2015 HUV perforator artery-based flap. Packages at these top-tier hospitals typically run about $25,300 for comprehensive surgical care. This investment is wise as these centers feature intensive care units and 24/7 specialist support. Doctors like Professor Cemal Firat in Antalya bring specialized expertise in microvascular tissue transfers. For the best value, look for surgeons with Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association (TPRAASA) membership.
| Turkey | The UK | The USA | |
| DIEP Flap Reconstruction (Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Surgery) | from $16,200 | ≈ $17,500 | ≈ $35,000 |
The specialized 2015 HUV-coded perforator artery-based free flap technique is performed at Memorial Şişli Hospital. Dr. Mehmet Alp performs this microvascular reconstruction at the facility, which was Turkey's first JCI-accredited hospital. The comprehensive package costs around $25,300 and covers preoperative tests and a consultation, ensuring transparent pricing.
Op. Dr. Semih Özçınar is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He earned his M.D. from Ankara University and completed his plastic surgery residency at İnönü University. He is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).
His scientific work includes an oral presentation at the 2022 National Congress of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery titled "Retrospective Analysis of Regional, Free, and Local Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction." He also wrote a thesis on the effect of septocolumellar flap use on nasal tip projection in rhinoplasty.
He has completed training in ISAPS Live Surgery Rhinoplasty, the ISAPS World Congress 2022 in Istanbul, Bosphorus Breast Live Surgery, the 9th Rhinoplasty & Facial Aesthetics fresh cadaver course, BTS International Aesthetic in Sweden, and FABCAST meetings. His focus areas are facial aesthetics, breast surgery, body contouring, and reconstruction.
Professor Firat specializes in microsurgery and DIEP flap reconstruction at Medical Park Antalya – with extensive academic leadership in plastic surgery.
Dr. Aydin Onen is a Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist. His clinical interests include face and neck lift, rhinoplasty, breast aesthetics, and body contouring and liposuction. He also performs abdominoplasty, gynecomastia surgery, blepharoplasty, otoplasty, temporal and brow lift, fillers and Botox, fat and nanofat injection, and medical aesthetic treatments.
Education: Ege University Faculty of Medicine, 2012–2018. Residency in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Manisa Celal Bayar University, 2018–2024. Experience: Plastic Surgery Specialist, Bayburt State Hospital, 2024–2025. Training: Basic Microsurgery at Necmettin Erbakan University. Cadaver and live surgery courses. Ege University Experimental Animals Certificate. Member: Turkish PRAS and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association. Publication: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2025. Topic: EGF preconditioning and fat graft survival. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-025-05203-1.
Dr. Emrah Koksal specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery, trained at Gülhane Military Medical Academy with years of hands-on experience.
DIEP flap breast reconstruction is commonly performed during the same surgery as a mastectomy, known as immediate reconstruction. This dual procedure preserves natural skin and nipple sensation while eliminating the need for a second major operation, though it requires specialized microsurgical teams and 8 to 12 hours.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While immediate reconstruction is preferred, the 8-plus hour surgery duration makes surgeon experience critical. At clinics like Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, specialists like Tonguc Isken utilize advanced imaging like Tomosynthesis Mammography. Look for surgeons who perform over 50 flaps annually to ensure success rates remain above 98%.
Patient Consensus: Many patients find the immediate abdominal harvest results in a beneficial tummy-tuck effect. While initial pain is significant, waking up with a breast shape greatly reduces post-operative emotional distress.
