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Dr. Steven Davison and Dr. Ximena Pinell lead the medical team. Dr. Davison is triple board-certified in plastic and facial surgery. He has authored over 100 clinical papers. Dr. Pinell is double board-certified and trained at Emory University. The team uses Vectra 3D imaging for surgical planning. They also apply the Keller Funnel no-touch technique for breast safety.
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Davinci Plastic Surgery is a specialized practice in Washington, D.C. The clinic focuses on aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. Key areas include facial rejuvenation, breast reconstruction, and body contouring. The office surgical suite has 10 exam rooms and two operating rooms. Both operating rooms hold AAAHC accreditation for outpatient safety.
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Dr. Furkan Erol Karabekmez is a plastic surgeon at his private clinic in Ankara. He completed a research fellowship at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in the USA. He is an EBOPRAS-certified surgeon, meeting European standards for aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. Dr. Karabekmez specializes in complex cases like revision rhinoplasty and congenital deformity repair.
Karabekmez Clinic is a private plastic surgery practice in Ankara, Turkey, led by Prof. Dr. Furkan Erol Karabekmez, a specialist in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery and in oral and maxillofacial surgery with Turkish and European board certification and a Mayo Clinic research fellowship. The clinic focuses on rhinoplasty, facelifts, breast surgery, body contouring and congenital deformity reconstruction, with surgery performed at Acıbadem Ankara Hospital.
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Dr. Ugur Horoz is a European Board-certified plastic surgeon practicing at Dr. MED in Istanbul. He serves as a representative of Turkey for the European Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Horoz specializes in facial rejuvenation and body contouring. He completed international training as a research physician at Showa University in Japan.
Dr. MED is a multi-specialty center in Istanbul with a 97% success rate for facelifts. It treats 4,500+ patients each year in plastic surgery, aesthetic medicine, and weight loss surgery.
European Board Certified Dr. Ali Sadioglu performs a Deep Plane facelift with endoscopic precision for natural-looking, non-over-tightened results at his practice within Dr. Safa Manav Clinic. The package costs around _offer_price_ and includes surgery at Harvard-affiliated Avrasya Hospital, a two-night stay with a private nurse, and nine nights at Antwell Hotel with 24/7 infirmary support and daily nurse follow-up. All pre-op tests, anesthesia, medications, and a face compression garment are covered in this comprehensive all-inclusive offer.
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Dr. Safa Manav Clinic is a private plastic surgery center in Istanbul led by Dr. Safa Manav, MD, FEBOPRAS, a double board-certified plastic surgeon (Turkish National Board, European Board), member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. It specializes in facial rejuvenation, including deep plane face and neck lifts, plastic surgery, aesthetic medicine, and cosmetology for adult patients only.
The clinic treats about 372 patients a year, welcoming them from Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, and the Balkans. Packages include airport-hotel transfers, pre-operative tests, 1–2 nights in hospital, and a stay at a medical hotel, followed by aftercare, check-ups, 24/7 nurse support, and a 1-year follow-up.
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Dr. Aysel Pasazade is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Quartz Hospital in Istanbul. She holds the prestigious EBOPRAS certification. This credential confirms her competence meets high European standards. Dr. Pasazade specializes in complex body and facial transformations.
Quartz Hospital is a private multi-specialty medical center located in Istanbul, Turkey. The team specializes in urology, dental treatment, plastic surgery, and weight loss surgery. The hospital serves adult patients only. Each year, around 6,500 patients choose Quartz Hospital for medical care. The clinic is most frequently visited by patients from Europe, the Commonwealth, the USA, Canada, Australia, and CIS countries.
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Soraca Med is a government-authorized private medical center in Istanbul. It specializes in cosmetic surgery, dental care, hair transplants, and weight loss. Prices run about 70% below EU/US benchmarks.
A minimally invasive procedure to tighten saggy skin and reduce wrinkles for a youthful appearance.
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