There are three reasons for low-cost plastic surgery in Turkey:
- General price policy within the country and local citizens’ income — accommodation, food, transfers, and other basic amenities are relatively affordable for medical tourists. So many hotels and restaurants offer affordable, luxurious services along with multi-course meals as required.
- The difference in purchasing power parity (PPP) — Europe and the US produce their own medical products, however, the prices for cosmetic operations are still high. Local production is one of the factors lowering the cost without any quality loss. The PPP ratio between the USA and Turkey is 1.451 — although both countries produce their products locally, the resources available in Turkey are cheaper, which leads to higher production costs in other countries compared with Turkey.
- All-inclusive cosmetic surgery packages in Turkey — because of the high competition, most clinics in the country provide medical seekers with special offers and all-inclusive packages that usually include all necessary materials, the surgery itself, accommodation, transfers, language assistance (if needed) and so on.
To avoid complications, side effects after the operation and speed up the recovery time, it’s crucial to choose the right clinic and experienced surgeon. When choosing a clinic and doctor, pay attention to:
- accreditation/certification of clinics from Joint Commission International (JCI) or the Turkish Ministry of Health to make sure the chosen facility meets the highest standards of hygiene and patients’ safety
- membership of clinic and surgeon in any Turkish and international medical association that confirm plastic surgery qualification
- before/after photos to make sure you get desired result after the aesthetic operation
- success rates and years of experience that prove you will get high-quality services.
Also, the surgeon must be certified and recognized by international professional associations such as the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (TSAPS), and the Turkish Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery.
Plastic surgery includes various cosmetic surgical procedures intended not only for those who would like to improve their appearance but also for people affected by accidents, injuries, sports traumas, genetic defects, etc.
The most common plastic surgeries in Turkey are: