Orhan Babucçu
33
years of experience
Orhan Babucçu
- Specialization: Plastic surgeon
- 33 years of experience
- accreditation:
- Speaks:English, Turkish
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
- Founding chairman of the Plastic Surgery Department at Zonguldak Karaelmas University
Dr. Orhan Babucçu was the founding chairman of the Plastic Surgery Department at Zonguldak Karaelmas University. He is a specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. Dr. Babucçu focuses on revision rhinoplasty, tummy tucks, and breast surgery. He trained at the Cleveland Clinic in the United States.
- Specializes in reconstructive microsurgery, chronic wound treatment, and skin cancer.
- Maintains membership in the International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery.
- Performs body contouring, genital aesthetics, and gynaecomastia surgery for men.
- Works at Memorial Şişli, the first hospital in Turkey to earn JCI accreditation.
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Anonymous • Breast Implant Revision
United Kingdom
Jun 8, 2026
The surgeon dr ozturk was fantastic, friendly, knowledgeable and inspired confidence immediately
My biggest worry was what recovery would feel like this time, especially after having my old implants for well over ten years. It turned out to be about the same as my first surgery. The surgeon dr ozturk was fantastic, friendly, knowledgable and inspired confidence immediately performing a position adjustment and implant replacement, though it's still hard to compare the final result as surgery was only 5 days ago. The hospital facility was clean and private room was great. My main issue was with the general staff support, which could have been more attentive, having said that whenever I called they attended immediately and were kind. Despite that, the medical care itself was solid, and I'm satisfied with the outcome.
Translator amazing as was Dr Ozturk, friendly, professional, knowledgeable. Co-ordination of transport, Appointments etc smooth
Hospital staff could’ve been more proactive eg not leaving things out of reach, ensuring drinks etc on hand, although having said that they immediately attended any call bells and were kind, I just didn’t want to trouble them more than I needed to.
Lolita Pritikovskaya • Rhinoplasty (nose job)
Ukraine
May 17, 2026
I’m very grateful
My biggest worry was that my nose would look unnatural and that the result wouldn’t live up to my expectations. Now, even though I’m still recovering, I can see that I was worrying for nothing. They removed a small bump, and the bridge of my nose is straighter, just as I’d hoped. I’d also like to mention that the tip of my nose now looks more refined. My breathing has improved too. I think ultrasonic piezorhinoplasty was the right choice. The whole team, from the staff to the surgeon, were very attentive and professional, which helped me feel at ease. I’m very grateful.
We loved everything; the organisation was top-notch. A special thank you to our coordinator, Valentina. They helped us sort everything out and were always on hand. Thank you so much 🙏🏻❗️
Donna Barber • Neck lift
Canada
Nov 6, 2025
I’m so very glad I had the best doctor and best care
My arrival at Istanbul airport was smooth and efficient. I was met and transported to my hotel. My hotel was lovely.
Transportation from hotel to hospitals on time and efficient.
I met my advocate at international patient area, she had everything under control, all tests lined up and doctor appointments were fabulous. My advocate translated to my language at every appointment.
I’m very happy with the service and I felt very “looked after”.
My outcome is excellent and I’m so very glad I had the best doctor and best care.
About Bookimed service
Bookimed lovely to deal with. Reactive to my questions and concerns. Contacted me after surgery to inquire how I was doing.
Very efficient with transfers.
Filipe Silva • Pectoral Implants
Canada
Apr 17, 2026
Being asked to pay extra costs at the last minute was deeply frustrating, souring the entire process. The surgeon was fantastic, and the clinic staff were good. The results speak for themselves; 15 days out, my chest width has perfect proportions and there’s great muscle separation with the medium Polytech implants. But the financial surprise was a significant issue. My advice is this: If you have fat in the chest area and are getting pectoral implants, ensure that gynaecomastia fat removal is negotiated in your final price! You can’t just add an implant without removing excess fat. Confirm with your consultant that this is included, because I did this and was still asked to pay more last minute. Also, the accommodations that they put you in are claimed to be prestige accommodations. The first few days two nights that I arrived. I was put in the most dreadful hotel room that you could ever imagine. I was also informed where I was staying at the very last minute I would advise that you get confirmation of where your accommodations will be and do your research far in advance to ensure that you’ll be staying somewhere acceptable I had to be moved to a new hotel room after completing for days while being ghosted - then the day of my surgery after being operated on I was told to bring my luggage to the hospital and had to check into a new hotel room post Surgery in pain and out of it. Also make sure that whoever your consultant is is readily available to attend to any issues I was ghosted for 48 hours by mine. She had a personal incident in her defence, however, if you’re in a foreign country by yourself, there should be someone to attend to you 24 hours a day regardless of personal incidents time or day somebody should’ve been available as a backup. In summary, it’s very important to make sure exactly what is covered and what is not I was told that everything would be covered except for my flight one in fact, all that was covered was the surgery breakfast hotel accommodations, which were originally terrible and transportation back-and-forth to hospital airport and follow up appointments. In reality, only breakfast was covered. You had to get your own lunch and dinner. Any medications that are prescribed post surgery, including compression vests, or any extra costs are to be covered by the patient and only told at the last minute. It is not in fact, all inclusive. It’s all inclusive in hotel, including breakfast and transportation. Everything else is on you to cover yourself.
I loved the doctor and the translator that I dealt with - Memorial Hospital is exceptional. Very clean and prestigious. Feeling definitely felt like I was in the right place, especially considering I live in Canada and our healthcare is free but very safe.
Don’t be fooled into being told that you’re going to be put in luxury accommodations. Do your research ask what hotel you were going to be accommodated in long before your arrival and READ the reviews. I was told at the very last minute where I was staying, and it ended up being one of the most dreadful hotel rooms. I have ever set foot in in my entire life. In addition at the last minute as I was about to board my flight to come to Istanbul, I was informed of extra costs for fat removal in my procedure, which had already been negotiated months prior. Not a very good situation to inform a patient of extra costs at the last minute literally before boarding my flight to come there. I proceeded to board and figured that this would’ve been resolved by the time I landed only to arrive the day of my surgery and be asked once again for these extra costs to be paid. This was a terrible and horrible experience not something anybody wants to go through minutes before they’re about to be taken into the operating room. Definitely left a bitter taste in my mouth. The only thing that I can say that was wonderful and positive about this experience was the doctor. He was phenomenal. The translator that dealt with me. She was also phenomenal, but the communication with this organization throughout all of these issues and problems was terrible at one point I was ghosted for 48 hours with no responses from the team as to how to proceed with this whole extra cost situation.
Maritza Paulino • Revision rhinoplasty
United States of America
Mar 15, 2026
He is the one that made this journey an amazing, wonderful, magnificent adventure
Starting from the beginning.
My international coordinator maurice did an amazing job in getting me the best doctor i needed for my procedure.
Traveling to turkey 🇹🇷 was an incredible experience very excited.
At memorial sisli hospital my local coordinator fatiha was very forthcoming with all the details, took care of everything.
Then my translators
Mohamed and beyza also very helpful and professionals great job helping me understand exactly what was being said.
Last but not least.
The most important part of the experience.
Doctor.. Mustafa akarcay.
He is the one that made this journey an amazing, wonderful, magnificent adventure.
The doctor is top notch, did a wonderful job.
Thak y you doctor Mustafa again am so happy with the results.
Will recommend him to anyone who is considering plastic surgeron in Istanbul or anywhere in the world.
Blessed and happy .
Maritza paulino.
The results are amazing, beyond what I was expecting.
Very satisfied with the doctor's work.
Can't think of anything that could possibly need improvement.
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Doctor's services
- Breast lift
- Facelift
- Rhinoplasty (nose job)
- Liposuction
- Tummy tuck
- Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)
- Breast reconstruction surgery
- Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
- Botox injections
- Thigh lift
- Buttock lift
- Breast reduction
- Breast augmentation
- Chin Liposuction
- Tip rhinoplasty
- Closed rhinoplasty
- Open rhinoplasty
- Revision rhinoplasty
- Vaginoplasty
- Laser vaginal rejuvenation
- Abdominal Liposuction
- Liposuction of the Thigh
- Love handles liposuction
- Back Liposuction
- Upper arm liposuction
- Gynecomastia surgery
- Full Body Lift
- Breast Implants with Breast Lift
- Breast Lift with Implants - Round
- Laser Skin Resurfacing
- Nasal hump removal
- Fillers injection
- Breast Augmentation with Tear Drop Implants
- Back lift
- Gynecomastia Vaser Liposuction
- Liposuction 3 body areas
- Liposuction (5 body areas)
- Vaser 3 Areas + Tummy Tuck
- Plastic Surgery Consultation
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Certifications & accreditations
The International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Qualifications
Dr. Orhan Babucçu is a plastic surgeon in Turkey and the founding chairman of a university plastic surgery department. He treats breast, body, and facial aesthetics at Memorial Şişli Hospital. The doctor performs tummy tucks and revision rhinoplasty. He started his academic career in 1993.
Specialization and Approach
Dr. Babucçu focuses on reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. He performs advanced revision rhinoplasty to correct previous nose surgeries. His body contouring techniques include tummy tucks and Vaser Liposuction across multiple body areas. Vaser Liposuction uses ultrasound technology to break down fat cells before removal for smoother results.
The specialist also treats skin cancer and chronic wounds. Chronic wounds are injuries that do not heal in the expected time frame. These cases often require specialized surgical care to restore tissue health.
Surgical and Non-Surgical Focus
- Breast Aesthetics: Performs reduction, augmentation with round or teardrop implants, and breast lifts.
- Facial Surgery: Performs eyelid aesthetics, facelifts, and tip rhinoplasty.
- Body Shaping: Procedures include thigh lifts, buttock lifts, and total body lifting.
- Genital Aesthetics: Offers laser vaginal rejuvenation and vaginoplasty.
- Men's Health: Specializes in gynecomastia surgery to treat male breast enlargement.
- Cosmetology: Provides non-surgical options like Botox, fillers, and laser skin resurfacing.
Academic Leadership
Dr. Babucçu has a background in academic medicine. He founded the Plastic Surgery Department at Zonguldak Karaelmas University. He led this department as chairman for 12 years. Additionally, he served as an assistant professor at Bahçeşehir University.
Work Experience
- Since 2016 – Memorial Şişli Hospital, Turkey – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist
- 2012–2017 – Bahçeşehir University, Turkey – Assistant Professor
- 2010–2012 – Zonguldak Karaelmas University, Turkey – Assistant Professor
- 2005–2010 – Zonguldak Karaelmas University, Turkey – Associate Professor
- 1999–2005 – Zonguldak Karaelmas University, Turkey – Assistant Professor
Education and Training
- 1984–1991 – Ankara University Medical Faculty – Medical Degree
- 1993–1999 – Gazi University Medical Faculty – Plastic Surgery Residency
- 1999–2000 – Cleveland Clinic, USA – Microsurgery training
Professional Memberships
- International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS)
- The Turkish Aesthetic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Association
- The Reconstructive Microsurgery Association
- The Wound Care Association
- The Burn Treatment and Protection Against Burn Society
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