The Bosphorus Bridge and Ortaköy Mosque in Istanbul at sunset
London about 4 hours by direct flight Istanbul/Türkiye

Your plastic surgery in Istanbul, from first contact to your return home

Your surgery will be planned during the pre-operative consultation. And once you are back in your country, your post-operative follow-up continues.

VIP vehicle transfers and accommodation in a comfortable hotel are included in the package price.
EBOPRAS, European board certification in plastic surgery Mayo Clinic, training in the USA Associate Professor since 2022
Dr. Çiğdem Karadağ in her office
Dr. Çiğdem Karadağ at her desk
Dr. Çiğdem Karadağ at the hospital in surgical scrubs
Dr. Çiğdem Karadağ in the office waiting room
Dr. Çiğdem Karadağ at her Bağdat Caddesi office

Authorised by the Turkish Ministry of Health for health tourism

The practice holds the International Health Tourism Authorisation Certificate and is part of HealthTürkiye, Türkiye’s official health tourism platform. Click the images to view the certificate.

Your journey, from home to Istanbul and back

Deciding to have surgery in another country raises many questions. That is why we have divided the process into five clear steps, so you always know what happens next.

1At home
Dr. Çiğdem Karadağ, seen from behind, on a video consultation with a patient

Online consultation and assessment

Before any travel, Dr. Karadağ assesses your situation and expectations remotely.

  • Photos: we ask you for a few photos from specific angles, depending on the procedure.
  • Medical history: previous surgeries, medication and background are reviewed by the doctor.
  • Video call: if needed, you speak directly with Dr. Karadağ to answer your questions.
2The trip
Private transfer vehicle waiting for the patient at Istanbul airport

Travel and stay

We help you prepare every detail of your arrival in Istanbul.

  • Dates and flights: we tell you how many days to plan for and which documents you need.
  • Private transfer: pick-up at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) and transport to your hotel.
  • Accommodation: hotel suggestions near the practice, suited to your recovery.
3In Istanbul
Dr. Çiğdem Karadağ, seen from behind, explaining the surgical plan to a patient in her office

In-person consultation and surgery

At the Bağdat Caddesi practice, Dr. Karadağ examines you in person.

  • A plan confirmed with you: the surgical plan is reviewed together and pre-operative tests are carried out.
  • Fully equipped hospital: surgery takes place in a hospital with a modern operating theatre and an anaesthesia team.
  • Informed consent: you receive full information about the procedure, the risks and the recovery.
4In Istanbul
Patient resting in the recovery room, accompanied by a nurse

Recovery and aftercare

The first days after surgery are decisive for the result.

  • Hospital monitoring: depending on the procedure, you may stay in hospital for one or two nights.
  • Check-ups: dressing changes, stitch removal and a final assessment before we clear you to fly home.
5Back home
Patient back home on a follow-up video consultation

Remote follow-up

After you return, your follow-up continues.

  • Online check-ups: at 1 month, 3 months and 1 year.
  • Direct contact: during your recovery, you can send us questions and photos on WhatsApp.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Karadağ
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Karadağ, specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Who will operate on you: Dr. Çiğdem Karadağ

In plastic surgery, the surgeon’s training has a direct influence on the result. Dr. Karadağ focuses especially on breast, abdominal and facial aesthetics.

  1. Medical degree

    Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine, with surgical rotations at Ghent University (Belgium).

  2. Mayo Clinic, USA

    One year as a clinical research fellow in Plastic Surgery, with a TÜBİTAK scholarship, and a Microsurgery Certificate.

  3. Acıbadem University

    Faculty member in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, with articles in international scientific journals.

  4. EBOPRAS certification

    Certified by the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery after examinations in Brussels.

  5. Associate Professor

    Her own practice on Bağdat Caddesi, Istanbul. Full member of ISAPS.

On a Bosphorus ferry at sunset, overlooking the Maiden’s Tower

Recover with a view of the Bosphorus

The practice is on Bağdat Caddesi, a calm and elegant avenue on the Asian side of Istanbul, close to the sea.

Once the doctor allows it, you can cross the Bosphorus by ferry, visit the historic peninsula or discover Turkish cuisine, always at your own pace.

Questions before you travel

How do I start?

Send us a WhatsApp message telling us which procedure you are interested in. We will ask you for a few photos and some information about your health for the initial online assessment.

How long should I stay in Istanbul?

It depends on the procedure. The number of days is given at the online consultation, after Dr. Karadağ’s assessment, so you can book your flights with confidence.

What language is used?

The consultation is held in English. You can write to us on WhatsApp and we will answer your questions before and after surgery.

What is the follow-up like after I return?

We stay in touch through online check-ups and WhatsApp. If needed, we arrange for you to be seen by a doctor in your country.

Can I go sightseeing during my stay?

Yes, but always with the doctor’s approval. In the first days after surgery, rest is the priority.

Start on WhatsApp, at your own pace

Write to us from home. Tell us which procedure you are interested in and we will send you the next steps for your online assessment with Dr. Karadağ.

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