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Cosmetic surgery in Istanbul: prepare a supported project

Clarify your project, prepare your file and anticipate your stay without confusing support and medical decisions.

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What is cosmetic surgery?

Cosmetic surgery covers procedures that change the appearance of the face or body without the aim of treating a disease, such as rhinoplasty, breast surgery, abdominoplasty or blepharoplasty. Every project requires a consultation that examines the request, the possibilities, the risks and the limits.

· Sources : NHS — Cosmetic procedures, NHS — Cosmetic surgery abroad · See the partner medical centres →

Partner facilities in Istanbul: Avrasya Hospital (135 beds, 6 operating theatres and 51 intensive care beds announced) and BHT Clinic İstanbul Tema Hastanesi (324 active beds out of 450 and 20 operating rooms announced; JCI and TEMOS quality frameworks stated). Figures provided by the facilities.

Steps of the process

How roles are shared between Estetic Univers and the medical team
StepWhat happensWho is involved
Clarifying the projectDescribing what bothers you and the change you want, with photographs without filters or retouching.Patient, with Estetic Univers
Surgical consultationThe surgeon reviews the request and presents the options, risks, limits and alternatives.Surgeon
OrganisationLength of stay, accommodation suited to rest and transfers in Istanbul.Estetic Univers
ProcedurePerformed by the surgeon in the medical centre if it is indicated.Medical centre and medical team
Follow-upCheck-ups before returning home, written instructions and remote follow-up.Medical team, coordinated by Estetic Univers

In brief

How to prepare an aesthetic project in Istanbul?

A cosmetic surgery project begins with precise expectations, a complete health file and a medical exchange allowing the possibilities and limits to be studied.

The French-speaking site makes preparation and organization easier. The recommendation of an intervention, the technique and the consent are the sole responsibility of the surgeon and the establishment concerned.

Cosmetic surgery covers very different interventions. This page is not intended to recommend a procedure, but to help the French-speaking patient prepare their questions and their stay in Istanbul.

The first step is to define what you want to improve, without presuming on the technique. History, previous operations and expectations must be communicated accurately.

How to clarify your project before the medical exchange?

  • Describe the discomfort felt and the change sought in simple words.
  • Prepare the requested photographs without filter or retouching.
  • Report treatments, allergies, healing problems and previous interventions.
  • List professional, family and travel constraints.

An inspirational photograph is not a guaranteed result. Anatomy, health and healing make each project individual.

Who decides on the intervention?

The surgeon reviews the request, explains the options, risks, limitations and alternatives. He may also conclude that an intervention is not indicated. Daniel Emma and the French-speaking site facilitate exchanges and organization, but do not replace this medical decision.

How to anticipate the stay and recovery?

Before booking, you must confirm the duration required in Istanbul, the planned checks, the assistance required after the procedure and the conditions of the return trip. Accommodation must be compatible with rest and control travel.

The patient must also know who to contact after returning, how often to relay news and what signs require rapid contact with the medical team.

Useful questions before committing

  • What intervention is proposed and for what realistic objective?
  • Where will it take place and who will carry it out?
  • What checks are planned before returning?
  • How is remote monitoring organized?
Medical information

The information on this page is general. They constitute neither an indication for surgery nor a promise of results.

Frequently asked questions: cosmetic surgery

Who is cosmetic surgery for?

For healthy adults with a precise request and realistic expectations. Some medical history, treatments, smoking or healing problems may rule out or postpone a procedure; the surgeon checks this during the consultation.

Where does a cosmetic surgery procedure take place?

The procedure takes place in Istanbul. Depending on the treatment and the prior assessment, it can be organised in a partner medical centre, Avrasya Hospital or BHT Clinic İstanbul Tema Hastanesi. The centre and the surgeon are confirmed before departure.

How long should you stay in Istanbul for cosmetic surgery?

The length depends on the procedure, any hospital stay and the planned check-ups. It must be confirmed before booking the flight, allowing for the rest needed and any help required for the return journey.

How does the cosmetic surgery consultation work?

The surgeon examines your request, medical history and photographs, explains the options, risks, limits and alternatives, then obtains your informed consent. The surgeon may also conclude that a procedure is not indicated.

Who decides on a cosmetic surgery procedure?

The recommendation, technique and consent are solely the responsibility of the surgeon and the medical centre concerned. Estetic Univers and Daniel, your French-speaking contact, facilitate communication and organisation without taking part in the medical decision.

What is the role of Estetic Univers in a cosmetic surgery project?

Estetic Univers helps you prepare your file and questions, organises appointments, accommodation and transfers, and passes on practical instructions in French. Procedures are carried out by the healthcare professionals and medical centres concerned.

What are the risks of cosmetic surgery?

Each procedure has its own risks, plus those of anaesthesia: bleeding, infection, healing problems, asymmetry, dissatisfaction with the result or the need for revision surgery. The surgeon explains them for your specific case.

What follow-up is planned after cosmetic surgery?

Before returning home, you receive written instructions, the dates of check-ups and the contacts to reach. Remote follow-up is organised with the medical team, and any unusual sign must be reported quickly.

Let's talk about your project

An initial discussion to understand your needs.

Send your questions and useful information. A French-speaking advisor will contact you to organize an initial assessment.

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