Frequently asked questions

No. I do not set a date on the day of the consultation; I want you to read the written plan at home and decide without rushing. When you decide, our coordinator schedules the date.

I perform all operations myself. Consultation, surgery and check-ups are with the same doctor; an anaesthesiologist and the theatre team are with me in surgery.

It takes about 45 minutes and is charged; the fee is given on the phone when booking. A video pre-consultation lasts 20 minutes and is charged separately.

No. On a video call I answer your questions and explain the process; diagnosis and a surgical decision require a face-to-face consultation.

A list of the medicines you take, any previous surgical reports and recent test results. I also suggest writing down your questions; you can use the question lists on the procedure pages.

Hyaluronic acid fillers are not permanent; depending on the area they are absorbed within six to eighteen months. They can be dissolved if needed.

At a fully equipped partner private hospital in Şişli, with an anaesthesiologist present. Non-surgical treatments are done at the practice.

Yes. Smoking impairs wound healing and tissue blood supply; I ask you to stop at least four weeks before and not to smoke during recovery.

In most patients I use soft silicone splints that allow breathing instead of traditional packing; they are removed within the first week.

During recovery you get a line to reach us directly with your questions. I do the check-ups myself; the first is usually within the first week after surgery.

It depends on the procedure: two weeks for fillers and botulinum toxin, three months for eyelids, six months for a facelift and about a year for rhinoplasty. Results vary from person to person.

If the bones were adjusted, glasses should not rest on the nose for the first four to six weeks; I advise you at your check-up. Contact lenses can be used from the first days.

Incisions are placed in the natural lines in front of and behind the ear. Scars may be pink in the first months and fade over time; scar-care advice is given.

Breastfeeding is not affected by most augmentations; with reductions and lifts it can depend on the technique. We plan with this in mind at the consultation.