Istanbul is a common choice for explant surgery. For patients across Europe, the UK, and beyond, Istanbul offers an unusual combination: highly trained surgeons with international credentials, modern hospitals, organized medical tourism infrastructure, and lower costs — without the compromises sometimes associated with medical travel.
Istanbul hosts more board-certified plastic surgeons with international training (FACS, FEBOPRAS, ISAPS) than any other Turkish city. Competition drives quality standards higher.
USHAŞ-authorized clinics operate under Ministry of Health oversight. Patient rights are protected; standards are documented; complaints have a clear resolution path.
Explant in Istanbul typically costs 40-60% less than equivalent surgery in the UK, Germany, France, or the US (indicative — confirmed individually after assessment). The cost difference is not driven by lower quality — it reflects salary structures, hospital costs, and currency differences.
Istanbul (IST) airport is the largest in Europe by passenger traffic. 2-4 hour direct flights from London, Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Rome, Vienna, Zurich, Dublin, and most major European capitals.
Critical checklist:
The practice is located in Nişantaşı, Istanbul's most concentrated district for plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine. Within walking distance of the main hospital used for surgery. Convenient hotel options nearby (Hyatt Regency, St. Regis, Conrad). Excellent transportation links to both Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW).
Pre-consultation by WhatsApp. Most international patients have a video consultation 2-4 weeks before traveling.
WhatsApp Consultation