Turkey is known for aesthetic surgery, and outcomes are generally good. But aesthetic procedures are highly individual, and the result depends on the surgeon who operates on you. This guide explains what to verify before you commit.

1. Confirm Board Certification

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Start with the surgeon's medical licence and board certification in plastic and reconstructive surgery. A reputable clinic names the operating surgeon and their credentials openly, and explains who performs each stage of your care.

2. Check Scientific-Society Membership

  • ISAPS membership (international plastic and aesthetic surgery society).
  • EBOPRAS or national plastic surgery society registration.
  • Documented experience in your specific procedure, not just general aesthetics.

3. Assess Procedure-Specific Experience

Ask how many times the surgeon has performed your exact procedure in the past year and request before-and-after results of cases similar to yours. Experience with your anatomy and goals matters more than the clinic's total case count.

4. Verify the Facility, Not Just the Surgeon

Even a skilled surgeon needs a safe operating environment. Confirm the facility meets international infection-control and anaesthesia-safety standards, has accredited anaesthesia staff, and has emergency and ICU support where relevant.

5. Red Flags to Avoid

  • The operating surgeon is not named or changes between quote and procedure.
  • Computer simulations are presented as real patient results.
  • A final price is given without an assessment of your case.
  • No documented safety, infection-control or follow-up process.

Talk to a Vetted Specialist

OTEMED partners only with JCI-accredited facilities and verifies surgeon credentials before listing. Discuss your case with our medical team for a free, no-obligation consultation, and ask any clinic you consider for unedited cases and verifiable references.