Medical Tourism
Your facial plastic surgery journey, planned from wherever you're flying in from
International patients travel to Istanbul from across the UK, Europe, North America, and the Gulf for facelift, rhinoplasty, eyelid, and facial balance procedures with Dr. Havva Duru İpek. This section covers everything you need to plan the trip — the city, the costs, the logistics, the visa, and country-specific guidance.
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Why patients travel to Istanbul for this practice
The practice combines 17+ years of facial plastic surgery experience, NYU fellowship training, and board certification in otolaryngology (ENT) with official Health Tourism Authorization for treating international patients — the credential shown above. Patients from the UK, Germany, the USA, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia are among the most frequent international visitors; the country pages below are built specifically for them.
Plan your visit
Start with the general guides, then jump to the page for your country of departure for flight, visa, and time-zone specifics.
Istanbul Guide
Climate, currency, safety, getting around, and recovery-friendly things to do near the clinic.
GeneralPackage Pricing
What's typically included in a surgical package, and how your personalized quote is determined.
GeneralTravel & Accommodation
Airport transfers, where to stay near Nişantaşı, and how long to plan your trip for.
GeneralVisa Information
Entry requirements by country, e-Visa guidance, and documents to bring.
Country guideFrom United Kingdom
Visa-free entry, ~3h45m direct flights from London, and UK-specific FAQs.
Country guideFrom Germany
Visa-free entry, dense direct-flight network from major German hubs.
Country guideFrom USA
Visa-free entry, long-haul flight planning, and jet-lag guidance.
Country guideFrom UAE
Visa-free/on-arrival for Emirati nationals, ~4h55m flights from Dubai.
Country guideFrom Saudi Arabia
Visa-free entry, same time zone as Istanbul, culturally relevant travel notes.
| Question | Short answer |
|---|---|
| Do I need a visa? | Most patients from the UK, Germany, USA, UAE, and Saudi Arabia don't — see Visa Information |
| How long should I stay? | Typically 7–14 nights depending on procedure — see Travel & Accommodation |
| What's included in my price? | Surgery, facility, anesthesia, and follow-ups are typically bundled — see Package Pricing |
| Where will I stay? | Nişantaşı/Şişli, walking distance from the clinic — see Istanbul Guide |
This hub page and the 9 pages it links to are general planning information. Individual treatment advice, exact pricing, and travel-readiness decisions are always confirmed directly with the clinic.