Rhinoplasty in Istanbul

Each surgeon below lists Istanbul as their main city and rhinoplasty among their procedures, drawn from their own websites, hospital staff pages or our register. The list is not a ranking: its order says nothing about safety or skill.

Almost all of the Istanbul rhinoplasty surgeons on our register are plastic surgeons. Ear, nose and throat surgeons with facial plastic training also perform rhinoplasty in the city, and not all of them are listed on this site, so a surgeon's absence here says nothing about their standing.

A shortlisting method for a crowded market

1. Filter on the nose you have. A thick-skinned nose, a crooked nose with blocked breathing and a small hump are different problems. Keep surgeons whose published cases resemble yours.
2. Check breathing is part of their assessment. A clinical practice guideline on rhinoplasty recommends assessing nasal obstruction before surgery; ask whether the consultation includes an internal examination.
3. Look at side and base views, not only front photographs, taken a year or more after surgery.
4. Ask who does what. Confirm the named surgeon performs the operation, and who removes your splint.
5. Compare two or three written plans rather than many quick price replies.

Rhinoplasty is usually performed under general anaesthesia, and the NHS notes that one or two nights in hospital are likely. In Istanbul, a surgeon may consult in one district and operate in a hospital elsewhere. Confirm the operating hospital by name, check that facilities treating international patients appear on the HealthTürkiye certified provider list, and ask the Istanbul Provincial Health Directorate or the hospital directly if anything is unclear.

The schedule is built around the splint, which the NHS describes as staying on for about seven days.

Asking for the consultation at least a day before surgery gives you room to reconsider if the plan differs from what was discussed remotely.

We do not hold a separate, independently collected Istanbul price list. Istanbul providers price rhinoplasty within the national range described in the Turkey guide, where September 2026 advertised prices are set out with their caveats.

The local differences worth asking about are:

• the surgeon's name, specialty and confirmation that they operate from start to finish
• the hospital name, address and HealthTürkiye certification
• whether the plan is cosmetic only or includes breathing surgery
• consultation, surgery and splint-removal dates in writing
• deposit terms if the surgeon recommends a different operation at examination
• how swelling questions and later concerns will be handled remotely

Plan around 7–10 days in the city. For the first week, avoid crowded public transport, steep walks and anything that risks a knock to the nose; keep sunglasses off the bridge of the nose until your surgeon allows them, and avoid saunas, the hammam and swimming until you are cleared.

Istanbul has airports on both sides of the Bosphorus, and road traffic between the two sides can be slow. Book the airport nearest the hospital or the review clinic rather than the cheapest flight, especially for the journey home with a healing nose.

• operation notes describing the work performed, including any grafts or septum surgery
• written instructions on nasal rinsing, taping, sun exposure and glasses
• a named contact and the agreed plan for remote follow-up reviews
• advice on what needs urgent local care, such as heavy bleeding, fever or worsening pain

Send your photographs, breathing history and goals securely to receive rhinoplasty options from Istanbul providers. A request is not a booking; the operation is only confirmed after examination by the surgeon who will operate.