Ali Cetinkaya, MD

Making a decision to go to Turkey for plastic surgery is a huge decision, but one that I am SO happy I made. I researched doctors for months; I am a very type A personality (extremely analytical) and basically had an excel spreadsheet listing out countless amounts of criteria.

My hope is that this review can make your search a lot easier and more efficient. Don’t think twice about Turkey, or going to Dr Centinkaya and his extraordinary team.

I am only 11 days out from a deep plane face and neck lift, an upper bleph, a temple lift, lip lift, CO2 laser, and a breast aug revision and I am sitting in the comfort of my own home, without one bruise, barely any swelling, (never had a drain etc), and I am ecstatic with my results. I am a 47 yo female and I went solo.

Dr. Ali is an artist. His “refinements” for me have me feeling like a little supermodel. I look just like I did, but prettier and younger. He is known for his natural aesthetic and that was really important to me. I wanted the “Lindsay Lohan refresh”, not my Grandmothers facelift. I loved that he studied endoscopy under a very famous surgeon in Milano and that he was also up on the famous US surgeons approaches and techniques (the surgeons that cost 180k to see in the US).

The flight over was simple-just take melatonin and sleep. His coordinators literally arrange every single other thing - from your VIP transfers (they were private, posh vans), to your hotel (which has a 24/7 infirmary so there is always a nurse on call), to all consults, to meds, to hyperbaric O2 treatments should you choose to do them (I did 3 and HIGHLY recommend them for speeding up healing), and were on call for me 24/7 whilst I was in Turkey. They were all so lovely.

Some tips that helped me immensely and which I think added to my extraordinary healing process:

-A carry on size roller bag to bring your belongings to the hospital (you stay 2 nights)

-‘Heal Fast’ Supplements (take before, during and after)

-Any super soft, nutritious foods you love


From Amazon:

-Mini Ninja Blender and Ancient Nutrition Collagen Peptide Protein Powder

-‘Your Face’ Pillow, Back Sleeper Pillow

-VitaMedica Arnica Montana and Bromelain w/Querctin (take before, during and after)

-Ponyflo Sunblocker Wide Brim Hat

-Happyluxe Shawl Wrap for Women in black (you’ll blend right in)

To note: Turkey is more strict than America about meds. In the US, it’s automatic you get Ativan (to help you sleep and calm your nerves) so I would HIGHLY suggest bringing your own.

So that’s that. As I mentioned, I am 11 days out and could easily put on tinted sunscreen and walk about town. I guarantee in a week I’ll be 100% presentable.

Ps. Re cost: he was far less than some of the surgeons I researched and his results are 5 star!

I recently underwent a procedure with Dr Ali Centikaya,from the very first consultation I felt I was in the best hands, Dr. Ali explained every detail with clarity and patiently answered my questions which give me a lot of confidence. Was truly set this experience apart was the emotional support I received throughout the process, been in a country ! had never visited before, far from my family and loves ones, was daunting but Dr Ali Centikaya and his team make feel like I wasn't alone, they treated me with such kindness and care that I felt like had a family there supporting me every step of the way.

My entire experience was great! He has a wonderful rapport, confident, honest, highly skilled and caring. His staff is wonderful too. I was cared for from the airport/hotel/hospital/clinic-and return. I couldn’t believe the care and attention as well as the great operation on me.

I was recommended by a close freind who has had multiple surgeries by Dr ali.. I loved her results and she told me how good he was and he's team. From the initial contact with Dr ali and he's team they were super helpful and professional . As soon as I arrived in Istanbul from the UK I was met by the lovely gizem and a driver in a vip car which was lovely.. the hotel which was included in the package was lovely and breakfast included. When I had the consultation with Dr ali he was very humble kind felt like he really listened to me and understood my end goal result .. he is a really sweet man who really cares about he's patients. The team who works with Dr ali are all lovely. Gizem selin and dallam were all fantastic and so caring and helpful.. post op I was very well looked after in the hospital and then at the hotel where I was checked on everyday by nurses (change dressing) etc. I felt at ease and comfortable the whole time I was there. I am so happy with the results of my surgery. I had a breast lift with implants with fat transfer. I am obsessed and happy with my new boobs. Dr ali is so talented and a genius. I'm a trans woman and I felt accepted and cared for by Dr ali and he's team. I am planning on coming back for 2 more surgeries with Dr ali and look forward to seeing him and he's team very soon I can't say thankyou enough.

After researching surgeons for over a year, I came across Dr Ali back in April 2024 and began discussing surgical options. I was impressed to see so many happy clients from Turkey and abroad with beautiful and natural-looking results. After talking for some months we determined I should undergo a deep plane facelift and necklift, lip lift, temporal brow lift, and upper blepharoplasty. I finally scheduled for January 2025. Upon arrival at the hotel, we had a consult and determined that all the surgeries planned we would move forward with, and was recommended to consider fat grafting along with the originally planned surgery, followed by CO2 laser and Morpheus8. I am so happy that I decided to take his advice and do the additional procedures.

Dr. Ali and his nurses Selin and Damla were all very open and honest about what to expect and what my healing may look like, and made me feel very comfortable with my decision to move forward. This was my very first surgery of any kind and my first time being put under general anesthesia. I was a bit nervous and apprehensive prior to arrival but after meeting with everyone, the apprehensiveness disappeared.

The team set up all details surrounding the surgery, including pick up from the bus terminal as I traveled around Turkey prior to surgery and drop off at the airport to depart Turkey following, hotel stay at the Antwell Suites, all transfers to/from the clinic and hospital. It was all seamless.

So far I am happy with my results, and can't wait to see how they will look as my healing journey continues.

I did a great deal of research before choosing Dr. Ali as my surgeon. It was very important to me that I got natural looking results and from what I can see so far, things are going very well. I had a deep plane facelift, necklift, lip lift, and temporal brow lift as well as fat transfer. Today is exactly 3 weeks since my surgery and I'm healing quite nicely. The team was very helpful from the point of booking my surgery all the way through to dropping me off at the airport when my time in Istanbul was finished. I would also like to say I scar easily and had a lot of concerns about visible scarring and Dr Ali is an artist with the way he handled the incisions. They are well hidden and very tidy. I really don't think I could have had a better result anywhere. As an aside, I stayed at antwell hotel as part of the package and it was lovely."

What can I say about Dr Ali and his team!!! Where do even start. I’ve just returned from ?nstanbul and know it well because I’ve been going out there for tooth implants. I researched for years to find a Dr who specialised in the face. I scrolled all the usual review forums, instagram etc. however i had to go out to have abdominal surgery to fix the damage done to me by UK NHS from a defective mesh implant which ruined my health and body. So I paid privately and found a surgeon in Istanbul too who used the best facilities including Acibadem hospital and Antwell suites recovery hotel which has its own infirmary and spa. So while I was there after spending years trying to find a Dr for my face I met a few of Dt Ali Cetinkaya’s patients. They were singing his praises telling me how talented he is and that he prioritises safety and care and that unlike my last surgeon they saw him regularly and he had his own permanent nursing staff who are totally dedicated and are always on call at the infirmary. So this was something I’d never encountered in all my 10 years of having private surgery. A Dr who prioritised his patients over money. For instance unlike other surgeons he only dues one surgery per day. A lot of surgeons squeeze in two surgeries which is nuts given that these surgeries take up to 5/6 hrs. I literally thought this was fate.. and immediately contacted them when I returned home. Knowing that Dr Ali also uses the best facilities, because Antwell is exceptional for recovery. I was on my own both times and everyone there are patients from all over the world so it’s all geared up for patients who end up becoming friends. So yes within a few weeks I had a FaceTime chat with Dr Ali. I already knew I wanted him but I was doubly convinced after our consultation. Unfortunately at that time he didn’t do visits to london but he is going to change that and is planning to have open days. That didn’t even matter for me because I knew I’d made the right choice. He’s a lovely caring fluent English speaking aesthetic genius as far as I’m concerned. So when I arrived I met the whole team, Damla,Selin are his full time nurses and Gizem is the coordinator. Unlike most ppl I have a lot to compare my experience with as I’ve had 3 cosmetic surgeries including one in UK and 7 other ops. So when I tell you this service is top tier first rate I am speaking from experience. I had 2 nights in the hospital with private nurses then I was taken to Dr Ali’s extremely smart clinic ( even for Knightsbridge London standards!) there I had the latest technology Co2 lazer treatment and asked for him to do extra work on my TT scar and chest. Face is included in the price. Being a 30 year smoker co2 was essential for me and my skin looks 25 again. It’s quite astonishing! So I’m a 52 year old who had deep plane face and neck, temporal lift. Lip lift and nose tip. They had me booked in to stay 12 nights that’s the other difference I was sent home totally unprepared and far too early last time after my TT. Dt Ali may be a little more expensive but that’s because he spends more and he’s the best and you don’t want to take any chances with your face. All meds are included. I had a few issues with my neck swelling up, Selin drained it 3 times which was a massive relief and had me on I’ve steroids. So pretty much they are there for you every step of the way if anything needs doing. I literally love this team and Dr Ali is a wonderful soul and so talented. I’m so pleased I went with a younger surgeon because he’s using cutting edge technology, he encourages to do hyperbaric oxygen chamber and he’s so committed and hardworking it’s crazy. He works 7 days a week. I think he will be considered the best surgeon in Turkey one day and be famous. He has attracted patients from all over the world. The cost in UK and US would be 45 times the cost. I will never go anywhere else for work. He does bodies too did I mention that? I am going back in a few months for more treatment and I need to finish dental work too. Istanbul are lovely ppl. I felt much safer touring around the grand bazaar on the Wirope side than in London. All in all the best possible experience if I could give Dr Ali and his team 6 stars I would and I will be dropping him to see him when he comes to London.when my face goes down I will post before and after photos but too swollen at the moment. GO WITH DR ALI YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT.

I’m Shereba from India and had wonderful experience 2 years ago for face and his work was so impressive that I came back for my 360’ lipo


Treatment , had a wonderful experience , wonderful staff

Right from pickup to taking me to hospital and everyday intensive care with the wonderful nurses

Amazing team and wonderful doctor

Looking forward for more treatments from him



Date of experience: February 08, 2025

This is the first time I have had these procedures. The people taking care of me made me feel very comfortable and for some reason, I wasn’t afraid of the surgery. All of them were very professional and very nice to me, especially Dr. Ali Çetinkaya. I knew what to expect and I got it. My nurse came to check my face every day. I would like to say a Big Thank You to all of you. Your organization was amazing!

Dr. Ali Cetinkaya, MD, has completely transformed my appearance with their exceptional surgical skills. I came to Dr. Cetinkaya with a complicated revision case, and he delivered results beyond my expectations. My once chubby and droopy face is now beautifully lifted and rejuvenated, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome.

Throughout the entire process, from consultation to recovery, Dr. Cetinkaya demonstrated utmost professionalism and expertise. He took the time to listen to my concerns and carefully explained every step of the procedure, which gave me immense confidence in his abilities—even with the complexity of my case.

The nursing team was outstanding—always attentive, caring, and ensuring I was comfortable and informed throughout my stay. I also stayed at a surgical recovery hotel designed specifically for patients like me. The hotel staff were incredibly accommodating and friendly, which made my recovery process even smoother.

I cannot recommend Dr. Ali Cetinkaya, MD, and his team enough, especially for those with more complex or revision cases. Their dedication to patient care and achieving exceptional results truly sets them apart.