Ilke Bahceci Simsek, MD

I had never had any cosmetic or surgical procedures before, and my lower eye bags had bothered me for most of my life. Deciding to address something so personal, especially involving my eyes and face, was not a decision I took lightly. After extensive research, I chose to travel to Istanbul specifically to work with Prof. Dr. ?lke Bahçeci ?im?ek, because I was determined to find a highly qualified ocular plastic surgeon rather than a standard cosmetic surgery clinic. From the very beginning, Prof. Dr. Bahçeci ?im?ek exceeded every expectation. Prior to my trip, we had a video consultation where she met with me personally. I was extremely nervous, as this was entirely new territory for me, but she immediately put me at ease. She was exceptionally knowledgeable, kind, and refreshingly straightforward. She took the time to explain everything clearly, answered my questions honestly, and never made me feel rushed or dismissed. When I arrived in Istanbul, the experience continued to be outstanding. Her assistant was equally kind, attentive, and helpful, and the entire team made me feel supported and well cared for. The facility itself was excellent, and the level of care, professionalism, and attention to detail throughout the process was truly top tier. Post-operative follow-up and communication were thorough and reassuring. I cannot recommend Prof. Dr. ?lke Bahçeci ?im?ek highly enough. From start to finish, the experience was thoughtful, professional, and compassionate. If you are considering ocular or eyelid surgery and want a surgeon with exceptional credentials, personal care, and integrity, she is an outstanding choice.

Dr ?lke was so fantastic to work with. I searched around for a little while before reaching out about a possible blepharoplasty. Her online reviews were positive, and the people that weren’t fully happy received professional feedback about the communicated limitations that vary person to person. It was those negative reviews that actually made me choose Dr ?lke for my surgery. She and her assistant communicated all expectations, instructions, and expectations. She’s incredibly kind and her in person office visits were a pleasure. I cannot recommend her more highly for her communication, coordination, privacy, aftercare, and above all, realistic explanations of results. My eyes look fantastic just three weeks after surgery. I would 100% recommend her to anyone for a consult to see if the procedure is right for them. I’m incredibly happy with the results. Thank you, Dr ?lke!

I had a great experience with Dr. ?lke Bahçeci ?im?ek I came from the UK. From start to finish, everything went well and was straightforward. I had lower eyelid retraction surgery , and it exceeded my expectations honestly. The doctor is very friendly and listens to you Aftercare was 10/10 as well definitely recommend.

I underwent a revision ptosis surgery after a previous procedure left my eyelid shape noticeably distorted. Dr. Ilke Bahçeci ?im?ek recognized the issue and explained everything to me with clarity, expertise, and incredible patience. Throughout the entire process, she was consistently accessible, attentive, and genuinely caring—qualities that are very rare to find. She followed my healing closely, reassured me whenever I had concerns, and made sure I felt supported at every step. The surgery process was smooth, comfortable, and far better than my previous experience. Most importantly, she restored the form of my eye beautifully and gave me back the confidence I had lost. I am deeply grateful for her skill, precision, and kind approach. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone considering ptosis or revision eyelid surgery.

I recently had a lower eyelid blepharoplasty done in Istanbul with Dr. Ilke, and I couldn’t be happier with the entire experience. From the first consultation to the post-operative follow-ups, everything was handled with such professionalism, care, and attention to detail. Dr. Ilke took the time to explain the procedure thoroughly, answer all my questions, and make sure I felt comfortable and confident every step of the way. The clinic itself was immaculate, modern, and welcoming, and the entire team was warm, attentive, and highly organized. The surgery went smoothly, and I was impressed by how minimal the discomfort and swelling were afterward. My recovery was quick, and I was able to get back to normal activities much sooner than expected. The results are absolutely natural and rejuvenating—I look more refreshed, but still completely like myself. If you’re considering eyelid surgery, I highly recommend Dr. Ilke. Truly a five-star experience from start to finish!

I had a wonderful experience with my oculoplastic surgeon who removed my xanthelasma. She was very kind, caring, and professional, making me feel comfortable from the very first consultation. The surgery went perfectly, and my recovery was smooth with great results. I’m so grateful for her excellent care and highly recommend her to anyone considering this procedure.

About 7 months ago, I had lower eyelid surgery. Dr. ?lke was incredibly helpful in answering all my questions and guiding me through the decision-making process. The surgery went very successfully, and I was able to reach her anytime afterward with any questions I had — she was always attentive and caring. After 6 months, I went for my final check-up, and everything was perfectly fine. I’m very grateful to her, especially for the confidence and comfort she gave me throughout the whole process

Dear readers — especially those searching for hope, If you are reading this, perhaps something in you has been broken too. Perhaps you are searching for the face you once knew the one that smiled back at you before everything changed. I know that feeling. I lived it. After my previous surgery, I lost not only the natural shape of my eyes, I lost myself. Too much skin had been removed, the tissues were misplaced, and what followed was a year of pain I can hardly put into words. My eyelids could not close completely at night. I woke up with dry, burning eyes, sensitive to light and even to water. There were adhesions under my lashes, fibrosis tightening the skin, and every blink reminded me that I was no longer the woman I had been. My reflection became a stranger. I stopped working. I stopped going out. I stopped living. My eyes, once the most loved part of my face, the part that made me feel beautiful, confident, and alive, were gone. And with them went my identity. If you are there now, afraid, lost, or ashamed of your reflection, please believe me: there is a way back. My way back began with Dr. Ilke. From our very first exchange, she spoke to me not as a doctor to a patient, but as one soul to another. She saw my pain without judgment. She understood what had been taken from me, not just my appearance, but my peace. She performed a revision eyelid reconstruction, adding back the skin that had been removed, releasing adhesions, correcting the ectropion, and restoring both eyes to move and close naturally again. Every detail mattered to her: every curve, every angle, every tiny line. She rebuilt what had been broken with precision, patience, and love. And when I woke up and looked into the mirror, I whispered through tears, “There I am.” For the first time in so long, I recognised myself, not only in my reflection, but in my heart. Dr. Ilke, you didn’t just restore my eyes. You restored my faith in people, in compassion, in the possibility of healing after despair. I believe God blessed you with something rare - a gift beyond talent, a heart that heals. You are the kind of person whose work becomes a prayer. To everyone reading this, the ones who hide from mirrors, who cry in silence, who think it’s too late — it isn’t. Hope exists. Healing exists. And sometimes it comes through the hands of someone who truly cares. With endless gratitude, MK from Virginia who found herself again.

I travelled all the way from Australia for my under-eye bleph ‘skin pinch’ with Dr. ?lke and it turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. From the moment I met her, she made me feel completely safe, heard, and cared for. I was nervous to do this kind of procedure abroad, but she was there for me every step of the way — always so sweet, nurturing, and reassuring. She responded quickly to my messages, tended to my needs with genuine kindness, and made the whole experience feel easy and comforting. You can tell instantly that she has experience beyond her years — her skill and attention to detail are truly impressive. I’m so happy with my results and even more grateful for how she made me feel throughout the process. By the end, we’d built such a special connection; she’s an incredible doctor and a beautiful human being inside and out. ????

My mother received both lower and upper blepharoplasty from Professor Ilke at the end of July 2025. From the initial enquiry about procedural cost to post operative care, Dr Ilke demonstrated professionalism, exceptional care, attention and consideration to my mother. Dr Ilke speaks fluent English and handled all enquires promptly and directly, which helped instil confidence in choosing her as our oculoplastic surgeon (for such a sensitive area, a specialist is required). Given my mum’s age Dr Ilke took the necessary precautions and managed the hospital arrangements including explaining everything in details. My mother was very happy with the lower blepharoplasty and we are just waiting for the procedure to settle for a few months on her upper blepharoplasty to see the final result. Dr Ilke made herself readily available for questions and consultation, especially post-operation which was reassuring. She has a lovely, warm and personable bedside manner and I’d highly recommend her.