Ilker Kocak, MD

It has been 4 months since I have had my rhinoplasty now and I am in love with the results. The whole process from start to finish was a lot easier than I had expected. I reached out to Dr ?lker Koçak after months of researching different surgeons and I felt like he would be able to give me the type of natural nose I desired. When I spoke to his team, I found them to be really friendly, informative and responsive. I sent photos of my nose and quickly was told whether what I was looking for would be possible.

I was able to set up an appointment for a few months later and booked the package deal which included hotel and airport pick up. The day after I arrived, I had my consultation where I went through what I wanted changed about my nose. Dr ?lker Koçak showed me how this would look on a simulation and was honest, professional and kind throughout and also spoke to me about what wouldn’t work/ suit my face which I really appreciated. After the consultation I had full trust in Dr ?lker Koçak and knew he understood exactly what I wanted.

I had my surgery the same day and the hospital the surgery takes place in is modern and clean. All the staff I met working there were really friendly, although their English is limited, they were happy to help and try to understand. I was given a list of medications needed after the surgery and there are quite a few pharmacies right outside the hospital, so it is convenient. The room I was in was large and modern, there was also room for someone to stay the night with you.

After the surgery, I wasn’t in any pain, the only thing that was uncomfortable was the ice packs over my eyes. I was able to eat and drink the same day and was able to leave the hospital the next morning. I was in discomfort throughout the next week (from nasal packing and dry mouth etc) and had slight bruising, but I wouldn’t say it was that painful, I was able to go out and start sightseeing a few days after surgery. However, this probably varies from person to person.

I met with Dr ?lker Koçak Twice more while I was there, he checked on the progress, removed the packing and gave me instructions on aftercare for my nose. I felt he was really thorough in the appointments and spent a long time making sure that everything was okay with my nose. I felt really reassured that everything was okay and was confident to head home. You also need a letter to show the airport when flying home which I was given in my first appointment.

When I got home, I needed to continue taping for a few months and wearing a nasal retainer, so bear this in mind if you have any events close to your surgery date. One of my concerns about going to Turkey for surgery was the aftercare, however I found Dr ?lker Koçak is very invested in your recovery process, you regularly send videos to Dr Koçak where he is able to advise you on what to do next and when to stop taping etc. I also messaged whenever I had any issues or concerns and found Dr Koçak to be extremely responsive and helpful.

Overall, I have no complaints with the surgery or the process and couldn’t be happier with how everything went. I am so grateful I went with Dr Ilker Koçak and he has more than exceeded my expectations and given me my dream nose! I found the Dr and his team to be excellent and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to have a natural rhinoplasty!!

My surgery was 8 months ago, the doctor was recommended to me by a friend from Poland, who was very happy with the result and the whole process. Doctor Ilker is a very professional, kind person, contact with him is constant, he answers all questions via Whatsapp, he is available all the time even after coming back to your country, he is very interested in the healing process. I am very happy with the result and that I chose doctor Ilker. Everything looked exactly as we discussed with the doctor before I came to Turkey. I recommend with all my heart

The entire process was excellent. I came from the United States to have a rhinoplasty and I couldn't have felt more comfortable. I got picked up by a car from the airport and went straight to the doctor's office for a consultation. The hotel that you stay in is within walking distance to his office. I Loved the hotel. All of the staff there was wonderful and I was even able to make friends with some of the staff, who helped me a lot during the healing process. The hospital that you stay at was the cleanest and nicest hospital I have ever been to. You get to stay over night in the hospital after the surgery and honestly, you will need it. After our initial consultation, you can immediately tell Doctor Kocak knows his stuff and is extremely smart. I felt much more at ease after our consultation knowing I was in great hands. The nurses and all of Dr. Kocaks team were wonderful and checked up on me throughout my stay and even after you go home, the doctor does check in with you which is really nice. Having surgery is hard enough, but I'm really happy with my decision to get a rhinoplasty with Dr. Kocak. I didn't even need to take any pain medication and my nose came out better than I had even hoped for. Thankyou so much Doctor:)

I did a rhinoplasty with dr. Ilker Kocak almost a year ago
He was very professional and prepared
He pays a lot of attention on his work
And he also follow you after the surgery at distance
I really recommend him

My experience with doctor ?lker Koçak was great! He is super professional always available and provide of a good after care the clinic and the hospital are very welcoming and clean , I’m seven months post op now and I’m super happy of my new nose I would definitely do it again!!

I had my procedure in October of 2022, I had a bumpy, crooked, and droopy nose. The doctor was very kind, and professional and understood immediately how to improve the look of the nose and my breathing at the same time, putting me immediately at ease. The surgery was perfect, the doctor makes sure that he does everything in the best careful way. The recovery has been fairly easy and painless, with the doctor checking constantly on me. Now, five months later, my nose looks perfect, and everyone compliments how natural it looks, it's like it always belonged to my face. I strongly recommend Doctor Ilker Kocak if you are looking for a very serious, prepared, and talented doctor, who cares deeply for each of his patients.

I had a rhinoplasty with this Dr around 5 months ago now and was waiting so that I could write a thorough review. I spent over a year searching for a surgeon and contacted around 30 surgeons both in the UK and abroad and finally decided to go with Dr Ilker Kocak. It was the best decision I could have made and I couldn’t be happier with my new nose.

I found him on Instagram and contacted him via WhatsApp, the process couldn’t have been easier with the surgeon and his assistant arranging all hotels and transfers for us. The only thing we had to book was our flights. A couple of months later I flew to Istanbul for my consultation. The Dr was very realistic about what was achievable with my nose. He has quite a blunt and straight to the point approach, but never in a rude way-I left feeling very reassured and excited for my surgery. I then went to the hospital for my blood work and covid test, they provided us with a translator who explained what the doctors were doing at each stage so I always knew what was going on.



A couple of days later I arrived at the hospital for surgery. The hospital was honestly so well presented- private room with TV and spare bed for my partner and private bathroom with shower, fresh towels and toiletries. It had a little menu which you could order room service. I really could not fault the whole hospital experience it was 5* and so far beyond my expectations. The nurses English is limited but they know the basic things you need and they are nice and patient when trying to understand you. It’s nice to have Google translate on hand just incase you need to ask for something specific.



When it was time for my surgery I was wheeled down and given some anaesthetic. This was the most nerve wracking part but before I knew it I was waking up again. I was out of it for a good few hours then when I came around I threw up from the anaesthetic- the nurses reassured me this is quite normal. That night was uncomfortable but not painful. One thing to mention is I had to pay extra for my prescription before I left the hospital which I don’t think was mentioned to me before, however it was a really small charge I think like £10 for all the different medicines and antibiotics you need. When I woke up the next day the nurses brought a breakfast to my room for both me and my partner, then discharged me and I could go back to the hotel. At this point I had some minor bruising around my eyes. Over the next couple of days my bruising got quite bad, one of my eyes swelled and I had some burst blood vessels in one eye but I was not in any pain. I think my bruising was on the severe side and I’ve watched a lot of nose job vlogs and no one’s seemed to be quite as bad as mine, the Dr also said my bruising was quite bad for what he’d normally expect but I kept icing my eyes constantly and it was completely gone after a couple of weeks.



After about a week it was time for my control appointment. This appointment was the first time I ever felt pain during the whole process and the Dr had to inject me with anaesthetic twice. Again I think this was unique to my case as there were a couple of little things he had to sort out such as doing some of my stitches again, which I don’t think normally happens at this appointment. He put my cast back on and advised me to wear it for another 5 days. I left the appointment feeling a little bit overwhelmed as my nose was super swollen but I knew I had to trust the process and was optimistic.



Then I flew home to begin my recovery back in the UK! I kept updating the Dr and sending him pictures and videos every 2 weeks so he could check on my progress. He was happy with it but one thing that we were both not satisfied with was my nose was still quite swollen from the front view. It is only now at the 5 month mark that this is really starting to go and I am so relieved as Dr Kocak actually suggested I fly back and see him if this didn’t subside. This is one thing to remember if you’re travelling from abroad- I expected to just get my surgery and that be it but everyone heals differently so be prepared that you may need a second visit as this is something I admit I completely overlooked! Another big thing to note is the Dr gives you nose tape and a retainer to wear when you get home, and based on the pictures you send he tells you when you can take these off. I ended up wearing these for over a month for 24 hours a day, so this is something to consider for going back to work etc- this surgery is definitely a process and isn’t a quick fix! The Dr recommended I could go back to work after a couple of weeks but I actually ended up taking the full month off as this is just what I felt I needed- again everyone heals differently and I definitely think I was on the far end of the spectrum so I don’t think this is the case for everybody. One other thing is if you’re travelling from abroad I really recommend you take someone with you if you can. For a few days you are a little bit debilitated so it’s definitely helpful to have someone there to help you. As well as this Istanbul is a BEAUTIFUL city with lots to do- me and my partner got so much done and honestly made a whole holiday out of it, I think I would have missed out on a lot of exploring if I’d have gone on my own as I wouldn’t have been as confident to go out and about as much as we did.



One thing I do think could have been improved would be the communication from the Drs assistant. The Dr said his assistant would give me a time for my consultation before the day but it got to midday on the day of and I still hadn’t heard anything. I contacted the Dr directly and it was an easy fix but it did cause a little bit of unnecessary stress trying to sort it out and when you’re in a foreign country for surgery you just want to be reassured that everything is organised smoothly. Overall this was something very small and my experience with every other aspect was faultless so it does not change my 5 star review.



Fast forward to now, I really could not be happier with my nose and how it is healing. The Dr is always available on whatsapp for ongoing support should you have any questions and responds quickly. My nose is still constantly changing and looks better every single week, I can’t wait for the next 5 months to see how it will progress. Everyone comments on how natural it looks and how well it fits my face, my scar is essentially invisible. I have recommended my experience to so many people. It’s definitely not about price, but I also have to mention that I saved so much money going abroad compared to getting it done in the UK and in my opinion the standard of surgeons, the presentation of the hospital and the calibre of treatment you receive in Istanbul is really not comparable to anything I found over here when I had consultations.



If you are looking for a rhinoplasty surgeon definitely definitely consider Dr Ilker Kocak, I cannot recommend his service enough and will always be grateful I came across him! If anyone has any questions feel free to contact me I have so many photos and videos of the whole process and there’s also lots of photos of my nose on my instagram

I am currently 8 months post-op and loving my result. My natural nose had so many issues, and Doctor managed to address them all. He was honest and upfront with me during the consultation. Post-op care is very good too, Doctor has been responsive and sensitive to my concerns. This surgery has been a total game changer.

I had my surgery on 24 january and it went very well. I’m already very happy with my result, and it will be with the time better and better. Dr Ilker Kocak is very flexible, because of my flight on sunday evening, he was OK with a consultation on that time at the clinique. The clinique, the hospital all are very clean.

I will update my review after 3 months.

I'm almost at 3 months post operation and I am really happy with my results, I asked the doctor for a natural nose and that's what he did, i love my nose now! breathing has also improved a lot. Thank you doctor!