Ozcan Cakmak, MD

I had the privilege of undergoing multiple procedures with Professor Dr. Ozcan Cakmak, including a facelift with extended neck dissection, brow lift, fat grafting, and rhinoplasty. From the very beginning, he was incredibly kind, professional, and attentive. He took the time to understand my concerns and thoroughly explained every step of the process, which made me feel completely at ease.

The results have exceeded my expectations. My face looks refreshed, natural, and beautifully balanced—without any signs of overdone work. His artistry and surgical precision are truly unmatched. The recovery was smooth, and his follow-up care was exceptional.

I am genuinely thrilled with the outcome and deeply grateful for his expertise. If you are considering facial plastic surgery, I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Cakmak. You will be in the hands of a world-class surgeon who truly cares about his patients and delivers outstanding, natural-looking results.

I met with and spoke to a number of surgeons, but the moment I met Dr Cakmak I knew I had found the right surgeon for me. He really looked at me, agreed with my concerns, answered all my questions and filled me with confidence that I would be in safe hands and get the results I sought. I was lucky enough to be able to accept an almost immediate appointment that became available through a cancellation and flew to Turkey within a few days. His team managed the whole process very efficiently. I was met at the airport and driven to my hotel. The next morning I was picked up and driven to the Doctor's rooms for a face to face consultation, taken to the hospital for pre-op tests and delivered back to my hotel. And the following day I was again collected and taken back to the hospital for the surgery. I am told the whole procedure took 9 hours. I had a lower face and neck lift with gland reduction in my neck, lip lift and some fat injections. I stayed in the hospital for that night and was then taken back to my hotel to recover. The first few days after surgery were very uncomfortable. I had originally thought I would cope on my own. In the event I phoned a friend and they flew out to support me through the initial recovery period. Be warned - it is quite tough. But it is definitely worth it. Dr Cakmak's results were better than I could have hoped for. I have waited just over a year before posting this review as I thought a longer view would be useful to people thinking of having this procedure. I can confirm that, after over a year, I am still totally delighted with my results and even this long after the surgery am still seeing on-going improvements. Dr Cakmak is not just a fantastic surgeon - he is an artist, I cannot recommend him highly enough. This was one of the best decisions I ever made.

If you are looking for the best facial plastic surgeon in Turkey, look no further! Dr. Cakmak is the one!
I underwent a face & neck lift procedure with Dr. Cakmak and I couldn't be happier with the results. From my initial consultation to the final follow-up, the doctor and his team made me feel comfortable, and cared for every step of the way.
Dr. Cakmak took the time to understand my concerns and goals, offering professional advice and a personalized treatment plan. The surgery went well and I was amazed at how natural the results looked – I truly look and feel like a more youthful version of myself and I couldn't be more grateful! He was always available to answer my questions or concerns, even when I called him at 3AM in the morning the day after surgery. He always responded right away and made sure I felt comfortable. He also followed up with me consistently after I left Turkey and made sure I was healing well.
The level of expertise, attention to detail, and kindness shown by Dr. Cakmak and the entire office staff were exceptional. I highly recommend him to anyone considering a facelift. His skills and dedication to patient satisfaction are unmatched!

Very happy with the results. Dr Cakmak talked me through the procedures and made me feel at ease. The surgery went very smooth and the anaesthetic was brilliant with no nausea or drowsiness. He provided brilliant aftercare and regularly video called me in the year post op to ensure the healing went well. Thanks for your excellent work Dr Cakmak

A month ago, I had a deep plane face and neck lift with Prof. Çakmak. At 45 years old, I have some signs of aging and wanted a more preventative approach, to maintain a youthful look for longer. But my main concern was the heaviness in the neck that had always been there, due to genetics but that was also exacerbated by age. Prof. Çakmak performed an extended neck dissection where he removed some of the deeper structures - such as the submandibular glands - while contouring the muscles and tightening the skin. The results are beyond anything I could have hoped for. My neck and jawline are so sleek and defined, yet feminine. My nasolabial folds, another big concern of mine, are practically gone. Another perk that I didn't expect was that my undereye area tightened thanks to the deep plane technique, without needing a lower bleph.

A quite important note here is that I have type 1 diabetes. So there is always a fear around undergoing elective surgery with a condition like this. I worried about what would happen if I got a hypoglycemic episode while under general anesthesia, if I was at higher risk of infection, and if my wound healing would be slower. But the team at the hospital ensured I was not only reassured and safe, they also took great care of my blood sugar levels from start to finish so that I did not have any issues while recovering from the surgery.

A special thank you goes out to Mrs. Aycha and the entire team at Prof. Çakmak's clinic. They were so welcoming and empathetic. I traveled to Istanbul alone from Switzerland and felt insecure at first, but everyone made me feel at home. I was very touched by their hospitality and kindness.

Mai

I recently had a male deep plane facelift, a subtle rhinoplasty, and fat grafting performed by Dr. Özcan Çakmak, MD, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Two months post-surgery, the outcomes are truly shining through, and I’m beyond impressed.

At 43 years old, I feel like I look at least a decade younger—especially now without my beard—while maintaining my masculinity and natural features. That was my biggest concern going into the procedure: I wanted a refreshed look without losing the proportions and standards of male beauty. Dr. Çakmak exceeded all my expectations. He carefully tailored his approach to suit a male aesthetic, ensuring I still look like myself, just more rejuvenated. Some people might think 43 is young but I want to stay looking like I am in my 30's forever, not wait until I am 60 and look 50!!!

My key objectives were clear—I wanted to maintain my masculinity, address a sagging neck (which kept me hiding behind a beard), and fix issues with my cheek envelope caused by a previous botched surgery. Dr. Çakmak executed this perfectly. The care and precision he demonstrated were evident from the very first day. I had been worried about scars near my ears, but they were almost invisible immediately thanks to his expert use of microscopic sutures. Even now, two months later, the scars are barely noticeable—a true testament to his skill.

What sets Dr. Çakmak apart from other surgeons I’ve encountered, including some renowned names in the U.S., is the amount of time and attention he dedicates to his patients. He spent countless hours with me before the surgery, carefully going over every detail to ensure we were aligned on the desired outcome. His thoroughness and genuine interest in understanding my concerns gave me incredible peace of mind.

Post-surgery, Dr. Çakmak was equally attentive. We’ve been in frequent contact throughout the healing process, and he’s always been approachable with any questions or concerns. It’s clear that holistic patient care is as important to him as achieving outstanding surgical results.

I also want to commend his team, who provided excellent care during my hospital stay. They were kind, professional, and made me feel supported throughout the process.

Overall, I feel incredibly lucky to have found Dr. Özcan Çakmak. The time he invests in the operating room and his patient-first approach lead to results that are not just natural but transformative. I can’t recommend him enough and will absolutely return to him for any future procedures.

I'm incredibly grateful that I found Dr Cakmak to perform my DP FL, NL, Brow lift, lip lift, fat transfer and TCA peel.

It was a huge leap of faith to traveling from Australia to Kadikoy, Istanbul, for a 7 hour operation. The whole process was seamless and I always felt like I was in good hands.

Dr Cakmak and his team are not only highly skilled and professional, but kind and compassionate people.

I was concerned about my bruising and swelling after my procedure but Dr Cakmak was always available to talk me through what to expect and the different stages of recovery. I really had to put my absolute faith in him and he never let me down.

I'm now 2 and a half months post op and I still look like me, just refreshed and younger. It's taken until now for my face to settle and all swelling to subside. Many people have told me I look like I'm in my 30's or early 40's, I'm 57.

Dr Cakmak is very passionate about what he does, I spent a lot of time with him at his office and I never felt like I was being rushed or I was asking too many questions of him. He is thorough, professional and a true gentleman.

I would like to thank Aycha, Dr Cakmaks assistant. When I had my consultation with Dr Cakmak, we decided not to go ahead with a blepharoplasty and Aycha organized a full refund.

Thank you again Dr Cakmak, Aycha, Can and Ranah.

He is AWESOME! I had a total face make over, and he and his staff were super great. even when I returned to the states he still continues contact and follow up. I would not go anywhere else for face surgery. I would 100% recommend him to all for face and nose surgery.

I am incredibly thankful to Dr. Cakmak for performing my surgery. At 42, I was tired of using fillers to combat the natural aging of my lower face. These products were costly and left me looking bloated, not to mention feeling constantly tired and unhappy with my neck's appearance. Dr. Cakmak was not only honest and kind but also addressed all my concerns. Following my deep plane facelift and lip lift two months ago, I easily appear over a decade younger.

Choosing to undergo this procedure in Turkey was without a doubt the best decision. While I'm considering a brow lift in the future, I'll wait a few more years. Dr. Cakmak's care exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend him!

I feel very fortunate to have had my facelift with Dr. Çakmak. He is an extremely gifted surgeon (among the top in the world) and made me look at least ten years younger. On one hand, my results are very natural but on the other hand, I have a sharper jawline now than I even did in my youth. My surgery was six months ago at age 50. I did extensive research to find Dr. Çakmak and chose him because he works exclusively on faces, is double board certified, contributes to the latest academic research in the field, and has absolutely stunning results. On top of this, he has a caring bedside manner and makes himself completely available to his patients post-surgery as needed. I felt I was in very good hands the entire time I was in Istanbul. This continued as I returned to my home in the US as Dr. Çakmak was only a WhatsApp message away.

I had a deep plane facelift and necklift, partial removal of the submandibular glands, fat transfer, upper blepharoplasty and buccal fat trimming. (I’ve always had chubby cheeks, which started to descend with age.) My surgery was long – over eight hours – but I did not experience any of the nausea that past patients have remarked on as the anesthesiologists with whom Dr. Çakmak works have changed their protocol at his request.

The hospital where Dr. Çakmak operates is absolutely state-of-the-art. I do recommend hiring a surgical companion for the night of your surgery and a day or two afterward, though, as few – if any – of the nurses speak English and it’s nice to have someone who is familiar with the process to help care for you, translate, and help you get settled once you are discharged from the hospital. Mine even drove me to one of my post-op appointments at Dr. Çakmak’s clinic.

In addition to having a heart-shaped (rather than rectangular) face shape now, I have to say that the scars in front of my ears are barely visible due to Dr. Çakmak’s impeccable stitching.

One thing I think that’s important to note is that a facelift takes time to heal. The patients on social media who appear to be fully healed at two weeks post-op are outliers and I think their unusual experiences mislead people. At six months post-op, I am still a bit swollen but see improvement every week. This is a major process and healing takes time and isn’t linear.

If you’re considering a facelift, Dr. Çakmak is truly the best. I am so very grateful that he was my surgeon. This was the best thing I have done for myself in middle age.