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Dr. Manav was a great surgeon who did amazing work. He was concise, professional, and quite capable. I am very glad I chose Dr. Manav to do my surgery.. The facility was clean, staff were kind and helpful. Nurse Buse was wonderful and a great help dying my recovery.
Outstanding Experience with Dr. Safa Manav, MD, FEBOPRAS & Team From the very first message to my final follow-up, my experience with Dr. Safa Manav Aesthetic Clinic was nothing short of exceptional. This entire operation runs like a well-oiled luxury concierge service professional, warm, responsive, and genuinely caring. Elif, my patient coordinator, was an absolute rockstar. She ensured everything was meticulously organized from my pre-op consultation to hospital discharge and post-op appointments. Every payment and transaction was accurate and seamless. She speaks excellent English (having previously lived in California), is incredibly down-to-earth, kind, and genuinely invested in patient care. I was able to reach her 24/7, and she responded immediately every single time. Her customer service skills are elite-level thoughtful, sweet, efficient, and reassuring. Fatih Akgül, Dr. Manav’s assistant, ensured my initial consultation was smooth and thorough. He provided clear, detailed information about the clinic, procedures, pricing, and all required documentation. He also made sure I had everything needed for a seamless transition from the United States to Turkey. He was consistently responsive, helpful, and proactive, always offering additional resources when needed. Professional, kind, and extremely reliable. Israa, another patient coordinator, worked alongside Fatih and was equally phenomenal. She reached out by phone, walked me through the procedure, answered every question with patience, and made sure I felt completely at ease. She significantly reduced any anxiety I had by providing clarity and reassurance at every step. She is incredibly sweet, attentive, and truly excellent at what she does. Nurse Buse deserves a standing ovation. She was available 24/7 after my surgery and visited me at the hotel every single day. She cleaned my wounds, changed gauze, administered and applied medications, and monitored my recovery closely. When she noticed I was sneezing and coughing, she immediately contacted the doctor to help alleviate my symptoms. She is knowledgeable, compassionate, attentive, and incredibly kind exactly who you want caring for you during recovery. And finally, Dr. Safa Manav himself. Simply amazing. He is kind, gentle, caring, and incredibly reassuring. He took the time to answer all my questions, eased every concern, and eliminated any anxiety I had going into surgery. I stayed in the hospital for two days and was released on the third day feeling great. By day six, the swelling had already begun to subside, and my friends and family on FaceTime were amazed at how good everything already looked and excited to see the final results. I did extensive research before choosing a plastic surgeon, and Dr. Safa Manav stands out as highly accredited, exceptionally knowledgeable, experienced, and board-certified, with truly magical hands. His outcomes speak for themselves. This clinic delivers excellence across the board medical expertise, patient care, communication, and results. I highly recommend Dr. Safa Manav and his entire team to anyone considering aesthetic surgery. Five stars isn’t enough.
I had Dr. Ali Sadio?lu he's amazing surgeon. Couldn't be asked for better one. He respects with what you want to do. He will give his opinion for you to decide. Explains every step of procedure and what to expect.
Dr. Manav and his team made what could be a fearful event into a smooth sailing no hassle surgery. Excellent communication, efficient timing. All the information I could need. Highly recommend this Surgeon Still stitches in, too soon for physical feedback.
Dr. Safa Manav is an impressive professional who listens carefully to his patients and complies with their expectations, inspires confidence and is open to communication. His team is also very good - responsible, caring and friendly. Looking forward to best final result, I highly recommend Dr Safa Manav and his team.
I had an outstanding experience with Dr. Safa and his entire medical team. From initial planning through post-operative recovery, every aspect of my medical journey was seamless, professional, and thoughtfully coordinated. I would confidently choose this team again. Pre-Travel Coordination Months prior to my travel, I worked closely with Fatih for pre-travel coordination. Throughout this period, I had numerous questions and requests for information. Fatih was consistently responsive, thorough, and attentive, always ensuring I received clear and accurate answers. His professionalism and attention to detail made the planning process smooth and gave me confidence well before arrival. Arrival and Logistics All logistics were handled efficiently, including airport pickup, transportation, hotel accommodations, medical appointments, and scheduling. The continuity of care—from pre-consultation to surgery day and post-operative recovery—was exceptionally well organized, allowing me to focus entirely on healing rather than logistics. Medications were conveniently available through medical services at the hotel, which further streamlined the experience. Medical Consultation and Surgery During my pre-operative consultation, Dr. Safa made me feel informed, safe, and comfortable. He was direct, transparent, and took the time to thoroughly answer all of my questions. On the day of surgery, I arrived with my husband and two children, and the staff ensured my entire family felt welcome and supported. Dr. Safa greeted me cheerfully that morning, which helped calm my nerves. I was also provided medication to manage pre-surgical anxiety, and its effect was immediate and reassuring. Pre-Operative Appointments For my pre-operative appointments, I was first met by Elif, who guided me through each required station and managed all administrative communication. She handled every interaction efficiently and professionally, making the process smooth and stress-free. I simply followed her lead, and everything flowed seamlessly. Post-Operative Care and Recovery Post-operative care was excellent. My nurse, Busa, provided attentive care and performed my lymphatic drainage massages. Communication and scheduling were clear, and any needs or concerns were addressed promptly. Receiving lymphatic massages directly at my hotel was extremely convenient and significantly improved my recovery experience. Communication and Overall Experience Communication via WhatsApp was proactive and timely, ensuring I was always prepared for each next step. I truly did not have to manage or organize anything myself—every detail was thoughtfully arranged by the team. Overall, this was a highly professional, patient-centered medical tourism experience. The coordination, medical care, communication, and hospitality exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Dr. Safa and his team to anyone considering treatment.
Choosing Dr. Safa Manav and his team was one of the best decisions I’ve made. Traveling internationally for surgery requires trust, and from the very beginning, I felt safe, supported, and genuinely cared for. I traveled from Texas and was guided through the process by the coordination team. Fatih originally helped with planning, and later Elif took over seamlessly and is an absolute gem, beautiful inside and out, kind, responsive, and incredibly supportive throughout my journey. I stayed in the hospital for two nights, where the care was attentive and reassuring. The operating room team was wonderful, and Nurse Kader was a gorgeous, sweet angel who immediately put me at ease before surgery. Her warmth and kindness meant more to me than she probably realizes. After discharge, I stayed at a recovery-focused hotel that had everything needed for healing, including an infirmary and spa services. Nurse Busee personally checked on me and was incredibly gentle, radiant, attentive, and caring; she truly felt like an angel during my recovery. Dr. Manav is not only highly skilled, but also calm, honest, and detail-oriented. He took the time to understand my goals and explained everything clearly. The hotel was also within walking distance of a large mall with restaurants and an aquarium, which made recovery more comfortable and helped me feel at ease. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Safa Manav and his entire team to anyone considering cosmetic surgery, especially those traveling internationally.
I came to Istanbul for a Mommy Makeover. Dr Safa Manav and his team were incredible! Dr Safa Manav was a true professional who gave me the results I was looking for! I am truly obsessed with my results! He kept me informed all the way through this process. He is a brilliant surgeon! His team Elif and Buse were wonderful, caring, compassionate young ladies who were with me every step of the way, from organizing every transport and appointments to coming to my medical hotel to help me everyday! You cannot go wrong with this surgeon or his staff! Look no further than, they are the best! Tamra
I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Safa and his entire team. Traveling from the USA to Turkey felt completely comfortable and well worth it. From what I saw in the waiting room, he has many happy patients—which immediately put me at ease. The team was efficient, attentive, and addressed all of my concerns. They were also very flexible with my requests, which I truly appreciated. Dr. Safa did an amazing job on my face—I look natural, lifted, and refreshed, exactly what I was hoping for. You can immediately tell he has extensive experience; he speaks with ease and confidence, and it shows in his work. I’m so happy with my results that I’m already planning to do more treatments with him to complete my glow-up
Dr Safa Manav is a very skilled doctor. I chose him for the second time for my surgery. I am a very satisfied patient otherwise I wouldn't have come back to be operated by him. I am a 61 year old Spaniard and I had a facelift with him and now a breast lift with a small implant. His team is also outstanding and the hotel very comfortable.
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