Safa Manav, MD, FEBOPRAS

I spent months researching clinics and doctors before making any decisions, and that process is ultimately what led me to Dr Safa Manav. I’d been told long ago that once you find the right doctor, you should trust their expertise rather than trying to steer everything yourself. That guidance proved true for me, especially because I’m on a long term health and longevity journey. The work I chose to have done was an important step toward feeling healthier and supporting my goals to reduce autoimmune symptoms over time. From the moment I reached out, Dr Safa’s clinic stood out. I emailed my top three choices with the same questions about pricing, recovery, protocol and general expectations. His team replied almost immediately and kept up steady, thoughtful communication. One of the other clinics responded once, then disappeared, and the third never replied at all. The contrast made my decision clear. It was obvious that Dr Safa runs a very organised and attentive practice, which tells you a lot about his character and the reliability of his entire team. At first, I assumed the level of service he offered would be outside my budget, but I asked for a quote anyway so I could compare. I was genuinely surprised to find that the quality of care came at an affordable price. That mix of expertise and reasonable cost made the choice even easier, especially knowing it tied directly into my long term wellbeing. During my stay in Turkey, I met people from several countries who had done the same in depth research and ended up at the same clinic. Every person I spoke with shared the same impression of Dr Safa: confident, capable and professional. His team also deserves special recognition. Belma, Buse and Elif were incredible. I had direct contact with them throughout my entire journey, and any time I had a question, they replied almost immediately. They felt like friends I simply hadn’t met until then, which brought so much comfort during a time when my health was my main focus. Everyone spoke excellent English, so communication was easy. I enjoyed trying a bit of Turkish for fun, but it definitely wasn’t necessary. From the airport pickup to the clinic visits, the procedure and the aftercare, everything was handled for me. Travelling abroad for medical care can feel overwhelming, but they made the entire experience smooth and stress free. I only stayed a short time, but I genuinely wished I could have stayed longer. I loved meeting people from all over the world who were also focusing on their wellbeing. The level of care, the warmth of the staff and the friendly environment made a huge difference. It felt welcoming, sincere and very human. I’ve completed one procedure so far and I’m already planning future visits as part of my ongoing path toward better health (and maybe even for some 'upgrades' over time). I’m deeply grateful to Dr Safa and his whole team for making the experience exceptional and for supporting my wellbeing in such a meaningful way.

My experience was amazing !!!! From the communication before I arrived , the hotel stay , surgery, the care after. I could not have asked for a better service. Dr Safa Manav and his whole stuff are simply amazing . Thank you to Defne , Elif ( my 2 patient coordinators ) and to Buse ( my nurse ). They all took great care of me. And Dr Safa Manav did a great job with my deep plane face and neck lift with upper bleph and fat grafting

Fantastic experience with Dr Safa Manav and his team! Dr Safa is a caring, thoughtful and professional Surgeon. Elif and Nurse Buse were wonderful. This was my first cosmetic surgery and they made me feel completely reassured. It’s clear they truly have their patients’ best interests at heart. There was genuine care and compassion throughout my entire stay. I am excited to see the results, but it's too early.

He was very professional, and personable at the same time he is definitely someone I would highly recommend in the future. Very thorough in his analysis and safety for his thorough in his whole practice has a very professional staff

I’m originally from Turkey but live in Australia, and coming back home for this surgery was such a great decision. The whole experience with Dr. Safa and his team has been excellent from start to finish. I’m only three weeks post-op, so it’s still early and I’m quite swollen, but I can already see glimpses of the final results — and I’m really happy with what I see so far. Dr. Safa is amazing at what he does, and his nurse Buse was absolutely wonderful — she made me feel so comfortable, was very caring, and always went above and beyond to help me. The hospital care was outstanding — very clean, professional, and organized — I felt completely safe and well looked after. The hotel accommodation arranged as part of the process was also fantastic. The staff were so kind, attentive, and always ready to help with anything I needed. Overall, it was such a smooth and positive experience, and I’m truly grateful to Dr. Safa (so talented… and not gonna lie, very easy on the eyes :) ) and his team for making it so easy and reassuring.

Having surgery in your own country can be nerve wracking. Traveling to another country to have surgery is almost unimaginable. From the initial contact and coordination with Belma, to Elif taking over upon arrival, and Buse taking such good care of me after surgery, Dr. Safa and his team have made this experience easier than we could have ever dreamed. I’m only a few days post op and very swollen so I can’t comment on aesthetics yet, but I know that Dr. Sava’s patients don’t leave unhappy. This is a beautiful city and the people are so extremely friendly. Don’t hesitate to book your surgery with Dr. Safa, & be sure to give yourself time to explore this beautiful part of the world.

Beyond 5 Stars! Dr. Safa Manav met and exceeded all my expectations. I had a deep plane face and neck lift, endoscopic brow lift, fat transfer, and lip lift — and I am beyond thrilled with my results. Elif, his assistant, spoke perfect English, made me feel completely comfortable, and explained everything clearly. The entire staff — Belma, Boussa, and his surgical nurse — were exceptionally organized, attentive, and kind. I truly enjoyed working with each of them. If you have any reservations about Dr. Safa Manav or about traveling to Turkey for surgery — don’t! My experience was absolutely perfect from start to finish. I’m already planning to return next year for a few more procedures. If I could give 100 stars, I would!

My experience has been wonderful. I am thrilled with my results, the care I have received, and the professionalism of Dr. Manav and his staff. I highly recommend using their services. I have had an extremely positive experience.

Almost two weeks ago, I had plastic surgery with Dr. Safa Manav, Dr. Ali Sadioglu, and their wonderful team, and I would like to share my sincere gratitude for the exceptional experience I had. From the very beginning, I felt I was in good hands. The consultation was clear and detailed — both doctors took the time to explain the procedure, answer my questions, and make sure I felt confident and comfortable with every step. Their calm and professional approach really reassured me and gave me trust in moving forward. On the day of surgery, everything was well-organized and smooth. The hospital was clean, modern, and welcoming. The nurses and support staff were kind, attentive, and truly made me feel cared for. I never felt rushed or overlooked; instead, I felt like I was their priority. The surgery itself went very well, and my recovery so far has been much easier than I expected. The team checked in with me regularly, making sure I had everything I needed. I am already very happy with the results, even though it has only been two weeks, and I can see how carefully and skillfully the work was done. I am deeply thankful to Dr. Ali Sadioglu, Dr. Safa Manav, and the whole team for their professionalism, kindness, and dedication. They gave me not just excellent medical care, but also comfort and confidence throughout the entire process. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone considering plastic surgery — you will be in the best hands!

I had a DP Face/neck lift, upper eye bleph, lower eye pinch, fat graft and temporal lift with Dr Safa Manav in June this year. I am now 8 weeks out and whilst I still have some swelling and puffiness around my eye area, I am very pleased with the outcome so far! I have ZERO scarring at the front of my ears which is amazing (not sure how he did that!) and very little scarring elsewhere - the whole process from arrival in Istanbul, the hotel, the hospital and aftercare were all great, and I felt looked after and informed the whole time (I was on my own, so this was very important). I had minimal pain after the procedure which was managed with regular pain killers for a few days - Buse was the nurse who visited me at the hotel every day to change dressings etc. and was just so lovely! An important factor for me was the aftercare once I returned home and I have to say Elif (my post operative co-ordinator) has been AMAZING. Super organised and always available if I had any questions, queries, moans and groans once I was home.. she always listened to my questions with empathy and gave me reassurance. Patience is key for this procedure (which I don't have much of :)) so trust in the process. Would recommend the doctor and the staff at the practice if you are thinking about surgery in Istanbul