Yasin Kursad Varsak, MD

From the very beginning of my experience I felt like I was in incredible hands with the entire staff at Dr. Varsak’s office. I traveled to Turkey from NYC and started coordinated with his office months before my appointment. Their team was always so quick, polite, and thorough to answer all of my questions. I felt at total ease going through this process. When I arrived in Istanbul that sense of ease only grew stronger. From the pick up at the airport/transfer to the hotel check in, to the drive to meet the doctor and all the pre-appointments, they were very hands on and quick to help with anything you need. Meeting Dr. Varsak in person, I knew I made the right choice. He is professional and intelligent and listens to any concerns and questions you have. My surgery was smooth, no complications, and I’m so happy with my results. I’m about 3 weeks post op and am already showing off my new chin. It’s exactly what I’ve wanted for years and years now. I have told everyone about my experience and Dr Varsak and already plan to go back one day. I highly recommend him and his office.

PROCEDURES: I had a chin reduction, temporal lift, upper blepharoplasty, and canthopexy with Dr. Varsak. Chin reduction especially is a rare procedure, and there are few doctors globally who perform it, with Dr. Varsak being one of them. RESULTS: Dr. Varsak truly listens to what you want and achieves this. He is extremely detail-oriented. I asked for a natural, refined look— and that’s exactly what I got. No one can pinpoint what’s changed, yet everyone keeps complimenting how great I look. That’s the hallmark of a great surgeon: results that enhance your beauty without announcing that you had surgery. If you’re looking for a “fake” or overdone appearance, this is not the Dr. for you. He is transformative but in a balanced, refined way. PATIENT CARE/SUPPORT: While traveling for surgery can be terrifying, their professionalism, trustworthiness, and level of patient care make them absolutely invaluable. I traveled alone, and they checked on me in person every single day. The comfort, genuine compassion, and care they provided made an otherwise scary experience manageable and even reassuring. They genuinely care about you and are always available for questions, even months after surgery. RECOVERY: A note for anyone considering surgery: you have to trust the process. You will look worse for many weeks before seeing the final result. Recovery is long (I hid out for 8 weeks), but if you are patient, the results are worth it. Of course, surgery is never a 100% guarantee. My skin scars easily, so I have a bit of light discoloration, and my eyes settled (which can be common with temporal lift). But everything healed beautifully and I am so happy with my results. RECOMMENDATION: Now, 3 months post-op, I feel so much more confident and content in my own skin. If you’re looking for a chin reduction or other facial refinements abroad, know that Dr. Varsak is top-notch, highly credible, and genuinely cares about his patients. Many clinics in Turkey are money-hungry or providing illegitimate surgical procedures. Dr. Varsak and his team are the real deal. He and his team truly changed my life for the better. I cannot recommend enough!

I am from the UK and had deep plane face lift, deep neck lift and upper blepharoplasty on the 3rd November 2025. The whole experience was incredibly positive. I went there alone but did never feel alone at any time whatsoever. The amazing care coordinators are always a WhatsApp message away and respond very promptly, thank you so much Eren. Dr Varsak is a very experienced, skilled, attentive and kind and caring doctor. The hospital is out of this world. I am a nurse and have worked in and been a patient in nhs and private hospitals and we don’t have anything in the UK that comes anywhere close to this hospital. I could only dream of working somewhere like that. The standard of care is very high, communication isn’t a problem. I really needed the first 2 days in hospital, I’m quite hardy but don’t think that I would have coped without the hospital stay, those first 2 days are tough but after that it is plain sailing, I didn’t need any painkillers after my discharge. Dr Varsak came to see me both days in hospital then I saw him another 2 times afterwards, had I needed to see him more I know this wouldn’t have been a problem. The hotel Titanic and staff are fantastic, the weather was lovely and it actually felt like a holiday for me coming from a grey, cold and wet UK. I spent most of my time relaxing in the sun with a book. I didn’t want to go home! I am already delighted with my results. If I want any other treatment done on my face in the future I would only ever trust Dr Varsak and cannot recommend him enough, I feel very lucky to have found him and his lovely team, they should all be very proud of what they do.

Dr. Varsak has to be the most talented plastic surgeon there is!!! Not only you do an amazing work, but also feel that you have become such a dear friend. He posses multiple board certifications, educated at the finest schools and master at what he does. He only specializes in face & neck. His whole team are wonderful, and answer your question ASAP by text. This was a top notch surgery, and I would recommend Dr. Varsak to my best friends.

I wanted to provide an honest review and express my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional care and remarkable results from my recent procedure. From the very first consultation, it was clear that I was in the hands of a highly skilled and experienced professional. Dr Varsak’s expertise, precision, and artistic eye are truly outstanding. He truly cares about his craft, his patients and results. The results have exceeded my expectations — natural, refined, and beautifully balanced. It’s evident that his years of experience and meticulous attention to detail make all the difference, I feel so lucky to have found Dr Varsak with all of the research I did. I am very grateful for the confidence and care you bring to his work. Overall it was a great experience and his support staff was great as well. I know this review may seem so positive, but this is the honest experience I had.

I wanted to share my experience in detail to help anyone who is about to make this important decision. From the moment we arrived at the meeting point, everything was perfectly organized. A small van picked us up and took us straight to Dr. Varsak’s office, where we had in-person consultation. Dr. Varsak was incredibly kind and friendly — he explained everything to me in great detail and made sure I felt completely comfortable. Afterward, Omer (the coordinator) drove us to the hospital for the pre-operative check-up. I didn’t have to worry about a single thing. He arranged everything — I just followed along — and the entire process went smoothly and quickly. The anesthesiologist was also very sweet and patiently answered all my questions. But where I truly have no words is the hospital itself — the service was exceptional. For the first time, my hand didn’t bruise from the IV. There were no cables; they simply administered the medicines directly, which made everything much more comfortable. They even placed a large cushioned bandage on my back so I wouldn’t feel any discomfort, and the staff were always nearby, checking if I needed anything. The next day, the nurse helped me take a bath, washed and combed my hair, dried it with a hairdryer, and carefully took care of my wounds. The hospital room was phenomenal — I even had a private room for my husband with his own bathroom. After two days, I was transferred to a hotel that was calm and perfect for recovery. The best part was that it was only a two-minute walk from the hospital, which made follow-up visits very easy. Dr. Varsak’s artistic hands made another miracle with my face — I couldn’t be happier with the results! He is not just another plastic surgeon; he is truly an artist. Overall, everything was beyond my expectations. I felt safe, cared for, and supported every step of the way. I highly recommend Dr. Varsak and his amazing team to anyone considering this journey — you will be in the best hands.

I researched extended deep plain face, neck and temporal lift for at least 3 months looking at surgeons across the US, Mexico, Korea Europe and Istanbul Turkey. I shows Dr Varsak for several reasons. He has an extensive library of before and after patient results. He is a specialist in facial surgery. He is a specialist in the extended deep plain technique which is the gold standard of modern face neck and brow lift surgery. He and his team are very fluent English speakers extremely kind and professional. I am 63 years old and now look like I am about 40 at the most. An amazing result exceeding my expectations.

My experience with Dr. Varsak was absolutely amazing from start to finish. From our first consultation I knew I had found my doctor - not only is he extremely skilled but is also incredibly warm and personable, putting me at ease immediately. His coordinators, Omer and Arzu, are total stars! They checked on me every day and were always just a text away, no matter the hour. I traveled alone but never felt that way. Their kindness and constant support made the whole process feel easy and even fun! The hospital and nurses were fantastic—so skilled, so warm, and always making sure I was comfortable. Unfortunately, the anesthesia made me sick the first night, but the nurses were there to help and comfort me. The following days were a breeze. And the results? Phenomenal. It gets better every day. I couldn’t be happier with how natural and refreshed I look. I loved the experience so much that I’m already planning to come back next year for a rhinoplasty with Dr. Varsak and his incredible team.

“I once heard a comedian say that if breast surgery goes wrong, you can hide it with a T-shirt, but if a facelift goes wrong, there is no T-shirt for your face. That stuck with me and reminded me how important it is to choose the right surgeon.” I had a deep plane facelift, upper bleph, eyebrow lift, fat transfer, and partial buccal fat removal with Dr Varsak. He listened carefully, explained every step, and made me feel completely confident. His team, especially Anil, his medical coordinator, guided me through every step and checked in constantly, making me feel fully supported. On my second night after surgery, when I was worried about swelling, Dr Varsak personally came to the hospital in the middle of the night to check on me, which was incredibly reassuring. Even while I am still healing and dealing with some swelling, my face already looks refreshed, my eyebrows are naturally lifted, and my diamond sharp jaw is back. I could not be happier and would highly recommend Dr Varsak to anyone considering facial rejuvenation.

On August 19th, 2025 I had 4 procedures done by Dr. Yasin Kursad Varsak: Rhinoplasty Brow lift Upper blepharoplasty Hairline lowering Choosing my surgeon: I was looking for a surgeon who first and foremost had the skill and expertise to perform all the procedures I wanted, and also fell within my budget. For the hairline lowering in particular, there is a small number of surgeons who are able to do this procedure, and an even smaller number who specialize in this procedure or have the proper level of expertise to perform it and achieve good results. Obviously, I wanted a natural looking hairline that fit my face, and I did not want a nasty, obvious scar. Nerve damage and permanent hair loss are also risks with this surgery. It took me many years of research and searching through surgeons before I came across Dr. Varsak. I have always been very open to the idea of medical tourism, but it had not been until the last few years that I came across Turkey as being a top recommended country for cosmetic medical tourism, with highly skilled and educated plastic surgeons at a very affordable price; I had previously considered many hospitals and/or surgeons in places such as Mexico, Brazil, Singapore, Belgium, China, and South Korea. I could never bring myself to fully commit, however, as there were always a few hesitations or reservations that prevented me from feeling comfortable enough to proceed with choosing a surgeon. After reading and viewing several positive reviews, blogs, vlogs, and online threads from many forums including Reddit, I began looking at plastic surgeons in Turkey, sifting through hundreds of surgeons found through many accredited sites and through general web searches. After cross referencing multiple websites, articles and review platforms, I finally narrowed my top choices down to 5; and based on the speed and manner (or lack thereof) of the communication and level of customer service I received in response to my initial inquiries, that number went down to 3. I was particularly drawn to Dr. Varsak because he specialized in head and neck surgery, as well as facial cosmetic surgery. After initial consultations, I decided on Dr, Varsak based not just on his thorough and comprehensive answers to all of my questions, but also his kind, patient genuine demeanor. Pricing and payment: I was provided with a quote from the office immediately following my consultation, as well as details about their payment policies. Dr. Varsak's team was there to answer all of my follow up questions and concerns and they were all extremely helpful and responsive. Altogether, it came to $11,120 and I paid a 10% security deposit fee to hold my appointment and secure the price, which went directly to the total and was deducted from it. Payment from the US to Turkey was not uncomplicated - they have high transaction fees there that we were trying to avoid, but attempting to wire the deposit through Western Union led to multiple failures. Ultimately we went with a Zelle. When it came time to pay the remaining balance, my options were to pay in cash at the desk or pay electronically with the addition of a very high transaction fee; but they were very understanding and accommodating when I expressed that I was extremely nervous about traveling with that much cash; as a compromise, they created a payment link where I was allowed to pay half of the remaining balance with no extra fees, and I did pay the rest in cash at the desk. I feel it is also important to mention that my initial quote was honored - no hidden costs or sneaky fees, the prices also did not change. Private transportation from and to the airport, as well as 2 post surgery overnight stays in the hospital with constant bedside care and 3 meals a day, were included in the total cost quoted. The cost of pre-operative medical tests, post-operative medications, and hotel was not included in the price and this was made clear when I received my initial quote. The transparency was greatly appreciated. Dr. Varask did discuss the payment process with me following my final appointment and said he will work to partner with a bank in the US to improve the process and make it much more streamlined in the future. Level and Quality of Service and Care I had a designated Aide who communicated with me and saw to my care from the very beginning following my initial consultation to arranging my final private transportation. He was extremely friendly, patient, polite, and communicative and offered to help make hotel arrangements as well as helped to arrange for private transportation to and from the airport, transportation to and from my hotel in Gebze to the Dr's office, and to my pre-op appointments, as well as post-op to pick up prescriptions. Inpatient, overnight care: The first 48 hours of post surgery recovery are so critical when it comes to care, especially for nausea, swelling, bruising and bleeding, and I am so grateful I was not left to fend for myself during this time. I was in extreme pain and discomfort which only began to subside the morning leading up to my discharge, and the nurses ensured that I had the right mix and right kind of painkiller at all times to help ease my discomfort. They also helped me stay elevated and keep my eyes iced as much as possible. The whole team was attentive, compassionate and friendly and I felt very safe and well cared for during a painful, vulnerable time. The recovery room I stayed in was also very clean, beautiful and spacious, with a beautiful view out of two sets of large windows. There was plenty of seating available, two tvs, and even a mini fridge, which came in very handy to store the perishable food I had to bring with me. Dr. Varsak came in to check on me during my recovery twice - once following the surgery to check in on me and make sure I was okay, and let me know everything went really great and he was very happy with how it all turned out. He was genuinely happy to see that I was awake and recovering well, and very cheerful and positive overall. The second time was the morning just before discharge - he checked everything one more time, checked in with me on how I was doing, and cleaned up some crusting and excess blood as well as disinfecting. He also removed the splints in my nostrils. Following his care, the pain I was feeling around my incision sites was greatly reduced. Results: I am sharing my first update 3.5 weeks post surgery; my face has continually shifted and changed these last 3 weeks but I feel like overall everything has finally settled into its normal shape as far as swelling, stretching, etc. My nose is still swollen, especially the tip, but even so it is still very obviously much smaller and more refined. Everything is healing normally and I have not experienced any unusual side effects or complications. I am VERY very happy with the results. Dr. Varsak truly did listen intently to everything I said as far as what I wanted and what I did not want and it looks exactly as I was hoping it would. I am SO thrilled with the results. My eyelids are also healing very well and they have settled into a position that looks very natural. They are not underdone or overdone and I feel like the lid space looks very natural and really makes my eyes pop. I love how he made the incision at an angle, which gave my eyes a bit of a subtle, tilted almond shape in addition to increasing my lid space to give me a youthful, fresh look. I love the position of my brows, which is also not too high nor too low, but makes such a huge difference. The position, shape and angle are very natural and flattering. My hairline looks very natural - he was mindful about natural results and took extra time to take measures that would make the hairline look natural - it is also not too low, but was brought down enough that it makes a substantial difference and really improves the look of my entire face. The incision will continue to heal over the course of several months and my hope is that the final scar will be almost invisible. While there is numbness on the top of my head and I lost muscle control with my right eyebrow, these are known to be normal side effects and I am supposed to regain feeling in my scalp as the nerves regrow and reconnect, as well as my normal forehead and eyebrow movement. Final thoughts/Summary: My experience with Dr. Yasin Kursad Varsak and his team was exceptional from start to finish. What stood out most was not only Dr. Varsak’s rare combination of surgical expertise in multiple complex facial procedures, including hairline lowering, rhinoplasty, brow lift, and blepharoplasty, but also his thoughtful, genuine, and patient approach to care. He listened attentively to my goals, answered every question in detail, and made me feel seen and understood throughout the process. The results speak for themselves: natural, balanced, and transformative while still preserving my individuality. Equally important, the quality of service and care I received from his team was consistently outstanding. Every step from consultation, payment transparency, and logistical support, to the attentive nursing care and follow-up was handled with professionalism, warmth, and efficiency. I felt fully supported, safe, and respected at every stage of my journey. Based on my personal results and overall experience, I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Varsak to anyone considering facial cosmetic surgery. His technical skill, artistry, and commitment to patient well-being place him among the very best. I am deeply grateful to him and his team for the excellent outcome and for making such a complex process feel manageable, reassuring, and worthwhile.