Medolea Clinic - Istanbul

A little over a year ago, I lost quite a bit of weight; about 60 pounds. And that was great. But because I had been quite overweight for years, and I was 51 years old, my skin didn't "bounce back" the way it might have if I had been younger. So while I was happy about the weight loss, the drawn look on my face, the droopy skin, droopy eyes, jowls, etc. were taking a real toll on my self-esteem.No one in my family has ever had plastic surgery, so it felt a bit strange to even consider it, but my self-confidence was so low, I contacted a surgeon here in Canada. After getting an estimate, I did some research online to try to find a reputable clinic elsewhere, where it was more affordable. I found three clinics online in three different countries, and reached out to all three. The clinic in Turkey was the quickest to reply; Defne, who was a sort of liaison between me and the surgeon, got back to me almost immediately, and started to explain the process. She was very reassuring & explained that all my expenses would be included in the price (which was a third of the price it would have been in Canada); pretty much all I had to worry about was getting my airplane ticket. Honestly, if it hadn't been for her reassurance, I might not have gone through with it.
It was a very big decision to make; I hadn't been outside of North America in over 20 years, and I suffer from anxiety, so the thought of flying to Turkey by myself to have a stranger operate on my face, neck, and upper eyelids seemed rather insane. But I had done my research, and I felt like it was a trustworthy clinic, and I decided to go.
The trip was surprisingly enjoyable. The hotel where they set me up was nice (the food was incredible!), and there were other Westerners staying there who were having similar procedures with the same surgeon (Dr. Ali). I had to get some pre-surgery tests, which I had been warned ahead of time would be an additional expense, and once those were done, it was time for my surgery: a Deep Plane Face and Neck Lift and an Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty.
When I woke up after the surgery, I was understandably disoriented and feeling sorry for myself, but by the next morning, I felt much better. A very sweet young woman who was a nurse from the clinic's team (I wish I could remember her name!) slept on the sofa in my hospital room to make sure I got through the night okay.
The healing process has--on the whole--been quite smooth. Just remember that healing is a "process" that doesn't happen overnight; I had to be patient as my face, eyes, neck, etc., started to heal and the swelling and bruising went down. But every day got better, and as I write this, it's only been two months since the surgery, and I feel great.
The feedback I've gotten from people has been rather overwhelming--my mother, who I suspect thought I was crazy to take this trip, said I look like I'm in my twenties lol, and she is still raving about what a great job Dr. Ali did.
I feel much better about myself, and as I continue to heal, I know the results will continue to improve. The clinic has been in touch with me since I got back; Defne and Elif are lovely, and it means a lot that they care that I'm happy with the results.
I am very glad I decided to take the trip to Turkey and to trust this team of medical professionals to do the surgery.
I understand how terrifying it can be to fly to a foreign country and have surgery, but I have absolutely no regrets; I am very grateful to the entire team, who were kind and helpful (and patient with my absolute lack of ability to speak Turkish!).
I very much recommend this clinic!

I can’t recommend Dr. Ali Sadioglu enough! His skills rival those of Michelangelo, truly an artist in body sculpting. From the very beginning, he made me feel confident and cared for, and the results are beyond anything I could have imagined. I look in the mirror now and see the best version of myself, thanks to his exceptional talent.

The recovery was smoother than I ever expected, with minimal scarring, and his careful guidance throughout made all the difference. Dr. Sadioglu has genuinely changed my life, and I’m forever grateful. If you’re considering body sculpting, he’s the one you can trust to bring out your ideal self.

About Dr Ramazan and his team great experienced hair transplant surgery .I appreciate their professionalism and communication the procedures I had was great he did very well during surgery and beyond

Elita was my nurse therapist here in Istanbul. I found her to be a wonderful masseuse with her lavender infused oils. She is a delightful and empathetic person who put my concerns at ease. I highly recommend Elita for post surgical care.

When looking to come to turkey for surgery of course there are lot os question going through your head as i was like this too but i can honestly say i have received the best care from the moment i arrived.. after the surgery Elita came round and introduced herself and took great care of me coming to the hotel giving support and advice it was more like friends than just the usual check. Would highly recommend to anyone coming here

I had my surgery done 4thJune I had face lift, neck lift buccal fat removal and upper eyelid
I had very good experience with doctors team specially Elita aftercare nurse , she was so kind and helpful so going to miss her a lot :)
I had a very good experience in general hospital was good , l won’t talk about the doctors work it’s incredible. So l have to thank all of you guys
Muchas gracias por todo ????

Ich hatte eine Nasen-OP beim DR. Safa Manav und bin sehr glücklich mit dem Ergebnis. Hatte dach der OP null schmerzen. Die ganze Organisation: OP, Hotel, Transfer und Betreuung war TOP!
Kann ich nur weiter empfehlen. Die Zeit nach der OP im Hotel wurde ich von Elita sehr sehr herzlich begleitet, ein grosses dankeschön an Elita!! und auch Canan die für die organisatorischen Sachen zuständig war, hat jeder Zeit alle meine Bedürfnisse erledigt auch an Canan lieben Dank. Ein super Team! Danke für alles!

I’m would recommend this clinic as surgeon and staff were amazing. My patient coordinator Elita was really great she checked on me everyday and if I needed anything she always assisted me. And felt like I was in safe hands it meant a lot to me as I travelled alone for the surgery and always felt looked after.

I just travelled back home and I would like to thank to Dr Ali and his whole staff, they made me feel so comfortable and safe during my trip. The hospital and the hotel were so nice and clean and the nurses were ready to help 24 hours even at the hotel. I still have bruises but I can tell that my results are even better than my expectation

I am 50 years old leaving in Canada. After searching online, and also asking feedback from my colleagues in Istanbul, I decided to contact Dr. Manav’s team.
Thanks to Fatih I booked my under chin/neck liposuction, arm liposuction and upper body liposuction done in Mar 2024.
It has been a month and I am very happy with the results, I look 10 years younger now.
I am thankful to Dr. Manav for his professionalism and for taking the time to understand my goals and get my face and body back to normal. He has golden hands.
During my stay in the hospital, he did random checks after the surgery and late in the evening, showing his concern for my well-being, and giving me medical advice.
There was a final check/follow up visit before my flight back to Canada, including thorough assessment, medical advice and instructions until full recovery.
The recovery process has been smooth and easy, thanks to the excellent aftercare instructions provided by Dr. Manav and my coordinator Elif.
Elif is an excellent Coordinator, who arranged all my transportations from the hotel to the hospital and back, and my transportation to the airport. She also arranged my lymphatic draining massage and my post surgery medications. Communication with Elif was very fast and professional, and she was always there to address my questions/concerns.
I can't emphasize enough how Dr. Manav’s team support has made this journey smooth and pleasant for me.

I would definitely recommend this team to anyone who needs their services.

Updated on 20 Jun 2024:
Today is 3 months after the liposuction. The healing process was so smooth. My face, my upper body and my arms look amazing. I got many compliments from my friends and family. It was a life changing experience.
Thane you Dr. Manav!
Thank you Elif and entire team.