Memorial Şişli Hospital
Memorial Şişli Hospital
Turkey, Istanbul
Melikgazi Ozturk
9 years of experience
Surgeon's portfolio
Clinic is certified :
Pectoral implants in Turkey typically range from AUD $6,200 to AUD $11,500. The final cost depends on implant technology, surgeon expertise, and the chosen medical hub like Istanbul or Antalya. In Australia, patients often face costs of around AUD $14,000. By travelling to Turkey, Australians can achieve savings of approximately 37%. Most Turkish packages include theatre fees, anaesthetic, hospital stays, local transfers, and post-operative medications.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a clinic with high surgical volumes offers consolidated value for Australians. Dr. Ali Nurhan Özbaba has performed 30,000+ plastic surgeries, providing a level of experience rarely found domestically. Clinics like Dr. MED and Quartz Hospital frequently treat Australian patients, so their teams understand local expectations. Look for clinics with ISAPS memberships to ensure international aesthetic standards without the high private out-of-pocket costs found in Australia.
| Turkey | Thailand | South Korea | |
| Pectoral Implants | from AUD $6,200 | from AUD $7,900 | ≈ AUD $6,400 |
Dr. Murat Yaman is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He has performed over 1,500 rhinoplasties and 1,500 breast enlargements. Dr. Yaman also completed 500 facelifts and 1,000 liposuction procedures using VASER technology. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 10,000+ patients annually.
Dr Aysel Pasazade holds a prestigious European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS) certification. She provides tailored surgical plans at Quartz Hospital in Istanbul with a focus on natural-looking symmetry.
Dr Melikgazi Ozturk is a highly credentialed specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital, holding prestigious dual recognition as a Fellow of the European Board (FEBOPRAS) and an Affiliate Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Professor Ilker Manavbaşı is a highly specialised plastic surgeon who gained elite international experience at the Zeeba Clinic in Cleveland, USA.
Pectoral implants in Turkey are safe for Australians when performed at JCI-accredited hospitals. These facilities maintain rigorous safety standards. Surgeons such as those at Memorial Şişli Hospital and Quartz Hospital are board-certified. They hold certifications from the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) and the European Board (FEBOPRAS).
Bookimed Expert Insight: Basic packages cost from $4,300. Data shows that 98% of patients with chest fat need gynaecomastia removal alongside implants. To avoid last-minute fees, patients should confirm that fat removal and compression garments are included. This should be in a written quote before flying to Istanbul.
Patient Consensus: Patients in Turkey report excellent muscle separation and natural proportions. Many recommend confirming hotel quality and meal inclusions upfront. Most find the surgeons highly accessible and professional throughout the process.
Pectoral implants in Turkey look natural when board-certified surgeons use anatomical placement. They also use conservative sizing tailored to the patient's existing chest wall. Specialist clinics in Istanbul use silicone implants, such as Polytech, to create a defined athletic contour. This approach avoids an artificial appearance.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Bookimed data shows that natural results depend on managing existing tissue. Patients with excess chest fat should have gynaecomastia removal performed alongside the implant surgery. This dual approach, common at clinics like Memorial Şişli, stops the implant looking "rested" on top.
Patient Consensus: Patients report that results look most natural after the implants settle during healing. Choosing small-to-moderate sizes ensures the chest maintains an athletic proportion. This helps the results blend with the patient's natural frame.
Recovery for pectoral implants in Turkey typically lasts 4–6 weeks. Patients usually stay in Istanbul for 7 days for post-operative check-ups. Full results appear within 3–6 months as implants settle and swelling resolves.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Data from 60,000+ Turkish medical requests shows patients often overlook the settling phase. While patients can fly home after 7 days, implants often sit high initially. Surgeons like Dr Leyla Arvas at Quartz Hospital suggest waiting 3 months for the final result.
Patient Consensus: Turkish clinics provide results where muscle separation and chest proportions look natural. Patients recommend checking if gynaecomastia fat removal is included to avoid unexpected theatre costs.
Turkey offers custom-fit silicone gel implants, notably from brands like Polytech. Some clinics also provide autologous fat transfer for patients seeking non-implant options. Specialists in Istanbul and Antalya often combine these implants with VASER liposuction or high-definition body sculpting to define the chest.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Pectoral implant surgery in Turkey often requires fat removal to achieve a natural look. Clinics like Dr. MED include a year of aftercare support. This is vital since most international patients cannot easily return for physical follow-ups once they leave Istanbul.
Patient Consensus: Confirm if gynaecomastia removal is included in the quote to avoid last-minute costs. Patients in Turkey suggest requesting specific implant details like size and profile in writing before you travel.
Standard pectoral implant packages in Turkey cover the surgery, premium silicone implants like Polytech, and medical fees. These all-inclusive bundles typically feature 1–2 nights in hospital and 4–6 nights in Istanbul hotels. They also include VIP transfers between the airport, clinic, and accommodation.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Bookimed data shows several clinics, including Dr. MED, offer a full year of aftercare support. For Australians travelling home, this digital follow-up is vital for monitoring healing. It helps check that implants settle correctly without needing immediate return flights.
Patient Consensus: Patients in Turkey appreciate seeing the specific hotel and implant brand before booking. They often suggest confirming if compression vests and chest fat removal are included. This helps to check that the final result matches the quoted price.