Patient experiences

How the process works for international patients — from the first photos to follow-up at home — described plainly, without testimonials or ratings.

This page does not show patient testimonials, star ratings or review counts. Medical information should help you make a decision, not persuade you into one — and each patient's skin, weight history and goals are different. Individual results vary.

How the process works

  1. Photos. You send photos of your back (standing, arms relaxed at your sides and then raised; from behind and both sides), plus your height, weight and weight-change history, via WhatsApp or the form.
  2. Personal review and a free video consultation. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayhan Işık Erdal personally reviews your case and schedules a free video consultation.
  3. A plain recommendation. You receive a plain recommendation — liposuction alone, bra-line back lift, or an upper body lift — with the scar plan drawn out. Suitability is always confirmed by personal consultation and examination.
  4. Surgery in Istanbul. Surgery takes place in an accredited hospital; drains, if used, come out before you fly. The Istanbul journey page sets out each stage and its timing.
  5. Follow-up. Follow-up continues remotely with photos after you return home.

Checking independently

You do not need to rely on anything the practice writes about itself. Qualifications, training and the Ministry of Health health-tourism authorisation can be checked on the credentials page.

The practice's Google Business profile — location, contact details and anything patients have chosen to post there — is on Google, independent of this site: Google Business profile ↗

Questions before deciding

Send photos of your back on WhatsApp · Free video consultation

WhatsApp Dr. Erdal