Estetik International Clinic is one of the largest plastic surgery centers in Turkey. Founded by Bulent Cihantimur, who is in the TOP-50 plastic surgeons of the world, the clinic has been a flagship for 25 years, providing high standard services to its clients. The Estetik International network consists of 6 clinics, but foreign patients are accepted in 2 large centers: the largest in Istanbul, in Bursa (100 km from Istanbul). More than 150 staff members daily serve clients from European countries, the former CIS and Arab countries.
Estetik International
About the clinic
Why us?
- Proprietary methods created by Dr. Bulent Cihantimur, which are successfully used by all doctors of the clinic: – organic hair transplant FUE – transplantation of own fat – non-surgical facelift SpiderWeb – beautification of legs
- A team of experienced and well-known surgeons, often having a very narrow specialization and expertise in a specific area.
- A comprehensive approach to their clients.
The clinic’s specialists begin to consult you while you are still in your country and guide you until the operation. They will also help you with your diet (if necessary) and guide you through the entire preparatory period, explaining all the necessary points related to your case. In this way, you, as a patient, can feel confident and avoid fear from misunderstanding the process. – Hotel rooms in the clinic correspond to 4 * in Istanbul and 5 * in Bursa. – After the operation and until your departure from the country, in addition to a routine examination by the doctor, a nurse visits you every day to monitor the recovery process. – You are assigned a personal Russian-speaking nutritionist who will create a personal menu for a speedy recovery. In addition, many clients, having already arrived in their country, continue to consult with him.
Areas of Expertise
The clinic performs two types of rhinoplasty: simple and complex.
Simple rhinoplasty
This is a type of plastic surgery that is used by patients who do not want to radically change the shape of their nose. Minor changes are made to the tip and wings of the nose. The tip of the nose is raised, while there is no effect on most of the skin of the nose and the bridge of the nose. Simple rhinoplasty is performed without a scalpel under local anesthesia. The manipulation takes an average of 15-20 minutes. The next day, the patient can return to his usual life and fly to his country.
Rhinoplasty
This type of surgery is indicated for those who:
- have aesthetic problems with the nose;
- cannot breathe properly or have problems with snoring and apnea;
- would like to change the shape of the nose;
- who need repeated rhinoplasty for various reasons.
After discussing the necessary changes, the doctor makes a 3D visualization of the desired shape of the nose, which will be the final result. The operation is performed under general anesthesia. The hospital stay after the operation is 1 day. After 2-3 days, the first swelling goes away, 7 days after the final examination, the patient can leave the country. Every day a nurse comes to the patient at the hotel to check his condition. Usually on the 2nd day, patients can lead a full life. Therefore, the remaining days in between appointments with the doctor, they explore Istanbul.
The clinic is known for its high hair transplant rates. In this area, doctors use both standard FUE hair transplants and unique proprietary techniques.
FUE hair transplant
FUE hair transplants are the most popular and modern today. The doctor collects hair follicles, usually from the back of the head, forms them into bundles and transplants them into the thinning area. Thus, the patient acts as a donor for his operation. The density of hair planting is determined by the hairline, age and shape of the patient’s head and face. The angle at which the hair transplant is performed also plays an important role. The overall appearance after full recovery will depend on these factors. You can read more about hair transplants and preparation stages here. After hair transplantation, you will need to stay in Istanbul for 3 days. The hotel is included in the price of the transplant package. Our clients spend this time walking around Istanbul.
Organic FUE hair transplant
This method was developed by the founder of the clinic, Bulent Cihantimur. It is now widely used by clinic doctors as a more effective method of FUE hair transplantation. This is a hair transplantation using injections of the patient’s own stem cells, which are extracted from his fat cells. The patient is then injected with this liquid into the transplant area. This way, doctors do not have to administer standard injections that can harm the hair follicles.
Advantages of the method:
- increases the efficiency of transplantation to 96%;
- facilitates the transplantation process;
- no need to use chemicals;
- promotes the growth of more vibrant and healthy hair.
After hair transplantation, you will need to stay in Istanbul for 3 days. The hotel is included in the price of the transplantation package. Our clients spend this time walking around Istanbul.

The clinic’s surgeons perform all surgeries aimed at giving the body the desired shape. The most popular are:
- abdominoplasty;
- body lipomodeling;
- buttock augmentation (Brazilian buttocks);
- arm and leg lift.
Usually, some types of plastic surgery are combined into one procedure to achieve the maximum aesthetic effect. How do you know what type of surgery is needed? To do this, patients send us their photos with a description of the desired result. Doctors, having looked at the features, give recommendations and their vision of the proposed changes and the price.

The clinic’s doctors perform various types of breast surgeries:
- breast augmentation;
- breast reduction;
- breast lift;
- gynecomastia;
- fat tissue grafting to the breast.
Before the surgery, the client can see their new appearance thanks to 3D visualization. Therefore, the result is 100% as planned. After the surgery, the patient stays in the clinic for 1-2 days under the supervision of doctors. Then, up to 7 days, they stay in a hotel in Turkey. After the surgery and until leaving the country, in addition to a routine examination by the doctor, you are visited every day by a nurse who monitors the recovery process.
The clinic’s doctors perform various types of surgeries:
- rhinoplasty;
- blepharoplasty;
- full facial reconstruction;
- face lift;
- brow lift;
- neck lift;
- forehead lift;
- lip reduction/enlargement;
- otoplasty.
Before the surgery, the client can see their new appearance thanks to 3D visualization. Therefore, the result is 100% consistent with the planned one. The client sends us their photo, the doctor gives a vision of the change plan within 1 day.
Spider Web is a proprietary method of facelifting created by the founder of the clinic, Bulent Cihantimur. Polydioxanone threads are inserted under the skin using thin needles and are arranged in the form of a web. The threads, thanks to a special substance, basically promote the production of collagen and elastin, which creates a strong lifting effect. The skin becomes alive and elastic, which distinguishes this proprietary method from standard threads. This method is recommended for anyone who has encountered wrinkles, sagging facial skin, changes in the shape of the mouth and lips, or the appearance of a double chin. Also for those who see the need for facial rejuvenation.
Advantages of the method:
- no incision or scars;
- short procedure time;
- immediate opportunity to return to everyday life;
- active production of collagen in the skin is maintained.
The result of this procedure is visible immediately, but the final effect is observed in a period of 3 to 6 months.
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Reviews
After the surgery, I felt extremely unwell. I was in severe pain and very weak. I was repeatedly told that this was “normal.” However, with each passing day, my condition worsened. I was confined to my hotel room, lying on my stomach for an entire week. I could not go outside at all and could only order food.
The day before I was supposed to return to my home country, the doctor briefly checked on me and said everything was “perfect,” completely ignoring my complaints once again. I had to beg for three hours to receive a special pillow for my flight.
Returning home was the worst day of my life. I was in unbearable pain, extremely swollen, and completely unable to sit. Three days later, bleeding started from the incision, and I had to undergo emergency surgery to remove the implants due to a severe infection.
I contacted the clinic and asked for a solution. One month later, they offered me a “free” revision surgery—only if the old implants were reinserted, which is medically irresponsible since those implants had already caused an infection. Alternatively, I was told to pay for new implants myself. I accepted this offer, and they sent written confirmation stating the surgery would be done once my body had fully recovered.
Six months later, I contacted the assistant again, and we scheduled a new surgery date for February 17. I was then told that using new implants would cost €5,000, which had never been clearly stated before. Despite this, I booked my flights and hotel.
A few days later, I sent my blood test results. They asked for additional tests, which I completed and sent promptly. Since mid-January, I have received no response at all. My messages are being ignored. I contacted the assistant and other staff members multiple times—no replies, no explanations.
This clinic does not even deserve one star. Unfortunately, there is no option for zero.
I want my money back.
Respect for patients: zero
Responsibility for complications: zero
Greed for money: infinite
Stay away from this clinic. They care only about money, not patient safety.
Thanks to the confidence Professor Bülent gave me, I achieved an extremely successful result in terms of both natural appearance and health. This satisfaction earned the appreciation of not only me but also everyone around me.
In addition to the healthcare service, I would like to thank the entire healthcare team and patient advisors who were always there for me with their smiling faces and helpful approach. Especially, my endless thanks to Sevgi, who tried to be there for me in every matter. Translated fromTurkish
I also can’t fail to mention the amazing staff, who supported me every step of the way. They were always kind, professional, attentive, and never once made me feel uncomfortable or neglected. Their dedication and care made the entire experience smooth and stress-free.
Another important detail worth mentioning is the food, simply excellent. Every meal was delicious and thoughtfully prepared, which made the recovery process even more pleasant.
In short, if you are considering any kind of procedure, choose the best clinic, ✨ Estetik International ✨. You will be in the safest hands and achieve incredible results.
The clinic later stated the procedure was “technically successful” and that outcomes cannot be guaranteed, which ignores the fact that the agreed graft count was not delivered.
A discount for a repeat procedure was offered, despite a 5-year guarantee. I recommend future patients get all graft commitments clearly documented in writing.
The procedure he performed on me was a BBL. It was my first time, and I was prepared for a lot of pain and a difficult recovery, but just as the doctor told me during the pre-op consultation - there was no pain! My recovery has been incredibly smooth, and I can’t wait to see the final result once the swelling goes down. I have no doubt the result will be flawless - Dr. Cihantimur gave me a great sense of calm and trust.
In addition to him, I am grateful to the entire hospital team. Special thanks to Helen, Sevgi, and to all the assistants, nurses, and the anesthesiologist. They are wonderful, caring, and kind people who radiated calm - something every patient needs during a hospital stay. I said goodbye to everyone with a hug, and I truly thank each and every one of them from the bottom of my heart.❤️
Dr. Ikram Esen is truly professional and caring. The entire staff was extremely kind and well-organized, and the nurses were attentive and supportive throughout my stay. I especially want to thank Cansu, Nazmiye, and Solmaz for their warmth, care, and professionalism — they made me feel comfortable and safe at all times.
Special thanks as well to Dr. Ikram’s assistant, Roja, who was available 24/7 whenever I needed anything.
Overall, my experience with the clinic was excellent, and I would highly recommend it to anyone. You will definitely feel safe and well taken care of — you are truly in the right hands.
Jana P.
Once I came to Istanbul the clinic greeting me like I was family:) My Dr Aytac listened to what I wanted and Im so happy with the results. It was perfect.
The girls at hospital who take care of me I can’t say enough on how I was treated every one of the girls were so nice and made me feel comfortable.
I highly recommend this clinic to everyone!
The clinic is modern, clean, and professional, you can truly feel that patient care is top priority. Every question I had was answered, and I always felt supported and taken seriously. Traveling abroad for surgery can feel intimidating, but Estetik International made it feel effortless.
A very special mention goes to Roya, who truly made this experience unforgettable. She was incredibly kind, helpful, and attentive, while remaining extremely professional at all times. She went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable, informed, and well taken care of. Her warmth and energy made such a difference during recovery. Wish I could have brought her back home with me in my suitcase!
I am extremely grateful to the entire team and would 100% recommend Estetik International to anyone considering surgery abroad. They exceeded my expectations in every way.
Doctor B is extremely skilled and did a fantastic job—results exceeded my expectations! as well as Doctor Ikram Esen. I’m very satisfied and would confidently recommend this clinic to anyone considering a procedure.
During my consultation, the doctor took the time to truly listen to my concerns and expectations. Instead of promising unrealistic results, everything was explained in a very honest and transparent manner. The doctor discussed what could realistically be achieved, how long recovery would take, and what I should expect both physically and emotionally. This level of communication made me feel respected as a patient and not just treated as a customer.
On the day of the procedure, the medical team was extremely attentive and reassuring. Every step was explained clearly, which helped reduce anxiety. The staff constantly checked my comfort and made sure I felt safe throughout the entire process. It was clear that the team is highly experienced and follows strict hygiene and safety standards. The equipment used was modern and the environment felt very controlled and professional.
What impressed me the most was the care provided after the procedure. I was given clear instructions for recovery and was able to contact the clinic easily whenever I had questions. Follow up visits were well organized and thorough, and the medical team genuinely cared about how my healing was progressing. I never felt ignored or left on my own during recovery.
Now that some time has passed, I can confidently say that I am extremely happy with the results. They look natural and balanced, exactly as discussed during the consultation. People around me have noticed a positive change without being able to pinpoint anything obvious, which to me is the best possible outcome. My confidence has improved significantly, and I truly feel that the care and expertise of the team played a big role in this.
Overall, Estetik International exceeded my expectations in every aspect. From the first visit to the final result, the experience was smooth, professional, and reassuring. I would confidently recommend this clinic to anyone looking for quality aesthetic care combined with genuine attention and honesty. This review reflects my real experience and I hope it helps others make an informed and confident decision.
I had been considering having a procedure for several months, but my biggest concern was finding a hospital and doctor I could genuinely trust. I spoke with multiple clinics and attended a few consultations elsewhere, but from the very first interaction, Estetik International felt noticeably different. The communication was clear, calm, and never pushy. I felt listened to rather than “sold to,” which was very important for me.
When I visited the hospital for the first time, the cleanliness and overall organization stood out immediately. The environment felt professional and well-managed rather than overly commercial. My patient coordinator explained the entire process in detail, including what could realistically be achieved, what could not, and what the recovery period would look like. I appreciated the honesty, especially when certain expectations were adjusted to ensure a natural result.
During my consultation with the doctor, I felt reassured by their experience and transparency. They took time to understand my concerns, answered all my questions patiently, and explained the procedure in a way that was easy to understand. What impressed me most was that they clearly stated that not every request is medically appropriate, and that the goal should always be balance and natural proportions. This approach gave me confidence that my well-being was the priority.
On the day of the procedure, the medical staff and nurses were extremely attentive and professional. Everything was explained step by step, which helped reduce my anxiety. The team made sure I was comfortable at all times, and the level of care felt consistent and well-coordinated.
The post-procedure follow-up was another strong point. I was contacted regularly to check on my recovery, and any questions or concerns I had were addressed quickly. I never felt forgotten after the procedure, which is something I know happens at many clinics once the treatment is done.
My recovery process went very much as explained. There was some swelling and discomfort, but nothing unexpected, and the guidance I received made the healing process much smoother. Attending follow-up appointments also helped me feel confident that everything was progressing as it should.
As for the results, I am genuinely satisfied. The outcome looks natural and balanced, which was exactly what I wanted. People around me noticed a positive change but could not tell that I had undergone a procedure, which I consider the best possible result.
In summary, my experience with Estetik International was positive from start to finish. The professionalism, honesty, experienced medical team, and strong aftercare made a real difference. I would recommend Estetik International to anyone who is considering an aesthetic procedure and values safety, transparency, and natural-looking results.