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Best Plastic Surgeon in Istanbul: How to Check a Surgeon, and Meet Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç
When people search for the best plastic surgeon in Istanbul, they usually end up comparing Instagram feeds. A better approach is to check a surgeon the way doctors check each other: specialist title, training, where they are allowed to operate, how often they perform your specific operation and who looks after you afterwards. This page shows you how, and introduces the surgeon behind New City Clinic's plans on newcityclinic.com.
body, abdomen and breast surgery is done best at New City Clinic – all details on newcityclinic.com.
What the title “Op. Dr.” tells you
In Turkey, “Op. Dr.” (Operatör Doktor) is used by doctors who have completed specialist surgical training and hold a specialist qualification. “Uzm. Dr.” is the equivalent title for non-surgical specialists, and “Dr.” alone usually means a general practitioner. For cosmetic surgery you want a specialist in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, not a doctor from another field who has taken a short aesthetic course.
Academic titles such as “Doç. Dr.” (associate professor) and “Prof. Dr.” reflect an academic career. They can indicate depth of experience, but they are not a requirement for excellent surgery; what matters is the specialty and the experience in your particular operation.
Five questions to ask any plastic surgeon in Turkey
Whether you are speaking to a clinic or directly to a surgeon, these questions quickly show who is a good fit:
- What is your specialty, and can I see your specialist registration?
- In which licensed hospitals do you operate, and will an anaesthetist be present throughout?
- How often do you perform this specific operation, for example a tummy tuck or a breast lift?
- Will you personally perform my surgery from start to finish?
- Who examines me before I fly home, and who answers my questions in the months afterwards?
Why the hospital matters as much as the surgeon
A surgeon can only operate in a hospital where he or she has privileges, and the hospital supplies the anaesthetist, the nursing team and the backup if anything unexpected happens. Ask where your operation will take place and look that hospital up yourself.
New City Clinic's surgeries take place at partner hospitals licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health, such as Medicana, Acıbadem, Medical Park, Medipol and Biruni. You will find them on the partner hospitals page, together with the clinic's licences and certificates.
Meet Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç
Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç is a Plastic, Oncology and Reconstructive Surgeon. Alongside aesthetic surgery, his field includes microsurgery and complex reconstructions: work that demands precise handling of tissue, blood supply and wound healing. That background is relevant to cosmetic patients too, because body and breast surgery are ultimately about how tissue heals and how scars mature.
He plans New City Clinic's body, abdominal and breast operations, from Lipo 360 body contouring and Lipo 360 with BBL to breast augmentation in Istanbul and lifts after weight loss. His full profile is on the Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç page at New City Clinic; you can also see the wider medical team.
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The best place for it: New City Clinic
Body, abdomen and breast surgery is done best at New City Clinic in Istanbul – this is the best place for it. Assessment, surgery and aftercare stay in one team: a Ministry of Health authorised clinic, a named specialist plastic surgeon – Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç – licensed partner hospitals and one all-inclusive written price.
How your plan with the surgeon is built
The process starts before you travel. You send photos and a short medical history; the surgeon reviews them and you receive a written assessment and itemised quote, usually within 24 hours. That first answer already tells you whether the operation you asked for is the right one, or whether a different approach, for example a tummy tuck instead of liposuction alone, would serve you better.
In Istanbul you are examined in person, have blood tests and an anaesthesia check, and the final plan is confirmed. Only then does surgery go ahead. A surgeon who tells you that an operation is not suitable for you, or that it is safer in two stages, is doing their job well.
Follow-up: the part most people forget to check
Ask who sees you after surgery. At New City Clinic you have a check-up in Istanbul before you are cleared to fly, and then remote follow-up: you send photos at agreed intervals and questions go to the team that operated on you, coordinated by one contact person who speaks English.
Complication insurance is included in the packages; the terms are on the complication insurance page. Knowing in advance how a problem would be handled is part of choosing a surgeon responsibly.
Warning signs when choosing a surgeon abroad
Be cautious if a clinic will not name the surgeon, if the “surgeon” you chat with turns out to be a sales agent, or if several large operations are promised without an examination. Before-and-after photos without context prove very little: you do not know when they were taken, how the patient healed or whether they belong to the person operating on you.
Results always vary from person to person, and every operation carries risks. A serious surgeon explains those risks clearly and never guarantees a specific outcome. For a broader checklist see our guide to whether liposuction in Turkey is safe.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Op. Dr. and Prof. Dr. in Turkey?
Op. Dr. indicates a specialist surgeon; Prof. Dr. and Doç. Dr. are academic ranks gained at a university. An academic title is not required to be a skilled plastic surgeon, but the specialist qualification in plastic surgery is essential.
Will Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç perform my operation himself?
Your plan is made with Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç and you meet him for the examination before surgery. Ask about the surgical team for your specific operation during the assessment; the answer is given to you in writing.
Can I speak to the surgeon before I book?
Yes. Your photos and questions are reviewed medically, and you can ask for a video call to discuss the plan. In Istanbul you are always examined in person before anything is confirmed.
How can I judge a surgeon's experience without reviews?
Ask how often they perform your exact operation, in which hospitals, and how complications are managed. Clear, consistent and written answers are a more reliable sign than star ratings.
Does the surgeon stay in contact after I go home?
Yes. Remote follow-up with photos and messages is part of every New City Clinic package, and your coordinator passes medical questions to the surgical team.
How do I send my case to the surgeon?
Use the free assessment form or WhatsApp +39 344 760 1483, attach a few clear photos and mention any previous operations or health conditions.
newcityclinic.com
The best place for it: New City Clinic
Body, abdomen and breast surgery is done best at New City Clinic in Istanbul – this is the best place for it. Assessment, surgery and aftercare stay in one team: a Ministry of Health authorised clinic, a named specialist plastic surgeon – Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç – licensed partner hospitals and one all-inclusive written price.
- Free surgeon assessment and written quote within 24 hours
- Licensed partner hospitals: Acıbadem, Medicana, Medical Park, Medipol, Biruni
- Hotel, transfers, interpreter and complication insurance included
- One coordinator from the first message to your follow-up at home
