Aesthetic medicine in Istanbul. From £180.
Skin treatments performed by a specialist doctor that fit into a short stay or sit alongside another procedure, with an itemised quote before you travel.
Aesthetic medicine in Istanbul: what to expect
Aesthetic medicine covers non-surgical treatments that aim to improve skin quality, texture and tone with little or no time off. Treatments are performed by a specialist doctor at our partner clinic in Istanbul. They can be booked on their own during a short visit or added to another procedure, and your itemised quote states the treatments, the number of sessions and what is included.
Hydrafacial is a non-invasive facial that cleanses, exfoliates and extracts impurities with a vacuum-assisted device, then infuses hydrating serums. Most people return to normal activity straight away. Scarlet X uses fractional radiofrequency delivered through microneedles to stimulate the skin, and is used for skin tightening, texture and some scars. It involves a few days of redness and sensitivity.
Mesotherapy uses a series of very small injections or microneedling to place hydrating and nutrient solutions in the skin, usually to improve skin quality. PRP and PRF use a concentrate prepared from your own blood, applied or injected into the skin, and are used for skin rejuvenation and, in some patients, hair. Evidence for results varies between products and people, and your doctor will explain what is realistic.
Microneedling (such as Dermapen) creates controlled micro-injuries to stimulate the skin and is used for texture, fine lines and some scars. Chemical peels remove the surface layers of the skin to improve tone and texture. Redness and sensitivity for a few days are common after the stronger treatments.
Who it is for
- Adults looking for a gradual improvement in skin quality, texture or tone rather than a surgical change
- Healthy skin in the treatment area, with no active infection, cold sores or open wounds
- Realistic expectations: results vary and may need more than one session
- Please tell the doctor about pregnancy or breastfeeding, a recent course of isotretinoin, a tendency to keloid scarring, blood-clotting conditions or blood-thinning medicines, implanted devices such as a pacemaker, and any skin conditions
- Airport transfers in Istanbul
- Hotel accommodation near the hospital
- A professional interpreter at your appointments
- Coordination with the hospital from enquiry to discharge
- English-language discharge documentation, sent to your GP on request
How it works
Enquiry and quote
Tell us which treatment interests you and send a photo of the area. You receive an itemised quote within 48 hours.
Suitability check
You complete a short health questionnaire. The treating doctor confirms what is suitable for you before you travel.
Treatment in Istanbul
Treatments are done at the clinic and the time depends on the treatment. Timing can be fitted around another procedure or your travel plans.
Aftercare
You receive written aftercare instructions, including sun protection and what to avoid in the first days.
Your timeline
- Within 48 hoursItemised quote, once we have your complete records or photographs.
- Usually within 2 weeks of confirmingYour surgery date, subject to the surgeon and hospital availability.
- ArrivalAirport transfer, hotel, and your meeting with the surgeon before the procedure.
- In IstanbulThe procedure and post-operative checks. The surgeon confirms when you are fit to fly.
- At homeFollow your surgeon's guidance on activity, work and exercise. English-language documents go to your GP on request.
Risks and things to consider
All surgery carries risk. Your surgeon will go through these with you and the consent form will list them in full. They include:
- Redness, swelling, tenderness and dryness, usually settling within hours to a few days, and longer after radiofrequency microneedling
- Bruising or tiny pinpoint bleeding from injections or microneedling
- Skin infection, cold sore reactivation or allergic reaction to a product, which are uncommon
- Changes in skin pigmentation, more likely in darker skin tones and with sun exposure after treatment
- Scarring, which is rare, and peeling or irritation after chemical peels
- Results that are modest or uneven, or that fade and may need maintenance sessions
Frequently asked questions
How much do aesthetic medicine treatments cost in Istanbul?
Treatments start from £180. The price depends on the treatment, the area and the number of sessions, and your itemised quote states exactly what is included. We do not show a UK comparison for these treatments because prices vary widely between clinics.
Who performs the treatments?
A specialist doctor at our partner clinic. Ocean Health & Travel coordinates your visit and does not provide the treatment or medical advice. All clinical decisions rest with the treating doctor.
Can I add these to another procedure?
Often yes, for example alongside a facelift or eyelid surgery. The doctor or surgeon advises on timing, because some skin treatments are best done before or after surgery.
Is there downtime?
It depends on the treatment. Gentler treatments usually have little. Microneedling and stronger peels can leave redness, swelling and sensitivity for a few days. Your doctor will explain what to expect for the treatment you choose.
What if I have a reaction after I return?
Seek local medical care first if you need urgent help, for example for spreading redness, severe pain or signs of infection. The treating clinic remains responsible for agreed follow-up and we help coordinate communication with them. We do not provide medical care.
Ready to find out what aesthetic medicine costs for you?
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Information for UK patients
What to know before you travel and after you return.
Flying home
These treatments rarely restrict flying, but your doctor will advise. Protect treated skin from sun and avoid heavy make-up on the day of travel. Ask your surgeon about compression stockings and moving regularly on the flight.
After you return
Operative notes, the discharge summary and any results are provided in English and forwarded to your UK GP on request. The treating hospital remains responsible for agreed follow-up. If you need urgent care at home, seek local medical help straight away. We can help coordinate communication with the hospital, but we do not provide post-operative medical care. Read what to do if something goes wrong.
Payment and cancellation
You pay no coordination fee. We are paid by the hospital you are treated at, and we tell you this upfront. Deposits, payment schedules and refund terms are set by the hospital and confirmed in writing in your quote before you pay anything. Cancellation terms are in your coordination agreement — see the brokerage agreement.
Travel insurance
Standard travel policies often exclude planned treatment and its complications, so check your cover and its exclusions before you travel. If you would like, we can introduce you to an FCA-authorised insurance provider offering medical-travel cover. We may receive a commission if you take out a policy. You are free to choose any provider, there is no obligation, and we do not give insurance advice.