Procedures

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    Patient Guide — Prof. Dr. Karaaltın

    Short, factual guides written by Prof. Dr. Mehmet Veli Karaaltın for patients researching surgery in Istanbul. Each guide starts with the direct answer, then the details.

    K Face Lift

    The K Face Lift is a facelift technique developed by Prof. Dr. Mehmet Veli Karaaltın in Istanbul. It combines high-SMAS and deep-plane principles, lifting the face with two independent SMAS flaps on separate superior and inferior vectors, maps anatomical landmarks to protect the facial nerve, treats the neck in the same operation and adds biodegradable internal support.

    K Endoscopic Deep Plane Face Lift

    The K Endoscopic Deep Plane Face Lift is a deep plane facelift performed through small incisions with endoscopic high-definition visualisation and purpose-designed instruments (the Crane Arm). It releases the SMAS and retaining ligaments and repositions the facial fat pads. Most patients return to social activities within 10–14 days; the final result develops over 3–6 months.

    K-Glide™ Rapid Breast Augmentation

    K-Glide™ is a breast augmentation technique developed by Prof. Dr. Mehmet Veli Karaaltın that creates the implant pocket with motor-assisted, vibration-based gliding instruments instead of cautery or blunt force. The operation can take as little as 30 minutes, needs no drains, and most patients return to light daily activity within 24–48 hours.

    Twirl Internal Bra™ Technique

    The Twirl Internal Bra™ is a breast lift technique by Prof. Dr. Mehmet Veli Karaaltın that builds an internal 'biological bra' from the patient's own breast tissue. It lifts and supports the breast without mesh, implants or other foreign materials. Most patients return to light activities within 1–2 weeks, and the internal support matures over 3–6 months.

    Advanced Safe BBL™

    The Advanced Safe BBL™ is a Brazilian butt lift protocol in which fat is injected only above the gluteal muscle, with the cannula position verified in real time by ultrasound, the vessels mapped by Doppler and the injection rate controlled by pump. In the clinic's audit of 543 patients treated with the complete protocol there were no cases of fat embolism and no lipoid pneumonia.

    Smart Template Rhinoplasty

    Smart Template Rhinoplasty is a rhinoplasty technique by Prof. Dr. Mehmet Veli Karaaltın that adds a custom-designed biodegradable scaffold (Bloocell®) inside the nose. The scaffold acts as an internal mould while healing, helping the new shape stay stable, and then dissolves as the body replaces it with its own tissue.

    Patient FAQ

    Prof. Dr. Mehmet Veli Karaaltın is a triple board-certified plastic surgeon in Beşiktaş, Istanbul, with over 30 years of experience treating patients from the UK, Europe, the USA and the Gulf. Most international patients stay about 7 days, start with a free video consultation and receive WhatsApp and video aftercare after returning home.

    Prof. Dr. Mehmet Veli Karaaltın

    Prof. Dr. Mehmet Veli Karaaltın is a Turkish plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon based in Beşiktaş, Istanbul. He is triple board-certified (Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery), a Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS), has more than 30 years of experience and over 80 peer-reviewed publications, and developed the K Face Lift and K-Glide™ techniques.

    Plastic surgery for patients from Qatar

    Patients in Qatar can meet Prof. Dr. Mehmet Veli Karaaltın in Doha, where he works as a visiting surgeon at Soul Medical Center, or book a free video consultation in Arabic. Surgery takes place in Istanbul, a 4-hour direct flight from Hamad International Airport; Qatari citizens enter Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days, and most patients stay 5–7 days for major procedures.