Medical tourism · United States
Medical Tourism from the United States
American patients travel to Istanbul for professor-level plastic surgery with transparent USD pricing, non-stop flights from nine US gateways, and a surgeon who publishes the techniques he performs.
- 10–12h
- Non-stop from JFK, EWR, MIA, IAH, ORD, LAX
- e-Visa
- Issued online in minutes for US passports
- 7h
- Istanbul is ahead of US Eastern Time
- 5–10 days
- Typical stay, procedure dependent
Why patients from United States choose this clinic
EBOPRAS-certified professor
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Veli Karaaltın holds a full professorship in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery and is a Fellow of the European Board (EBOPRAS).
JCI-accredited hospitals
Every operation is performed in an internationally accredited Istanbul hospital with full intensive-care backup and anaesthesiology teams.
Published, peer-reviewed techniques
Signature techniques — Advanced Safe BBL™, K Face Lift, Twirl Internal Bra, K-Glide — are developed and published by the surgeon himself.
One surgeon, start to finish
Your consultation, planning, operation and follow-up are handled by Prof. Dr. Karaaltın personally — never delegated to a rotating team.
US-standard implants and devices
Implants and devices are internationally certified brands also used in US hospitals, with lot documentation supplied to you in writing.
Non-stop from nine US cities
Direct service from New York, Newark, Miami, Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, Washington and Boston.
How booking works, step by step
1. Send your photos and goals
Complete the consultation form with your area of interest. Standard photos and any prior surgical history help us prepare a first assessment.
2. Video consultation with the surgeon
A private video call with Prof. Dr. Karaaltın, scheduled around US Eastern, Central and Pacific time zones. You receive a surgical plan, technique explanation and an all-inclusive quote.
3. Confirm dates and travel
Once you approve the plan we reserve theatre time, share the pre-operative checklist and coordinate airport transfers and hotel or recovery-suite booking.
4. Surgery and monitored recovery
Pre-operative examination and blood work, surgery in a JCI-accredited hospital, then in-person recovery checks before you are cleared to fly.
5. Aftercare at home
You leave with a full operative report for your local doctor, plus scheduled video follow-ups and 24/7 WhatsApp access to the clinical team.
Questions patients from United States ask most
Is plastic surgery in Turkey safe for American patients?
Safety depends on the surgeon and the facility, not the country. Prof. Dr. Karaaltın operates only in JCI-accredited Istanbul hospitals with full anaesthesiology and intensive-care cover, and he is an EBOPRAS Fellow with a university professorship. Ask any surgeon you compare for their board certification and the accreditation status of the hospital they use.
How much can I actually save compared with US prices?
Most American patients see 40–60% lower total cost for comparable procedures, because the quoted package includes the surgeon, anaesthesia, hospital stay, transfers and follow-up rather than being billed separately. You receive a written all-inclusive quote before you book any flight.
What happens if I have a complication after I fly home?
You leave with a complete operative report, implant documentation and post-operative instructions written for a US physician. Video follow-ups are scheduled at set intervals and the clinical team is reachable 24/7 on WhatsApp. If a revision is clinically indicated, the policy is discussed and agreed in writing before surgery.
Do I need a visa to travel to Turkey from the United States?
US passport holders apply online for an e-Visa, usually issued within minutes, valid for stays up to 90 days. No embassy appointment is required.
How long before I can fly back to the US?
Typically 5–10 days depending on the procedure. Long-haul flights require clearance from the surgeon, plus compression garments and mobility guidance to reduce thrombosis risk. We schedule your return flight only after the recovery check.
Can I combine procedures in one trip?
Combination surgery is common for travelling patients and reduces total cost and time away. What can be safely combined depends on operative time and your medical history — Prof. Dr. Karaaltın will confirm this during the video consultation.
Plan your surgery with the surgeon, not a call centre
Every consultation is held personally by Prof. Dr. Mehmet Veli Karaaltın.