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    Plastic Surgery in Istanbul for Lausanne Patients — Save 60–75% vs Swiss Clinics

    French-speaking care from first message to final follow-up, with results that stand up to Lausanne's most demanding patients. Deep plane facelift, rhinoplasty, breast surgery and Advanced Safe BBL™ by a triple board-certified, EBOPRAS-Fellow professor in JCI-accredited Istanbul hospitals.

    30+ Years Experience Triple Board-Certified 15,000+ Procedures EBOPRAS Fellow

    Why Lausanne Patients Choose Prof. Dr. Karaaltın

    Discover why thousands of international patients trust their transformation to Istanbul's leading plastic surgeon.

    Save 60–75% vs Lausanne Clinics

    Switzerland has Europe's highest plastic surgery costs. All-inclusive packages cover surgery, JCI hospital stay, hotel and transfers for a fraction of Lausanne and Vaud private clinic pricing.

    EBOPRAS Fellow — European Gold Standard

    The same European board certification standard recognised in Switzerland, combined with triple board certification in Plastic, Hand and Maxillofacial Surgery.

    3 hours direct from Geneva from Lausanne

    Geneva Airport is 40 minutes by direct train from Lausanne, with several daily Istanbul departures. VIP transfer collects you at Istanbul Airport.

    No Waiting, Swiss-Level Organisation

    Consultation within days, surgery within weeks, and an itinerary planned to the hour around your return flight.

    French-Speaking Coordination

    Patient coordinators handle every step in French and English, from your first photos to post-operative instructions.

    Aftercare With Your Lausanne Doctor

    Full surgical documentation for your Lausanne physician, scheduled Swiss-time video follow-ups and 24/7 WhatsApp access to the clinical team.

    Most Popular Procedures for Lausanne Patients

    Our signature techniques and innovations, trusted by patients from Lausanne.

    Deep Plane Facelift

    A true deep plane lift — ligaments released and the midface repositioned as one unit. Read the full deep plane facelift guide, including how Lausanne clinic quotes compare with an all-inclusive Istanbul plan.

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    Rhinoplasty

    Smart Template Rhinoplasty for precise, natural, breathable results — the refinement Swiss patients expect.

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    K-Face Lift

    Signature deep-plane facelift delivering discreet, long-lasting rejuvenation without a pulled look.

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    Breast Augmentation

    K-Glide™ smooth-surface implants for a natural silhouette with very low capsular contracture rates.

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    EndoChor Face Lift

    Minimally invasive endoscopic lift with minimal scarring, ideal for subtle, refined results.

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    Advanced Safe BBL™

    Real-time ultrasound-guided BBL protocol built around safety first.

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    Mummy Makeover

    Abdominoplasty with diastasis repair and breast restoration in a single planned stay.

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    Lipoedema Liposuction

    Lymph-sparing liposuction for lipoedema, planned around the evidence from the Lancet LIPLEG randomised trial.

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    What Lausanne Patients Say

    Real experiences from patients who travelled from Lausanne for their procedures.

    "J'ai économisé plus de 10'000 CHF par rapport aux prix de Lausanne. Le résultat est magnifique, très naturel, et le suivi post-opératoire par vidéo était très professionnel."

    Céline D.

    Lausanne, Switzerland • Breast Lift

    "Quoted an eye-watering figure at home in Lausanne. Istanbul was a third of it, in a hospital that felt every bit as modern. Back at work within two weeks."

    Andreas W.

    Lausanne, Switzerland • Gynecomastia

    "I compared clinics across Switzerland and abroad for months. The EBOPRAS Fellowship and the K-Glide technique decided it — the result is completely natural."

    Petra L.

    Lausanne, Switzerland • Breast Augmentation

    Plastic Surgery for Other Swiss Cities

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    Travel from Lausanne

    Everything you need to know about planning your trip from Lausanne to Istanbul.

    Flight Time

    3 hours direct from Geneva from Geneva Airport (GVA) with SWISS, Turkish Airlines and Edelweiss.

    Visa

    Swiss passport holders enter Turkey visa-free for stays up to 90 days.

    Currency

    Turkish Lira (TRY). The CHF exchange rate is highly favourable; cards accepted everywhere.

    VIP Transfers

    Airport pickup and all hotel ↔ clinic ↔ hospital transfers included for Lausanne patients.

    Languages

    Coordination in French and English throughout your stay.

    Accommodation

    Partner 5-star hotels minutes from the clinic, with recovery suites and nursing support.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does a deep plane facelift cost for Lausanne patients?+
    A deep plane facelift in Lausanne is priced at the top of Swiss private aesthetic surgery, and hospital, anaesthetist and follow-up fees are usually added to the surgeon's fee. Prof. Dr. Karaaltın quotes one all-inclusive figure covering the JCI-accredited hospital, anaesthesia, transfers and aftercare, typically 60–75% below Lausanne and Vaud private clinic pricing. The full breakdown, technique and recovery timeline are in the deep plane facelift guide at /deep-plane-facelift-uk.
    Which facelift technique is used — deep plane, SMAS or endoscopic?+
    A true deep plane lift releases the retaining ligaments and repositions cheek, jawline and neck as one unit, so the skin is redraped rather than pulled. Where the upper and midface dominate, the K Endoscopic Deep Plane variant achieves the same release through short concealed incisions. Which one suits you is decided at your online consultation, and both are explained in the deep plane facelift guide.
    How much can Lausanne patients save on plastic surgery in Istanbul?+
    Swiss patients typically save 60–75% against Lausanne and Vaud private clinic pricing. A rhinoplasty quoted at CHF 12'000–18'000 in Switzerland is delivered here in an all-inclusive package covering surgery, JCI hospital, hotel and transfers for a fraction of that. Written quotes are provided before you travel.
    Do you treat lipoedema for patients from Lausanne?+
    Yes. Lymph-sparing liposuction for lipoedema is planned stage by stage, following the evidence from the Lancet LIPLEG randomised trial. Bring any diagnosis or compression-therapy records from your Lausanne doctor to the online consultation and you will receive a written staged plan and cost before travelling.
    Is the quality comparable to clinics in Lausanne?+
    Prof. Dr. Karaaltın is an EBOPRAS Fellow — the same European certification standard recognised in Switzerland — and operates only in JCI-accredited hospitals whose safety and hygiene protocols meet or exceed Swiss requirements.
    Do you speak French?+
    Yes. Patient coordinators handle consultations, pre-operative planning and aftercare instructions in French and English, so nothing is lost in translation.
    How do I get from Lausanne to Istanbul?+
    3 hours direct from Geneva from Geneva Airport (GVA). Geneva Airport is 40 minutes by direct train from Lausanne, with several daily Istanbul departures. A private transfer meets you on arrival at Istanbul Airport.
    How long do Lausanne patients stay in Istanbul?+
    5–7 days for facelift, rhinoplasty, BBL, tummy tuck and breast surgery; 3–4 days for smaller procedures. Your itinerary is planned around your return flight.
    How is aftercare arranged with my Swiss doctor?+
    You receive complete surgical documentation and post-operative instructions for your Lausanne physician, plus scheduled Swiss-time video follow-ups and 24/7 WhatsApp access to the surgical team.
    Can Swiss supplementary insurance cover any of this?+
    Some Zusatzversicherung policies contribute to medically necessary procedures performed abroad, such as breast reduction or reconstruction. Full documentation is provided for your claim; purely aesthetic surgery is not usually covered.

    Ready to Start Your Journey?

    Book a free online consultation with Prof. Dr. Karaaltın's team. We'll guide you through every step — from Lausanne to Istanbul and back.