Verified patient reviews

Travelled from London after researching for 18 months. Dr. Erdal's response to my initial WhatsApp was the deciding factor — he answered all my technical questions personally, not a coordinator. Surgery was at a JCI hospital, exactly as described. The 5-day Istanbul stay was structured perfectly. At 6 months my breathing has improved dramatically (septum was severely deviated) and the dorsal hump is gone with completely natural-looking lines. No visible scar.

As a UAE expatriate I was looking for a culturally familiar option. Istanbul fit perfectly — halal food at the hotel, prayer-time accommodation, female nursing on request. Dr. Erdal's English was excellent for clinical conversations. The closed approach left no external scar. At 8 months the result is natural and matches my goals exactly. Would recommend without hesitation to other UAE women considering rhinoplasty abroad.

Had open rhinoplasty in NYC 4 years ago with disappointing results — visible columellar scar, dorsum still too wide, tip dropped. Researched globally for revision specialists in closed approach. Dr. Erdal's FACS Fellowship was the credential that gave me confidence. He honestly told me revision results take 12-18 months to fully emerge. At 14 months post-revision the result is exactly what I wanted from the original surgery. Worth the international trip.

I was nervous about going abroad for surgery but the verification approach Dr. Erdal recommended (FACS, FEBOPRAS, JCI hospital, PubMed publications) put my mind at ease. Everything checked out independently. The 5-day Istanbul stay was professional throughout. Splint removal at Day 5 revealed exactly what we'd discussed in the consultation. 4 months out and the results keep getting better as swelling reduces.

After consultations with three German plastic surgeons (all defaulting to open approach with dorsal resection), I sought out a closed-approach surgeon experienced in dorsal preservation. Dr. Erdal recommended preservation technique for my case. The result at 5 months is exactly what I hoped for — preserved natural dorsal lines with reduced hump. Recovery was easier than my brother's open rhinoplasty 2 years ago in Munich.

Travelled with my sister as companion. The Antwell Suites accommodation worked perfectly for both of us — she stayed in the same suite at no extra charge. Cultural aspects were respected throughout: female anaesthetist on request, halal food, prayer accommodation in scheduling. The closed approach was important for me — no visible scar. Recovery was smooth, splint came off at Day 5 as planned. At 7 months the result is beautifully natural.

Researched for 2 years before committing. The combination of FACS Fellowship + 30+ PubMed publications + JCI hospital + closed-approach specialisation was unique among the surgeons I evaluated. Cost was secondary; the credentials and specialisation were primary. 9 months post-surgery the result exceeds my expectations. Direct WhatsApp access to Dr. Erdal throughout recovery was invaluable when small concerns arose.

Office worker, needed to be back at work within 2 weeks. Dr. Erdal's recovery timeline was accurate: visible bruising mostly resolved by Day 14, returned to office at Day 15. Tip swelling continues to reduce at 6 months. The all-inclusive package made the financial side simple — no surprises, no hidden costs. Hotel was excellent (Antwell Suites). Would absolutely recommend to other UK patients considering Istanbul.

Severe nasal trauma 5 years ago left me with breathing problems and nasal asymmetry. German private surgeons quoted €7,500 for combined functional + cosmetic correction. Istanbul package was €4,000 all-inclusive. Verified all credentials before committing. Combined septoplasty + closed rhinoplasty performed in single 3-hour procedure. Breathing improvement was immediate; aesthetic improvement emerged over 12 months. Excellent value without compromise.

Found Dr. Erdal through a closed-approach rhinoplasty Reddit community. The video consultation was thorough and unhurried — 45 minutes of clinical discussion with no sales pressure. Surgery and recovery exactly as described. The 12-month follow-up programme is excellent — structured reviews at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months keep me reassured during the long swelling resolution period. Highly professional throughout.

As a British Pakistani man I wanted rhinoplasty that respected my ethnic features rather than imposing European-derived aesthetic standards. Dr. Erdal explicitly discussed ethnic preservation in our consultation. The result is refined but unmistakably retains my heritage. No visible scar (closed approach). Family and friends have noticed positive change without being able to identify what changed. This is exactly what I hoped for.

Travelled from Milan for Dr. Erdal's closed-approach expertise. Italian plastic surgeons primarily perform open rhinoplasty. The closed approach was important to me — I work in front of camera and didn't want any visible scar. Combined with septoplasty for breathing improvement. At 11 months: perfect aesthetic result, much improved breathing, no visible scarring. The structural cost saving versus Italian private surgery (~50%) was a meaningful bonus, not the primary reason for choosing Istanbul.