Plastic Surgeon Dr. Gökhan Özerdem
Choosing to have plastic surgery abroad is an important decision. The country and the city matter, but your surgeon, the hospital where your operation is performed, the quality of your medical care, and the follow-up you receive matter even more.
I am Dr. Gökhan Özerdem, a specialist in aesthetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery in Antalya, Turkey. I have more than 25 years of surgical experience and have performed thousands of aesthetic and reconstructive procedures throughout my career.
At PlasticSurgCenter, my experienced team and I welcome international patients who travel to Turkey for cosmetic and plastic surgery.
My approach is based on careful patient selection, appropriate surgical planning, realistic expectations, and patient safety.
Your surgery should be planned around you — not around a package.
Plastic Surgery in Turkey, Antalya
Antalya has become an important destination for international patients considering cosmetic and plastic surgery in Turkey.
Its international accessibility, modern healthcare infrastructure and extensive accommodation facilities make Antalya particularly convenient for patients travelling from the UK, Europe and other parts of the world.
However, choosing Turkey for plastic surgery should not begin with a hotel, flight or holiday package.
It should begin with choosing your plastic surgeon.
Plastic surgery remains surgery, wherever it is performed. Careful medical assessment, appropriate hospital facilities, qualified anaesthesia, surgical experience and structured postoperative follow-up are therefore essential.
My team and I support our international patients throughout their surgical journey in Antalya, from the initial assessment and preparation to surgery, postoperative controls and follow-up after returning home.
Meet Dr Gökhan Özerdem
25+ Years of Surgical Experience
Experience in plastic surgery is not simply the number of years a surgeon has been operating.
It is also the ability to evaluate anatomy, select the appropriate procedure, understand the limitations of surgery, manage different clinical situations and know when an operation should not be recommended.
Throughout more than 25 years of surgical practice, I have performed thousands of aesthetic and reconstructive surgical procedures.
My professional education and experience have also taken me beyond Turkey, including periods of medical training and professional experience in the United Kingdom and Dubai.
Today, I practise in Antalya, Turkey, with a particular focus on aesthetic surgery of the face, breast and body.
Professional Memberships, Training & Qualifications
Dr. Gökhan Özerdem – Plastic Surgeon in Antalya, Turkey
My professional background includes:
More than 25 years of surgical experience
Thousands of aesthetic and reconstructive surgical procedures
Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
Member of the Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Professional medical experience and licensing in Dubai
Observer experience at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK
Gamma Probe Course, Castle Hill Hospital, Hull, UK
Oral and poster presentations at national and international scientific congresses
Session chairmanship at the Turkish National Plastic Surgery Congress
International scientific publications and academic studies
Authorized to provide services to international patients under the relevant Turkish Ministry of Health International Health Tourism framework
Continuing education is an important part of surgery. Techniques and technologies evolve, but sound surgical judgment, appropriate patient selection, and patient safety remain fundamental.
Face, Breast & Body Plastic Surgery in Turkey
Facial Plastic Surgery
Facial surgery requires an individual approach because facial proportions, ageing patterns, skin quality and expectations vary considerably between patients.
My facial procedures include:
- Facelift & Neck Lift
- Eyelid Surgery – Blepharoplasty
- Brow Lift & Forehead Lift
- Rhinoplasty
- Chin Surgery – Mentoplasty
- Prominent Ear Surgery – Otoplasty
For facelift surgery, I frequently use a High SMAS approach in appropriate patients and often evaluate the face and neck together.
For rhinoplasty, I use an open approach, which allows direct visualisation of the nasal structures and precise modification when required.
My objective is not to create the same face or nose for every patient. Surgery should respect individual anatomy.
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Breast Surgery in Turkey, Antalya
Breast surgery should take into account much more than breast size.
Chest dimensions, existing breast tissue, skin quality, breast position, asymmetry and the patient’s expectations all influence surgical planning.
My breast surgery procedures include:
In breast augmentation, I commonly use a submuscular or dual-plane approach where appropriate. Implant dimensions are selected according to the patient’s anatomy rather than simply choosing a volume.
I use approved, modern breast implants from established manufacturers and provide patients with the relevant implant documentation.
The objective is a proportionate result that suits the patient’s body.
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Body Contouring Surgery in Turkey, Antalya
Body contouring is not simply about removing fat.
Skin quality, muscle structure, fat distribution, previous weight changes and overall body proportions must be considered together.
Procedures include:
- Liposuction
- Tummy Tuck – Abdominoplasty
- Mini Tummy Tuck
- Arm Lift
- Inner Thigh Lift
- Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss
- Buttock Augmentation
- Mommy Makeover
I consider liposuction a body-contouring procedure rather than a weight-loss method.
For appropriate tummy tuck patients, I frequently combine abdominoplasty with carefully planned liposuction — commonly known as lipoabdominoplasty.
Patients with extensive loose skin after major weight loss may require more comprehensive body-contouring procedures, sometimes performed in separate surgical stages.
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Mommy Makeover in Turkey, Antalya
Pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding can affect several areas of the body simultaneously.
A Mommy Makeover is therefore not one standard operation. It describes a combination of procedures selected according to the individual patient’s anatomy.
This may include:
- Tummy tuck
- Liposuction
- Breast augmentation
- Breast lift
- Breast reduction
- Other appropriate body-contouring procedures
Combining procedures can offer advantages, including a single anaesthetic and recovery period in selected patients.
However, not every requested operation should automatically be performed at the same time.
When the total extent or duration of surgery becomes excessive, I may recommend dividing treatment into two or more stages.
Safety determines the surgical plan — not the number of procedures a patient wants to complete during one trip.
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Why Choose Turkey for Plastic Surgery?
Turkey is an established destination for international healthcare and attracts patients from many countries for aesthetic plastic surgery.
For international patients, Turkey can offer access to experienced surgeons, modern hospital facilities and a broad range of aesthetic procedures.
However, the country alone does not determine the quality of surgery.
Patients should carefully evaluate:
- The surgeon’s specialist qualifications
- Surgical experience
- Professional memberships
- Hospital facilities
- Anaesthesia arrangements
- The proposed surgical technique
- Postoperative care
- Follow-up after returning home
- Whether the treatment plan is medically appropriate
Choose your surgeon first. Choose your destination second.
Why Antalya?
Plastic Surgery and Recovery on Turkey’s Mediterranean Coast
Antalya is one of Turkey’s best-connected international destinations and receives visitors from across the UK, Europe and many other regions.
For medical travellers, the city offers established healthcare infrastructure together with extensive accommodation and international transport connections.
But patients should remember that travelling for plastic surgery is not the same as travelling for a holiday.
During the early recovery period, activities such as swimming, sun exposure, sightseeing and strenuous exercise may need to be restricted.
Your operation and recovery come first.
Enjoy Antalya when your surgeon says your recovery allows it.
An Experienced Team Around Your Surgery
International Patient Care in Antalya
A successful surgical experience involves more than the time spent in the operating theatre.
My experienced team assists international patients throughout their treatment journey in Antalya.
Communication begins before you travel.
We provide information about the procedure, required medical information, preparation, expected recovery and the recommended length of stay in Turkey.
After arriving in Antalya, you undergo an in-person consultation and physical examination before the definitive surgical plan is confirmed.
Following surgery, postoperative controls continue during your stay.
Our communication does not simply stop when you return home.
Follow-up continues after your departure, and additional medical assessment is recommended whenever necessary.
Hospital-Based Plastic Surgery
Patient Safety Comes Before Convenience
Major aesthetic surgical procedures are performed in appropriately equipped hospital facilities in Antalya rather than in an office environment.
Before recommending surgery, I consider factors including:
- General health
- Previous operations
- Current medication
- Smoking
- Anaesthetic considerations
- Body mass index where relevant
- Extent and expected duration of surgery
- Recovery requirements
- International travel
- Patient expectations
Sometimes the safest decision is to modify an operation, postpone surgery or divide combined procedures into separate stages.
Being able to perform an operation does not necessarily mean that performing it is the right decision.
Natural Results & Realistic Expectations
Plastic surgery can produce significant changes, but surgery has limitations.
No responsible surgeon can guarantee perfection or promise an identical result for every patient.
Human anatomy, skin quality, tissue characteristics and healing differ.
I therefore believe that consultation should include an honest discussion about what surgery can achieve, what it cannot achieve, scars, recovery and relevant risks.
My approach is not based on creating the same appearance for every patient.
Good plastic surgery should respect your anatomy and preserve your individuality.
Considering Plastic Surgery in Turkey?
If you are considering travelling to Turkey for cosmetic or plastic surgery, the first step should be a medical assessment rather than booking a flight.
My team and I can provide information about your proposed procedure, expected recovery, recommended stay in Antalya and the medical information required for an initial evaluation.
Dr Gökhan Özerdem
Specialist in Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Antalya, Turkey
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Frequently Asked Questions
Patients travel to Turkey for many reasons, including access to plastic surgery specialists, modern hospital facilities and international accessibility. However, the decision should ultimately be based on the individual surgeon, qualifications, surgical plan, hospital environment and postoperative care rather than the destination alone.
Antalya combines established healthcare facilities with extensive international flight and accommodation infrastructure. This can make the city convenient for international patients who need to remain in Turkey for postoperative monitoring before travelling home.
This depends on the procedure and your recovery. For many major aesthetic operations, I generally recommend approximately 3–12 days in Antalya. Some procedures may require a different period.
An initial remote assessment can help us review your medical history, expectations, and photographs where appropriate. However, the definitive surgical plan is confirmed after an in-person examination in Antalya.
Sometimes. Compatible procedures can be combined in appropriately selected patients. However, the duration and extent of surgery must remain within reasonable safety limits. More extensive treatment may be divided into separate stages.
Major operations are performed in appropriately equipped hospital facilities in Antalya with the required anaesthesia and medical support.
Yes. Follow-up communication continues after you leave Turkey. Depending on your procedure and recovery, we may request photographs or additional information. Local medical assessment may also be recommended when a physical examination is necessary.
No. Surgery involves individual anatomy and biological healing, so a specific aesthetic result cannot responsibly be guaranteed. Consultation should establish realistic expectations before proceeding.
No. Cost may be one factor considered by international patients, but it should not be the primary basis for selecting a surgeon. Qualifications, surgical experience, hospital standards, anaesthesia, postoperative care and follow-up are more important considerations.
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