Verified patient reviews

Travelled from London after extensive research. Dr. Erdal's response to my initial WhatsApp was the deciding factor — he answered all my technical questions personally about the lollipop vs anchor decision. Surgery was at a JCI hospital, exactly as described. The 7-day Istanbul stay was structured perfectly. At 6 months my breast position is exactly where we discussed pre-op, scars are fading well, and shape is natural. Combined with 295cc round implants — the projection is beautiful but doesn't look done.

After two pregnancies and breastfeeding both children, I needed a lift but didn't want implants. Dr. Erdal recommended vertical (lollipop) technique with internal sutures for support. As a UAE expatriate I was looking for a culturally familiar option — Istanbul fit perfectly with halal food at the hotel and female nursing on request. At 8 months the result is exactly what I wanted: position, shape, and natural appearance restored.

Had augmentation-mastopexy in NYC 5 years ago with disappointing scarring and asymmetric position. Dr. Erdal's FACS Fellowship was important to me — verifiable on facs.org just like the US surgeons I'd consulted. He honestly told me revision results take 12-18 months to fully emerge and may not match my original goals exactly. At 13 months post-revision the result is significantly better than the original surgery. Worth the international trip for the specific combination of FACS + closed-approach revision expertise + cost.

Grade III ptosis required anchor (inverted-T) technique with significant skin removal. Was nervous about the longer scar pattern but Dr. Erdal showed me 1-year and 2-year outcome photos demonstrating how the scars fade. The verification approach (FACS, FEBOPRAS, JCI hospital, PubMed) put my mind at ease. Everything checked out independently. 4 months out and scars are exactly where Dr. Erdal said they would be in healing — pink but already lightening.

After consultations with three German plastic surgeons, I sought a surgeon experienced in anatomical (teardrop) implants combined with mastopexy. Dr. Erdal recommended dual-plane placement with 320cc anatomical implants combined with vertical mastopexy. The result at 5 months is exactly the natural slope I hoped for — projection without the 'fake' upper pole that round implants can create. Recovery was easier than I expected.

Travelled with my mother as companion. Lost 35kg over two years which left significant skin laxity needing anchor mastopexy. The Antwell Suites accommodation worked perfectly for both of us. Cultural aspects respected throughout: female anaesthesiologist on request, halal food, prayer accommodation in scheduling. Recovery was smooth. At 7 months the result is beautifully natural — addressing the loose skin while keeping breast shape.

Researched for 18 months before committing. The combination of FACS Fellowship + 30+ PubMed publications + JCI hospital + augmentation-mastopexy 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. Lollipop technique was right for my Grade II ptosis — minimal scarring, good lift result. The all-inclusive package made the financial side simple — no surprises. Hotel was excellent. Would absolutely recommend to other UK patients considering Istanbul.

Concerned about long-term sag recurrence given my history (4 pregnancies). Dr. Erdal recommended Galaflex mesh internal bra technique for long-term durability. The mesh degrades over time but provides scaffolding while body's own tissue strengthens. At 9 months the lift is holding beautifully — better than the typical 5-year outcome of mastopexy without internal bra. Worth the additional technique investment.

Very mild ptosis — Grade I with pseudoptosis. Dr. Erdal honestly told me I was a borderline candidate; could choose donut for limited correction with circular scar only, or vertical for more lift but adding vertical scar. Chose donut for minimal scarring; understood the tradeoff. At 8 months the limited correction is exactly what I needed — subtle, natural, with only the circular areolar scar (already nearly invisible).

British Pakistani heritage; wanted natural results respecting body proportions. Dr. Erdal explicitly discussed avoiding the over-projected look that some surgeons default to. Round 270cc implants with vertical mastopexy. The result is refined — projection without artificial appearance. Family and friends notice positive change without identifying what specifically changed. Exactly what I hoped for.

Travelled from Milan for Dr. Erdal's specific expertise in internal bra mesh technique. Italian plastic surgeons rarely use this technique. The Galaflex mesh provides long-term scaffolding that should significantly extend the durability of my lift result. At 11 months: position is exactly where Dr. Erdal placed it, no recurrent sag, scars maturing well. The structural cost saving versus Italian private surgery (~50%) was a meaningful bonus, not the primary reason for choosing Istanbul.