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After much research, I decided to have my biggest nose job done by Dr. Gorksem Atlas. I haven't regretted it once. The results were better than I expected. The staff was incredibly warm and professional.
I am truly delighted. I would like to thank this team once again. Dr. Gorksem Atlas is the best plastic surgeon in Turkey.

Hello, I would like to share my huge impression, experience, and gratitude to Dr. Gorkem Atsal and his team of assistants, organizers, and companions, for the NEW ME. After a hard decision to undergo several surgeries (combined face & neck lift, upper and lower eyelid, and dental treatment) all in one, my life changed. My smile doesn't leave my face. I am 46 years old, and a mother of 4 children. After a dynamic, everyday, and monotonous life, I am now filled with new energy, self-esteem, and happiness to continue forward my life with my incredible new smile. I do not regret for a second my decision and I would choose the doctor again for other procedures in the future. My personal appeal to Doctor Gorkem Atsal and his team is: THANK YOU FOR YOUR EXISTENCE

Dear Doctors and staff,

Greetings from Tatiana, I’m feeling like a new person. My friends here tell me I’m looking young, refreshed, and pretty. And my husband has suddenly become much more attentive!

So I thank you very, very much for your kindness, patience, skill, and expertise. You’ve made a wonderful difference in my outlook on life.

My best for All of you!!!

I had Buccal Fat Removal and Teeth Whitening + Cleaning at the clinic and I happily recommend the clinic to others seeking a reliable, professional, and friendly team.

Hudi and the team had everything scheduled perfectly: pick up, drop-off, travel inbetween and aftercare and hospitality. Dr Gorkem was also very professional and I felt safe throughout the whole procedure.

Would recommend - great people, very reasonable price, and very happy with my results.

At 66 years of age, I decided to put some youth back into my face. After exhaustive research I found Doctor Atsal. I had previously sent enquiries to Bangkok, Mexico and to a few other doctors in Istanbul. I was even rejected by one doctor who stated that I was too old. We decided on what procedures would be best for me. This included a deep plane face and neck lift, Blepharoplasty, and a hair transplant.

The staff in Doctor Atsal's practice were extremely accommodating. They met me at the airport, got me settled into the hotel and took all of my nervousness away straight off.

Most of my online contact was with Sahar. She made my stay very comfortable and dealt with my daily barrage of questions. I cannot thank her enough. But this also holds true with every member of the staff that I interacted with. Each and e very one of them was great.

The process is straight forward. There are no endless appointments and discussions. Everything you will have done will be arranged during your online consultations and the photos you send. You will have one visit to the hospital for a medical evaluation and the next morning you will meet Doctor Atsal and he will get right into the procedure. The hospital was clean and the staff was attentive, the language was sometimes a barrier so I would recommend downloading a translation app to your phone. I spent one night in the hospital and did most of my recovery in the hotel.

My hair transplant took place about 5 days later. This procedure was performed in a state of the art clinic with some amazing staff.

I am 5 months into recovery and my results are really taking shape. My hairline has been restored and I have been told that 15 years have been taken off my face. I do have some persistent numbness on the sides of my face, but I'm told it will take some time as Dr. Atsal did some extensive pulling of those muscles to tighten up my chin. My scarring has for the most part cleared up. I had been using a little makeup to conceal them, but I stopped using it last week.

Everyone's journey will be different. The one thing I learned from all this is that you must be patient for your results to show, but keep in mind that eventually everything will take shape. Spitting sutures, itching, numbness and some minor pain and discomfort are all a part of the healing process.

Doctor Atsal is an excellent surgeon in my humble opinion. He is also a very good person who is easy to talk with. He constantly had me back in his office or the hospital to check on my recovery and he genuinely cared about my well being right up to and including the morning of my departure. I left Istanbul feeling like I had new friends.

If you are contemplating having this done, just do it. You will not regret your decision.

Absolutely phenomenal. I went to Dr. Gorkem searching for a younger appearance. Little did I know he would be able to take off 20 years off the radar. I never liked the idea of plastic surgery and I wasn't really looking forward to it, it takes a bit of courage if you ask me, but it certainly pays off, I feel much more confident with my new appearance and that really affects your attitude towards life, to feel nice with yourself is something that really has power. And I owe it all to Dr.görkem's team of professionals and his fabulous work. They really enjoy what they do and they do it greatly.

I’m touched with great experience. Include everything transfer , help in the clinic, support, accommodation in many things. appreciate it Sahar she’s really helped me walking with my eye surgery. Thank you. You do great job.

I broke my nose leaving it severely crooked and after some research, decided to go to Turkey to have it fixed by Dr. Gorkem Atsal. I was greeted with warmth and professionalism by his incredible staff. They ensured my comfort throughout the process and provided top-notch care and attention to detail.
The entire process was hassle free, including being picked up at the airport and shuttled back and forth from the hotel. Dr. Atsal is a very nice and friendly person, but also a very skilled surgeon. He fixed the crookedness and left me with a natural looking and aesthetically pleasing result. The prices are very competitive without compromising on the quality of service or results and there are no hidden fees. So, to sum it up, I’m very happy with the outcome of my nose job and would highly recommend him to anyone seeking plastic surgery in Turkey.

I recently had an incredible experience with Gorkem Atsal's team during my trip for ear surgery. From the moment I arrived, the staff's warm welcome and genuine care made me feel completely at ease. They went above and beyond to ensure my comfort and answer all my questions, which significantly reduced my anxiety about the procedure.

The level of professionalism and support I received was truly exceptional. The medical staff were highly skilled and attentive, providing excellent care throughout the entire process. Beyond the medical aspects, the team's kindness and positive attitude created a supportive environment that made my stay enjoyable.

I highly recommend Gorkem Atsal to anyone seeking medical treatment abroad. Their commitment to patient care, combined with their expertise and welcoming atmosphere, sets them apart. I am grateful for the wonderful experience and the successful outcome of my surgery.

I had a rhinoplasty with Dr Görkem Atsal. I am really happy with my results. I had a pleasing experience with Dr Görkem Atsal and his team. Dr Görkem Atsal is so friendly, gentle and caring.

I went for rhinoplasty to Dr Gorkem Atsal and found him and his team to be extremely caring.I got the guidance I needed to make the right choice and underwent the procedure with no complications. Great results and 100% would recommend him to anyone considering rhinoplasty.

The entire experience from the first message to the aftercare was amazing.

I messaged back in September 2024 in regard to a breast augmentation. I received a response straight away and was advised a breast lift would also be necessary for the desired result. I was advised on the exact procedure and paid a deposit. Seher kept in touch with me and once I had confirmed my flights, I was sent accommodation confirmation.

I was collected from the airport and taken to all my appointments. All the staff were friendly and welcoming, I travelled alone for surgery.

The consultation with the surgeon was great and he knew exactly the look I wanted. After pre checks I was taken to surgery and woke up with a visit from one for the reps checking I was ok as they knew I was travelling alone, and also kept checking on me in person and via message. The aftercare was good and the nurses were helpful at the hospital.

I have recommended to friends and should I require surgery in the future, I will definitely return.

Thank you for giving me confidence and changing my life.

These people are awesome..the Dr. did a great job to me .. the stuff are amazing..everyone did great job .the management, interpreters and drivers all are awesome.. thank you for your great service.. actually I gave you contacts to my friends..2 people will contact you soon .. I will come and visit you when I get to be in Turkey again .. thank you

Hello im Emily from uk and I had both a rhinoplasty and a breast implant with uplift at Dr. Görkem Atsal’s clinic, and I couldn’t be happier with my results. From the very beginning, the team made me feel safe, supported, and well-informed. Dr. Görkem is not only incredibly skilled but also genuinely caring and attentive to every detail. The results are beyond my expectations, and I feel more confident than ever. I wholeheartedly recommend this clinic to anyone considering surgery — you will be in the best hands
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I recently had a rhinoplasty at Dr. Görkem Atsal Clinic and I couldn't be happier with the results. From the initial consultation to my post-op care, the entire team was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. Dr. Görkem took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for and explained everything clearly, which made me feel confident going into surgery. Any concerns I had were addressed quickly and thoroughly. It's only been a month, but my nose already looks natural and perfectly balanced with my facial features. I
Highly recommend this clinic for anyone considering rhinoplasty – they truly combine artistry with medical expertise.❤️

I am blind in my left eye following blehpharoplasty (upper and lower eyelid) and neck lift surgery at this clinic in Istanbul. Both my right and left eye received deep cornea abrasions during the procedure. The doctor has been unable or unwilling to tell me how this happened. I have seen multiple ophthalmologists and cornea specialists since being back in the U.S. who tell me the most likely scenario is that they allowed my corneas to dry out so badly that any minor touch of my cornea would result in these deep abrasions. There is no way to know, because nobody from the clinic is telling me what happened. I have learned that the cornea has five layers. Both abrasions go 2 1/2 layers into my cornea and the left abrasion spans the entire cornea. I have partial vision in my right eye because the area of the abrasion is not as large and is in one quadrant. It has been over a month since the procedure. I was put in contact lenses to protect the remaining cornea layers, am on antibiotic drops four times per day, have to take a daily anti viral oral medication, have to use erythromycin gel at night and wear a sleep mask to protect my eyes. I am also on pain medication for significant left eye pain. While at the clinic in Instanbul I told the doctor and multiple staff multiple times that I could see nothing. That I was blind. They repeatedly told me the gel they use during surgery causes some temporary blurriness for about 3 days. I explained over and over that it was not some blurriness and we were well behind 3 days. It was blindness. They repeatedly told me that it would get better. Not once did they have anyone look at my eyes. Even after 8 days post surgery when I could see nothing, the Dr messaged me to give it 3-4 more days. That would have been 11-12 days post surgery. Thankfully I didn’t listen to him and immediately went to an emergency eye clinic at the hospital after I got back to the U.S. They saw me immediately. I have had to go 2x per week. They are monitoring the healing of the abrasions, but have noted that my left cornea is healing with ripples in it. It is not smooth. For this reason they have discussed the potential of either laser surgery or a cornea transplant, but they have to first give it a few months to see the final outcome. Prior to the surgery I had 20/15 (better than perfect in my right eye and 20/25 (near perfect vision in my left eye). Now I am 20/40 in my right eye and what I have come to know is CF in my left. CF means counting fingers. From 4 feet (about 1.3 meters away) I can tell how many fingers someone is holding up, if they hold them up against a light background. I can not see letters on a chart and cannot read fingers if they are standing farther away.

I also had major trauma to my larynx from the intubation or extubation that had me coughing up blood and had throat pain for over a week. They took me twice to an ER (one time at 1 am) to see an ENT for my throat to be scoped, but neither time was an ENT available. I was in ICU for two days post surgery. My family was worried sick, because I was supposed to text them after the surgery, but as I went right from surgery to ICU, I could not contact them. They messaged one of the numbers I gave them to ask my status and was told that I was resting comfortably. I certainly was not. I was gasping for every breath with negative pressure pulmonary edema (fluid on my lungs). No explanation of how this rare complication happened either, but given the trauma my larynx experienced, doctors in the US believe they are linked (but again, the clinic offers no explanation as to what happened). They asked me to extend my stay due to the coughing up of blood, but I knew I had to get back to the U.S. Nobody there was addressing my deep blindness concerns or even looked at my eyes. The doctors in the US said that if they had even just looked at my eyes it would have been extremely apparent.

My decision to have plastic surgery at this clinic is clearly the worst decision I have ever made.

I've had 2 surgeries at Dr Gorkem Atsal Clinic, one for my breast implant and a double chin lipo and I am 100% satisfied with everything they've done for me, the whole team is AMAZING and also they will look after you very well, I had VIP transport (airport and back, clinic also ) and the accommodation they provide is a 5 star hotel which was probably the best place to stay in Istanbul ( great breakfast too)I am glad l've found and chosen this clinic and I recommend it to you all ! I would definitely come back to them in the future if I wanted any other surgeries done!

Dear Gorkem,

I am about to reach 1.5 years since my rhinoplasty surgery on 24.11.2023.
Thank you so much for your care and the wonderful experience during my surgery.
It has boosted me a lot, as everything is in such great condition.
I love you.

I will turn 60 this year 🎉 and have decided to undergo a facelift, arm lift, and rhinoplasty at Dr. Atsal’s Clinic. Like many others, I struggled to cope with age-related changes in these areas, never liked my nose anyway, and was fortunate enough to afford the procedures. It was a true gift to myself , and I feel incredibly lucky. I am quite confident in my physical abilities. I’m pretty fit, a non-smoker, and of normal weight. I chose Turkey because I live in Europe, had a friend who had surgery there and was impressed with the standard, and, of course, because of the pricing. I researched surgeons and clinics for almost three months and obtained cost estimates from my top three choices. Reviews were more important to me than memberships or conference attendances; before-and-after photos, as well as real patient experiences, played a bigger role than global prestige. Dr. Atsal’s clinic stood out as the most professional to me. They weren’t pushy, seemed very well-organized, and although their tone sometimes felt a little too “lovey-dovey” for my taste (I’m naturally more distant and skeptical), I trusted them the most. Having visited Turkey twice before, I could also connect this communication style with my experience of their culture and mentality. Yes, the doctor will hug you. 🤗 It’s nice. It’s Turkey. Between choosing the clinic and undergoing surgery, I deliberately waited another three months to give myself plenty of time to think it over and read about other people’s experiences. The clinic (especially Gülce ❤️) was always available for my questions,; whether anxious, unnecessary, or just plain silly. I work in a similar setting where we use WhatsApp groups for clients, so I was familiar with that style of communication. I also really appreciated their Facebook page, where people could openly share concerns and even critiques. They didn’t seem to remove critical posts, which made me trust them even more. Let’s face it - things can go wrong, and expectations don’t always align with reality. I arrived on a Sunday evening and was picked up Monday morning. I wasn’t very nervous about the arm lift but incredibly anxious about my nose. I had a rather bulbous nose and wanted a defined, straight one, but I wasn’t sure if that was realistic or if we would fully understand each other. At some point, I just had to trust the doctor, the process, and take a leap of faith - and that was the biggest lesson of this journey. ✨ These people really know what they’re doing. My nose is still in a cast, and I don’t yet know how it will settle in six months, but I’m optimistic. 🤞 After surgery, I felt as expected- pretty awful. I spent a night in the hospital and was then moved to the hotel, though I barely remember that first night. On Wednesday morning, I was picked up again for my second surgery (facelift, neck lift, upper and lower blepharoplasty). A huge shoutout to their driver 🚗 - despite heavy snow, everything was handled flawlessly. Absolutely five-star service. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ After the second surgery, I struggled with blood pressure and fluid retention, which really scared me (probably more than it should have). And yes, communication can be tricky if you don’t speak Turkish, rely on Google Translate, and can’t wear your glasses! Also, yes, the food in the hospital is… well, unusual. But this is Turkey, and olives and feta are part of their idea of a post-op diet If you can’t handle that, bring your own food or go to another country. Atsal’s team is incredibly switched on. They are all quite young and probably have no idea what it feels like to be older, in a foreign hospital bed, feeling worried, terrible, and slightly entitled because, in the end, we paid a lot… but they are unbelievably optimistic, attentive, and friendly. 💙 A special thank you to Şeri, who brought me juice, to the young man whose name I can’t remember but who went out in a snowstorm to get me bananas , and of course, to Gülce, who really needs to learn how to take time off!. And the doctor? He really knows what he is doing. Nothing else to say here. Brilliant guy. 👏 Tomorrow, I’ll fly home ✈️ and have a four-hour drive ahead of me. I’m a little worried, but when I asked Dr. Atsal if he thought I’d be okay, he simply said, “Of course!” So, I will be. I am sure! 💪😊

I just wanted to share my experience again. A long time ago, I wrote a comment to say how happy I was, but it was deleted I’m not sure why. Maybe it was because I wrote it in French.

Now, after all this time, I can honestly say that I’m even happier with my results.
DrAtsal is the best surgeon I’ve ever met and the whole team was so kind and caring.
Before the surgery, I was very nervous and scared, but they really helped me feel calm and safe. Everything went smoothly, and I’m very thankful.

I also want to thank Sahar, the doctor’s assistant. Even after all this time, she still checks on me and asks how I’m feeling. That really shows how much they care about their patients.

I truly recommend this clinic to anyone who is thinking about having surgery. You will be in good hands!