About Istanbul Aesthetic Center
Istanbul Aesthetic Center (IAC) is an aesthetic and health tourism centre in Balmumcu, Beşiktaş, Istanbul. It covers aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, hair transplantation, aesthetic dentistry and body contouring, and reports more than 15 years of clinical experience and international patients from over 45 countries. The centre says it is open 24 hours.
According to the centre, operations take place in fully equipped operating theatres with laminar airflow and HEPA filtration, with anaesthesiology specialists present. The site states that this follows Ministry of Health, JCI and ISO 9001 standards. Consultations include a 3D Vectra simulation. The standard surgical package includes pre-operative tests, a one-night hospital stay where needed, a post-operative garment and medication kit, and one year of periodic check-ups. An all-inclusive package for international patients adds 5-star hotel stays, VIP airport (IST and SAW) and hotel transfers, a 24/7 interpreter and patient consultant in the patient’s language, and ongoing remote follow-up.
The medical team listed has five doctors: three plastic surgeons, an ophthalmologist specialising in refractive surgery and oculoplastics, and an aesthetic dentist.
Accreditations, Certifications and Licenses
Clinical Capabilities
International Patient Services
- Airport Transfers
- Accommodation Assistance
- Dedicated Translation Services
One year of periodic check-ups in the standard package; ongoing remote follow-up and digital consultation in the international package, as stated by the centre.
Accessibility & Amenities
Prof. Dr. Gürhan Özcan
Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon
Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine graduate; founding head of plastic surgery at Başkent University; former president of the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (TPRECD); former faculty at Baylor College of Medicine (USA).
Dr. Ergin Er
Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon
Gulhane Military Medical Academy (GATA) graduate; post-doctoral research at Baylor College of Medicine (USA); former head of the GATA military burn centre. Member of ISAPS and TPRECD.
Dr. Mete Aksu
Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon
Gulhane Military Medical Academy (GATA) graduate; retired from Kasımpaşa Naval Hospital. Member of TPRECD.
Prof. Dr. Halil Bahçecioğlu
Ophthalmologist (refractive surgery and oculoplastics)
University of Vienna Faculty of Medicine graduate; clinical training at Moorfields Eye Hospital (London) and LSU Eye Center (USA); professor at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine; former head of ophthalmology at Kadir Has and Bilim universities.
Dt. Aylin Turan
Aesthetic dentist
Dicle University Faculty of Dentistry graduate; member of EDAD. Focus: smile design, porcelain laminates, zirconia crowns and implants.