4.9 from 1058 verified reviews
I felt at ease with this clinicShannon, UK, 05 10 26Breast implant and areola reduction;
Research:
After looking for the best-reviewed surgeons in Istanbul, I came across my surgeon's name a number of times and added him to my shortlist. European Board Certified, and his portfolio aligned with the results I was hoping for. Additionally, I genuinely could not find one bad word said about him.
I dealt with a coordinator called Ahmet who was very responsive and helpful. Answered my million questions in detail and provided a breakdown of cost and a surgery plan. I felt at ease with this clinic, which I needed after previously booking elsewhere and then backing out on a gut instinct / weird vibe.
Arrival:
I arrived in Istanbul on 24.09.26 and spent the night in a hotel I paid for separately right by the airport. Was collected the following day at 12.00 from the hotel by a vanity driver who was very attentive and friendly. I was taken straight to the hospital for some pre op tests, which did not take long at all. The driver then took us to the hotel, pointing out places we could eat along the way.
Hotel:
The only negative to my experience was the hotel location; it was very much ‘out of the way’ with not an awful lot to see/do, not many places right by the hotel within walking distance to eat, which isn’t ideal when you are sore from surgery and can’t walk far. I basically had the same meal all week from the closest cafe. My recommendation is to buy a Turkish eSIM so you can order food online via Yemeksepeti - which I will be doing next time. It’s a good little drive from the clinic.
A positive note: the staff were good to us and let us charge our phones with their chargers when we left them at the clinic following my surgery (another positive about Vanity: they returned my wires to the hotel the next day). The room was clean and spacious with plenty of space for my belongings, recovery, etc. They also gave me plenty of pillows, which was great.
The clinic & surgery:
We arrived at the clinic on 26.09.26 at around 7.15 am. Read and signed some documents and was taken to my room. The room was modern, clean and functional, with a smart TV, bathroom, storage space and a pull-out bed for my companion. I had my consultation with my surgeon just before 8 and by 9 was being taken into theatre. My consultation could have been as long as I wanted it to be, but it wasn’t necessary as we had a very solid agreement and understanding of my goals.
Dr C. Oner listened to what I wanted and looked at my reference photos. He spent time measuring my breast area to gauge the most suitable size for me. I wanted 350CC, under-muscle, either high or moderate profile and was unsure if I needed a lift. He confirmed I did not need a lift and that 355CC dual plane high profile would work well with my frame, though anything from 315 - 355 would be his recommendation. I left it in his capable hands and came out of theatre with 355CC, dual plane, high profile Motiva implants. He did try the 315 but decided the 355 would be a better fit for my desired outcome. I appreciated his precision and evaluation during surgery and the fact that he knew something could be adjusted to suit my preference and did it. He spoke excellent English and was just an all-round lovely guy.
I stayed in until the following day at 1 pm. The nurses came to me quickly at my request and checked in regularly in between. On the ball with meds, and I was very comfortable and treated well. Food was good and plenty of it. I saw my surgeon before returning to the hotel, who checked me over and was happy with where I was at.
Immediate aftercare:
The next few days I was very sore, so I didn’t do an awful lot and felt the medication given was not sufficient for the pain. When I googled them, I was basically given ibuprofen 3x a day, a muscle relaxant 1x per day and an antibiotic 2x per day - I was surprised I didn’t even have paracetamol.
The first 2 days following were pain-wise bad; I can’t lie, I cried a few times because I was very sore and uncomfortable, couldn’t sleep, etc. I was given a stronger tablet when I had a cry to the on-call nurse, and thank God it had improved by the next day, so I did not require more. From what I have read online, what I was prescribed seems pretty standard in Turkey, so maybe I’m just a whimp, but to me personally, it just didn’t seem enough to manage any pain and discomfort. This subsided massively when my drains were removed, and I was much more mobile and comfortable. I would suggest bringing paracetamol along with you.
Final check-up:
30.09.26 I had my final check at the clinic to get the all-clear to fly home tomorrow morning. Everything is healing really well and progressing as expected. I was given thorough aftercare instructions verbally and written and extra tapes for my nipples in case the existing tapes come off when washing. He was extremely gentle, as I told him I was still a bit sore in places.
Final thoughts:
Overall, I have had a great experience with Vanity Istanbul and Dr C Oner. Cannot fault the surgeon or Vanity whatsoever, but I do think the hotel could be closer to the clinic and paracetamol should be prescribed. But to me, the most important thing was an excellent surgeon and communication, which is what I had. They were also extremely responsive and helpful with transfers, etc. I will be returning for additional surgery next year and using my knowledge to ensure a more comfortable experience (such as a Turkish eSIM, bringing my own paracetamol, etc).
As of now, I am so happy with how my boobs are looking; I will update in a few weeks 💕