4.9 from 54 verified reviews
He had been very impressed with both the result and the experienceBelinda, UK, 17 05 26Dr Fi was recommended to me by a friend who had had a facelift with him. He had been very impressed with both the result and the experience, so it gave me confidence to go ahead and book.
I had a video consultation with Dr Fi and he agreed I was a good candidate for a neck lift and lower face lift (deep plane), together with upper eyelid surgery and fat injections. I’m 45 and had mild sagging/ laxity around the neck and jaw. I wanted to get more of a snatched look and maximise my appearance before I head into my 50s.
I travelled from Spain to Istanbul alone, and the clinic had arranged a luxury transfer from the airport to my hotel. The hotel was located just a minute’s walk from the clinic. Because I had agreed to have the surgery under local anaesthetic with sedation, I was able to be treated in the clinic and not at the hospital. I flew in on a Monday and had the surgery Tuesday night. I was able to do some sightseeing during the day on Tuesday and really loved the city.
I met Dr Fi and his team at the clinic, and they spoke English to a high standard, so I felt fully informed of what was going to happen.
I was conscious during the surgery, which took around four hours, and was able to communicate. But I was sedated so I was relaxed and for the most part, only experienced a bit of discomfort. I have had surgery previously so the arrangement was ok for me, but it might not be suitable for someone anxious about the procedure.
When the surgery was finished, I was able to get up and return to my hotel - one of the kind nurses accompanied me. The first night was quite uncomfortable. Because I wasn’t in the hospital, I couldn’t have the IV painkiller overnight. When I got my medication in the morning, things eased up. And despite being swollen and bruised, by Day 2 I was able to do a bit of work on my laptop and do some gentle walking around the neighbourhood (wearing my headscarf and dark glasses). I had decided to do the trip by myself, which meant I didn’t have anyone to send out for food or to the pharmacy, but I managed ok.
I had my check-up on Thursday night, and Dr Fi said everything was looking good. I got my fit-to-fly letter, and I flew home the next day. So in total, I was away for just four nights. I think they would have preferred for me to stay a little longer, but for me, it was better to be back in my own bed.
I was able to take the tape off my face and remove the stitches from my eyes today (Sunday) and am healing well. I have cream to apply to my scars, which are hidden in my hairline around the back of my neck and ears. My energy is still a bit lower than normal, but generally, I’m able to go about normal activities. Overall, everything has gone well, and my experience of Turkey and Dr Fi and his team has been great. I’m excited to see the final result!
