Frequently Asked Questions

    Anyone who has an expectation of beautification or rejuvenation that they can describe concretely in any part of their body without body image disorder is a suitable candidate for Aesthetic Surgery.

    Although it varies according to the size and characteristics of the aesthetic surgery procedure, it is possible to be discharged the day after the procedure and return to work three days later in most procedures. However, returning to work in occupations that require intense physical activity can take a few days to a few weeks.

    All seasons of the year are suitable for plastic surgery when the treated areas are properly cared for. As an exception, peeling and laser applications can increase the formation of spots, so they are mostly preferred in the winter months.

    All the processes we apply are traumas that aim at a desired change as a result. Wounds caused by all traumas find their final shape in the range of 6 months to 2 years as a classical knowledge. However, it is possible to see 90% of the net result between 2 weeks and 2 months in plastic surgery procedures with expert hands.

    The demand and frequency of application for combined aesthetic procedures, which express the combination of more than one aesthetic surgical procedure, is increasing day by day.

    The risks of all foreign materials that are not from your own tissue are also valid for silicone breast prostheses. However, researches and our experience show that these risks are reduced to 3-5% with the latest generation prostheses of accepted brands. So 95-97% successful result.

    Am I a good candidate for my procedure of interest? If not, what is keeping me from being a candidate?

    What are the benefits?

    What are the risks?

    What board certification(s) do you hold?

    What type of anesthesia is required for this procedure?

    Time off work is individualized to the type of surgical procedure and the work being performed. The recovery process will be discussed in detail at your consultation.The average range for day off can last from 3-7 days. Detailed and combined operations such as abdominaplasty takes longer generally.

    All surgical procedures more or less leave scars. Basically, this degree of permission is directly related to your genetic structure. Hiding these scars in less visible areas and making them disappear between the skin folds are among the basic principles of Aesthetic Surgery.

    While many types of doctors can perform cosmetic surgery, you entrust your appearance and your life to the doctor you choose. Every cosmetic surgery procedure involves risks and potential complications. If you have decided to undergo cosmetic surgery abroad, you should be confident that the surgeon you choose is properly trained and qualified to perform your procedure.

    Aesthetic plastic surgery requires a highly trained and qualified plastic surgeon.Those who are board-certified meet rigorous standards, graduate from an accredited medical school, pass comprehensive exams and actively practicing plastic surgery for at least three years after all training.

    Finding a well-trained, experienced plastic surgeon is one of the most important steps in ensuring that you achieve the results you want.

    To verify board certification in plastic surgery by the EBOPRAS ( European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery ) please visit  search fellows tool. Enter the full name of the doctor (Mehmet Fatih Okyay ) you want to verify EBOPRAS certification.

    To see the ISAPS and EBOPRAS memberships you can use the links below;

    • https://ebopras.eu/ebopras-fellows
    • https://www.isaps.org/member-directory/?contactid=1645A8F3-ABF8-49CE-1B2816AC6DCAB590

    The European Board Examination in Plastic Surgery is organised by the EBOPRAS examination committee and is intended both as a quality mark, and to help in the harmonisation of standards in EU and UEMS member countries.

    Those who have passed both parts of the exam and are specialists in Plastic Surgery and registered by the relevant national authority are entitled to receive their EBOPRAS certificate, and be able to call themselves “Fellow of EBOPRAS”, and use the abbreviation FEBOPRAS behind their name.

    As the world’s leading professional organization for board-certified aesthetic plastic surgeons, ISAPS (International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) is dedicated to promoting excellence in the field of aesthetic plastic surgery. When you choose an ISAPS member surgeon, you can be confident that your surgeon:

    • Is qualified and experienced
    • Has a record of safety
    • Has demonstrated a commitment to ethical practice
    • Is trained in the safest, most up-to-date techniques and treatments