Patient reviews

After two C-sections I had stretched skin and a persistent 'pooch' that no amount of training would resolve. I researched for over a year before finally messaging Dr. Erdal. What stood out: he replied himself, not a sales person, and he was honest about what the surgery would and would not do. The video consultation took 40 minutes and felt like talking to a doctor, not someone selling me something. The surgery (lipoabdominoplasty + diastasis repair) was as he'd described. Pain management was excellent — I was walking by the evening of surgery. The 7-night stay was well-coordinated. Six months later my abdomen is flat, the scar is fading well, and I feel myself again. The cost was significantly less than UK private quotes I'd received.

I had three children close together and breastfed each of them. By the time my youngest was three, I was looking at a body I didn't recognise — and I had recovered to my pre-pregnancy weight, but the changes weren't ones that exercise could fix. Dr. Erdal recommended a combined mommy makeover (tummy tuck + breast lift) and explained why combined was safe in my case (BMI 24, non-smoker, no other medical issues). The surgery took 6 hours. I was in the hospital one night, then five nights in the hotel. Pain was manageable with the medications they provided. My results are wonderful — both procedures done well. I particularly appreciated that Dr. Erdal continued to message me through my recovery weeks back home in London. Six-month results: I look like myself again, but the version of me before kids.

I lost 65kg over two years after gastric sleeve surgery. The weight came off but I was left with so much loose skin I felt I'd just exchanged one body image issue for another. Dr. Erdal was the only surgeon I consulted who clearly explained why a fleur-de-lis (with vertical and horizontal incisions) was the right operation for me — most others tried to sell me a standard tummy tuck that wouldn't have addressed my vertical skin excess. The surgery was 5.5 hours. Recovery from a fleur-de-lis is more demanding than a standard tummy tuck — I won't pretend otherwise. But four months on, my body fits my weight loss. The vertical scar is visible but I knew that going in; the trade-off is worth it for the shape result. Dr. Erdal also helped coordinate my arm lift planning for next year.

Standard tummy tuck after my third pregnancy. What I most appreciated: the honesty about what could and couldn't be improved, the realistic recovery timeline, and the fact that Dr. Erdal personally answers WhatsApp messages even at strange hours. I was nervous about flying back to Birmingham only a week after surgery but the practice's preparation made it manageable — drains out before flight, clearance from Dr. Erdal directly, compression stockings on the plane, paracetamol scheduled regularly. Six months later: flat abdomen, scar at the bikini line where it belongs, no complications. I'd do it again.

I'm a 39-year-old non-smoker with two kids and a stable career. I went to Istanbul because the UK and Irish private quotes were over £10,000 and Dr. Erdal's practice was both more accessible and frankly more thorough in pre-op assessment. The lipoabdominoplasty was 4.5 hours; recovery was as he'd described. The detail of the post-op care was the standout: daily WhatsApp check-ins, photo follow-ups at scheduled intervals, and direct response when I had a small wound healing concern at week 3 (resolved with the antibiotic plan he sent through). The cost was approximately one-third of what I'd been quoted in Dublin.

Extended abdominoplasty for moderate skin laxity with significant flank component. I researched FACS and FEBOPRAS as international credentials and Dr. Erdal had both — that and his publication record in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery convinced me. The procedure was technically excellent (the lateral flank shape is what I'd hoped for), the JCI-accredited hospital was on European standards, and the German-speaking coordinator helped with practical matters. Recovery in Istanbul was well-managed. My German GP was happy to do post-op suture removal and was sent the operative summary. I would recommend to other German patients seriously considering medical travel.

I researched extensively before choosing Istanbul over a Parisian private practice — the price difference was significant but I was determined to find a surgeon with verifiable academic record. Dr. Erdal's PubMed profile and FACS fellowship convinced me. The surgery (standard abdominoplasty with lipoabdominoplasty technique) was as discussed. Post-op pain was less than I'd expected — they use TAP blocks and modern protocols. Six months later, my body looks how I'd hoped. The combination of academic credentials, modern technique, and follow-up rigour is what I'd been unable to find at lower-tier clinics in France. Cost was less than half.

Mini abdominoplasty for limited lower-abdominal laxity. I was a candidate for mini specifically because my upper abdomen and umbilicus were intact — Dr. Erdal explained why I didn't need a full procedure and was honest that some surgeons would have over-recommended. The mini was 2.5 hours, recovery was significantly easier than full abdominoplasty, and I was back to office work in 10 days. The smaller scar fits within underwear easily. The honesty about not needing more surgery than I needed was what convinced me — surgeons who upsell are an obvious red flag.

Combined tummy tuck + breast augmentation, which Dr. Erdal carefully evaluated me for (low BMI, non-smoker, healthy, age 36). The combined surgery was 5 hours; recovery was harder than I'd thought — combined restrictions on abdomen and arms made daily life challenging for the first 3 weeks. By week 6, I was back to normal life. Now at 9 months: results are excellent on both procedures. I particularly value that Dr. Erdal was clear about which combined procedures were safe for which patients — I'd seen marketing elsewhere that combined too much, and he wouldn't have done that with me even if I'd asked.

Lipoabdominoplasty for post-pregnancy abdominal laxity and flank fat. I'd had a tummy tuck consultation in Glasgow that quoted £9,500 and didn't include flank lipo. Dr. Erdal's quote was approximately £4,200 all-inclusive and addressed both my abdomen and flanks in the same operation. Six months later, my body shape is what I'd hoped for — narrower waist, flat abdomen, scar at the bikini line. The medical tourism aspect worked smoothly because the practice handles all logistics. I'd encourage other women to research properly: verify credentials independently and you can find equivalent or better outcomes for less money.

Revision after a previous tummy tuck (done in another country) that left me with persistent diastasis, dog ears, and an asymmetric umbilicus. Dr. Erdal was honest that revision is more complex than primary surgery and that results couldn't fully erase the previous outcome — but he also clearly described what he could improve. The revision (4 hours) addressed all three issues. Recovery was about the same as I remembered from primary surgery. Now 8 months out: significantly better than before, scar quality much improved, no more persistent doming when I do core exercise. Worth the additional cost.

Standard abdominoplasty after weight loss and one pregnancy. Two things I particularly appreciated: first, Dr. Erdal recommended I lose another 5kg before surgery (I had a BMI of 32) and was clear about why; second, when I'd lost the weight 4 months later he scheduled the surgery promptly and delivered exactly what he'd described. The pre-operative discussion of what could and couldn't be achieved was the most thorough I'd had. Surgery was 3.5 hours. Recovery on schedule. 12 months on: results are excellent and stable. The surgeon-led model — direct WhatsApp, no coordinator filter — was a meaningful difference from what I'd experienced elsewhere.