# Estetik International > Citation bundle for Estetik International on The Treatment Registry. > URL: https://thetreatmentregistry.com/clinics/estetik-international-istanbul > Bundle URL: https://thetreatmentregistry.com/api/citations/clinics/estetik-international-istanbul - City: Istanbul - Country: turkey - Type: clinic - Founded: 1999 - Website: https://www.estetikinternational.com - Verification status: partial - Verification tier: 2 - Last verified: 2024-05-12 - Next review due: 2025-05-12 ## Summary A multi-specialty cosmetic surgery hospital in Istanbul operating since 1999. JCI-accredited with a dedicated international patient department. The hospital does not publish pricing online, requiring consultation for quotes. ## Detail Estetik International is a private cosmetic surgery hospital in Istanbul that has operated continuously since its founding in 1999. With approximately 120 staff, it functions as a hospital rather than a clinic, maintaining its own theatre suites, inpatient wards, and recovery facilities within a single dedicated building. The hospital holds JCI accreditation, placing it among a relatively small number of cosmetic surgery providers in Turkey to have undergone that international quality review process. The hospital's principal surgical specialties are rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, and abdominoplasty, which together represent the core of its international patient caseload. Its long operating history in Istanbul's cosmetic surgery sector has allowed it to develop a defined clinical governance structure and a multi-surgeon team with differentiated expertise across facial and body procedures. International patient services include a dedicated department staffed by multilingual coordinators who manage pre-operative consultations, airport transfers, hotel recommendations, and post-operative follow-up. The hospital does not publish procedure pricing publicly; individual quotations are provided following an initial consultation, which is available remotely by video. Surgical facilities are equipped in line with JCI standards, including fully equipped operating theatres, anaesthetic monitoring systems, and recovery suites. All surgeons hold specialist qualifications recognised by the Turkish Medical Specialisation Board, and the hospital operates under its Turkish Ministry of Health facility licence. The hospital operates a fleet of patient transfer vehicles and maintains partnerships with several nearby hotels that cater specifically to post-operative recovery guests. Pre-operative consultations are available by video link for international patients planning their visit. All surgical instruments undergo standard sterilisation protocols compliant with European norms. ## Accreditations held - **JCI** [verified on 2024-05-12] — https://www.jointcommissioninternational.org/who-we-are/accredited-organizations/ - **Turkish Ministry of Health Licence** [verified on 2024-05-12] — https://shgm.saglik.gov.tr ## FAQs ### How can I verify Estetik International's JCI accreditation? JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation for Estetik International has been confirmed independently by this registry via the JCI public directory of accredited organisations at jointcommissioninternational.org. Patients can verify this directly by visiting that URL and searching for the hospital by name or country. JCI accreditation confirms that the facility's clinical and administrative processes met the standards set by Joint Commission International at the time of assessment; it does not guarantee outcomes for individual patients. The hospital also holds a Turkish Ministry of Health licence, confirmed via shgm.saglik.gov.tr. Both were last verified on 12 May 2024. ### How do I verify an individual surgeon's credentials at Estetik International? Surgeons practising at Estetik International hold specialist qualifications recognised by the Turkish Medical Specialisation Board. Individual surgeon registration can be checked via the Turkish Medical Association (Türk Tabipleri Birliği) at ttb.org.tr. Patients should ask the clinic for the full name and TTB registration number of the surgeon who will perform their procedure and then cross-reference this on the TTB register. For specialties such as rhinoplasty, the surgeon's plastic surgery or ear, nose and throat specialisation should be confirmed. Estetik International's JCI-accredited status indicates that its credentialling process for medical staff meets the standards required by that body. ### What anaesthesia is used for rhinoplasty and other surgical procedures, and who administers it? Rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, and abdominoplasty performed at Estetik International are conducted under general anaesthesia. As a JCI-accredited hospital, the facility is required to maintain an anaesthesia department staffed by qualified anaesthesiologists. Patients should confirm that a specialist anaesthesiologist — rather than a nurse anaesthetist — will be present throughout their procedure and during recovery. Pre-operative anaesthetic assessment is standard at this level of facility and should include a review of any relevant medical history, medications, and contraindications. Patients with significant cardiovascular, respiratory, or metabolic conditions should ensure the anaesthesiologist is briefed in advance. ### What is the process if a surgical complication arises during or after my procedure? As a hospital rather than a day clinic, Estetik International maintains its own operating theatres, inpatient recovery wards, and the infrastructure to manage intra-operative and post-operative complications on site. The facility's JCI accreditation requires documented protocols for managing complications, including escalation pathways. Patients who return home and subsequently develop complications — such as infection, haematoma, or wound dehiscence — should contact the hospital's international patient department and simultaneously consult a local medical practitioner. For non-urgent issues, telemedicine follow-up consultations can be arranged. Patients should establish the emergency contact pathway and expected response time before departure. ### What is the revision policy for cosmetic surgical procedures? Revision policy at Estetik International is not disclosed publicly on the clinic's website; the hospital does not publish pricing or procedural terms online. Before booking, patients should ask the hospital specifically what the revision policy is for their procedure, including the timeframe within which a revision request must be raised, whether revision surgery is available without additional charge in the event of a qualifying clinical outcome, and who determines whether a revision is clinically indicated. It is important to understand that cosmetic surgery outcomes are subjective in some respects, and the distinction between a clinical complication warranting revision and an aesthetic outcome that differs from patient expectation may be significant in terms of what the hospital offers. ### Does Estetik International publish its procedure prices? Estetik International does not publish procedure pricing online. Quoted fees are provided following an individual consultation, which is available remotely by video for international patients. Patients should request a fully itemised quote that specifies what is included — surgical fee, anaesthesiologist fee, operating theatre cost, overnight stay if required, post-operative garments, follow-up appointments, and any applicable laboratory or imaging fees. Patients should also clarify the currency in which the quote is given, since Turkish medical tourism prices are sometimes quoted in euros or US dollars rather than Turkish lira, and whether the price is fixed or subject to revision based on intra-operative findings. ### What deposit and refund terms apply if I need to cancel? Estetik International does not publish its deposit and refund terms publicly. Patients should request the full written terms before paying any deposit, covering the deposit amount, the cancellation deadline for a full or partial refund, and the policy that applies if cancellation is due to a documented medical reason — such as a GP advising against travel or surgery. It is advisable to pay by credit card or a payment method offering chargeback rights where possible. Travel insurance covering cancellation of medical procedures is available from specialist medical travel insurers and is worth considering before booking surgery abroad. ### How does Estetik International support international patients before and after surgery? The hospital operates a dedicated international patient department staffed by multilingual coordinators who manage pre-operative remote consultations, airport transfers, hotel recommendations, and post-operative follow-up. The hospital works with nearby accommodation partners that are familiar with post-operative recovery requirements. After patients return home, follow-up consultations can be conducted remotely. Patients should establish before departure what the follow-up schedule is — typically at set intervals such as one week, one month, and three months post-surgery — and whether those appointments are conducted by the operating surgeon or by a member of the international patient team. ### What language support is available at Estetik International? The hospital's international patient department includes staff who communicate in English and other languages relevant to its primary patient markets. Patients should confirm in advance whether the surgeon who will perform their operation speaks their language directly or whether a medical interpreter will be present during surgical consultations. For clinical discussions involving informed consent, medical history review, and post-operative instructions, communication must be clear and accurate; patients should not rely on translated summaries of conversations that took place in Turkish. Requesting that key information be provided in writing, in the patient's language, is advisable. ### What happens if my surgery is cancelled on the day due to a medical reason? Day-of-surgery cancellations at Estetik International — for example, if a pre-operative blood test returns an abnormal result or the anaesthesiologist identifies a contraindication — may result in surgery being postponed. The hospital's policy on covering or refunding associated travel and accommodation costs in such circumstances is not published publicly. Patients should ask the hospital directly how such situations are managed, including whether the surgical fee is held, refunded, or applied to a rescheduled procedure, and whether any assistance is provided with rebooking travel. Specialist medical travel insurance policies may cover additional costs incurred due to clinician-initiated cancellation.