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An independent guide toFacial aesthetics in Türkiye
What it costs, how to plan the trip, how long recovery takes and how to check a clinic. Sourced, and written for people travelling from abroad.
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Four things to sort out before you book
Understand the procedure
Plain-language overviews, so a consultation is easier to follow.
Budget the whole trip
The clinic quote plus flights, hotel nights and the extras it leaves out.
Check the surgeon's licence
How to verify it, and how to read reviews and social posts with some suspicion.
Plan travel and recovery time
How long to stay before flying home, and whether to bring someone with you.
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Guides by area
Procedure guides explain what an operation involves and what to ask the surgeon. They also say where general information stops being useful. Planning and Safety apply to every procedure.
- Nose45 guidesRhinoplasty from the first consultation to the two-year mark: techniques, aftercare and revision.
- Eyes6 guidesEyelid surgery: what it costs in Türkiye, how long to stay and what to ask beforehand.
- Face & Neck7 guidesFacelift, neck lift, cheek surgery and Botox, with facelift prices in Türkiye.
- Chin & Jaw4 guidesChin implants, genioplasty and jaw implants: how they differ and what they cost.
- Brow & Forehead7 guidesBrow lift techniques, forehead reduction, and combining a brow lift with rhinoplasty.
- Lips6 guidesLip lift and lip filler: the types, recovery time and how the two compare.
- Planning11 guidesTrip budgets, the best season, packages, and flying home after surgery.
- Safety14 guidesHow to check a surgeon and read reviews, influencer posts and before-and-after photos.
- Destinations6 guidesHow Türkiye compares with Iran, Thailand, South America and the US.
- Culture9 guidesBeauty ideals, facial proportions and the history of rhinoplasty.
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How the guides are made
Nose & Beyond covers the practical side of travelling for a facial aesthetic procedure, from what the trip costs to how to judge a clinic before you commit. It does not recommend clinics or surgeons, and it cannot tell you which procedure suits you.
Guides are written by Nora Whitfield, a pen name. Each one lists its sources and shows when it was last updated. If something is wrong or out of date, tell us.