First confirm that the surgeon is a specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (or an ENT specialist experienced in nasal surgery). Then consider experience in nasal surgery, academic background, approach to revision cases and the time given to you at consultation. Choose a surgeon who sets realistic expectations, explains risks clearly and does not promise guaranteed results.
1. Verify the specialty
In Türkiye, aesthetic nasal surgery is performed by Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery specialists and by ENT specialists trained in nasal surgery. Titles such as specialist, associate professor and professor are earned through training and academic work and can be verified. Make sure the person you see is the surgeon who will operate.
2. Look at experience in nasal surgery
Small changes of millimetres affect both appearance and breathing. How long and how often a surgeon has focused on nasal surgery matters, as does the ability to address the septum, turbinates and breathing together with appearance.
3. Ask about revision
Every aesthetic operation carries some chance of a second correction. Asking about revision experience and the options available when cartilage grafts are needed gives you a realistic picture.
4. What to look for at consultation
A thorough consultation assesses the outside and inside of the nose, skin thickness, facial proportions and breathing. Questions worth asking:
- Which changes are possible for my nose, and which are limited?
- Will a breathing problem be addressed in the same operation?
- Do you plan an open or closed approach, and why?
- What are my personal risks, and how does revision work if needed?
- Who will see me at follow-up, and how often?
- What is included in the fee?
5. Warning signs
Promises such as “guaranteed result”, “risk-free” or “painless and scarless” are unrealistic. A firm price and plan by phone without examination, pressure to decide, discount campaigns or uncertainty about who will operate are warning signs.
Verifiable facts about Prof. Dr. Serdar Öztürk
The professional background of this website’s content owner, summarised so that you can compare it with the criteria above:
- Graduate of Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA), 1990
- Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery specialist since 1997
- Associate professor in 2006, professor in 2012
- Head of the GATA plastic surgery clinic, 2012–2016
- 12 months of research and clinical work at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas (2003–2004)
- More than 50 international and numerous national scientific publications
- Practice: Çukurambar, Çankaya, Ankara
In line with Turkish regulations on healthcare information, this page contains no comparative or superiority claims; it provides general criteria and verifiable facts.
Frequently asked questions
Which doctor should I see for rhinoplasty in Ankara?
A specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery with experience in nasal surgery, who also assesses breathing and explains risks clearly.
Is rhinoplasty done by plastic surgeons or ENT specialists?
Both specialties train in nasal surgery. What matters is experience in aesthetic and functional nasal surgery.
What does the title professor mean?
It is an academic title earned through research, publications and teaching after specialisation.
Do I have to decide at the first consultation?
No. You can take time, seek a second opinion and complete your questions.
How long has Prof. Dr. Serdar Öztürk been a plastic surgeon?
He has been a specialist since 1997 and a professor since 2012.
How do I book a consultation?
Call +90 532 464 67 81 or +90 544 500 31 81, or message on WhatsApp.
Sources and further reading
General information resources; individual advice requires an examination.
American Society of Plastic Surgeons · Rhinoplasty ↗ASPS · Risks and safety ↗NHS · Rhinoplasty ↗This page is general information and does not replace an individual examination. Surgery has risks and outcomes cannot be guaranteed.