About Prof. Dr. Cenk Şen
Prof. Dr. S. Cenk Şen is a plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon in Istanbul. According to his Medistate profile, he worked at Estetik International Quasar from 2018 and joined Medistate Kavacık Hospital in 2026.
Clinical Focus
Medistate lists rhinoplasty, facial aesthetic surgery, breast surgery, microsurgery, hand and maxillofacial surgery and burn surgery as his areas of interest.
Experience
According to Medistate, he studied medicine at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1985-1992) and trained in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine (1993-1999), about 27 years ago. He was an assistant professor of plastic surgery at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine (2001-2009) and later worked at Acıbadem Maslak, Memorial, Medical Park and Emsey hospitals and at Yeni Yüzyıl University Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital (2015-2018).
Facts you can check
- Certifications listedMember, European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS); Member, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS); Member, International Confederation for Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS) +1 more
- MembershipsTurkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons; Aesthetic Facial and Nasal Surgery Association; International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
- Works atEstetik International (lists Health Tourism Cert.)
Certifications, licenses & patents
EBOPRASCertified
ISAPSCertifiedIPRASCertified
Board MemberCertified- Board certificationMember, European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS)
- QualificationMember, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
- QualificationMember, International Confederation for Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS)
- Board certificationBoard Member, Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association (2008-2010)
Awards the FEBOPRAS title after a two-part European examination, and only to surgeons already registered as plastic surgery specialists by their own national authority.
Closest U.S. counterpartAmerican Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) certification.
Check the issuing bodyMedical licensing differs by country. These notes describe each authority so you can judge it yourself — they are not a statement that a foreign credential grants the right to practise in the United States.
Procedures performed
Specialties
Education & training
- DegreeKocaeli University Faculty of Medicine · Turkey
- TrainingUludağ University · Turkey
- DegreeHacettepe University Faculty of Medicine · Turkey
Professional memberships
- MembershipTurkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
- MembershipAesthetic Facial and Nasal Surgery Association
- MembershipInternational Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
Membership reflects participation in a professional body — not an endorsement of this doctor by that organization.
Prices for procedures by Dr. Cenk Şen
| Procedure | Price at Estetik International | Typical U.S. price |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Augmentation | $2,460 - $4,150 | $6,000 - $12,000 |
| Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) | $3,136 - $4,530 | From $3,359 surgeon's fee only |
| Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) | $4,879 - $6,273 | $5,000 - $15,000 |
Clinic quotes in USD; final prices are confirmed in writing after a free consultation. Flights and hotel are not included.
Getting to Turkey from the U.S.
Visa. U.S. passport holders travel to Turkey without a visa for tourism or short business, for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Flights. Turkish Airlines flies nonstop to Istanbul from New York, Newark, Boston, Washington, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles. East-coast flights run about 10 hours, west-coast about 13. Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of New York in summer and 8 hours in winter, because Turkey stays on UTC+3 all year.
U.S. State Department advisory. Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution (reissued June 9, 2026). The advisory says not to travel within 10 km of the borders with Syria or Iraq; Istanbul is far from both.Read the advisory.
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. Cenk Şen
Where does Dr. Cenk Şen practice?
Dr. Cenk Şen works at Estetik International in Istanbul, Turkey.
What are Dr. Cenk Şen's qualifications?
Dr. Cenk Şen has 27 years of experience, trained at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine and Uludağ University, credentials and memberships include Member, European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS); Member, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS); Member, International Confederation for Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS); Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons; Aesthetic Facial and Nasal Surgery Association; International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). Details and sources are listed on this page.
What procedures does Dr. Cenk Şen perform?
Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty), Face Contouring, Facelift, Rhinoplasty (Nose Job).
Does Dr. Cenk Şen speak English?
Yes. Dr. Cenk Şen speaks Turkish, English.
How much does surgery with Dr. Cenk Şen cost?
Prices quoted by Estetik International for procedures Dr. Cenk Şen performs, in U.S. dollars: Breast Augmentation $2,460 to $4,150; Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) $3,136 to $4,530; Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) $4,879 to $6,273. Final quotes are confirmed in writing after a free consultation.
How do I get to Dr. Cenk Şen's clinic from the U.S.?
U.S. passport holders travel to Turkey without a visa for tourism or short business, for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Turkish Airlines flies nonstop to Istanbul from New York, Newark, Boston, Washington, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles. East-coast flights run about 10 hours, west-coast about 13. Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of New York in summer and 8 hours in winter, because Turkey stays on UTC+3 all year.
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About the clinic
Aesthetic surgery group founded in 1999 by Dr. Bülent Cihantimur, with hospitals in Istanbul (Mecidiyeköy) and Bursa and clinics abroad, per the group.
View clinic profileResearch & evidence
12 peer-reviewed sourcesPeer-reviewed studies relevant to the procedures Cenk Şen performs. Compiled from systematic reviews, meta-analyses and clinical research indexed on PubMed.
- A Head-to-Head Meta-Analysis of 35,052 Smooth vs Textured Implants in Breast Reconstruction and Augmentation.
- Implant Pocket Plane Selection in Primary Breast Augmentation: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Complication Profiles.
- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 11,686 Breasts Undergoing Transaxillary Augmentation.
- Breast implant explantation and capsulectomy in symptomatic patients. Is there any improvement with the procedure? Systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Outcomes and Complications of Autologous Fat Transfer for Total Breast Reconstruction and Augmentation: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Compiled from peer-reviewed medical literature indexed on PubMed. This overview is for general education and is not medical advice.