About Dr. Safa Manav
Dr. Safa Manav, MD, FEBOPRAS, is a plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon in Istanbul. According to his clinic, he has worked at his own clinic in Şişli since March 2023.
Clinical Focus
According to the clinic, his practice is centered on facial rejuvenation, including deep plane facelift and face and neck lift, along with rhinoplasty and a selected number of breast operations. Body contouring procedures at the clinic are performed by collaborating surgeon Dr. Ali Sadioğlu.
Experience
According to the clinic, he graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2012, trained at Gazi University's Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery and completed specialty training on May 15, 2018, about eight years ago. From January to March 2018 he trained at UZ Brussels as a fellow of Prof. Dr. Mustapha Hamdi. The clinic lists his journal articles and congress presentations and says he is a basic microsurgery course instructor.
Credentials
- FEBOPRAS, awarded November 2020
- Turkish board certificate in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery
- ASPS candidate for international membership; ISAPS member
- Member of the Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association and the Turkish Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association
Facts you can check
- Certifications listedEuropean Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (FEBOPRAS); Turkish National Board of Plastic Surgery; International Health Tourism Authorization (Turkish MoH)
- MembershipsAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) - Candidate Member; International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS); Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (TPRECD)
- Works atDr. Safa Manav Clinic (lists Health Tourism Cert.)
Certifications, licenses & patents
FEBOPRASCertified
Turkish BoardCertified
International Health Tou…Certified- Board certificationEuropean Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (FEBOPRAS)
- Board certificationTurkish National Board of Plastic Surgery
- QualificationInternational Health Tourism Authorization (Turkish MoH)
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 bodyTurkey's national health authority. It issues the licence to practise and, after residency and a national examination, the specialist (uzmanlık) title.
Closest U.S. counterpartA state medical board licence plus an ABMS specialty board certification — in Turkey both come from the same authority.
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
- TrainingGazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
- TrainingUZ Brussels, Plastic Surgery (Prof. Dr. Mustapha Hamdi)
- DegreeIstanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
Professional memberships
- MembershipAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) - Candidate Member
- MembershipInternational Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
- MembershipTurkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (TPRECD)
Membership reflects participation in a professional body — not an endorsement of this doctor by that organization.
Awards & recognition
Industry, media and event recognitions — shown for completeness. They are not certifications of clinical quality.
- AwardTop 10 Plastic Surgeon in Turkey (2025)
- AwardGlobal Stage Award (2024)
- AwardIstanbul University High Honor Award (2020)
- AwardBest Medical Paper Award (2019)
- AwardClinical Branch First Prize (2017)
Prices for procedures by Dr. Safa Manav
| Procedure | Price at Dr. Safa Manav Clinic | Typical U.S. price |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Augmentation | $3,000 - $5,500 | $6,000 - $12,000 |
| Face Contouring | $2,000 - $3,000 | From $10,000 |
| Facelift | $6,850 - $7,700 | From $11,395 surgeon's fee only |
| Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) | $3,000 - $5,500 | $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. Safa Manav
Where does Dr. Safa Manav practice?
Dr. Safa Manav works at Dr. Safa Manav Clinic in Istanbul, Turkey.
What are Dr. Safa Manav's qualifications?
Dr. Safa Manav has 8 years of experience, trained at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery and UZ Brussels, Plastic Surgery (Prof. Dr. Mustapha Hamdi), credentials and memberships include European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (FEBOPRAS); Turkish National Board of Plastic Surgery; International Health Tourism Authorization (Turkish MoH); American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) - Candidate Member; International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS); Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (TPRECD). Details and sources are listed on this page.
What procedures does Dr. Safa Manav perform?
Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty), Face Contouring, Facelift, Rhinoplasty (Nose Job).
Does Dr. Safa Manav speak English?
Yes. Dr. Safa Manav speaks Turkish, English.
How much does surgery with Dr. Safa Manav cost?
Prices quoted by Dr. Safa Manav Clinic for procedures Dr. Safa Manav performs, in U.S. dollars: Breast Augmentation $3,000 to $5,500; Face Contouring $2,000 to $3,000; Facelift $6,850 to $7,700; Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) $3,000 to $5,500. Final quotes are confirmed in writing after a free consultation.
How do I get to Dr. Safa Manav'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
Istanbul practice of plastic surgeon Dr. Safa Manav (FEBOPRAS), focused on facelift and facial rejuvenation; body contouring is performed by collaborating surgeon Dr. Ali Sadioğlu.
View clinic profileResearch & evidence
12 peer-reviewed sourcesPeer-reviewed studies relevant to the procedures Safa Manav 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.