About Prof. Dr. Tonguç İşken
Prof. Dr. Tonguç İşken is a plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. According to his Memorial profile, he has worked there since 2019 and at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine since 2015.
Clinical Focus
Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. His Memorial profile lists publications on breast reconstruction, reduction mammaplasty, perforator flaps and facial reconstruction.
Experience
According to Memorial, he trained in medicine at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1985-1991) and completed plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery training at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine (1992-1999), about 27 years ago. He worked at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine from 2000 to 2015 and spent periods at Uppsala University (2008) and Johns Hopkins University (2009). He became an associate professor in 2009 and a professor in 2015. Memorial lists 51 scientific articles (33 international), 6 books and book chapters and more than 170 presentations.
Credentials
- Two TÜBİTAK science incentive awards, per Memorial
- Member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association, ISAPS, Interplast Turkey and the Balkan Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
Facts you can check
- Certifications listedTurkish Board certified in Plastic Surgery (Akdeniz, 1999-2000); Verified Doctor at Memorial Bahçelievler (JCI-accredited)
- MembershipsTurkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery; International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS); Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association (Turkey); Balkan Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery; Kocaeli Breast Diseases Research and Treatment Association; T
- Works atMemorial Bahçelievler Hospital (lists ISO 9001, JCI)
Certifications, licenses & patents
JCICertified- Board certificationTurkish Board certified in Plastic Surgery (Akdeniz, 1999-2000); Verified Doctor at Memorial Bahçelievler (JCI-accredited)
Turkey'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
- TrainingAkdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Antalya
- DegreeAnkara University Faculty of Medicine
Professional memberships
- MembershipTurkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery; International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS); Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association (Turkey); Balkan Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery; Kocaeli Breast Diseases Research and Treatment Association; T
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.
- AwardTwo TÜBİTAK science incentive awards
Prices for procedures by Tonguç İşken
| Procedure | Price at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital | Typical U.S. price |
|---|---|---|
| Facelift | From $5,850 | From $11,395 surgeon's fee only |
| Liposuction | From $2,000 | From $4,711 surgeon's fee only |
| Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) | $4,200 - $5,000 | $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 (6 miles) of the borders with Syria or Iraq; Istanbul is far from both.Read the advisory.
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Frequently asked questions about Tonguç İşken
Where does Tonguç İşken practice?
Tonguç İşken works at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey.
What are Tonguç İşken's qualifications?
Tonguç İşken has 27 years of experience, trained at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Antalya and Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, credentials and memberships include Turkish Board certified in Plastic Surgery (Akdeniz, 1999-2000); Verified Doctor at Memorial Bahçelievler (JCI-accredited); Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery; International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS); Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association (Turkey); Balkan Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery; Kocaeli Breast Diseases Research and Treatment Association; T. Details and sources are listed on this page.
What procedures does Tonguç İşken perform?
Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Buttock Augmentation (BBL), Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty), Face Contouring, Facelift, Liposuction, Rhinoplasty (Nose Job), and more.
Does Tonguç İşken speak English?
Yes. Tonguç İşken speaks Turkish, English.
How much does surgery with Tonguç İşken cost?
Prices quoted by Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital for procedures Tonguç İşken performs, in U.S. dollars: Facelift $5,850; Liposuction $2,000; Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) $4,200 to $5,000. Final quotes are confirmed in writing after a free consultation.
How do I get to Tonguç İşken'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
Memorial Health Group's 11th hospital, in Bahçelievler, Istanbul: 320 beds, 15 operating rooms and 49 ICU beds, with robotic surgery and radiotherapy, per Memorial.
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Research & evidence
12 peer-reviewed sourcesPeer-reviewed studies relevant to the procedures Tonguç İşken performs. Compiled from systematic reviews, meta-analyses and clinical research indexed on PubMed.
- The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) Gluteal Fat Grafting Safety Recommendations
- Practice Advisory on Gluteal Fat Grafting
- Standard of care for lipedema in the United States
- Improvement in Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) Safety With the Current Recommendations from ASERF
- A Head-to-Head Meta-Analysis of 35,052 Smooth vs Textured Implants in Breast Reconstruction and Augmentation.
Compiled from peer-reviewed medical literature indexed on PubMed. This overview is for general education and is not medical advice.