SAFA MANAV, MD

Deep Plane Facelift & Neck Lift Surgeon in Istanbul, Turkey

Specializing in Deep Plane Facelift & Face and Neck Lift

 European Board Certified Plastic Surgeon • ASPS & ISAPS Member

Dr. Safa Manav, MD, FEBOPRAS, is a European Board-certified plastic surgeon and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) & ISAPS based in Istanbul, Turkey, with a clinical focus on facial rejuvenation surgery. His practice primarily includes deep plane face and neck lift, endoscopic facial rejuvenation, blepharoplasty, facial fat grafting and lip lift. His clinic regularly treats international patients, including patients traveling from the United States, with coordinated pre-operative, surgical, recovery, and postoperative care.

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Top 10 Plastic Surgeon in Turkey 2025 & 2026 — Istanbeautiful
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Whatclinic Best Service Award 2025
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Global Stage Award 2024
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Istanbul University High Honor Award 2020
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The Best Medical Paper Award 2019
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Clinical Branch First Prize 2017

Dr. Safa Manav's Certificates

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Facial Rejuvenation Before After Photos

Long Term Facial Rejuvenation Before After Photos

Due to medical privacy regulations and consent requirements, before-and-after photos of certain body areas can only be shared privately and are not publicly displayed on our website.

See Our Fully Transparent Daily Plan

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Video Consultation

We take the time to understand your needs and provides tailored options designed to achieve natural, beautiful results. Our personal and attentive approach ensures you feel supported every step of the way

Day 1 - VIP Transfer

Experience hassle-free and comfortable transportation to and from the airport, hospital, and hotel with VIP transfer service, providing you with a safe and luxurious journey during your medical visit.

Day 1 - Medical Hotel

Experience peace of mind during your luxurious hotel stay, with 24-hour nurse support and emergency buttons conveniently available in every room.

Day 2 - Meet Dr. Safa One Day Before The Surgery

Meeting your doctor the day before surgery ensures you are fully informed, comfortable, and prepared for your plastic surgery procedure.

Day 3 - Final Consultation

The final consultation before surgery provides a comprehensive review and reassures you, ensuring you are fully prepared for the procedure.

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Day 3 - Operation

Surgery is performed at Academic Hospital in Istanbul, which has had a cooperation agreement with Harvard Medical School since 2012.

Day 3 - One or Two Night Hospital Stay

A one-night hospital stay following surgery allows for comprehensive recovery, ensuring close monitoring by skilled medical professionals to optimize your healing process.

Day 4 to Day 9 Rest Days

Explore beautiful Istanbul during your recovery, supported by regular check-ins from our after-care team to ensure your well-being, with visits from our nurses at your medical hotel.

Day 9/10 - Final Consultation

The final consultation at our clinic before traveling back to your home country ensures all medical aspects are addressed, providing peace of mind and ensuring a smooth transition post-treatment. 

Day 9/10 - Travel Back Home

We ensure you arrive on time for your flight, and our after-care team continues to monitor your healing process after you return home.

We are proud of what our patients say about Dr. Manav

Debi Stewart
United States 🇺🇸 Trustpilot Review 2026
I recently travelled to Istanbul for surgery with Dr Safa, I had a deep plane face lift, neck lift, brow lift, upper eyes and facial fat transfer and I cannot speak highly enough of the entire experience. From my very first consultation through to post-operative care, I felt completely safe, informed and supported. Dr Safa is not only an exceptionally skilled surgeon, but also calm, reassuring and incredibly professional. He took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all my questions, and made me feel confident in my decision. His attention to detail and precision is evident in his work. A very special thank you to Nurse Busa, who was absolutely outstanding. Her kindness, patience and attentiveness made such a difference during recovery. She checked on me regularly, reassured me when I felt swollen and emotional, and genuinely cared about my comfort and wellbeing. Travelling abroad for surgery can feel daunting, but my experience in Istanbul was seamless and well organised. The team were professional, compassionate and always available. I am so grateful for the excellent care I received and would highly recommend Dr Safa and his team.
Nataliya Bogomaz
United States 🇺🇸 Google Review 2026
My name is Nataliia Bogomaz. I am 63. My husband and I came to see Dr. Safa Manav for my surgery five days ago. The procedure included a comprehensive set of plastic surgery procedures: SMAS facelift, upper and lower blepharoplasty; endoscopic brow lift, lipofilling, and liposuction. The surgery went very well. I am currently in the recovery and rehabilitation phase. Even in such a short time, I can say that Dr. Safa Manav is a brilliant doctor with the qualities of a top-tier professional and the talent of an artist-someone who perfectly understands human nature and knows how to achieve excellent results. And his team is brilliant. My recovery is going very well. I want to express my special gratitude to his highly professional team, who work like clockwork with expertise and attention to their clients -deserving of admiration and praise. Fatih, Elif, Buse-you are wonderful. Thank you for being so skilled at your work.
Dawn
United States 🇺🇸 Trustpilot Review 2026
I travelled to Istanbul on Wednesday 25th February 2026 for a facial fat graft procedure that I had booked with Dr Safa. Dr Safa had previously performed a deep plane face and neck lift, along with a lip lift, upper blepharoplasty and fat transfer for me in October 2025. On both occasions, the experience was outstanding. Dr Safa and his team provided exceptional care throughout. Defne, the Care Coordinator who handled my booking, was very helpful and always available to answer any questions I had. When I arrived in Istanbul, my care was transferred to Elif, who I have to say is incredibly efficient and very knowledgeable. Her English is also very fluent, which was extremely helpful. Nurse Busa and Dr Safa’s other nurse (whose name I unfortunately can’t recall) were both very professional and extremely caring. Dr Safa is an excellent surgeon. He is clearly very passionate about his work and will only perform surgery if he believes the outcome will look natural. He is not the surgeon for you if you are looking for an overdone result.

Medical Professionals Who Have Chosen Dr. Safa Manav

We are the trusted choice for many U.S. medical professionals who travel to Istanbul for our unparalleled expertise in plastic surgery. Among them are Dr. Claudia Rios, a pioneer in cryo-sclerotherapy from New Jersey; Dr. Ziad Ali, a renowned board‑certified cardiologist; and Dr. Veronika G. McDonald, a board‑certified radiologist specializing in vascular and interventional radiology.

Dr. Claudia Rios, patient of Dr. Safa Manav
Dr Claudia Rios was a patient of our clinic in August 2024.
Dr. Ziad Ali, board-certified cardiologist and patient of Dr. Safa Manav's clinic
Dr Ziad Ali was a patient of our clinic in January 2024.
Dr. Veronika G. McDonald, board-certified radiologist and patient of Dr. Safa Manav's clinic
Dr Veronika McDonald was a patient of our clinic in June 2025.

As Featured In

“With its unique location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Istanbul has quietly become one of the most talked-about destinations in global medical tourism. Dr Safa Manav is one of the leading international professionals in cosmetic surgery abroad.”

Forbes Europe Edition, 2025

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Dr. Safa Manav Clinic

Clinic Specialized for Overseas Patients & Facial Rejuvenation

European Board Certified (FEBOPRAS) • ASPS & ISAPS Member

Multilingual Professional Staff

See Doctor The Day Before The Surgery

Surgery at Academic Hospital, cooperating with Harvard Medical School since 2012

Clinic at the Heart of Istanbul: Nişantaşı

Patient Friendly Medical Hotel

24 Hours Nurse Support at Hotel & Hospital

Transparent Pricing with No Hidden Costs

Reputable Doctor with Awards who was Featured in Top Magazines

Boutique Clinic with Special Patients, max. 1 Operation per day.

Other Medical Tourism Clinics

No Adjustment for Overseas Patients

Credentials and experience vary by provider

Paid Video Consultation

Unexperienced Staff

See The Doctor Just Before The Surgery

Surgeries Operated in Local Health Centers

Clinic is Located Far Away

Regular Hotels

Limited Nurse Support

Extra Costs Added During and After the Surgery

Surgeon selection may be less individualized

Higher-volume clinic where you feel less special

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See Our Clinic Neighbourhood, Nişantaşı

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Fact Sheet for Patients Traveling From Abroad

Surgeon Dr. Safa Manav, MD, FEBOPRAS
Clinical Focus Facial rejuvenation surgery
Common Procedures Deep plane face and neck lift, blepharoplasty, endoscopic facial rejuvenation, facial fat grafting, lip lift, and rhinoplasty
Location Istanbul, Turkey
Professional Credentials European Board-certified plastic surgeon; ASPS & ISAPS member
Pre-Travel Consultation Online consultation available before traveling to Turkey
Typical Stay in Istanbul Approximately 9–10 days, depending on the surgical plan and recovery
Hospital Stay 1–2 nights after major facial rejuvenation surgery, depending on medical requirements
Recovery Support Coordinated hotel recovery and nursing support
Postoperative Follow-up In-person follow-up in Istanbul followed by remote follow-up after returning home
Language Support English-speaking international patient coordination

Dr. Safa Manav’s Certifications & Professional Memberships

Official Quality Recognition certificate from the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS) awarded to Dr. Safa Manav in Turkey.
European Board of Plastic Surgery (FEBOPRAS)
International Member certification from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) awarded to board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Safa Manav.
Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Active International Member certification from The Aesthetic Society awarded to Dr. Safa Manav, plastic surgeon in Istanbul, Turkey.
Member of The Aesthetic Society
Active Member certificate from the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) presented to Dr. Safa Manav.
Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
Official membership certificate from the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (TPRECD) for Dr. Safa Manav.
Member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
Official International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate issued by the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health for Dr. Safa Manav Clinic.
International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate
Medical Doctor graduation diploma from the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine awarded to Dr. Safa Manav.
Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – Honor Medical Degree
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery specialization certificate from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine for Dr. Safa Manav.
Gazi University – Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialization
Display of academic medical books and the high honor award demonstrating the academic excellence of plastic surgeon Dr. Safa Manav.
Istanbul University High Honor Award

Our Award Winning Team

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Contact Dr Safa Manav

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LOCATION

Harbiye, Marmara Apartmanı, Vali Konağı Cd. No:16/1, 34371 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye

WHATSAPP PHONE NUMBER

+ 15558951004 (No direct call, please fill up a form to contact us)