Patient Reviews: Breast Reduction Surgery

"I had been on the NHS waiting list for over two years for a breast reduction. The pain in my back and shoulders had become unbearable, and exercising was almost impossible. I decided to look at private options abroad and reached out to Dr. Erdal after researching extensively. The WhatsApp consultation was direct and clinical — no sales pitch. He explained the Wise pattern technique he would use and was honest about scar trade-offs. Surgery was four months ago and the relief is genuinely life-changing. I'm running again. The scars are fading well."

"I was a 34G and had struggled with the size since adolescence. Finding a surgeon who took my situation seriously was difficult. Dr. Erdal's response was professional and respectful from the first message. The clinic team arranged everything — airport transfer, hotel, transport between hotel and clinic. The hospital was JCI-accredited and the standard of care was excellent. Six months on, I'm wearing fitted clothes for the first time in my adult life and the back pain is gone."

"After two children and breastfeeding, my breasts had become a burden — physical and emotional. I'm 41 and was nervous about anaesthesia and recovery. Dr. Erdal walked me through every concern, including the pre-operative blood work and what to expect from anaesthesia. The vertical scar technique he used left only a lollipop scar (no horizontal scar) which I really appreciate. Three months out, the result is exactly what I hoped for."

"The discretion and the directness made the difference for me. From the consultation through to the post-operative care, I was treated as a private patient throughout. Dr. Erdal personally checked on me on the morning after surgery and again before discharge. The hotel accommodation was comfortable for the recovery week. Five months post-surgery and the scars are healing into the inframammary fold beautifully — almost invisible from the front when standing."

"I researched breast reduction surgeons in Australia, the UK, and Turkey for over a year. Cost was a factor but not the deciding factor — the deciding factor was the depth of clinical detail Dr. Erdal provided in his initial assessment. He addressed my specific concerns about preserving nipple sensation and gave realistic expectations rather than overpromising. Twelve weeks post-surgery and sensation is well preserved. I'd make the same decision again without hesitation."

"Travelled from California specifically for Dr. Erdal. Even with international flights and a week-long stay in Istanbul, the total cost was a fraction of what I was quoted at home. More importantly, Dr. Erdal does breast reduction every single week — the surgeon I would have seen at home does maybe a few per month. Volume genuinely matters in surgery. My result is excellent and I had no complications."

"I have a hereditary tendency toward keloid scarring, which made me hesitant about any surgery. Dr. Erdal addressed this specifically — discussed scar care protocol, recommended silicone gel for 6 months, and was realistic that my scars might be slightly thicker than average regardless. They have been, but they are still much improved on what I feared. The size reduction has transformed my daily comfort."

"I'm 56 and had been told by surgeons in the Netherlands that I was too old for breast reduction. Dr. Erdal evaluated me thoroughly — bloodwork, anaesthesia clearance, full discussion of risks at my age — and proceeded only because the assessment was favourable. The surgery was uneventful, recovery was smooth, and I have years of physical comfort ahead of me that I had given up on. Excellent surgeon and team."