Patient Education
Patient Education
Practical, surgeon-written education for international patients — from pre-op blood tests to choosing implant size and what to ask before booking.
These guides codify the conversations Dr. Barutcu has at consultation — qualifications to look for, tests to expect, decisions to think through. They are written so a patient new to plastic surgery can prepare with confidence.
Patient Education
What to Pack for Plastic Surgery in Istanbul — A Surgeon's Checklist
A surgeon-approved packing list for international patients flying to Istanbul for plastic surgery — clothing, documents, medication and recovery essentials.
Patient Education
Pre-Operative Blood Tests Before Plastic Surgery — What and Why
Every elective procedure begins with bloodwork. Here is what each test screens for, when to do it at home, and what to repeat in Istanbul.
Patient Education
Choosing Implant Size for Breast Augmentation — A Practical Framework
Sizers, dimensions, profile, and lifestyle — how surgeons actually choose implant size, and how you should think about it.
Patient Education
20 Questions to Ask Your Plastic Surgeon Before Booking
A surgeon-written list of the questions worth asking — and the answers that should reassure or concern you.
Next step
Considering patient education in Istanbul?
Request a complimentary, no-obligation video consultation with Dr. Ümmü Gülsüm Barutcu to receive a personalised plan and an honest, itemised quote.