Istanbul, Turkey
Female Plastic Surgeon in Istanbul — Dr. Gülsüm Barutcu
Dr. Gülsüm Barutcu is a board-certified female plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon based in Bakırköy, Istanbul. She is a member of ISAPS and the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, has performed 2,000+ procedures, and treats international patients from 40+ countries.
At a glance
Key facts
- Surgeon
- Op. Dr. Ümmü Gülsüm Barutcu (female)
- Specialty
- Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
- Location
- Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey
- Certification
- Board-certified in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (Turkey)
- Memberships
- ISAPS, EBOPRAS, TPRECD (Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery)
- Languages
- Turkish, English
- Hospitals
- JCI-accredited private hospitals in Istanbul
- Consultation
- Free online consultation (WhatsApp video or Zoom)
- Experience
- 2,000+ procedures performed
- International patients
- Patients from 40+ countries
- Signature procedures
- Rhinoplasty, deep plane facelift, breast augmentation, breast lift, tummy tuck, mommy makeover, liposuction
- Contact
- +90 532 324 21 49 · ugulsumbarutcu@hotmail.com
Patient perspective
Why many patients prefer a female plastic surgeon
Choosing a surgeon is a personal decision, and for a meaningful number of patients the surgeon's gender is part of it. Skill and certification come first — a female plastic surgeon is not inherently better or worse than a male one — but comfort matters, and comfort shapes how openly a patient describes what they actually want.
Patients frequently say it is easier to discuss breast, body and intimate procedures with a woman. Describing changes after pregnancy and breastfeeding, asymmetry, scarring or how clothing fits tends to feel less guarded in that conversation, and a fuller conversation produces a more accurate surgical plan.
There is also a shared frame of reference. Dr. Barutcu is asked daily about proportion, natural movement and how a result will read in everyday life rather than only on the operating table — questions she considers from a woman's own perspective on the female body.
Privacy and modesty preferences are a further factor. Patients travelling from the Gulf region, and others whose cultural or religious preferences make a female surgeon important, can have their entire pathway — consultation, examination, surgery and follow-up — led by a woman surgeon, with female nursing staff and private examination arrangements.
Due diligence
Choosing a woman plastic surgeon in Turkey — what to verify
Board certification in plastic surgery
Confirm the surgeon completed a full residency in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery — not a short aesthetic-medicine course. Dr. Barutcu is board-certified in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery in Turkey.
ISAPS and TPRECD membership
International and national society membership signals ongoing peer review and continuing education. Dr. Barutcu is a member of ISAPS, EBOPRAS and TPRECD.
Surgery in a JCI-accredited hospital
Ask where the operation takes place and who provides anaesthesia. Dr. Barutcu operates in JCI-accredited private hospitals in Istanbul with a dedicated anaesthesia team.
Direct communication with the surgeon
You should speak with the surgeon herself, not only a sales coordinator. Dr. Barutcu conducts her own online consultations and reviews every surgical plan personally.
A written, itemised plan and quote
Get the technique, implant or graft details, hospital stay and follow-up in writing before you travel. Every patient receives a written plan and transparent quote in advance.
You can review Dr. Barutcu's full training and credentials on the about page, browse the procedure catalogue, or read the international patient guide.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who is Dr. Gülsüm Barutcu?
Dr. Ümmü Gülsüm Barutcu is a board-certified female plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon based in Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey. She is a member of ISAPS, EBOPRAS and the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (TPRECD), has performed more than 2,000 procedures, and treats international patients from over 40 countries.
Is Dr. Barutcu a female plastic surgeon?
Yes. Dr. Gülsüm Barutcu is a woman plastic surgeon practising in Istanbul. Many international patients specifically seek a female plastic surgeon for breast, body and mommy makeover procedures, and her practice is built around that preference.
Which procedures does she perform?
Rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty, deep plane facelift and facial rejuvenation, breast augmentation, breast lift and breast reduction, tummy tuck, mommy makeover and liposuction, alongside reconstructive surgery.
Does she treat international patients?
Yes. Dr. Barutcu treats patients travelling from the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, France, the United States and the Gulf region, with coordination of hospital stay, accommodation, transfers and aftercare.
Is a free online consultation available?
Yes. Free online consultations are available by WhatsApp video or Zoom before you travel, and include a personalised surgical plan and a written quote.
Which languages are spoken?
Consultations are held in Turkish and English, with translator support arranged for other languages.
Speak with Dr. Barutcu directly
Free online consultations in English and Turkish. Send photos and your goals, and receive a personalised surgical plan and written quote before you travel.