Why do some people get “step-offs” or irregularities after 360° contouring?
When a contour looks uneven — a visible border, a wave, a loose patch — it is rarely bad luck. Most irregularities trace back…
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Dr. Mert Demirel
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What does recovery variability look like in circumferential torso procedures?
If there is one thing I want every patient to understand before a circumferential procedure, it is this: recovery is uneven by nature. The…
Read articleWill a 360° tummy tuck make my skin tight everywhere around my waist?
This is one of the most common questions I hear, and it deserves an honest answer rather than a reassuring one. A 360° approach…
Read articleWhen is 360° tummy tuck not always the right answer?
A good operation in the wrong situation is still the wrong decision. The hardest part of body contouring is not performing the surgery —…
Read articleWho is a good candidate for a 360° tummy tuck approach?
A 360° approach is not a bigger version of a tummy tuck. It is a different way of thinking about the body — treating…
Read articleWhy Is the Vertical Scar Necessary in a Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty?
There is a question I hear in almost every consultation for body contouring after major weight loss: “If the goal is a flatter abdomen,…
Read articleFleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty: A Guide to a Two-Direction Tummy Tuck
Few procedures are as misunderstood as the fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty. Patients often arrive in my consultation room having read that it is simply a “bigger”…
Read articleHow to Measure Areola Size: A Patient-Friendly Guide
Introduction Many patients arrive at a breast surgery consultation with one quiet, recurring question they have rarely felt comfortable asking out loud: "Is the…
Read articleDorsal Hump (Nose Bump): Causes, Options, and Rhinoplasty in Istanbul
Introduction Few facial features draw a patient’s attention as quickly as the bridge of the nose. People often notice a dorsal hump in profile…
Read articleChoosing the Best Time of Year for Plastic Surgery in Istanbul
Introduction Choosing the best time of year for plastic surgery in Istanbul is a common question—especially for international patients planning travel, time off work,…
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