I HID THIS FOR 10 YEARS ‼️👃and now @Op. Dr. Selim Turan is fixing it!!

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The video taps into the common desire for cosmetic procedures and the growing trend of medical tourism, particularly for rhinoplasty in Turkey due to its reputation and cost-effectiveness. The creator's personal story of a failed previous surgery and her detailed documentation of the process, from travel to consultation, builds anticipation and relatability for viewers considering similar procedures.

Summary

The creator travels to Istanbul, Turkey, for a revision rhinoplasty due to a previous failed surgery. She details her experience from initial research and booking flights, to arriving, checking into her hotel, and undergoing pre-operative procedures at Acibadem Hospital. The video highlights her consultations with Dr. Selim Turan, including a digital rendering of the expected results, and her preparation for the surgery scheduled for the next day.

Structure

1Travel to Istanbul for revision rhinoplasty
2Pre-operative procedures and consultations
3Hotel stay and exploring the city
4

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I HID THIS FOR 10 YEARS ‼️👃and now @Op. Dr. Selim Turan is fixing it!! When I was 25 and new to the cosmetic world I quickly decided on a srgn the moment I had enough money to get my nose done. I was unhappy almost immediately with compromised airways and a nose that was very flat. Over the years it become more crooked and upturned making me even more insecure and unhappy. If you look at my page, you'll see I exclusively took pictures and filmed from my right side as it was at least not as horrible as my left. I hated going to events where there would be photographer or getting caught off guard in a friends video or pic. I wish I would have taken my time, looked at other drs (specifically ENTs), and patiently decided on the right doctor to do my procedure. A lot of surgeons have a strong suit and in Turkey they stick to that. Unfortunately in the US it is so common for docs to do 10-15 different srgries even if they're not very skilled at that specific procedure. You really have to use discernment to figure out what they're best at. I did look in the US for my revision but I was getting quoted $30,000 for docs that has some good cases but a lot of bad ones too. The risk greatly outweighed the reward. After endless consults and deliberation I decided to take the plunge and go to Istanbul. I had heard time and time again that they were the absolutely best at noses and looking at countless Instagram pages and reviews I felt that as well. I needed a medically necessary reconstruction and I knew I had to go to a very skilled doctor. I'm so glad I listened to my gut because not only is Istanbul beautiful and welcoming, but I'm already having a way better experience and way better care compared to the US (aside from my reduction srgn of course!). Of course, I always encourage you to do your own research and pick who is right for YOU, like I did! Just sharing my journey for anyone who might be in a similar situation and can't afford US healthcare💕

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Transcript

I had a failed rhinoplasty in Beverly Hills so let's fly to Turkey to fix it. 10 years ago, during my first rhinoplasty, I spent $17,000, to be left with a crooked, deformed, short, upturned nose that's collapsing and breathing problem. No accountability and no offer to fix it. Being so scared for my first surgery, I started looking into who would be the absolute best for revision. And that's when I started reading more about Turkish doctors. So in Istanbul specifically, there are so many talented doctors that charge way less than the US and they're usually specialists. So like a master in their craft. I decided to go with Dr. Selim Turan. I chose him because he had a lot of experience in revision rhinoplasties and he's also an ENT so I knew he'd fix my breathing. His office sent over a car to pick us up from the airport when we landed. And then we checked into the Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Asia. Istanbul's really cool and the fact that it's divided between two continents, so there's a European side and an Asian side. We're staying on the Asian side because that's where the hospital is and his office is. The next day after we got in, the first thing I did was go to the hospital where my surgery will be performed. I did all my paperwork and did my blood work. They don't have an English translator with you, so it makes the experience really easy. And then we got some food at the cafe. My consultant and person with Dr. Selim was a little bit later in the day. So we went back to the hotel to freshen up and then we just took a walk around because we got in so late we couldn't really see the property and it was just so sunny and this beautiful spa, it's gym and it's super close to the hospital, so that's always good. Then we had to go to Kotikoy for my in-person consult with Dr. Turan. So excited to meet him in person. I've had so many video calls with him and so many chats, I just felt like I knew him. Then I sat down with the nurse at the office and she gave me all of my instructions, pre-op, post-op, and all of my medications. They provide everything for you. And then signed all of my consent forms. We had some time to kill before my consult, so we wanted to walk around and see the area. We went to this matcha coffee place that was so delicious. This area was super walkable and nice, so like if you wanted to be in a more walkable area, you should probably stay here. But I was more concerned with being closer to the hospital. Then we walked down to the water, which I had no idea that there was beach access right here. So I really appreciated that there wasn't too many people here. It wasn't overcrowded. And this cafe is so good. Then we headed back to the office for my in-person consult, which I was so excited about. I actually printed out a whole document of like my goals, what I wanted, and what I didn't want. I highly encourage you, anytime you're getting a procedure to be super, super detailed. It's not annoying, it's not over the top. And a good surgeon is going to encourage that because he wants to give you what you want. Then Dr. Turan did an exam of my nose and we took some before photos. He took those photos and started doing a rendering of what my nose could look like based off what I told him. So we're just heading back to the hotel. Is of my surgery. Of course, I'm so nervous but I'm just so excited to finally get this fixed. It's something I've been wanting for so long. So stay tuned for part two. I'll be walking through the surgery and post-op. We're just going to turn in for the night, order some room service. See you tomorrow.