Türkiye’s growing reputation in cosmetic surgery tourism attracts celebrities

Despite negative campaigns in England and Europe against Turkish cosmetic surgery tourism, many well-known celebrities choose Türkiye for their aesthetic and cosmetic procedures, boosting international trust in the country.

Famous figures such as French actor Gerard Depardieu, supermodel Naomi Campbell, Hollywood star Demi Moore, Khloe Kardashian from the Kardashian family, Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo, and American actress Tara Reid come to Türkiye for treatments and achieve successful outcomes.

This trend encourages many Europeans to consider Türkiye as a cosmetic surgery tourism destination.

Türkiye offers affordable, high-quality cosmetic surgery options

Dr. Funda Turker, a member of the European Society of Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dermatology, said, “Around 1.2 million health tourists come to Türkiye each year. Cosmetic surgery tourism contributes approximately $4 billion annually to Türkiye’s economy. We estimate that those coming for treatment represent 40%-50% of the total health tourism share.”

She also emphasized Türkiye’s rapid growth in cosmetic surgery tourism, noting that the country attracts attention not only with affordable prices but also with the high standard of services provided.

Türkiye has made great strides in cosmetic procedures and health tourism in recent years. The number of foreigners visiting Türkiye for cosmetic surgery, dental treatments, and regenerative health services continues to increase yearly. Health tourism has become an essential source of income for Türkiye, and cosmetic procedures lead the way. Cosmetic surgery tourism in Türkiye, including regenerative health services and stem cell treatments, draws significant interest from Europe. Appointment requests from Europe keep rising, and most patients leave very satisfied with their results.

Dr. Turker

Cosmetic surgery tourism in Türkiye soars as it is 70% cheaper from Europe

Dr. Turker pointed out that cosmetic surgery and medical services in Türkiye are 60%-70% more affordable than similar treatments in Europe and the United States:

• This affordability plays a crucial role in Türkiye’s position as a center for health tourism
• The health care services in Türkiye meet international standards and can compete with those in many European countries
• The preference of celebrities for Türkiye shows the high quality of health care here
• Their choice enhances the perception of Türkiye as a leading destination for cosmetic and health services among the European public

French actor Gerard Depardieu’s choice of Türkiye

Golden Globe-winning French actor Gerard Depardieu received stem cell and skin rejuvenation treatments in Türkiye, gaining significant attention in the European press.

Dr. Funda Turker, who carried out the treatments, said that interest in facial rejuvenation procedures in Türkiye is rapidly rising in Europe. She noted that French citizens, in particular, contact Turkish clinics for information and book many appointments.

Rising interest in stem cell, skin rejuvenation treatments in Türkiye

Golden Globe-winning French actor Gerard Depardieu’s decision to undergo stem cell and skin rejuvenation treatments in Türkiye sparked considerable interest in the European press.

Dr. Turker, who performed the treatments, mentioned that more Europeans are looking into facial rejuvenation procedures in Türkiye. French patients, especially, frequently reach out to clinics in Türkiye and schedule many appointments.