Nasal surgery
Rhinoplasty
The main page on nasal reshaping — open and closed technique, planning, recovery timeline and the questions that decide whether surgery is right for you.
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Izmir · Rhinoplasty and ENT Surgery
Rhinoplasty that respects the face it belongs to
Op. Dr. Sunay Cafer is an ENT specialist in Bornova, Izmir. He plans rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty and functional nasal surgery around two questions that are never separated: how the nose looks, and how it breathes.
20+
20+ years in ENT surgery
1,000+
1,000+ rhinoplasty procedures
Health tourism authorisation
EN · TR · BG · RU
Figures above are the surgeon’s own statement of his career record.
Treatments
Nasal surgery, explained in full
Each page describes how the operation is performed, who it suits, what recovery looks like and which risks are involved — without price claims or promises of a fixed result.
Nasal surgery
Piezo Rhinoplasty
Ultrasonic instruments cut and sculpt bone without cutting soft tissue. Used for the bony part of the operation, with evidence of less early bruising and swelling.
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Nasal surgery
Revision Rhinoplasty
Surgery after an earlier rhinoplasty — scarred tissue, missing cartilage and altered anatomy make it a longer, more demanding operation than the first one.
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Nasal surgery
Septoplasty
A functional operation that straightens the wall between the nostrils. It treats blocked breathing and does not change the external shape of the nose.
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Ear surgery
Otoplasty
Ear reshaping for prominent ears — a short operation with a short recovery, most often requested for children of school age and for adults who waited.
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Non-surgical
Botulinum Toxin
Injections that relax the muscles responsible for frown, forehead and crow’s feet lines. A short appointment, no downtime, and an effect that wears off.
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The surgeon
Twenty years in the operating room
Born in Bulgaria, trained in Plovdiv and at Gazi University in Ankara, Op. Dr. Sunay Cafer has practised otorhinolaryngology since 2004. His interest in rhinoplasty began during his residency at Gazi, a department where nasal surgery is performed intensively, and he has continued with hands-on courses under surgeons who shaped modern rhinoplasty in Turkey.
International patients
Authorised for international health tourism
Op. Dr. Sunay Cafer holds an International Health Tourism Authorisation issued by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health. Consultations for patients travelling from abroad can begin online; the surgical decision is always made after a physical examination in Izmir.
Languages
Consultations in four languages
Turkish, English, Bulgarian and Russian are spoken in the practice — by the surgeon himself, not through an agency interpreter. For Bulgarian patients in particular, this means the consultation happens in their own language.
- Turkish
- English
- Bulgarian
- Russian
How it works
From first message to final check-up
01
First contact
You describe what bothers you and send photographs. For patients abroad this first step happens on WhatsApp; nothing is decided at this stage.
02
Examination and planning
The nose is examined from the outside and from the inside — the septum, the turbinates and the airway are assessed together with the shape. Goals are discussed over photographs and a plan is agreed.
03
Surgery
After anaesthetic assessment and the required tests, the operation is carried out in a fully equipped hospital. Most rhinoplasty patients stay one night.
04
Follow-up
The splint and sutures are removed in the first week. Check-ups then spread over months, because swelling settles gradually. Patients who have returned home are followed online.
International patients
Ministry of Health authorisation
Treating patients who travel to Türkiye for surgery requires an authorisation issued by the Ministry of Health. Below is the certificate itself, with the reference numbers printed on it.
Republic of Türkiye · Ministry of Health
International Health Tourism Authorisation
Op. Dr. Sunay Cafer holds an International Health Tourism Authorisation issued by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health.
- Issued to
- Op. Dr. Sunay Cafer Muayenehanesi
- Certificate no.
- ST-4915
- Document reference
- E-75000571-427.01.01-254445066
- Issuing authority
- Republic of Türkiye · Ministry of Health · General Directorate of Health Services
The certificate carries a secure electronic signature and can be verified at turkiye.gov.tr
Common questions
What patients ask most often
Frequently asked questions
How do I start? Do I have to travel to Izmir for a first opinion?
No. The first contact can be made by WhatsApp or e-mail, with photographs and a description of what bothers you. This first step is general information only — it is not a diagnosis and it does not create a doctor–patient relationship. A surgical decision is made only after a physical examination in Izmir.
Which languages can I use?
Turkish, English, Bulgarian and Russian. Op. Dr. Sunay Cafer speaks all four himself, so the consultation, the explanation of risks and the consent conversation happen directly rather than through an interpreter.
How long should I plan to stay in Izmir?
For rhinoplasty, about seven days is usual — arrival and consultation, pre-operative tests, surgery with one night in hospital, then splint and suture removal around day six or seven. Septoplasty alone generally needs a shorter stay. Your own timetable is confirmed after examination.
When can I fly home after surgery?
Most patients are advised to wait until the splint has been removed and the first check-up has been done, which is usually around a week. Flying earlier is sometimes possible but is decided individually, not by a general rule.
What happens at the consultation?
The outside of the nose and the inside of the nose are both examined — including the septum, the turbinates and how the airway behaves on breathing in. Goals are discussed over photographs, the realistic scope of surgery is explained, and a plan is agreed. Nothing is decided in a hurry.
Izmir · Bornova
Appointments and contact
You can reach the practice by phone or WhatsApp. Messages in Turkish, English, Bulgarian and Russian are all read by the surgeon.
Information given over messaging is general guidance only and does not create a doctor–patient relationship. See the Medical Disclaimer for details.