# Teo Clinic > Teo Clinic is the Istanbul practice of Op. Dr. Teoman Dogan, a plastic surgeon > specialising in rhinoplasty and facial aesthetic surgery for international > patients. Dr. Dogan is the author of the peer-reviewed technique > "Teorhinoplasty: A Minimalist Approach" (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, > 2022) and a member of the Rhinoplasty Society, ASPS and ISAPS. Location: Teşvikiye Cd., Sayın Apt. No:25, Kat:2, Daire:3, Harbiye, 34367 Şişli/Istanbul, Turkiye Surgery is performed at American Hospital Istanbul (Guzelbahce Sk. No:20, Nisantasi). Contact: contact@teo.clinic | +90 542 353 69 10 Languages: English, Turkish, Arabic, German Recognition: Top International Plastic Surgeon 2026; America's Top Plastic Surgeon 2026 ## Treatments - [Teorhinoplasty](https://teo.clinic/treatments/teorhinoplasty): Teorhinoplasty is Dr. Teoman Dogan's signature rhinoplasty technique combining aesthetic refinement with functional improvement. Book your consultation at Teo Clinic, Istanbul. - [Scarless Liplift](https://teo.clinic/treatments/liplift): Advanced scarless lip lift technique by Dr. Teoman Dogan. Enhance your upper lip with no visible scarring and permanent results. Teo Clinic, Istanbul. - [Teo Midface Lift](https://teo.clinic/treatments/facelift): The Teo Midface Lift restores youthful volume and contour to the cheeks and under-eye area. Advanced technique by Dr. Teoman Dogan at Teo Clinic, Istanbul. ## Articles - [Deep Plane vs SMAS Facelift: How the Techniques Differ](https://teo.clinic/blog/deep-plane-vs-smas-facelift-technique-comparison): What separates a deep plane facelift from SMAS techniques, which anatomy each addresses, and why the marketing gap is wider than the surgical one. - [How to Read Rhinoplasty Before and After Photos](https://teo.clinic/blog/how-to-read-rhinoplasty-before-and-after-photos): How lighting, angle and timing distort rhinoplasty results photos, what a trustworthy gallery looks like, and the checks that expose a misleading one. - [Male Rhinoplasty in Istanbul: What Is Different for Men](https://teo.clinic/blog/male-rhinoplasty-istanbul-what-is-different): How male rhinoplasty differs anatomically and aesthetically from female rhinoplasty, what a masculine result requires, and where feminised noses come from. - [Rhinoplasty Risks and Complications: An Honest Guide](https://teo.clinic/blog/rhinoplasty-risks-and-complications-honest-guide): The real risks of rhinoplasty, how common each one is, which are temporary and which are not, and the questions that expose how a surgeon handles them. - [Rhinoplasty in Turkey vs the UK and US: A Realistic Comparison](https://teo.clinic/blog/rhinoplasty-turkey-vs-uk-us-comparison): Why rhinoplasty costs less in Turkey, what genuinely differs between the three markets, and the trade-offs that price comparisons usually leave out. - [When Can I Fly After Rhinoplasty or a Facelift?](https://teo.clinic/blog/when-can-i-fly-after-rhinoplasty-or-facelift): How soon it is safe to fly after facial surgery, why cabin pressure matters less than people think, and how to plan a return flight that will not need changing. - [Rhinoplasty Cost in Istanbul: What Is Actually Included in the Price?](https://teo.clinic/blog/rhinoplasty-cost-istanbul-what-is-included): What a rhinoplasty quote in Istanbul should cover — surgeon, hospital, anaesthesia and aftercare — and why two quotes differ so widely. - [How Long Does Rhinoplasty Swelling Last? A Realistic Timeline](https://teo.clinic/blog/how-long-does-rhinoplasty-swelling-last): When rhinoplasty swelling peaks, when you look presentable, and why the tip is the last part of the nose to settle into its final shape. - [Closed vs Open Rhinoplasty: Which Approach Is Better?](https://teo.clinic/blog/closed-vs-open-rhinoplasty-which-is-better): The real difference between closed and open rhinoplasty: where the incisions go, and why the surgeon's command of the technique matters more than the label. - [Deviated Septum and Blocked Breathing: When Rhinoplasty Is Functional Surgery](https://teo.clinic/blog/deviated-septum-and-breathing-functional-rhinoplasty): How a deviated septum, valve collapse and enlarged turbinates obstruct breathing, and why functional and aesthetic work belong in one operation. - [Facelift vs Midface Lift: Which One Do I Actually Need?](https://teo.clinic/blog/facelift-vs-midface-lift-which-do-i-need): The midface lift and the full facelift treat different parts of the face and different stages of ageing. How to tell which one applies to you. - [Am I a Candidate for a Lip Lift? How Philtrum Length Is Measured](https://teo.clinic/blog/am-i-a-candidate-for-a-lip-lift-philtrum-measurement): How surgeons measure the philtrum, what length indicates a lip lift rather than filler, and who is and is not a good candidate for the scarless technique. - [What Is the Best Age for Rhinoplasty?](https://teo.clinic/blog/best-age-for-rhinoplasty): Why facial growth, not a birthday, sets the earliest age for nose surgery — and why there is no upper age limit, only a health assessment. - [Combining Lip Lift and Facelift in Istanbul: Achieving Full Facial Harmony](https://teo.clinic/blog/combining-lip-lift-and-facelift-istanbul-full-facial-harmony): Why combining a scarless lip lift with a facelift in Istanbul can produce more balanced rejuvenation results — candidacy, benefits, and recovery considerations. - [Virtual Consultation for Plastic Surgery in Istanbul: Complete Guide](https://teo.clinic/blog/virtual-consultation-plastic-surgery-istanbul-complete-guide): How to prepare for a virtual plastic surgery consultation with Teo Clinic: what to send, what to ask, and how remote assessment becomes a plan. - [Ethnic Rhinoplasty in Istanbul: Preserving Identity with Natural Results](https://teo.clinic/blog/ethnic-rhinoplasty-istanbul-preserving-identity-natural-results): How Dr. Teoman Dogan approaches ethnic rhinoplasty in Istanbul: respecting cultural identity while achieving balanced, natural nose reshaping. - [Complete Guide to Teorhinoplasty: What to Expect](https://teo.clinic/blog/complete-guide-to-teorhinoplasty): Everything you need to know about Dr. Teoman Dogan's signature rhinoplasty technique, from your first consultation to full recovery. - [Preparing for Your Rhinoplasty Trip to Istanbul](https://teo.clinic/blog/preparing-for-your-trip-to-istanbul): A practical guide for international patients traveling to Istanbul for cosmetic surgery at Teo Clinic, covering flights, accommodation, and what to pack. - [Understanding Preservation Rhinoplasty: Science and Technique](https://teo.clinic/blog/understanding-preservation-rhinoplasty): An educational overview of preservation rhinoplasty techniques and how Dr. Teoman Dogan's Teorhinoplasty approach advances the field. - [Teo Midface Lift in Istanbul: Natural Facial Rejuvenation Explained](https://teo.clinic/blog/teo-midface-lift-istanbul-natural-facial-rejuvenation): How the Teo Midface Lift differs from a traditional facelift, who benefits most, and why structural rejuvenation outlasts volume-based approaches. - [Istanbul Plastic Surgery Trends: What Patients Searched in 2025](https://teo.clinic/blog/istanbul-plastic-surgery-trends-what-patients-searched-in-2025): A 2025 trend overview of top Istanbul plastic surgery search interests, including rhinoplasty, facelift, lip lift, safety, and recovery-focused decision making. - [Revision Rhinoplasty in Istanbul: What to Know Before Surgery](https://teo.clinic/blog/revision-rhinoplasty-istanbul-what-to-know-before-surgery): Revision rhinoplasty in Istanbul: when to consider it, what makes it harder than primary surgery, and how Dr. Teoman Dogan approaches complex cases. - [Medical Tourism for Plastic Surgery in Istanbul: Travel and Aftercare](https://teo.clinic/blog/medical-tourism-plastic-surgery-istanbul-travel-and-aftercare): A practical guide to travelling to Istanbul for plastic surgery: pre-op planning, accommodation, in-city recovery and follow-up once you fly home. - [Combining Rhinoplasty and Facelift in Istanbul: Safety and Benefits](https://teo.clinic/blog/combining-rhinoplasty-and-facelift-in-istanbul-safety-and-benefits): Combining rhinoplasty and facelift in Istanbul: candidate selection, safety planning, recovery logistics and the trade-offs worth understanding first. - [Lip Lift vs Lip Fillers in Istanbul: Long-Term Comparison](https://teo.clinic/blog/lip-lift-vs-lip-fillers-istanbul-long-term-comparison): A research-style comparison of lip lift surgery and lip fillers in Istanbul, including durability, proportional aesthetics, maintenance, and cost over time. - [Facelift Recovery Week by Week: Istanbul Guide](https://teo.clinic/blog/facelift-recovery-week-by-week-istanbul-guide): A realistic facelift recovery timeline for Istanbul patients, covering swelling, scar care, return to social life, and long-term result maturation. - [Rhinoplasty Recovery Timeline in Istanbul: Week-by-Week](https://teo.clinic/blog/rhinoplasty-recovery-timeline-istanbul-week-by-week): A clear week-by-week rhinoplasty recovery guide for patients in Istanbul, including swelling milestones, travel timing, and safe return to daily activity. - [How to Choose a Plastic Surgeon in Istanbul: Safety Checklist](https://teo.clinic/blog/how-to-choose-a-plastic-surgeon-in-istanbul-safety-checklist): A practical patient guide for choosing a plastic surgeon in Istanbul, with a step-by-step safety checklist for rhinoplasty, facelift, and lip lift procedures. - [Scarless Lip Lift Istanbul: Complete Candidate Guide](https://teo.clinic/blog/scarless-lip-lift-istanbul-complete-guide): A complete guide to scarless lip lift in Istanbul, including candidacy, expected results, recovery, and how it compares with temporary lip fillers. - [Facelift in Istanbul: Candidacy and Surgical Planning](https://teo.clinic/blog/facelift-in-istanbul-candidacy-and-surgical-planning): Learn who is a strong candidate for facelift surgery in Istanbul, how modern planning works, and what creates balanced, natural facial rejuvenation. - [Rhinoplasty in Istanbul: Cost, Technique, and Natural Results](https://teo.clinic/blog/rhinoplasty-in-istanbul-cost-technique-natural-results): A practical guide to rhinoplasty in Istanbul, including cost factors, modern surgical technique, and what creates natural-looking outcomes. ## Visiting Istanbul - [Istanbul](https://teo.clinic/explore/istanbul): Discover the enchanting city that bridges two continents, offering rich history, stunning architecture, and world-class hospitality. - [American Hospital](https://teo.clinic/explore/american-hospital): Most prestigious healthcare institution in Turkey, offering state-of-the-art facilities and internationally accredited medical services. - [Park Hyatt Maçka Palas](https://teo.clinic/explore/park-hyatt): Experience 5-star luxury in the heart of Maçka, with world-class amenities and exceptional service in an iconic Beaux-Arts palace. - [Istanbul Airport](https://teo.clinic/explore/istanbul-airport): One of the world's largest airports, offering seamless connections and modern facilities for international travelers. ## Other pages - [Certifications & Memberships](https://teo.clinic/certifications): Dr. Teoman Dogan's credentials, society memberships, fellowships and diplomas. - [Insights](https://teo.clinic/insights): Surgical technique notes, interviews and clinic news. - [Gallery](https://teo.clinic/gallery): Operating room photography, surgical illustrations, instruments and professional achievements. - [Privacy Policy](https://teo.clinic/privacy) ## Notes - Patient photographs and patient testimonials on this site are published with the consent of the individuals shown. They illustrate individual cases and are not a representation of typical or expected results. - Images in the Gallery, and the illustrations used on article pages, are surgical photography and digital renders rather than patient results. - Surgical outcomes vary between individuals. Content on this site is educational and is not a substitute for an in-person medical consultation.