Botox in Turkey from £600

With correct dosing, NOT typically. An experienced clinic doses conservatively — you can still make facial expressions, but wrinkles soften. The "frozen" look comes from over-dosing (a "more is more" mentality) or wrong injection sites. Ask for conservative dosing the first time — a top-up is always possible.

A real concern — fake Botox has surfaced in Turkish headlines several times. Reputable clinics use only original Allergan Botox, Galderma Dysport or Merz Xeomin. Ask in writing which brand is used and see the original packaging before injection. If a provider is evasive or offers a price that seems "too good to be true" (under £70 per area), that is a warning sign.

In most patients Botox works reliably for 3-4 months. A small group (5-10%) develops antibodies against botulinum toxin after multiple sessions and needs higher doses or responds less. Switching between Botox brands (Allergan/Dysport/Xeomin) can reduce the problem.

Asymmetries can occur and are corrected with a small adjustment after 2 weeks. An honest clinic plans a free touch-up at 14 days. Ask for this touch-up guarantee in writing before treatment.

Mild headaches on the day of treatment are common (10-20%) and resolve within 24 hours. Drooping eyelid ("ptosis") is rare and resolves after 6-12 weeks. Dry eyes and difficulty swallowing are very rare and usually only with overdosing or proximity to large nerve networks.

In Western Europe Botox typically runs £220-£390 per area, in Turkey £85-£170 per area. What to look for: brand (Allergan, Dysport, Xeomin), dose in units, experience of the practitioner (physician or qualified nurse?). Package prices under £70 per area are suspect — possibly fake or diluted product.

Our coordination team operates in 13 languages including German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Polish, Romanian, Bulgarian, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic and Persian. For clinical conversations (surgeon consultations, anesthesia briefing, discharge discussion), we provide a medically-trained interpreter in your language. Written documents (consent forms, operative reports, prescriptions) are translated into your language on request.

Send recent diagnostic reports (relevant to your procedure: imaging, blood work, specialist letters), your full medication list including supplements, allergy history, and a brief health summary including chronic conditions and prior surgeries. Our medical team reviews these free of charge within 24-48 hours so we can confirm candidacy, finalize the plan and quote a binding price before you book travel.