Patient Rights After Cosmetic Surgery in Türkiye

An initial review can usually begin from abroad. An appropriately drafted and formalised power of attorney may allow a Turkish lawyer to handle legal steps. A medical examination, evidence requirement or other procedural step may still require your participation; the arrangements depend on the case.

A signature is relevant evidence, but does not by itself establish what was explained or whether care was appropriate. Review the language, timing, material information, alternatives and opportunity to ask questions. Consent to a recognised risk does not itself excuse deficient care. See the Patient Rights Regulation.

There is no single deadline for every medical claim. The provider’s public or private status, the legal basis, the remedy and the relevant dates affect both the period and its starting point. Contract, tort and defective-work rules differ; public-provider claims follow a separate administrative route. Obtain an individual deadline assessment promptly and do not assume time runs only from discovery or always from surgery.

Compensation amounts vary depending on the severity of the damage, additional medical costs, loss of income, emotional distress, and the degree of the physician's fault. Turkish courts evaluate each case individually, primarily based on independent medical expert reports (Bilirkişi).

Key evidence includes: all medical records and discharge documents, before/after photographs, all communications with the clinic (including WhatsApp messages, emails), receipts, invoices and payment records, consent forms you signed, and any independent medical reports or diagnoses from your home country.