How Deep It Sits Decides Everything.
Pigmentation is excess melanin, and the depth at which it sits decides how it is treated. Superficial marks clear well. Melasma sits deeper, is hormonally driven, and is managed rather than cured. Treating the second like the first makes it worse.
What Fades Quickly.
Superficial sun spots and post-acne marks respond well to targeted laser and peels, which break the pigment up so the body can clear it. These can fade within weeks of a session.
And What Does Not.
Melasma sits deeper and is hormonally driven, so it is managed rather than cured: gentler settings, pigment-blocking topicals and constant sun protection.
It is managed rather than cured, and it can return. That is said before the course starts.
Why We Examine Under Magnification.
A dermatologist examines the skin under magnification to establish that depth before choosing anything. Without it the two conditions above look similar and get the same treatment, which is how the rebound happens.
The Shape Of The Plan.
Two to four days in Istanbul, everything outpatient. Like acne, pigmentation carries on after you fly home, so the in-clinic stage is short and the rest is carried out at home under review.
Sun protection is not advice attached to the treatment; it is a condition of it working.
The Ones People Actually Ask.
How much does dermatology treatment cost in Istanbul, Turkey?
We quote after the skin has been examined, not before, the price depends on which treatment your skin actually needs and how many sessions the plan contains. Once the dermatologist has seen your skin you receive a written, all-inclusive figure with nothing added later. Running costs in Turkey are lower than in Western Europe, which is why the same devices cost a fraction here.
Who carries out the treatment, a dermatologist or a technician?
A specialist dermatologist plans your treatment and performs it. Your skin is examined under magnification first, because the depth of a pigment or the stage of your acne decides the method. We work inside a licensed full-fledged hospital under a Health Tourism Authorisation Certificate from the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, with Temos accreditation and ISO 9001 (UKAS) certified management.
How many days do I need to stay in Istanbul?
Plan 2-4 days for acne or pigmentation treatment and 3-5 days for laser resurfacing. Everything is outpatient. There is no hospital stay. Dermatology carries on after you fly home, so the in-clinic stage is deliberately short and the rest of the plan is carried out at home under review.
What is the downtime after laser resurfacing?
Ablative settings remove the outer layers, so expect redness, swelling and peeling for several days until the new skin settles. Non-ablative settings heat the dermis without breaking the surface, a smaller step forward for far less downtime. Your dermatologist picks the depth with your calendar in mind. Strict sun protection afterwards is part of the treatment, not an optional extra.
Is laser safe on darker or tanned skin?
It can be, with the right device settings and a dermatologist who adjusts them to your skin type. Melanin-rich skin reacts to heat with pigment shifts more readily, so we go gentler and slower. If you arrive with a fresh tan we usually postpone the laser rather than risk it. That decision is made at the examination.
How quickly will I see a result?
Acne responds over months rather than days: medical therapy and peels calm the active lesions first, and scar remodelling with laser or microneedling only begins once the skin is quiet. Superficial sun spots and post-acne marks can fade within weeks of a laser session. Melasma is the slow one. It is managed rather than cured, and it can return.
Do you help with hotel, transfers and translation?
Yes. VIP airport transfers, a translator at every appointment, help booking a hotel near the clinic in Şişli, your medication and aftercare are included in the quoted package. The flight and the hotel room itself are the only things you arrange yourself. Because appointments are short, most patients have plenty of Istanbul left over.