Candice Rugg

My review of TruSelf Clinic, and in particular, my amazing plastic surgeon Dr Mehmet Cömert is written with a huge sense of gratitude. I am now 15 days post op from a deep plane facelift, necklift, lower blepharoplasty with fat transposition and facial fat transfer, as well as C02 laser on face, neck and chest. I did over a year of research on this procedure, interviewed surgeons both in the US and also Turkey, really hoping to work with someone who has primarily focused on face work and approaches lifting in a harmonious and multifaceted manner. My complaint was not just my lower skin laxity (me, 41 yo female. No significant weight gain or loss, just general skin thinning and hanging) but also my undereye area. I have had other procedures in the US, where I live, and was a bit freaked out about managing aftercare of a facelift after being discharged from surgery same day, as if often the case in US surgery. I had actually been booked in with another provider in October, had paid my deposit and was ready to go but something in my gut didn’t feel right. Kismet and more online research led me to find Dr Cömert and his results on Instagram were compelling to say the least! I reached out to make a consultation appointment and the process of working with Gizem, founder of TruSelf clinic was seamless to get this scheduled. I felt very at ease in my initial zoom meeting with the Doctor, and felt that we were both aligned and understanding of my concerns and goals for the procedure. With great deliberation, I canceled with my other provider and was so happy to get on the schedule of Dr Cömert.
One huge concern of mine was what was described to me by my California provider as an apparently small amount of filler placed in my tear trough in January 2024. Since April of 2024, that filler has caused a multitude of complications, migrations into other areas of my face and lymph drainage issues because of blockage causing bizarre eye puffiness in strange anatomical locations. This completed matters when looking for a surgeon as prior to my meeting with Dr Cömert, I had already worked with another CA provider (not the original one who placed it as my trust with her skill set had eroded after finding out she put Juvederm XC in my tear trough, a total contraindication given the density of this HA filler and its likelihood to cause issues in undereye placement) to attempt dissolving the filler under my eyes x3 with little luck. Dr Cömert was one of the few surgeons I had found who utilized ultrasound technology to find the filler and recommended that we meet at least 4 days ahead of my surgery in order to start the dissolving process with ultrasound guidance. My trip was then planned. I arrived early as requested (I believe we met 5-6 days ahead of my surgery) and felt even more at ease as we located and he dissolved the errant filler. We then reviewed our surgical plan that day with another scheduled pre op meeting to be held on the day of surgery at the hospital. Day of surgery, I would say there were some reasonable nerves (it is a significant 8 hour procedure in this case), but after meeting again with the Doctor, the surgical nurses, and treatment team, I felt further confident in my decision to pursue this treatment. Surgery is not for the faint of heart. After coming out of anesthesia and in my private room, I was met by my private 1:1 nurse who was fluent in English and fantastic, as well as caring and competent. I had another fantastic nurse stay with me for the second shift, and I felt so well cared for. Once discharged after 2 days, I stayed at the hotel arranged by the clinic, Fulya Vital Hotel, which caters to folks who are in town for medical procedures. My room was lovely, lighting very favorable, great daily breakfast (included, quite the spread with all my protein needs) and room service daily that was fantastic. The comfort and service of this hotel was great. It is also 2 blocks from Dr Cömert’s clinic which makes follow up a breeze. I saw the team daily in the initial days for follow up, both with the Doctor and his surgical nurses who proved lymphatic massage post op. My communication regarding my daily follow up (control) appointments was seamless with Gizem and Sinem via WhatsApp. Every need I had was met, every question I had answered and every normal and expected recovery issue managed. I stayed in town for 14 days following my surgery, which felt an appropriate amount of time and I’m glad I gave it the full two weeks. My leaving was bittersweet because although I had just had a major surgery, the way I was cared for by the treatment team and TruSelf clinic as a whole was more like I was leaving friends.

The best, truly, and if you are traveling far from home for medical care, I would without hesitation entrust Tru Self and Dr Mehmet with your care.

My review of TruSelf Clinic, and in particular, my amazing plastic surgeon Dr Mehmet Cömert is written with a huge sense of gratitude. I am now 15 days post op from a deep plane facelift, necklift, lower blepharoplasty with fat transposition and facial fat transfer, as well as C02 laser on face, neck and chest. I did over a year of research on this procedure, interviewed surgeons both in the US and also Turkey, really hoping to work with someone who has primarily focused on face work and approaches lifting in a harmonious and multifaceted manner. My complaint was not just my lower skin laxity (me, 41 yo female. No significant weight gain or loss, just general skin thinning and hanging) but also my undereye area. I have had other procedures in the US, where I live, and was a bit freaked out about managing aftercare of a facelift after being discharged from surgery same day, as if often the case in US surgery. I had actually been booked in with another provider in October, had paid my deposit and was ready to go but something in my gut didn’t feel right. Kismet and more online research led me to find Dr Cömert and his results on Instagram were compelling to say the least! I reached out to make a consultation appointment and the process of working with Gizem, founder of TruSelf clinic was seamless to get this scheduled. I felt very at ease in my initial zoom meeting with the Doctor, and felt that we were both aligned and understanding of my concerns and goals for the procedure. With great deliberation, I canceled with my other provider and was so happy to get on the schedule of Dr Cömert.
One huge concern of mine was what was described to me by my California provider as an apparently small amount of filler placed in my tear trough in January 2024. Since April of 2024, that filler has caused a multitude of complications, migrations into other areas of my face and lymph drainage issues because of blockage causing bizarre eye puffiness in strange anatomical locations. This completed matters when looking for a surgeon as prior to my meeting with Dr Cömert, I had already worked with another CA provider (not the original one who placed it as my trust with her skill set had eroded after finding out she put Juvederm XC in my tear trough, a total contraindication given the density of this HA filler and its likelihood to cause issues in undereye placement) to attempt dissolving the filler under my eyes x3 with little luck. Dr Cömert was one of the few surgeons I had found who utilized ultrasound technology to find the filler and recommended that we meet at least 4 days ahead of my surgery in order to start the dissolving process with ultrasound guidance. My trip was then planned. I arrived early as requested (I believe we met 5-6 days ahead of my surgery) and felt even more at ease as we located and he dissolved the errant filler. We then reviewed our surgical plan that day with another scheduled pre op meeting to be held on the day of surgery at the hospital. Day of surgery, I would say there were some reasonable nerves (it is a significant 8 hour procedure in this case), but after meeting again with the Doctor, the surgical nurses, and treatment team, I felt further confident in my decision to pursue this treatment. Surgery is not for the faint of heart. After coming out of anesthesia and in my private room, I was met by my private 1:1 nurse who was fluent in English and fantastic, as well as caring and competent. I had another fantastic nurse stay with me for the second shift, and I felt so well cared for. Once discharged after 2 days, I stayed at the hotel arranged by the clinic, Fulya Vital Hotel, which caters to folks who are in town for medical procedures. My room was lovely, lighting very favorable, great daily breakfast (included, quite the spread with all my protein needs) and room service daily that was fantastic. The comfort and service of this hotel was great. It is also 2 blocks from Dr Cömert’s clinic which makes follow up a breeze. I saw the team daily in the initial days for follow up, both with the Doctor and his surgical nurses who proved lymphatic massage post op. My communication regarding my daily follow up (control) appointments was seamless with Gizem and Sinem via WhatsApp. Every need I had was met, every question I had answered and every normal and expected recovery issue managed. I stayed in town for 14 days following my surgery, which felt an appropriate amount of time and I’m glad I gave it the full two weeks. My leaving was bittersweet because although I had just had a major surgery, the way I was cared for by the treatment team and TruSelf clinic as a whole was more like I was leaving friends.

The best, truly, and if you are traveling far from home for medical care, I would without hesitation entrust Tru Self and Dr Mehmet with your care.