Ardie's Surgery Journey

Ardie's Surgery Journey

A transparent account of the providers I personally chose, the procedures I underwent, and the approximate prices I paid at the time of my care. This page is shared as my own experience — it is not a recommendation and not an endorsement. Every member should conduct their own independent research before selecting any medical provider. For a step-by-step guide to that research, visit the Provider Research Center.

Face Surgery

Dr. Yunus Sağlam

Plastic, Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgeon

Istanbul, Turkey

I chose Dr. Sağlam for his refined, natural approach to facial surgery and the quiet confidence he brings to every stage of the process — from the first consultation through the long, patient work of healing.

Procedures

  • Mid Facelift
  • Fat Repositioning (Cheek to Under-Eye Area)
  • Temple Lift

Approximate Price I Paid

$8,500

Rhinoplasty

Dr. Bora Ok

Rhinoplasty Surgeon

Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Bora Ok's artistry with rhinoplasty is understated and precise. I chose him for his commitment to results that feel like the patient — never overdone, always in harmony with the face.

Procedure

  • Rhinoplasty

Approximate Price I Paid

$6,500

Body Surgery — First Procedure

Bella Bodiez

Body Contouring Specialist

Bella Bodiez was my trusted partner for body contouring — thoughtful, attentive, and deeply skilled at guiding the body through its most delicate stages of recovery.

Procedures

  • Extended Tummy Tuck
  • Liposuction

Approximate Price I Paid

$3,500

Body Surgery — Second Procedure

Bella Bodiez

Body Contouring Specialist

For my second procedure with Bella Bodiez, I returned for further refinement — the same careful hands, the same patient guidance through each stage of recovery.

Procedures

  • Liposuction
  • Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)
  • Hip Dip Fat Transfer

Approximate Price I Paid

$3,500

Breast Surgery

Dr. Luu Doan

Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Luu Doan was my choice for breast surgery — a surgeon whose meticulous technique is matched only by the warmth and care she extends to her patients.

Procedure

  • Breast Augmentation

Approximate Price I Paid

$4,000

Brows

Brow & Needle

Permanent Makeup & Brows

For brows, I trusted Brow & Needle. Their work is soft, refined, and quietly transformative — the sort of detail that becomes part of your everyday elegance.

Procedure

  • Brows

Approximate Price I Paid

$500

Cosmetic Dentistry

Almont Dental

Cosmetic Dentistry

Tijuana, Mexico

Almont Dental was my choice for dental veneers. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to creating natural-looking smiles made them the right fit for my smile transformation.

Procedure

  • Dental Veneers

Approximate Price I Paid

$16,500

The Surgery Circle does not recommend or endorse any surgeon, dentist, or medical provider. The providers, procedures, and prices shared here are part of Ardie's personal experience and reflect what she paid at the time of her care — not current quotes or guaranteed pricing for future patients. Every member is responsible for selecting the provider that best meets their individual needs.