Our Methodology
DeepPlane.com is built on transparency. Every surgeon profile, every ranking, and every piece of educational content follows a documented, repeatable process. This page explains exactly how we collect data, verify credentials, generate content, and maintain quality across the platform.
How We Collect Surgeon Data
Our data pipeline aggregates information from multiple authoritative sources to build the most complete picture of each surgeon's practice:
- Google Business Profiles — We pull practice locations, contact details, operating hours, and patient reviews from verified Google Business listings.
- Medical Registries — Board certifications and active license status are confirmed against national and international medical registries (GMC, ABPS, Turkish MOH, and 40+ others).
- Instagram & Social Media — Surgeon portfolios, before/after imagery, and patient engagement are tracked from public Instagram profiles and professional websites.
- Professional Societies — Membership in ISAPS, AAFPRS, BAAPS, SOFCEP, and other recognized surgical societies is cross-referenced for each listing.
Our Verification Process
Every surgeon on DeepPlane.com passes through a rigorous 4-step verification pipeline before receiving a verified badge:
Identity Check
Government-issued ID and medical license number are matched against official registry databases.
Credential Review
Board certifications, training history, and specialization in deep plane techniques are confirmed with issuing bodies.
Photo Verification
Before/after images are authenticated for consistency, proper consent documentation, and clinical accuracy.
Ongoing Monitoring
License status, disciplinary actions, and review sentiment are monitored continuously. Flags trigger immediate re-review.
Content Generation
Educational articles, surgeon bios, and comparison pages are produced through an AI-assisted pipeline with strict medical oversight:
- AI-Assisted Drafting — Initial content is generated using large language models trained on peer-reviewed medical literature and clinical guidelines.
- Medical Expert Review — Every article is reviewed by our Medical Advisory Board for clinical accuracy.
- 23 Quality Rules — Content must pass 23 automated checks including hedged language requirements, citation minimums, readability scores, and medical disclaimer presence.
- Attribution & Transparency — All claims are attributed to published research. We never present opinion as fact, and all content carries clear medical disclaimers.
Data Freshness
Outdated information erodes trust. We maintain freshness through three update cycles:
Weekly
Review data and ratings are refreshed from Google Business and other review platforms every 7 days.
Real-Time
Verification status changes immediately when new credentials, license updates, or disciplinary records surface.
Annual
All educational content undergoes a full review cycle to incorporate the latest clinical research and surgical techniques.
Editorial Independence
Patient trust requires editorial integrity. Our commitment:
- -Rankings are never sold. Surgeon rankings are determined by objective criteria: verification status, review volume, review recency, years of experience, and specialization depth.
- -Paid features are cosmetic. Premium subscriptions unlock profile enhancements (photo galleries, direct WhatsApp contact, featured placement labels) but never alter ranking algorithms.
- -Content is editorially independent. Our medical advisory board and editorial team operate independently from the business team. No surgeon can influence the content of educational articles.
- -Methodology is public. This page itself is our commitment to transparency. If our process changes, this page is updated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Medical References
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Medically Reviewed
Dr. Yakup Duman
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery Specialist
Board-certified Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery specialist with 20+ years of experience. Specializes in deep plane facelift at Merkez Prime Hospital, Istanbul. Medical Reviewer for DeepPlane.com.