Salih Onur Basat

Dr. Salih Onur Basat is a plastic surgeon in Istanbul with over 20 years of practice. He holds a European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS) certification. Dr. Basat ranked 44th out of 15,000 physicians in the Turkish National Medical Board Examination. This placement reflects his performance in the national competitive assessment.

Specialization and Surgical Focus

Dr. Basat performs over 850 procedures annually at his private clinic. He specializes in facial rejuvenation, breast aesthetics, and body contouring. The surgeon uses Vaser liposuction – an ultrasound-assisted technology that breaks down fat – and J-Plasma for precise body sculpting. Furthermore, his practice includes Mommy Makeovers, which combine abdominoplasty with breast surgery to restore the body after pregnancy.

For facial procedures, Dr. Basat performs rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, and facelifts. He also treats gynecomastia and performs reconstructive surgeries for international patients. Additionally, Dr. Basat uses microsurgery for fingertip reconstruction and otoplasty, which is a procedure to reshape the ears. He provides online consultations for patients traveling to Turkey.

Work Experience

• 2014 – Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon, Bagcilar Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul
• 2011–2014 – Surgical Specialist, Okmeydani Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul
• 2005–2011 – Resident Surgeon, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Education and Training

• 2014 – Specialty Degree in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Istanbul
• 2007 – Microsurgery Certificate, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland
• 2005 – MD Degree (English Curriculum), Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Research and Academic Achievements

Dr. Basat has authored 12 academic papers and attended over 15 medical congresses. He won the national Best Resident Clinical Paper Award in 2009. This prize recognized his development of a new conchal hypertrophy technique, which addresses enlarged ear cartilage. His research appears in journals like Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery.

Selected Publications

• "New otoplasty approach: a laterally based postauricular dermal flap," Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2014
• "Digital artery perforator flaps for fingertip reconstruction," Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 2013
• "Atraumatic Flexor tendon retrieval – a simple method," Annals of Surgical Innovation and Research, 2013
• "Triphalangeal thumb with polydactyly: an alternative surgical method," Journal of Hand Microsurgery, 2013
• "Creating a neoconchal complex using conchal sliding technique," Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 2012

Professional Memberships

• European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS)
• Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (TPRECD)
• Turkish Doctors Community