Best Aesthetic Medicine and Cosmetology Doctors in Istanbul

Dr. Sezen Akkaya is an eye surgery specialist at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade. She has completed over 9,000 surgical cases. Dr. Akkaya treats complex conditions like strabismus and cataracts using modern techniques. She serves as an Associate Professor at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital.

• Performs cataract surgery with multifocal lens implants and IOL replacement.
• Expert in laser eye surgery including ReLEx SMILE, LASIK, and LASEK.
• Authored over 35 scientific publications in international and Turkish journals.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association and the Istanbul Medical Chamber.

Dr. Ahmet Umut Yuvaci is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He completed his residency at Cukurova University (2016–2022). He completed fellowships at Hospital Federal do Andarai (2018) and with the Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Microsurgery Team (2019). He was an ISAPS Fellow at the Istanbul Academy of Plastic Surgery (2021). Earlier clinical clerkships were at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Semmelweis University, and Wroclaw University.

He holds EBOPRAS certification (2020). He completed advanced courses in basic microsurgery, non‑invasive aesthetics, oncoplastic breast surgery, hand surgery, facelift and stem‑cell techniques, rhinoplasty, and filler anatomy (2014–2021). He is a member of ISAPS, ISPRES, EURAPS, and Turkish plastic surgery societies.

Dr. Elif Afacan Yildirim specializes in Aesthetic Medicine and Cosmetology with a focus on rheumatologic skin conditions.

• Contributed to 'Rheumatologic Dermatology' with diagnostic techniques
• Expert in histopathology and fibroscan for skin analysis
• Practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Dr. Seyda Guray is a Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist at Memorial Goztepe Hospital (2026–present). She was an Assistant Professor at Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital (2023–2026). She completed her residency at Selcuk University (2014–2019). She earned her MD from the English Medical Program at Inonu University (2006–2013).

Professional memberships include the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association, AO CMF, and the American Cleft Palate–Craniofacial Association. She is a Board Member and Secretary of the Cleft Lip and Palate Association.

Academic output includes 20+ international and 2 national peer-reviewed articles, 7 international book or chapter contributions, and 100+ presentations. Awards include Best Oral Presentation at ASPS 2022 (Boston) and Best Oral Presentation – Experimental at TPRECD 2019 (Samsun).

Dr. Elif Cömert Özer specializes in advanced cosmetic dermatology with a focus on laser treatments and minimally invasive procedures.

• Trained at Marmara University – a leading institution for dermatology
• Expert in botulinum toxin and filler applications
• Specializes in PRP and mesotherapy for skin rejuvenation
• Skilled in dermoscopy and skin tumor surgery

Dr. Mehmet Akif Cakmak is a reconstructive surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in microsurgery, hand replantation, and complex free-flap reconstruction. He has performed hepatic artery microanastomosis for living-donor liver transplants. Dr. Cakmak previously served as a faculty member at Atatürk University.

• Presented a study of 112 patients on cleft palate surgery at a global congress.
• Completed a series of 52 upper-extremity and 56 lower-extremity free-flap repairs.
• Holds certifications in basic microsurgery and minimally invasive surgical techniques.
• Published research in the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery and Journal of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery.

Dr. Asli Uslu specializes in advanced hair restoration techniques like FUE and DHI at Estexper Clinic, delivering natural-looking results with minimal downtime.

• Trained in Follicular Unit Extraction and Direct Hair Implantation
• Focuses on personalized treatment plans for each patient
• Works at Estexper Clinic, known for high standards in hair restoration
• Committed to staying updated with the latest advancements in hair transplants

Dr. Ali Dogan is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon with over 15 years of experience. He has performed more than 1,000 aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. He is known for precision, patient safety, and consistent results.

Expertise: face—facelift, neck lift, blepharoplasty, brow lift, rhinoplasty, facial fat grafting and contouring; body—abdominoplasty, liposuction, mommy makeover, body lift, arm and thigh lift, post‑weight‑loss contouring; breast—augmentation, lift, reduction, implant revision, and reconstruction.

He follows international surgical standards and evidence‑based protocols. He keeps his knowledge current through national and international scientific meetings. He maintains high patient satisfaction among both local and international patients.

Combining surgical precision with artistic vision, Dr. Aydinol specializes in natural-looking results at Estemarley.

• Board-certified in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery
• Specializes in advanced rhinoplasty and facial rejuvenation techniques
• Leads a multidisciplinary team focusing on patient safety
• Expert in modern body contouring and breast surgery

Dr. Kadir Berat Oyur is a physician specializing in plastic and microsurgery. Before residency, he was an observer with Dr. Simon Talbot at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. He completed his residency in 2021 at BELMAPO, Department of Plastic and Microsurgery. In his final year, he worked at Dr. Dmitry Batiukov’s Aesthetic Surgery Clinic in Minsk.

He then completed a one-year research fellowship under Dr. Gregory R. D. Evans at the University of California, Irvine. He observed operations and attended lectures. He passed the USMLE. He holds ECFMG certification, which is valid in the United States and many other countries.

Dr. Ayse Akkus specializes in Dermatology and Venereology, with multiple publications in the field of dermatologic treatments.

• Graduated from Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialization at Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital
• Member of Turkish Dermatology Association
• Published in international peer-reviewed journals

Dr. Emre Günenç is a Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He has worked there since 2026. He trained at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu Training and Research Hospital, one of Istanbul’s largest and busiest centers. This gave him broad operative experience.

Education: Acıbadem University. Plastic Surgery residency at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu Training and Research Hospital. Specialist posts: Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital (2024–2025) and Cemil Taşcıoğlu Training and Research Hospital (2024).

Accreditations: Member of the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association. Courses: 42nd Basic Microsurgery Course, ISAPS 5th Aesthetic Istanbul, and 4th Full Circle Rhinoplasty Live Surgery. He has also attended many national congresses and focused rhinoplasty and facial aesthetics courses. Focus: natural, balanced, and functional results in rhinoplasty, and in breast, body, and facial procedures.

Dr. Emre Turkmen specializes in facial plastic surgery, with a focus on rhinoplasty and ear aesthetics. He's an active member of the European Facial Plastic Surgery Association, staying updated with the latest techniques.

• 11 years of medical experience, including ENT specialization
• Trained in Germany for sinus surgery and maxillofacial procedures
• Regular participant in international rhinoplasty congresses
• Works at Estemarley, providing personalized aesthetic treatments

Specializes in aesthetic procedures like rhinoplasty and filler-botox treatments at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Performs advanced plastic surgery with a focus on facial aesthetics
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques such as plasma-evaporation
• Trained in both adult and pediatric ENT procedures