Page 3 - Best plastic surgeons in Istanbul: TOP 197 doctors

Dr. Kalafatlar specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery with a focus on body contouring and facial rejuvenation at Istanbul Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center.

• Board-certified by the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
• Specializes in tummy tuck, facelift surgery, and breast lift procedures
• Over 13 years of experience of specialized plastic surgery experience
• Trained at Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Education and Research Hospital
• Regular participant in national and international plastic surgery congresses

Dr. Kinyas Dushinmez is a hair transplant specialist in Istanbul. He has performed more than 5,000 procedures. His results are consistent and natural-looking. He specializes in DHI (Direct Hair Implantation). This method provides precise placement, high graft survival, and a short recovery time.

He focuses on quality over quantity. He limits the number of procedures each day. He offers personalized planning from consultation to hairline design and implantation. Patients from around the world choose him for modern techniques. He aims for dense, natural, and long-lasting results in a safe clinical setting.

Recognized as one of the 'Top 10 Plastic Surgeons' by Harper's Bazaar and Elle magazines. Dr. Karacaoglan specializes in natural-looking aesthetic procedures.

• 33 years of experience of experience in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery
• Expertise in hair transplants, liposuction, and facial surgeries
• Fellowship-trained at Onep Plastic Surgery Institute and Breast Surgery Center in the US
• Awarded 'cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery expert' by the Ministry of Health of Turkey
• Member of leading international aesthetic surgery societies

Dr. Abdurrahman Efem brings a unique blend of medical and psychological expertise to aesthetic medicine, having trained at Istanbul's top institutions.

• Holds a Master's in Clinical Psychology – understands patient goals deeply
• 11 years of experience in medical practice with diverse clinical roles
• Fluent in English, French, and Turkish for international patients
• Worked across multiple specialties including emergency medicine

Dr. Firat Ozer is a specialist in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery. He has practiced in Turkey since 2013. He currently works at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in İstanbul (2026–present).

His previous posts include MONEP Clinic (ONEP Medical Center) in İstanbul (2020–2026) and Estetica Levent Clinic in İstanbul (2019). He also worked at Medipol University Çamlıca Hospital in İstanbul (2018–2019) and Bezmialem University Dragos Hospital in İstanbul (2017–2019). Earlier roles were at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital in İstanbul (2017), Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA) in Ankara (2015–2017), and Mareşal Çakmak Military Hospital in Erzurum (2013–2015).

Dr. Tekelioglu specializes in advanced surgical techniques, including laparoscopic and robotic procedures, at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on minimally invasive surgical approaches
• Expertise in endocrine and bariatric surgeries
• Over 29 years of experience of surgical experience

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. 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. Nadir Harmankaya brings over a decade of expertise in aesthetic medicine, performing advanced cosmetic procedures at CE International Hospital.

• Specializes in non-surgical treatments like mesotherapy and ozone therapy
• Certified in multiple aesthetic techniques including cupping therapy
• Worked at leading clinics like Aslı Tarcan and Estetica Medical Center
• Graduated from Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Faculty of Medicine

Assistant Professor Derya Can specializes in hair transplant and PRP treatments – innovative solutions for hair restoration at Medipol Health Group.

• Expert in diagnosing and treating a wide range of dermatological conditions
• Focuses on skin, hair, and nail diseases including psoriasis and acne
• Handles both medical and aesthetic dermatology treatments
• Works as a Dermatology doctor at Medipol since 2021

Dr. Mehmet Akif Cakmak is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He specializes in microsurgery, hand surgery and replantation, free-flap reconstruction, hepatic artery microanastomosis, rhinoplasty, and body contouring.

He worked at Atatürk University, Plastic Surgery, from 2012 to 2018. He served on the faculty from 2020 to 2022. He then worked at Clinicexpert (2022–2023) and Esterian Clinic (2023–2024). He holds certificates in Basic Hand Surgery (2016), Basic Microsurgery (2017), and Minimal Invasive Techniques (2017).

Key results include a 112-patient series on incomplete cleft palate. He performed free-flap repairs in 52 upper-extremity and 56 lower-extremity cases. He also reported a 10-case series on microvascular burn contracture. He performed hepatic artery microanastomosis in living-donor liver transplant. His publications include J Craniofacial Surg, J Oral Maxillofac Surg, J Cranio-Maxillofac Surg, and J Cutan Med Surg.

Specializing in dermatology for over 27 years of experience, Dr Makbule Dundar focuses on aesthetic and laser treatments at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Expert in advanced laser techniques for skin rejuvenation
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Worked at prestigious institutions like Memorial Wellness and MedicalPark
• Specializes in both medical and cosmetic dermatology

Dr. Cemil Isik specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery with award-winning expertise in microsurgery.

• PhD in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery from Selcuk University
• Recipient of multiple awards including Best Anastomosis in Microsurgery
• Extensive training in both clinical and experimental branches of plastic surgery
• Master of Science with a focus on aesthetic procedures

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

EDUCATION:

2009

Ankara Etlik Maternity Hospital and Gynecology Education and Research Hospital, Gynecology and Obstetrics

2003

Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine

EXPERIENCE:

2019 - to present

Medipol University Pendik Hospital

2009 - 2019

Yakacık Maternity and Child Diseases Hospital

PUBLICATIONS:

Articles Published in Journals Indexed in SCI, SSCI and AHCI

Isoflavones obtained from red clover improve both dyslipidemia and menopausal symptoms in menopausal women: a prospective randomized placebo-controlled trial

YİĞİT E., ÜNSAL S.

Climacteric , 2024 (SCI-Expanded)

Dr. Ahmet Tevfik Albayrak is a distinguished member of the European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM), specializing in advanced treatments for sexual health and aesthetics.

• Expert in urology and aesthetic medicine with over 11 years of experience of experience
• Uses the latest techniques in sexual health and cosmetic procedures
• Committed to patient-centered care and continuous professional development

Specializes in head and neck surgery with a focus on aesthetic and functional outcomes at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in endoscopic and microsurgery techniques
• Performs complex head and neck reconstructions
• Specializes in salivary gland surgeries
• Treats hearing loss and ear diseases

Dr. Gokhan Kutlar specializes in advanced surgical treatments for head and neck conditions, with a focus on aesthetic and functional outcomes.

• Performs endoscopic and microsurgical techniques for precise results
• Expert in treating hearing loss and ear diseases with surgical solutions
• Specializes in salivary gland surgeries for both health and cosmetic benefits

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