Best plastic surgeons in Istanbul: TOP 80 doctors

• Renowned Plastic Surgeon specializing in body contouring and facial aesthetics.
• Expertise in tummy tucks and rhinoplasty with a global reputation.
• International training in the USA and memberships in American surgical societies.
• Recognized with awards from Turkish Plastic Surgery Congresses.
• Holds certifications in plastic surgery and microsurgery.
• Member of EHRS, AACS, and ASLS, indicating specialization in hair restoration and cosmetic surgery.
• Offers one-hour consultations and available for online appointments.

Dr. Hasan Şahin is a board-certified plastic surgeon. He focuses on both primary aesthetic and complex restorative plastic surgery. He is known for his skill in facial, brow, eye, neck, nose, breast, and body aesthetic procedures. He also has experience in microsurgery, revision rhinoplasty, and breast reconstruction.

Dr. Şahin has performed more than 12,000 aesthetic surgeries for over 5,000 patients from Europe and other countries. He earned his medical degree at GATA and completed his residency at İzmir Dokuz Eylül University. He has attended international microsurgery courses and is a member of the Turkish Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Gürhan Özcan is a highly experienced plastic surgeon in Turkey. He specializes in nose, eyelid, breast, and abdominal surgeries and is an expert in tummy tuck and revision rhinoplasty. He is a founding chairman of the Department of Plastic Surgery at Başkent University Faculty of Medicine and is a member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (TSAPS), European Association of Plastic Surgeons (ESPRAS) and European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS).

• Expert in Plastic Surgery, focusing on aesthetic and reconstructive techniques.
• International training in the USA, UK, Austria, Germany, and France.
• Specializes in rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation, and skin resurfacing procedures.
• Attended advanced courses on aesthetic and functional nasal surgery.
• Member of the European Rhinoplasty Society, denoting expertise in nasal reconstruction.
• Offers online consultations for patients with Plastic Surgery needs.

Dr. Derya Bingöl is an award-winning plastic and reconstructive surgeon. She holds the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Certificate and performs 150-200 aesthetic operations annually. She is a co-founder of D'best Clinic, has written 21 scientific works, and is a member of The Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association.

Dr. Leyla Arvas is a specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. She has advanced training in microsurgery and laser treatments from centers in Taiwan, Tokyo, and Barcelona. Dr. Arvas graduated from Istanbul University Medical Faculty in 1998. She has worked at leading hospitals such as Yeditepe University Hospital and Bosphorus Anatomica Plastic Surgery Center.

Dr. Arvas has extensive experience in Rhinoplasty, Blepharoplasty, Face Lifts, Liposuction, Breast Lift, Augmentation, Reduction, and Tummy Tuck procedures. She is known for using VASER and LASER liposuction technologies and High Definition Liposculpturing. Dr. Arvas has performed hundreds of successful surgeries for both local and international patients.

Dr. İlker Manavbaşı is a respected Turkish plastic surgeon. He specializes in functional nasal surgery, facial rejuvenation, mega liposuction, and breast surgery. He graduated from Ankara University in 1999. He completed his specialization at Hacettepe University in 2005.

Dr. Manavbaşı is the youngest member of the Rhinoplasty Society, which accepts only a few surgeons worldwide. He has developed two new techniques for achieving the ideal nose in a single operation. He presented these techniques at the 2008 Plastic Surgery Symposium in Italy.

He is a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber, the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, and the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association. He has performed thousands of successful surgeries during his career.

Education Info:

 

Graduated from Orgeneral Halil Sözer Primary School, Eskisehir – 2003
Graduated from Kılıçoğlu Anatolian Highschool, Eskisehir -2007

Graduated from Marmara University School of Medicine with instructions fully in English, Istanbul, 2013

Internship in Abroad:

April, 2013  One month internship in a department of ENT in Basel University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

Experience :

Work experience on Sleeping Apnea at the Labaratory of Polisomnography, Section of Pulmonary Diseases in Akademik Hospital, Istanbul. (2010-2011)

Work experience in Dr.Back Up Company related to Medline, Istanbul. ( between July-October of 2013)

Work experience in a clinic of emergency in Cankırı City Hospital, Cankırı. (from November of 2013 to January of 2014)

Work experience in a clinic of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery in Istanbul Bagcilar Research Hospital(from July 2014-2018)

Work experience in a clinic of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery in Istanbul Bahcelievler State Hospital(from September 2018-2020)

Work experience in a clinic of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery in Istanbul Florya Medical Park Hospital ( from January 2021- November 2023)

Work experience as an instructor in medical school of Istanbul Aydın University ( from April 2021- December 2023)

Now working in his private clinic in Tesvikiye Mah. Terrace Fulya Center, Istanbul. 

Mostly Work On;

Septorhinoplasty,

Rhinoplasty,

Tipplasty,

Revision Rhinoplasty,

Ethnic Rhinoplasty

Asian Rhinoplasty

Otoplasty.

Liplift surgery,

Bichectomy,

Chin implants,

Septoplasty,

Endoscopic Septoplasty,

Congress:

2008, 2009, 2010 Masco (Marmara Medical Student Congress)

18th April 2013, International Congre for Pediatric Surgery, Aarau, Baden, Switzerland

37th Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery-2015

12th Turkish National Congress of  Rhinology-2016

8th Turkish National Congress of Istanbul’s Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgeons-2016

13th Turkish National Congress of  Rhinology-2017

14th Turkish National Congress of  Rhinology-2018

41th Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery-2020

International Reviews and Researchs:

http://mmj.dergisi.org/pdf/pdf_MMJ_523.pdf Pg.33,oral presentation 28.

“Comparison of Frey Syndrome Rates Following Superficial Parotidectomy and Partial Superficial Parotidectomy for Pleomorphic Adenoma.”

PMID:27391515

J Craniofac Surg. 2016 Jul;27(5):e469-71

“Can serum neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio be a predictive biomarker to help differentiate active chronic otitis media from inactive chronic otitis media?"

J Craniofac Surg. 

“Histopathological Effects of Bone Cement on Cartilage Tissue”

J Craniofac Surg. May/Jun 2019;30(3):936-939.

 doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000005202.

“Single-sided Sinonasal Mass: A Retrospective Study”

North Clin Istanb. 2018 Apr 12;5(2):139-143.

 doi: 10.14744/nci.2017.57984. eCollection 2018.

“Effects of Repeated Atmospheric Pressure Alterations on the Inner Ear.”

Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2021 Jul 1;92(7):550-555.

doi:10.3357/AMHP.5732.2021. PMID: 34503628

“Association of Conductive Hearing Loss with the Structural Changes in the

Organ of Corti. “

ORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relat Spec. 2021;83(4):272-279. doi:

10.1159/000513871. Epub 2021 Mar 30. PMID: 33784680

“Chest Image Staging and Prevalence of Current Smoking among Hospitalized

COVID-19 Patients in Turkey.”

ENT-Uptades. 2022; 12: 44-50

DOI: 10.5152/entupdates.2021.21065

National Reviews and Researchs:

http://mmj.dergisi.org/pdf/pdf_MMJ_523.pdf Pg.33,oral presentation 28.

“The Reliability of Istanbul Municipal Water Supply in terms of public health”

Ongoing Researchs:

Serum Vitamin D düzeyinin BPPV üzerine etkisi.

Attended Medical Courses:

Rhinoplasty School in Eskisehir- July, 2015

Pediatric Airway Problems and live surgery- April, 2015

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery- October, 2015

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Cadaver Course- August, 2016

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Course-October, 2016

Facial Plastic Course- October, 2016

Facial Plastic Course, Sapanca, 2017

Middle Ear Surgery Cadaver Course-  2017

Rhinoplasty School- 2019

All in One Rhinoplasty Course- 2019

All in One Rhinoplasty Course- 2020

Botox and Filler Course-2020

Foreign Languages:

English (Advanced)

German (Beginner)

Members of Communities:

Turk Tabipler Birligi- Turkish Doctor’s Union

EAACI- European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Dr. Ali Cem Oktay is a plastic surgeon with over 10 years of experience. He specializes in breast lift, breast reduction, Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), rhinoplasty, and gynecomastia surgery. He completed his medical and specialty training at Mersin University. Dr. Oktay is accredited by the Turkish Medical Association and the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association.

He is known for high patient satisfaction and consistent, positive results. Dr. Oktay has published scientific articles and regularly attends professional conferences. His commitment to research and clinical care has earned him respect in the field of plastic surgery.

Dr. Orhan Babucçu is a highly experienced plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He is especially skilled in tummy tucks, revision rhinoplasty, breast surgery, body contouring, genital aesthetic, chronic wound treatment, skin cancer and nose jobs. He is a member of several professional organizations and has completed training in microsurgery and medical specialization in Turkey and the US.

Prof. Haluk Duman is an expert plastic surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey with over 35 years of experience. He specializes in plastic surgery after cancer, burns, and skin tumors, as well as hand and maxillofacial surgery. He has a general medical degree from Istanbul University Medical Faculty and specialty in plastic and reconstructive surgery from Ankara GATA Medical School, and a fellowship from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Prof. Duman has published over 60 papers and participated in 100+ conferences. He is a member of various organizations.

Dr. Duran Cekic is a specialist in General and Plastic Surgery. He is known for his skill and commitment to improving medical care. He graduated from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine. He then completed his residency in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at Mersin University.

Dr. Cekic worked as a specialist at Bitlis Tatvan State Hospital. He also supported pediatric care as a general practitioner. He received third place at the 40th National Congress of the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery for his research on stem cell differentiation.

He continues to develop his skills by attending courses and symposiums on rhinoplasty, facial aesthetics, and regenerative medicine. This helps him stay current with the latest advances in surgery.

Op.Dr. Ali DOGAN

Expert Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeon

Professional Summary

Op.Dr. Ali DOGAN is an accomplished plastic surgeon with extensive experience in performing a broad spectrum of plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic procedures. He is celebrated for his technical expertise, innovative approach, and dedication to delivering personalized care to each patient. With a focus on achieving natural and harmonious results, Op.Dr. DOGAN combines surgical precision with an artistic vision to enhance both form and function.

Core Competencies

• Aesthetic Surgery: Specialized in facial rejuvenation, breast augmentation, reduction and lifting, and all type of body contouring.

• Reconstructive Surgery: Proficient in post-trauma reconstructions, skin grafting, and microsurgical techniques.

• Non-Surgical Procedures: Skilled in minimally invasive treatments, including Botox, dermal fillers, and laser therapies.

• Burn Surgery: Expertise in acute burn care and reconstructive solutions for burn scars.

• Hand Surgery: Proficient in treating congenital and traumatic hand deformities.

• Pediatric Plastic Surgery: Specialized in correcting congenital anomalies such as cleft lip and palate.

• Cutting-Edge Techniques: Incorporates advanced technologies and innovative methods for optimal results.

• Specializes in Plastic Surgery, including hair transplantation and Oxygenated therapy.
• International practice includes extensive experience in Turkey.
• Holds certifications in Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
• Engages in remote consultations for Plastic Surgery, ensuring patient convenience.

Dr. Selçuk Aytaç is an experienced and highly rated plastic surgeon in Istanbul, specializing in tummy tuck, mommy makeover, and revision rhinoplasty procedures. He is also an expert in cosmetic reconstruction after obesity operations. He is a member of the Istanbul Estetik Forum and the Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and holds a doctorate from the Department of Anatomy at Eskisehir Osmangazi University. He emphasizes the importance of taking good care of our bodies.

E D U C A T I O N

Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul 2008-2014 

Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul 2016-2023

Necip Fazıl Research and Training Hospital 2023-2024 

C O U R S E S 

1. National XXXI. Basic Microsurgery Course, June 2018, Marmara University Medical Faculty, İstanbul. 

2. XXVIII. Laboratory Animal Science for Researchers Course, September 2019, YUDETAM, Yeditepe University Experimental Research Center

W O R K    E X P E R I E N C E

1. Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Cardiology Hospital C. I. Parhon Iaşi/ROMANIA 2010 (IFMSA Medical Student Exchange Program) 

2. Gastroenterology Clinic, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa Zaragoza/SPAIN 2011 (IFMSA Medical Student Exchange Program) 

3. Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic, General Surgery Clinic, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome/ITALY 2012 (ERASMUS Student Exchange Program) 

4. Cardiology Clinic, Herlev Hospital, Copenhagen/DENMARK 2012 (IFMSA Medical Student Exchange Program) 

5. General Surgery Clinic, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens/GREECE 2012 (Observership As Medical Student)

Peer Reviewed Abstracts 

1. Kuru P, Bilgin S, Mentese ST, Tazegul G, Ozgur S, Cilingir OT, Akakin D, Yarat A, Kasimay O. Ameliorative Effect of Chronic Moderate Exercise in Smoke Exposed or Nicotine Applied Rats From Acute Stress Nicotine Tob Res. 2014 Sep 19. pii: ntu182. (As Senior Medical Student) 

2. Özdemir ZN, Tazegül G, Kuru P, Bilgin S, Menteşe ST, Erzik C, Şirvancı S, Yeğen B. Nicotine alleviates colitis-induced damage in rats via its anti-oxidative activity. Marmara Medical Journal 2014; 27: 13-20 DOI: 10.5472/MMJ.2013.03125.1 (As Senior Medical Student) 

3. Özay Özkaya Mutlu, Mert Canlı, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Ahmet Dilber; Retrospective Comperative Analysis of Preoperative Lymph Node Imaging and Pathological Results in Malignant Melanoma Patients, October Antalya 2017 

Peer Reviewed Posters 

1. Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Özay Özkaya, Deniz Özcan; Case Report: Differentiation of Intraoral lesions, Squamous Cell Carcinoma or Pseudoepitheliamatous Hyperplasia, October 2016, Antalya, Turkey. 

2. Özay Özkaya, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Özlem Çolak, İlker Üsçetin; The Effect of Staging on Survey in Malignant Melanoma, October 2016, Antalya, Turkey. 

3. Özay Özkaya Mutlu, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Ahmet Dilber, Özlem Çolak; Case Report: Free Adductor Magnus Flap Reconstruction of Calcanel Defect, October 2017, Antalya, Turkey. 

4. Özlem Çolak, Özay Özkaya Mutlu, Kadri Özer, S. Tiber Menteşe;Multifunctional Use of Elongated Temporoparietal Fascia Flap in Periorbital Reconstruction, October 2018, Antalya, Turkey. 

5. Ayberk Akçay, Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe; Case Report: Superior Epigastric Artery Perforator Propellar Flap Reconstruction of Anterior Chest Wall Defect, October 2018, Antalya, Turkey. 

6. Batıbey Batmacı, Harun Erbek, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Türkay Gökeri, İlker Üsçetin, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; Malign Hand Tumors in the Last Five Years In Our Clinic, September 2019, Samsun, Turkey. 

7. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Harun Erbek, Özlem İmren, Mert Canlı, İlker Üsçetin, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; Regional Fasciectomy Treatment Results of Dupuytren’s Contracture Patients, September 2019, Samsun, Turkey. 

8. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Harun Erbek, Türkay Gökeri, Özlem İmren, Mert Canlı, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; The Comparison of Results of Late Term Primarily Fixed and Hunter Prosthesis Used Flexor Digitorum Profundus Injuries,September 2019, Samsun, Turkey. 

9. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Özlem Çolak, Mert Canlı, İlker Üsçetin, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; Extensor Indicis Proprius Transfer Supplied with Ruptured Extensor Pollicis Longus (EPL) Proximal Portion in a Patient with Recurrent EPL Rupture, September 2019, Samsun, Turkey. 

10. Özlem Çolak, Mahir Gökbulut, Selman Taşkın, Tuğçe Yasak Par, Semih Tiber Menteşe, İlker Üsçetin; Lesions Prediagnosed as Vascular Tumors; September 2020, İstanbul, Turkey. 

11. Özlem Çolak, Tuğçe Yasak Par, Emre Gunenc, Selman Taşkın, Semih Tiber Menteşe, İlker Üsçetin; Flap Reconstruction of Periorbital Area Zone 2 Tumor Excision Defects, September 2020, İstanbul, Turkey. 

12. Özlem Çolak, Emre Gunenc, Selman Taşkın, Tuğçe Yasak Par, Semih Tiber Menteşe, İlker Üsçetin; Thoracal Wall Reconstruction in a Male Patient with Poland Syndrome, September 2020, İstanbul, Turkey. 

13. Özlem Çolak, Burak Yılmaz, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Tuğçe Yasak, İlker Üsçetin; A Rare Skin Malignancy: Sebaceous Carcinoma, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey. 

Presentations: 

1. The Effect of Apelin on Indomethacin Induced Gastric Ulcer, World Gastroenterology Subregional Meeting, November 2011, Antalya, Turkey. (As Senior Medical Student) 

2. Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Özay Özkaya Mutlu, İlker Üsçetin; Case Report: 4 Different Merkel Cell Carcinoma, October 2018, Antalya, Turkey. 

3. Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe, İlker Üsçetin, Özay Özkaya Mutlu; Our Clinical Experience, Retrospective Analysis of Gynecomastia Patients, October 2018, Antalya, Turkey. 

4. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Akif Ayberk Akçay, İlker Üsçetin, Harun Erbek, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; Our Approach to Congenital Hand Anomalies Between 2015- 2019 Time Periods in Our Clinic, April 2019, İstanbul, Turkey. 

5. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Mert Canlı, Özlem Çolak, Batıbey Batmacı, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; Results of Repair Through Nerve Graft in Our Clinic in 2015- 2019 Time Periods, April 2019, İstanbul, Turkey. 

6. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Mert Canlı, Özlem Çolak, Harun Erbek, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; The Evaluation of Long Term Results of Mallet Finger Cases Operated 2015-2019 Periods in Our Clinic, April 2019, İstanbul, Turkey. 

7. Akif Ayberk Akçay, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada, Özlem Çolak; The Evulation of Biomechanical and Histologic Aspects the Effect of Direct Thrombin inhibitors on Tendon Healing, September 2019, Samsun, Turkey. 

8. Özlem Çolak, Harun Erbek, Tuğçe Yasak Par, Selman Taşkın, Mert Canlı, Semih Tiber Menteşe, İlker Üsçetin; Comparison of Fat Pad Transposition and Fat Graft Application After Fat Pad Resection in Transconjunctival Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty, September 2020, İstanbul, Turkey 

9.Özlem Çolak, Zeynep Öykü Gürel, Semih Tiber Menteşe, İlker Üsçetin, Mahir Gökbulut; Versatile Use of Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Flap in Axillary Reconstruction, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey. 

10.Türkay Gökeri, Tiber Menteşe, Özlem Çolak, Günay Güldoğuş, Tuğçe Yasak Par; Effects of Covid-19 Pandemics on Emergency Plastic Surgery Patiens Admission, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey. 

11.Özlem Çolak, Tuğçe Yasak Par, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Zeynep Öykü Gürel, İlker Üsçetin, Mahir Gökbulut ; Retrospective Analysis of Fourniere’s Gangrene Reconstruction Patients Operated From 2010 to 2021, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey. 

12. Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Günay Güldoğuş, Tuğçe Yasak Par; Foot Defect Reconstruction with a Superficial Circumflex İliac Artery Flap Including a Bony Component, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey. 

13.Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Günay Güldoğuş, Ayça Ergan Şahin; Reconstruction of Wrist Dorsum with a Very Thin Flap: Superficial Circumflex İliac Artery Perforator Flap, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey. 

14.Semih Tiber Menteşe, Özlem Çolak, Caner Ali İlhan, Tuğçe Yasak Par, İlker Üsçetin; An Effective Solution for Wide Abdominal Wall Defect: Free Latissimus Dorsi Flap, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey. 

15.Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Caner Ali İlhan, Ayça Ergan Şahin; An Early and Higher Function Providing Reconstruction Option in Phalangeal Bony Defects, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey. 

dr.Semih Tiber Menetşe

Education

2009-2014 Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

2016-2023 Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital (Specialty)

Experience

2010 Cardiology Clinic, Cardiology Hospital C. I . Parhon Iaşi/ Romania

2011 Gastroenterology Clinic, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa Zaragoza/ Spain

2012 Plastic Surgery Clinic Sapienza University of Rome Italy

2012 Herlev Hospital, Copenhagen Denmark

2012 Hippokration General Hospital, Athens Greece

2016-2023 Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital

2023-2024 Necip Fazil Training and Research Hospital (Chief Physician)​

Dr. Firdavs Ahmedov is a hair transplant and medical aesthetics specialist. He has performed over 3,500 successful hair transplant procedures. He is known for his skill in FUE, DHI, and revision hair transplantation. Dr. Ahmedov uses advanced methods, including micromotor and manual extraction, as well as sapphire blades. He achieves natural-looking results for both men and women.

Dr. Ahmedov completed his medical training at Ege University and several respected hospitals in New York, USA. These include Mount Sinai Hospital, the Recanati Miller Transplant Institute, and the James J. Peters Bronx Military Hospital. He is accredited by the Turkish Republic Ministry of Health. He has also served as Vice President of the International Patient Center at Medicana Health Group. Dr. Ahmedov is committed to ongoing learning and maintains high ethical standards in his work.