Best Facelift Doctors in Istanbul

Dr. Kalafatlar specializes in facelifts with a unique focus on aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, trained at prestigious institutions in Istanbul.

• Board-certified by the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
• Extensive training at Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Education and Research Hospital
• Regular participant in national and international plastic surgery congresses
• Offers a broad range of aesthetic procedures including facelifts with precision

Thousands of reconstructive plastic surgeries performed – Dr. Sumer brings extensive expertise to facelift procedures at Wish Clinic & Beauty.

• Specialized training in plastic surgery at Ghent University in Belgium
• Over 14 years of experience in plastic and aesthetic surgery
• Performed surgeries at maxillofacial hospitals in Bruges
• Graduated from Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Fatih Çınar is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He ranked first nationwide in two exam categories among about two million students. He entered Koç University School of Medicine with a Suna-İnan Kıraç Foundation scholarship. He received the Vehbi Koç Honor Award twice. After a top TUS score, he trained in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Cerrahpaşa.

He passed the USMLE and holds ECFMG certification. He earned FEBOPRAS (European Board certification, Sigmund Freud University, Vienna). He trained at Stanford with Prof. Gordon Lee on post-cancer breast reconstruction, tissue transfers, and breast implants.

He has many publications. His facelift and tissue transfer technique is cited in international literature. His specialization thesis won first place from the Istanbul Medical Chamber.

Dr. Yavuz Besogul is a cardiovascular surgeon in Istanbul. He uses minimally invasive and endovascular techniques for heart and vascular diseases. Dr. Besogul performs closed-heart surgery and off-pump coronary bypass. He evaluates international patients with complex coronary disease and has published over 100 scientific articles in national and international journals.

• Performs coronary bypass through 4–5 cm incisions while the heart is beating.
• Treats mitral and aortic valve disorders using small-incision techniques.
• Manages vascular conditions including femoral-popliteal bypass and aortic aneurysms.
• Treats venous insufficiency and Buerger disease using intravascular methods.

Dr. Gurler Akinbingol is a plastic surgery specialist with expertise in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.

• Graduated from Ankara University Medicine Faculty
• Specializes in rhinoplasty, mammoplasty, and gynecomastia surgery
• Offers personalized treatment plans for each patient

Dr. Ismail Barut is a board-certified plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He received advanced training at Ege University and Gazi University. He also completed a specialization in hand surgery. Dr. Barut has presented at more than 10 national and international congresses. He has published several peer-reviewed articles, including new techniques for head and neck reconstruction and orbital floor defects.

Dr. Barut took part in Turkey’s third face transplant operation. He is known for achieving natural-looking results using advanced, minimally invasive methods. He has worked at leading hospitals in Turkey and now practices in Istanbul. Dr. Barut provides patient-focused care to both local and international patients. His experience and scientific work make him a leading choice for plastic surgery in Turkey.

Dr. Kemal Ugurlu is a plastic surgeon at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He performs facial reconstruction and complex body contouring, including procedures like cleft lip repair and ear reconstruction. He works at a surgical center with over 290 beds and nearly 90 medical specialists.

• Performs facial surgeries including deep plane facelifts and neck lifts.
• Treats congenital conditions such as cleft palate and nasal deformities.
• Performs body sculpting through Vaser liposuction and tummy tuck combinations.
• Conducts reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery, including complex implant revisions.

Dr. Zeki Yasar is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in facelifts and other facial aesthetic procedures at Medipunto Clinic in Istanbul.

• Completed Plastic Surgery Specialization at Dicle University
• Skilled in a wide range of facial enhancement techniques
• Focused on achieving natural-looking, patient-specific results

The doctor is a specialist in Aesthetic, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery with extensive expertise in facial and body aesthetic procedures, breast surgery, and post-bariatric body contouring. Clinical focus includes reconstructive microsurgery, skin cancer reconstruction, cleft lip and palate surgery, diabetic foot reconstruction, and the management of complex soft tissue defects.

With a background in both university hospitals and tertiary healthcare institutions, the doctor combines advanced surgical techniques with evidence-based practices. An active researcher and academic author, the doctor has contributed numerous articles to peer-reviewed journals on topics including flap surgery, wound healing, and innovative surgical techniques.

Dr. M. Mustafa Aydınol is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at HayatMed Clinic in Istanbul. He performs facial surgery and body contouring, including deep plane facelifts and abdominal liposuction. Dr. Aydınol is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).

• Performs complex facial reconstruction such as chin augmentation and jaw implants.
• Treats cases involving keloid scar removal.
• Works at HayatMed Clinic, which holds JCI and ISO 9001:2015 quality accreditations.
• Shows visual results through a portfolio of before-and-after cases.