Best plastic surgeons in Turkey: TOP 378 doctors

EXPERIENCE
2022 – Present, Istanbul, Türkiye
AREL UNIVERSITY
Assistant Professor (PhD)

2018 – Present, Istanbul, Türkiye
MEMORIAL BAHÇELIEVLER HOSPITAL
Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery

2019 – 2021, Istanbul, Türkiye
AYDIN UNIVERSITY
Assistant Professor (PhD)

2017 – 2019, Istanbul, Türkiye
ALTINBAŞ UNIVERSITY
Assistant Professor (PhD)

EDUCATION
2012 – 2017, Ankara, Türkiye
BAŞKENT UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Residency in Aesthetic, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery

2005 – 2011, Istanbul, Türkiye
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, CERRAHPAŞA FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Medical Doctor (M.D.)

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

13 scientific articles published in national and international journals

32 oral or poster presentations at national and international congresses

46 additional oral or poster presentations at congresses

9 experimental and clinical research studies (as Principal Investigator and Researcher)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Turkish Medical Association (TTB)

Istanbul Medical Chamber

Turkish Society for Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity (EPCD)

International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)

Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (TPRECD)

TRAININGS, COURSES, AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED

September 2022: ISAPS World Congress 2022

May 2021: ISAPS Hair Transplantation Course

March 2021: Koç University SANERC Wound Care Course

February 2020: Prof. Dr. Arman Çağdaş Winter Symposium – "All About the Nose"

June 2018: TPRECD XI. Rhinoplasty & IX. Facial Aesthetics Course

May 2018: 29th EURAPS Annual Meeting, Melia Castilla Hotel, Madrid, Spain

May 2018: 16th National Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Congress, Colossae Thermal Hotel, Pamukkale-Denizli, Türkiye

2013–2017: Attended 14 national/international congresses

CERTIFICATES

Aesthetic and Beauty Procedures on Face and Body using Laser, IPL, Radiofrequency, and Ultrasound-Based Devices

Dermal Filler and Neurotoxin Injections

Mesotherapy, Dermaroller, PRP Applications, and Skincare

Minimally Invasive Techniques Course

Aesthetic Breast Surgery Course

The Louisville Microsurgery Course

Acute Hand Injuries Course

Hand Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Course

Laboratory Animal Practices and Ethics Course

EXPERIENCE

2019 - Currently, Istanbul/Istanbul/Turkey

MEMORIAL BAHÇELIEVLER HOSPITAL

Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist

2015 - Currently, Istanbul/Istanbul/Turkey

BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Faculty Member

2009 - 2009, /ABD

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

Faculty Member

2008 - 2008, /Sweden

UPPSALA UNIVERSITY

Faculty Member

2000 - 2015, Kocaeli/Kocaeli/Turkey

KOCAELI UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Faculty Member

EDUCATION

2015

PROFESSOR

2009

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

1992 - 1999, Antalya/Turkey

MEDITERRANEAN UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Expertise Training

1985 - 1991, Ankara/Turkey

ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Medical Doctor Training

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

Over 170 scientific presentations and speeches at national and international scientific meetings

51 scientific articles, 33 of which are international

Author of 6 books and book chapters

3 TUBITAK projects

2 TUBITAK science incentive awards

Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Research Competition 2nd Prize

Abdominal fascial flaps to provide complete implant coverage in one-stage breast reconstruction: an autologous solution

Preoperative colour Doppler evaluation in the planning of gluteal perforator flaps

A new application to increase breast projection in free breast graft reduction mammoplasty

A new application for the repair of penile skin defect; anterior scrotal artery flap

Use of botulinum toxin for correction of asymmetric crying faces

A useful tool for W-plasty design in the excision of irregular lesions

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association

International Society of Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)

Kocaeli Breast Diseases Research and Treatment Association

Turkish Medical Informatics Association

Interplast Turkey Association

Balkan Association of Plastic Reconstuctive Aesthetic. Surgery

The AO Foundation AO CMF

PhD. Sökmen graduated from Eskişehir Kılıçoğlu High

School in 2002 and studied at Istanbul Cerrahpaşa

University Medical School in the same year,

graduating in 2008.

Later, he specialized in urology at Bakırköy Urology

Clinic of Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research

Hospital was the only clinic in Turkey with European

Accreditation (FEBU) accreditation at the time and

was appointed as Urology Specialist in 2014.

Since becoming a specialist, he has actively

participated in trainings and conferences in the fields

of urological oncology, robotic surgery, renal

transplantation and andrology, and has participated in

numerous surgeries with leading professors from

around the world.

In recent years, he has become particularly interested

in “men’s sexual health and sexual aesthetics” and has

been performing surgeries in this area since 2017.He

continues to perform surgeries and research, including

penile enlargement and regenerative treatments for

erectile dysfunction, penile implant implantation,

chronic prostatitis, sexually transmitted diseases, and

chronic pelvic pain syndrome.

PhD. Sökmen has been a member of the European

Association of Urology since 2009. He has also

organized and served as an instructor for many

accredited training courses for the organization.

2021 Ph.D. Sökmen introduces unique andrology

trends in the field of urology with its portfolio of

treatments, patented devices and regenerative

therapies.He is currently conducting scientific research

and patient examinations at the Andro Expertise

Center for Men’s Health and Aesthetics, which was

opened in 2022 with his colleague Dr. Zulfu Sertkaya

with the same vision. He treats patients in his own

clinic and performs surgeries in affiliated hospitals.

Prof. Dr. Murat Songu is an ENT specialist with specific expertise in rhinoplasty and otoplasty. He is renowned for his meticulous surgical approach and outstanding patient care. His achievements include multiple awards such as the 'Politzer Society Special Award', 'Health Contributors Award', and 'Doctor of the Year'. He has significantly contributed to scientific research and education in his field, with over 100 publications, and has trained nearly 100 ENT residents.

Medart Hair Clinic Head of Medical Team: Mr. Muhammed Yeni

Mr. Muhammed Yeni was born in 1990 in Istanbul, Turkey. 
He graduated from Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University, Faculty of Medical Health Sciences in 2014. 
After graduation, he attended hair transplantation courses. 
In 2014 he started to work as an assistant surgeon in one of the private hair transplant clinics of Istanbul. 
As a result of his natural talent and successful results on hair transplant surgeries, he has become one of the most well known operators in this field domestically and internationally. 
He has performed numerous hair transplant procedures in lots of different countries such as Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Austria, Tunisia, Kuwait, Albania, Hungary, etc... 
He is very experienced on different genetics of hair types. 
To the date, he has performed more than 4000+ surgeries (and on different hair types) all around the world. 
His main areas of expertise are Sapphire incisions in all range of the patients, including revisions, female hair transplant, facial hair transplants. 
He is also a very creative operator. 
He is working with Dr. Tuna Tantan Williams as a teammate. 
He has improved his approach and skills even more since he started to work with Dr. Tantan and gained more experience on different types of hairs 
He is a perfectionist and he excels in providing natural results.
He has been creating very natural results with his work at MedArt Hair Clinic.

MEDICAL EXPERIENCE

2025 - Present

MEMORIAL BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL

Hair Transplant Doctor /Istanbul

2022 - 2023

Acıbadem Mobil Health Services /Istanbul

General Practitioner /Istanbul

2024 - 2025

Estethica Ataşehir Surgical Medical Center 

Hair Transplant Doctor/Istanbul

2022- 2024

Bezmialem University Faculty Of Medicine

General Practitioner /Istanbul

MEDICAL EDUCATION

2010 - 2016

MUSTAFA KEMAL  UNIVERSITY

Medical  Faculty /Hatay ,Turkey

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Medipol University Botox Applications,

Botulium Toxin, 

Dermal  Fillers,İstanbul Medipol University  

StemCell, Stem Cell Application Areas,

Clinical Trialand Clinical Research Approval Processes,

İstanbul Medipol University Exosome Certification, İstanbul 

Dr. Alaaddin Karabacak is a distinguished Aesthetics, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, specializing in hair transplantation. He has an extensive 25-year career and is affiliated with the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) and the International Plastic Reconstruction Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS). He has successfully conducted approximately 12,000 hair transplants using modern, minimally invasive techniques.

Prof. Cenk Şen is an experienced plastic surgeon with over 20 years of practice specializing in rhinoplasty, lipoderm, oral and neck surgery, breast surgery, facial rejuvenation, body shaping, microsurgery and maxillofacial surgery. He has written 50 works on reconstructive surgery and is a member of various international organizations for plastic surgery.

The patient has a Certificate of Honor from Ege University Faculty of Dentistry, obtained in 2020 and a Certificate of Attendance in Basic Implantology from Megagen, obtained in 2021.

The doctor, who has 12 years of experience, previously worked in aesthetic clinics in Nişantaşı and Bakırköy. The doctor, who also has 2 years of experience as a chief physician, can speak good English and intermediate Kurdish. 

He has certificates approved by the Turkish Ministry of Health in the fields of Mesotherapy, Phytotherapy, Cupping Therapy and Ozone Therapy. 

He is a disciplined, innovative and perfectionist physician. Good communication, focused on patient satisfaction. 

He served as the chairman of the Infection Committee, Quality Unit, Inspection Commission, Facility Security and Patient Safety at the State Hospital.

Dr. Fahri Doruk is a dentist known for his patient-oriented approach and expertise in various dental procedures including All-on-4 Dental Implants, Porcelain Veneer, and Root Canal treatment. He is praised for his ability to manage dental procedures without causing pain and for effectively addressing dental fears. He is a graduate of Ege University Faculty of Dentistry.

Dr. Caner Kaya is a seasoned plastic surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey, with over 15 years of experience in the field.

Dr. Özgür Ağlamış is an American board certified cosmetic gynecologist specializing in vaginal rejuvenation and vaginismus treatments, having graduated from Gazi University in Ankara and completed a specialization at Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Training & Research Hospital. Dr. Ağlamış is experienced in both surgical and non-surgical protocols and speaks fluent English.

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.

Dr. Avni Hakan Olmezturk is a seasoned plastic surgeon with expertise in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. His specialties include both surgical and non-surgical treatments such as Breast Implants, Rhinoplasty, Ear Aesthetics, Facial Aesthetic, Body Aesthetics, Hair Transplantation, Genital Aesthetics and various other aesthetic procedures. He is recognized for his personalized approach to patient care, creating customized treatment plans to address individual needs and goals.

Dr. Mehlika Esin Dağsalı is a Medical Doctor who has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and holds a Medical Aesthetic Certificate from the Ministry of Health. She has been performing operations in the fields of hair transplantation, filling, botox and mesotherapy. She has also been a Hospital Manager and Assistant Chief Physician for more than 15 years.

Adem Demiral, a Hair Transplant Expert, was born in Ordu in 1980. He specializes in hair transplant applications and holds expertise in health institutions management and management, as well as various aspects of hair transplantation including supportive treatment applications, dermocosmetic and care products, necrosis treatment, GETAT applications, new technologies, and tissue transplantation research. Additionally, he is skilled in emergency case management and incident scene management in extraordinary situations. Adem Demiral pursued his education in First and Emergency Aid Technician (Paramedic) at Kadir Has University in 2000, and later obtained a degree in Health Management from Istanbul University AUZEF in 2019. He also holds an International Hair Transplantation Practitioner Certification Training from Euro Passcard. 

• Dr. Busra Yakupoglu is a hair transplant surgeon at Erdem Hospitals & Health Group in Istanbul.
• Dr. Yakupoglu has completed +700 of procedures using the FUE and DHI methods.

Education

Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University

Faculty of Medicine '14−'20

Adana Anadolu Lisesi

High School Diploma '9−'13

Training and Seminars

IFMSA March Meeting Pre-GA I Istanbul '15

Reproductive Health Symposium I Kuşadası '15

Health Law Symposium I Ankara '15

Stem Cell and Cancer Congress I Çanakkale '15

IFMSA August Meeting Pre-GA I Ohrid '15

Child Abuse Symposium I Afyonkarahisar '16

Women's Workshop I Ankara '16

IFMSA International Training of Trainers I Istanbul 2016

IFMSA March Meeting General Assembly I Budva 2017

United Nations & IFMSA Refugee Rights I Madrid 2017

European Union MODEX I Tekirdağ 2021