Best plastic surgeons in Istanbul: TOP 83 doctors

Dr. Fatma Nihal Durmus Kocaaslan is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. She also holds a PhD in forensic medicine. She is internationally accredited and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She has earned competency certificates both in her home country and abroad.

Dr. Kocaaslan is known for her skills in orthognathic and maxillofacial surgery, craniofacial procedures, and complex aesthetic operations. She has performed hundreds of successful surgeries. She is a member of ISAPS, TPRECD, and the AO Craniofacial Surgery Foundation.

Place and Date of Birth: 1975, Bafra/Samsun

Op. Dr. Abdül Kerim Yapıcı completed his primary and secondary education in

his hometown of Bafra. After graduating from Bafra High School in 1992, he

enrolled in the Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA) Military Medical

Faculty, completing his medical education in 1999. Between 2000 and 2002,

he served as a Consulting Physician at Eskişehir Military Hospital. In 2002, he

began his specialization in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at

GATA. He successfully completed his specialization in 2007, earning the title of

Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist.

Between 2007 and 2012, he worked as a specialist doctor at Eskişehir Military

Hospital. He then continued his career as an Assistant Professor at Ankara

GATA and the Health Sciences University Gülhane Training and Research

Hospital, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery.

Dr. Yapıcı is married with three children and is proficient in English. He is also

a member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic

Surgery, as well as the Reconstructive Microsurgery Association

2003 Elazig Science High School

2009 Ege University Faculty of Medicine – MD.

2015 Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and

Aesthetic Surgery – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist

Experience

2015 – 2017 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist, Ağrı State Hospital, Department

of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2017 –2019 Specialist, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic,

Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2019-2023 Assistant Professor, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of

Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2023- October 2024 Associate Professor, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine,

Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

October 2024- Still Associate Professor, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery,

Medipol Acıbadem  District  Hospital

Fellowship

July-August 2019: Juntendo University, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Tokyo, Japan

April-July 2022: Ghent University, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Ghent,

Belgium

November 2023: Asan Medical Center, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive

Surgery.Seoul, Korea

Memberships

EURAPS Active Member

International Society of Burn Injuries Active Member, Executive Committee Member

Turkish Reconstructive Microsurgery Society, Executive Committee Member

Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Society

Turkish Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Society

Turkish Wound Society

Dr. Selma Salman is a specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. She currently practices at Memorial Ankara Hospital. Dr. Salman has worked as a faculty member at Izmir Bakirçay University and Black Sea Technical University. She has over twenty years of experience in academic medicine. Her research has been published in international journals. She has studied topics such as skin grafts, cleft lip, tendon grafting, and new surgical techniques.

Dr. Salman is a member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association, the Association for Wound Care and Tissue Repair, and the Ankara Medical Chamber. Her work is recognized both nationally and internationally.

Dr. Ercan Karacaoglu is a specialist in Aesthetic, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery with over 20 years of experience. He has been a leading surgeon at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital since 2010. He also served as an Associate Professor at Brown University in the USA, where he received advanced training in surgical techniques.

Dr. Karacaoglu is recognized worldwide. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS), and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). He has written five international book chapters and published 31 international and 13 national research papers. He has also delivered 73 conference presentations and received 185 citations.

Dr. Karacaoglu specializes in advanced and minimally invasive procedures, such as endoscopic facial rejuvenation and laser lipolysis. He is an international speaker and educator, known for achieving natural and patient-focused results.

Education, Awards and Certifications

• Inter High School Project Competition, Third in Turkey, Using the activated carbon

obtained from waste batteries as ion and gas trap,Scientific and Technological

Research Council of Turkey (TUBİTAK)-2009

• Tokat Science High School – 2010

• Istanbul University School of Medicine(Graduted with distinction) – 2016

• Sarıyer State Hospital(Emergency Medicine) 2017

• Animal Research Certificate – January 2019

• Microsurgery Certificate- May 2019

• Medical statistics certificate- July 2019

• Bagcılar Research and Training Hospital, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and

Aesthetic Surgery(Residency) 2017-2022

• Universita Campus Bio-Medico, Department of Plastic,Reconstructive and Aesthetic

Surgery Rome/Italy(Microsurgery Fellowship) 2022-

• Erzurum State Hospital,Erzurum/Turkey 2022-2024 

Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital  (Current)

Dr . Vasi f Mammadov i s an accompl i s hed and

Eur opean & Tur ki s h boar d- cer t i f i ed Pl as t i c,

Aes t het i c, and Recons t r uct i ve Sur geon ( FEBOPRAS) .

Wi t h a f ocus on cut t i ng- edge pr ocedur es s uch as

Rhi nopl as t y, Facel i f t , Tummy Tuck, Li pos uct i on,

Br eas t Sur ger i es , Br azi l i an But t Li f t ( BBL) , and mor e,

Dr . Mammadov br i ngs year s of exper t i s e t o Es t et i k

I nt er nat i onal . Hi s commi t ment t o advanci ng t he

f i el d t hr ough educat i on and cl i ni cal exper i ence has

l ed hi m t o pr es t i gi ous i ns t i t ut i ons , i ncl udi ng I s t i nye

Uni ver s i t y and Medi cal Par k Hos pi t al , wher e he has

r ef i ned hi s s ki l l s . Wi t h an unwaver i ng pas s i on f or

aes t het i cs and r econs t r uct i ve s ur ger y, Dr .

Mammadov i s dedi cat ed t o hel pi ng pat i ent s achi eve

t hei r beaut y goal s whi l e ens ur i ng s af et y and

pr eci s i on pr eci s i on i n i n ever y pr ocedur e.

Dr. Ahmet Umut Yuvacı is a skilled plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He received advanced training at top centers such as Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan, Hospital Federal do Andarai in Brazil, and the Melbourne Institute of Plastic Surgery. He specializes in microsurgery, oncoplastic breast reconstruction, and modern aesthetic procedures.

He holds the EBOPRAS certification and is a member of ISAPS and other international surgical societies. Dr. Yuvacı has performed more than 1,000 procedures and published work in peer-reviewed journals. He is known for his dedication to quality and new techniques in plastic surgery.

I was born in 1968 in Mersin Gülnar district.

After studying primary school in Konya Akşehir and secondary school in Anamur, I attended Kuleli Military High School between 1981-1985.

In 1985-1992, I had my university years at Hacettepe University English Faculty of Medicine. After completing assistant training at Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Gynecology Training and Research Hospital, I became a gynecology and obstetrician in January 1997.

While working at Zübeyde Hanım Maternity Home between 1997-2000, I completed my military service at Erzurum Marshal Fevzi Çakmak Hospital.

Since 2000,  I am working as a specialist at Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Gynecology Training and Research Hospital.

Since 2000, I am serving in my practice at Mithatpaşa cad. 71/7. I have 2 sons born in 2000 and 2006.

OPERATIONS 

P-Shot, Penile ESWT, Penis Curvature, Penis Thickening, Penis Enlargement, Penis Aesthetic and Health 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Mar 2016 – Present Yeni Yüzyıl University, Istanbul, Turkey 

Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital 

Director of Urology Department 

Gaziosmanpasa Hospital is a major medical center, organ transplantation, brain and nerve surgery, cardiovascular surgery, tumor surgery, oncology, stemcell transplantation and in vitrofertilization (IVF) are qualified treatments. Turkey is one of the busiest hospital. 

I work in the urologyclinic, urooncology, endourology, roboticsurgery, laparoscopic surgery and andrology. 

Jan 2009 - Mar 2016 Ministry of Health Taksim Istanbul, Turkey 

Training and Research Hospital 

Director of Urology Department  

Ourhospital, Taksim Training and Research Hospital, is a public hospital established for private medicale ducation and scientific research. My responsibilities as chief of urology training clinic,

- Implementation of urology assistant training program. 

- Conducting clinical trials. 

- General urological services. 

I work in urology clinic, urooncology, endourology, robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and andrology. 

Spoken Languages English/ Turkish

Jan 2007 - Jan 2009 Ministry of Health Bağcılar Istanbul,Turkey 

Training and Research Hospital Director of Urology Department 

Our hospital's assistant is a state hospital established for medical education and scientific research. My responsibilities as a chief of urology training clinic, 

- Implementation of urology assistant training program. 

- Conducting clinical trials. - General urological services. I work in urology clinic, urooncology, endourology, laparoscopic surgery and andrology. 

Jan 2001 - Jan 2007 Ministry of Health Ankara Ankara,Turkey 

Education and Research Hospital Urologist

 In our hospital, I worked as a urologist 

Jan 1997 - Jan 1999 Ministry of Health Bergama State Izmir, Turkey 

Hospital Urolojist 

In our hospital, I worked as a urologist in Urooncology, endourology, laparoscopic surgery and andrology. 

Jan 1992 - Jan 1997 Ministry of Health Training and Ankara,Turkey

EXPERIENCE*

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Turkey

MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2012 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Diyarbakır/Turkey

DİCLE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

General Surgeon

2011 - 2012, Van/Van/Turkey

VAN REGIONAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2009 - 2011, Van/Van/Turkey

HAKKARİ STATE HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2004 - 2009, Van/Van/Turkey

YÜZÜNCÜYIL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

General Surgeon

2002 - 2004, Van/Van/Turkey

HACIBEKİR HEALTH CENTER

General Practitioner

*EDUCATION*

2018 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Turkey

Associate Professor

2015, Ohio/USA

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER

Neck Dissection Training

2012 - 2018, Diyarbakır/Turkey

Assistant Professor

1996 - 2002, Adana/Turkey

ÇUKUROVA UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF MEDICINE - Medical Doctor Education

Dr. Ahmet Kahraman

Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeon

Education:

• Istanbul Kabataş Erkek Lisesi (Kabataş High School for Boys)
• Medical Degree: Karadeniz Technical University
• Specialization: Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine

Experience:

• Six years of surgical experience in hand surgery, burns, cancer surgery, congenital anomalies, microsurgery, and aesthetic/reconstructive surgery at Uludağ University.
• Served as a university faculty member, providing theoretical and practical training to residents and students.
• Published numerous articles in national and international journals; presented at congresses.
• Currently consults at a private practice on Bağdat Avenue, Kadıköy.

Specialty:

• Focuses on aesthetic surgeries, cleft lip and palate repairs, congenital anomalies, cancer surgeries, and breast reconstruction following breast cancer.

Philosophy:

• “Natural is the most beautiful.”

Website: opdrahmetkahraman.com

Fields of Study and Interests

 Aesthetic Surgery

 Microsurgery

 Maxillofacial Surgery

 Burn and Wound Treatment

 Hand Surgery

Education

 Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine, 2010

 Health Sciences University Plastic Surgery Clinic, 2017

Career

 Batman Regional Training and Research Hospital, 2017-2020

 Medicalpark Hospital, 2020-2022

Dr. Behruz Uysal is a top hair transplant surgeon in Turkey. He is known worldwide for his skill and modern techniques. He has performed over 8,000 hair transplant surgeries. Dr. Uysal is respected for his focus on patient care and his artistic approach to hair restoration.

Dr. Uysal leads the Hair Transplantation and Hair Health Department at Florence Nightingale Hospital. He also teaches regularly at Istanbul Aydin University. He is certified in Hair Transplant and Mesotherapy. Dr. Uysal is a member of ISAPS and the Turkish Medical Association. He often speaks at international conferences and live surgery workshops.

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Dr. Cihantimur has a wide range of experience and expertise, including breast augmentation and reconstruction, body contouring, facial rejuvenation, and rhinoplasty. Is a member of 7 professional American, Turkish and international associations.

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Op. Doc. Ulvi Hasanov

Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Education:

*September 2005 – June 2007 Faculty of Medicine Education, Doctor of Medicine Degree Ufuk University, Medicine

Faculty, Ankara

*October 2004: Title of University Associate Professor

*November 2007 – December 2009: Ph.D., Hacettepe University, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral, Dental,Jaw Diseases and Surgery Department

Tasks:

*September 2012 – Present: Freelance Clinic Medicine as Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Ankara

*April 2012 – August 2013: Ridens Health Service. Ltd. Sti., Ankara

*January 2005– February 2008: Faculty Member, Selcuk University, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral, Dental,

*Department of Jaw Diseases and Surgery, Konya.

March 2013– March 2014: Freelance Clinic Medicine as Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Ankara

December 2015- March 2016: Military Service, Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases and Surgery Specialist, Ege

Army Command Military Hospital, Izmir.

Op. Doc. Ulvi Hasanov

Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Doctor of medicine (md)

master of surgery (ms)

EXPERI ENCE

Operated +200 plastic surgeries Focus:

Rhinoplasty/Face/Breast/BBL

-Safak Hospital

Involved in more than 1 00 plastic surgeries

– Marmara University

EDUCATION

Marmara University

-Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Op. Doc. Ulvi Hasanov

Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Istanbul University

-Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Surgery Specialist Operator Doctor Ulvi Hasanov. After completing his primary,

secondary and high school education in istanbul with honors, Istanbul University

Faculty of Medicine between 2007-201 2 and became a medical doctor.

Aesthetics, microsurgery, congenital (congenital) anomalies, burn treatment and

surgery, facial fractures, hand surgery, tissue transplants, head

and neck surgery, neuromuscular transplants, surgical

and non-surgical plastic surgery in the Department of

Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at

Istanbul University started his education

Op. Doc. Ulvi Hasanov

Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS Faculty of Dentistry: • School Leadership Group

(SLG) • Research Committee State of New South Wales: • Keith Godfrey Visiting

Professor (KGVP) Committee • Sydney Orthodontic Alumni (Founder and Patron) •

Education Committee National: • Education Committee (Australian Society of

Orthodontists) International: • Co-Chair; Scientific Programme – 2010 World

Federation of Orthodontists Meeting Sydney • Task Force Member for Guidelines

for Postgraduate Studies, WFO • President, World Implant Orthodontic Congress,

2012 • Advisory Committee Member of the World Implant Orthodontic Association

Dr. Mustafa Ibas is an ENT specialist. He has clinical experience in childhood ENT diseases, rhinoplasty, endoscopic sinus surgery, ear diseases, hearing loss, head and neck surgery, salivary gland diseases, and maxillofacial trauma surgery. Dr. Ibas worked as an ENT specialist at Ankara Etimesgut Sait Ertürk State Hospital from 2023 to 2024. He also served at Mardin Midyat State Hospital from 2022 to 2023. He completed his assistant physician training at Health Sciences University Ankara Training and Research Hospital between 2017 and 2022.

Dr. Ibas has published several peer-reviewed articles. His research covers topics such as preauricular iatrogenic epidermoid cysts, dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, the use of probiotics in otitis media, and the anti-inflammatory effects of naringenin in otitis media. He earned his medical degree from Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Faculty of Medicine.

EDUCATION

Ankara City Hospital Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (Specialization Training) (2019-2020)

Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital. Plastic,

Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (Specialization Training) (2015-2019)

Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, English (2008-2014)

Ankara Science High School (2004-2008)

WORK EXPERIENCE 

Gelibolu State Hospital (2014-2015)

Ankara NumuneTraining and Research Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Clinic (2015-2019)

Ankara City Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Clinic (2019-2020)

Ankara Di§kapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic (2020-2022)

Elixirmed Clinic (2022 - until now)

Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic

SCIENTIFICIN STITUTI ONS

Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Association

CE RTI FI CAT IONS

Fellow of European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS)

Medical Area of Interest and Activities 

• Face and Neck Lift (Rhytidectomy) 

• Mommy Makeover (Abdominoplasty, Brachioplasty) 

• Arm and Leg Lift after Massive Weight Loss •

 Lipedema Surgery • Rhinoplasty • Diabetic Foot – Reconstructive Procedures for Lower Extremities and Trunk • Hidradenitis Suppurativa Surgery 

• PRP, Dermal Fillers, Botox 

• Microsurgery • Age-Related Skin Laxity and Rejuvenation

Education 

• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Medical Degree), 

• Münster University, Germany (Erasmus), 

• Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul – Residency in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 

• ASAN Medical Centre, Seoul, South Korea – Microsurgery Fellowship,

CANER GELBAL, MD

Birth Date : January 16, 1993 year

Birth Place : İstanbul, Turkey

Education, Awards and Certifications

• Inter High School Olympic Competition,Ankara Science High School Olympic Team Captain,Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey(TUBİTAK)-2009 year
• Ankara Science High School-2007-2010 year
• İzmir Science High School – 2010-2011 year 
• Istanbul University School of Medicine – 2017 year 
• Animal Research Certificate – January 2019 year 
• Microsurgery Certificate- May 2019 year 
• Bagcilar Research and Training Hospital , Department  of Plastic,Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery  - 2018 year – Current
   

Rotations

November 2018 year - April 2019 year  - General Surgery Rotation - Bagcilar Research and Training Hospital Department of General Surgery

April - May 2019 year - Orthopedia Rotation - Bagcilar Research and Training Hospital Department of Orthopedia

Articles published in nationally-respected journals: 

1. Tatar BE, Gelbal C, Sezgiç M, Karakol P, Uslu C, Kabul S. A Rare Case: Malignant Granular Cell Tumor in Axillary Region.

Oral Presentations in International Meetings

1.Using Mandibular Bony Tissues Which Are Treated with Liquid Nitrogen As Scaffold For Partial Femoral Transplantation in Mandible Reconstruction and Evaluation of Bone Survival: Experimental Rat Femur Transplantation Model 

Percin Karakol, Burak Ergün Tatar, Can Uslu, Caner Gelbal, Mehmet Bozkurt 

11th European Plastic Surgery Research Council August 23-25, 2018 year, Munich, Germany

2. The Effect of Centrifuge Duration on Fat Graft Survival 

Percin Karakol, Burak Ergün Tatar, Can Uslu, Caner Gelbal, Mehmet Bozkurt

11th European Plastic Surgery Research Council August 23-25, 2018 year, Munich, Germany

3. Are the permanent effects of renal failure not so permanent? 

Percin Karakol, Caner Gelbal, Can Uslu, Burak Ergün Tatar, Mehmet Bozkurt

11th European Plastic Surgery Research Council August 23-25, 2018 year, Munich, Germany

Oral Presentations in national Meetings:

1.Üst ekstremite acil ve elektif vakalarda WALANT’ın kullanımı.                                   

Burak Ergün Tatar, Perçin Karakol, Can Uslu, Caner Gelbal  41. Ulusal Plastik Cerrahi Kurultayı, 26-30 October, 2019 year, Samsun,Turkey