Page 2 - Best Facelift doctors in Istanbul: TOP 99 doctors

Dr Safa Manav is a top plastic surgeon with international recognition and awards for his excellence in aesthetic procedures.

• Graduated with High Honor from Istanbul University
• Specialized in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at Gazi University
• Member of International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Fellowship at UZ Brussels Plastic Surgery clinic
• Multiple awards including Clinical Branch First Prize in 2021

With over 33 years of experience of experience, Dr. Babucçu is renowned for his expertise in plastic and aesthetic surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Founder of the Plastic Surgery Department at Zonguldak Karaelmas University
• Specializes in face aesthetics, including facelifts and eyelid surgery
• Trained in microsurgery at Cleveland Clinic in the USA
• Member of the International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery

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

Dr. Özlem Cemboluk is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. She earned her medical degree from Hacettepe University. She completed her PRAS residency at Eskişehir Osmangazi University from 2009 to 2015. She served as Clinic Chief at the PRAS Clinic of Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital from 2015 to 2018. She later worked in PRAS at Darıca Farabi Training and Research Hospital and at a private hospital in Istanbul. She founded the Özlem Cemboluk Clinic in Tuzla in 2021. She joined Anadolu Medical Center in 2026.

Her expertise includes breast surgery (augmentation, lift, reduction), Brazilian butt lift (BBL), post-bariatric arm and leg lifts, liposuction with laser or VASER, tummy tuck, mommy makeover, fat grafting, blepharoplasty, facelift, neck lift, rhinoplasty, and vaginoplasty. She also offers Botox for axillary sweating and the masseter, mesotherapy, and fillers.

Affiliations include TPRECD, APSA, IPRAS, PRSA, and the Istanbul Chamber of Medicine. Courses completed: SOAP Meeting (Mommy Makeover; Live Surgery and Scientific Program), Serdar Eren Aesthetic Breast Surgery Workshop, Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery Workshop, and Rhinoplasty Course.

Dr. Naci Karacaoglan is among Turkey's top plastic surgeons, recognized by Harper's Bazaar and Elle for outstanding work in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

• 33 years of experience specializing in facial surgeries with natural-looking results
• Awarded 'cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery expert' by Turkey's Ministry of Health
• Fellowship-trained at Onep Plastic Surgery Institute and Breast Surgery Center in Portland
• Member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Performs procedures at Medipol Mega University Hospital

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).

Associate Professor Ozlem Cholak specializes in facial aesthetics at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, with extensive training in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

• Board-certified in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery
• Head of Department at Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital
• Recipient of awards for innovative surgical techniques
• International experience in humanitarian surgical missions
• Lecturer at Demiroğlu University of Science

Dr. Kadri Ozer is a Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon at Aydin State Hospital. He has served there since 2015. He completed training in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Ankara Training and Research Hospital with a score of 100/100 (2009–2015). He completed his medical education at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, English program (GPA 3.06/4.00).

His international experience includes Uppsala University Hospital, Radiology (2008), and Söder Hospital in Stockholm, Hand Surgery (2012). He also trained at Osaka University Hospital, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2013), and Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan, Reconstructive Microsurgery (2013). He served on a humanitarian mission as a Consultant Surgeon at Namangan Children’s Hospital in Uzbekistan (Oct 2015).

His research includes a thesis on optimizing platelet-rich plasma preparation (Dec 2014). He is a member of TTB (since 2009), ACELEMDER (since 2013), TSRM (since 2013), and TPRECD (since 2016).

Specializes in facial applications in surgery, including facelifts, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in rhinoplasty aesthetics and facial procedures
• Performs breast and body shaping aesthetics
• Skilled in liposuction and botox-filler-mesotherapy

Dr. Elkhatroushi specializes in facial plastic surgery with training from top institutions like University of Iowa and University of Texas.

• Attended Structure-Preservation Rhinoplasty Conference in 2024
• Published research on 3D printing technology in ENT surgery
• Received 1st Prize for presentation on virtual modeling in ENT surgery
• Certified by ECFMG with USMLE Steps 1-3

Dr. Emrah Koksal specializes in facelift procedures at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex, combining aesthetic precision with reconstructive expertise.

• Trained at Gülhane Military Medical Academy – renowned for plastic surgery
• Member of International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• Affiliated with Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association
• Performs both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures

Ass. Prof. Harun Çöloğlu specializes in plastic surgery with 21 years of experience of expertise, including work at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

• Specialist in both aesthetic and reconstructive nose and breast surgery
• Board-certified in plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, microsurgery
• Additional specialty in oral, facial, and maxillofacial surgery
• Associate Professor title awarded in 2013
• Practices at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir

Specializing in facial aesthetic surgeries, Dr. Ozge Utku Aydemir brings precision and expertise to facelift procedures at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• EBOPRAS certified in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery
• Extensive training in facial aesthetics, including advanced courses in rhinoplasty and temporal lifts
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
• Published research on surgical outcomes in prestigious journals

Op. Dr. Aziz Parspancı is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon at Medipol Pendik University Hospital.

He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Necmettin Erbakan University in 2015. He completed training in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery at Manisa Celal Bayar University in 2022. His experience includes Şırnak İdil Community Health Center (2015–2016), Manisa Celal Bayar University Hasta Sultan Hospital (2017–2022), Bayburt State Hospital (2022–2023), a private clinic (2024–2025), and Private Pendik Yüzyıl Hospital (2025). His experience also includes Selçuk University and the 43rd National Plastic Surgery Congress.

Publications and clinical focus include rhinoplasty (closed, open, revision). He performs facial aesthetics such as temporal lift, brow lift, chin aesthetics, profiloplasty, upper and lower eyelid surgery, facelift, and neck lift. He performs ear aesthetics. He offers breast surgery, including augmentation, lift, reduction, and gynecomastia. He offers body contouring, including tummy tuck, liposuction, back lift, thigh and arm lift, BBL, post-bariatric procedures, and genital aesthetics. He treats defects with microsurgery, flaps, and grafts. He also removes local lesions such as nevi and lipomas.

Dr. Ozturk specializes in a range of aesthetic procedures, including facelifts, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in breast aesthetics and tummy tucks
• Skilled in rhinoplasty and prominent ear aesthetics
• Offers Botox and filling applications

Dr. Ali Er specializes in endoscopic facelift and mini facelift procedures, ensuring natural-looking results with minimal scarring.

• Performs a wide range of facial rejuvenation techniques
• Known for detailed patient consultations and post-operative care
• Works at Elixirmed Clinic, a trusted center for cosmetic surgery