Best SMAS Facelift Doctors Worldwide — TOP 8

Dr. Furkan Erol Karabekmez is a plastic surgeon at his private clinic in Ankara. He completed a research fellowship at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in the USA. He is an EBOPRAS-certified surgeon, meeting European standards for aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. Dr. Karabekmez specializes in complex cases like revision rhinoplasty and congenital deformity repair.

• Holds a diploma from the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
• Published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and delivered 120+ scientific presentations.
• Performs surgeries at Acıbadem Ankara Hospital, an internationally accredited facility.
• Former research fellow at the Mayo Clinic department of plastic surgery.

Dr. Fer Cravioto is a board-certified plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgeon based in Interlomas, Mexico City. He focuses on upper-face plastic surgery and breast surgery. Key procedures include forehead reduction, brow lift, facelift, rhinoplasty, and breast augmentation.

He uses the Premiere Facial Harmonization Method. It combines individualized planning and 360° facial analysis and aims for natural, balanced results. International patients receive support from virtual consultation through structured postoperative care in Mexico City.

Accreditations: current CMCPER certification. Active member of AMCPER, the Colegio de Cirujanos Plásticos del Valle de México, and the Sociedad Médica del Hospital Ángeles Lomas.

Dr. Mehmet Yildiran is an aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He graduated from the Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (2008–2014). He completed specialist training in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (2016–2022). He worked at Artvin State Hospital. He joined Estherian Clinic in 2024.

His practice includes rhinoplasty, breast surgery, VASER liposuction, tummy tuck, arm and thigh lift, gynecomastia, facial aesthetics, facelift, blepharoplasty, chin augmentation, buccal fat removal and BBL. He has completed advanced training in microsurgery, breast surgery, rhinoplasty and face and neck aesthetics. He has also completed fellowship programs.

Dr. Phattrapohn Liangcheep, M.D., is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. She specializes in facial aesthetic surgery, facial rejuvenation, and reconstructive plastic surgery. She treats facial aging, drooping eyelids, eyelid bags, nasal deformities, facial asymmetry, ear or lip deformities, facial scars, benign skin and soft-tissue lesions, and localized fat.

Accreditations: Diploma, Thai Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Plastic and reconstructive surgery training at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. M.D., Phramongkutklao College of Medicine.

Featured procedures: rhinoplasty; upper and lower blepharoplasty; facelift; brow lift; lip lift or reduction; facial fat grafting; otoplasty and ear reconstruction; scar revision; liposuction; fat transfer. She provides evidence-based, patient-centered care in Thai and English.

Dr. Emre Günenç is a Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He has worked there since 2026. He trained at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu Training and Research Hospital, one of Istanbul’s largest and busiest centers. This gave him broad operative experience.

Education: Acıbadem University. Plastic Surgery residency at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu Training and Research Hospital. Specialist posts: Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital (2024–2025) and Cemil Taşcıoğlu Training and Research Hospital (2024).

Accreditations: Member of the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association. Courses: 42nd Basic Microsurgery Course, ISAPS 5th Aesthetic Istanbul, and 4th Full Circle Rhinoplasty Live Surgery. He has also attended many national congresses and focused rhinoplasty and facial aesthetics courses. Focus: natural, balanced, and functional results in rhinoplasty, and in breast, body, and facial procedures.