Celebrity Plastic Surgeons in Turkey

Turkey is one of the most popular destinations for cosmetic surgery due to its experienced surgeons who are capable of performing more than one operation a day. Breast implants, liposuction, Brazilian butt lift, nose job, tummy tuck, and eye lift – Turkish plastic surgeons have unparalleled experience comparing to their competitors abroad. In addition to their national accolades, a lot of Turkish doctors hold prestigious medical certificates recognized in the USA and Europe. What is more, Turkish hospitals have innovative equipment designed according to the latest technologies. Most of these hospitals are internationally accredited and certified.

What are the main things you have to pay attention to before coming to Turkey for cosmetic surgery?

First of all, choose a clinic and get a consult with a doctor. Thanks to modern technologies, it is now possible to talk to a specialist via Skype in advance. Online consultation with an experienced surgeon will give you peace of mind and increase your trust in the company that you are in contact with. Also, make sure you give accurate information about your medical history to eliminate any risks.

Top 10 Plastic Surgeons in Turkey,

1. Dr. Bulent Cihantimur

Aesthetics and Plastic Surgeon

Chairman , Graduation, Post Graduation, 20 years of experience, Istanbul , Turkey

• • With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Bulent Cihantimur is a plastic surgeon who specializes in body and face surgery, non-surgical procedures, trigger finger treatment, hair restoration, and genital rejuvenation.

• • The founder of Estetik International Dr. Bülent and his team offer the most effective and advanced cosmetic treatments and help patients achieve desired results.

• • He is the author of 8 innovative plastic surgery methods namely Cihantimur Fat Transfer System, Spider Web Lift, Organic Hair Transplantation, Vaginal rejuvenation, etc.

• • The key benefits of his methods are that they are non-surgical, leave no scars behind, patients recover sooner, and up to 100% satisfied patients.

• • Few of his famous patients are Human Barbie and Ken Dolls Pixee Fox and Rodrigo Alves respectively.

• • Doctor Cihantimur is an expert in aesthetic and cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

• In 2018, he was awarded for Outstanding Contribution to the Development of Plastic Surgery at Aesthetics and Anti-Age Medicine Congress in Azerbaijan.

Chairman, Estetik International.

New York-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital

2. Prof. Dr. Bekir Atik

Prof. Dr. Bekir Atik was born in Kayseri in 1968. He completed his primary, secondary and high school education in İncesu, Kayseri. After graduating from the Faculty of Medicine, Uludag University in 1993.

He started working on Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in 1997 and completed his residency training at the University of Gaziantep in 2002. In the same year, he began his academic career as a founding member at the Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Department in School of Medicine, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University.

He received the title of Associate Professor in 2007. In 2011, he started to work as a founding member at the Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Department, Istanbul Medeniyet University. He received the title of Professor in 2013.

In 2013, he founded Medeniyet University Micro Surgical Training and Research Laboratory. He gave microsurgery training to over 100 domestic and foreign surgeons. Currently, he is still working private in Istanbul.

3. Prof. Dr. Gürhan Özcan

Aesthetics and Plastic Surgeon, Istanbul, Turkey

• Prof. Dr. Gürhan Özcan is a renowned Plastic as well as Aesthetic Surgeon with an experience of more than 35 years.
• He has expertise in the treatment of Breast lift, Rhinoplasty (nose job), Liposuction, Tummy Tuck, Blepharoplasty (eyelid correction), Otoplasty (ear surgery), Neck lift, Breast reduction, Breast augmentation, Closed rhinoplasty, and Revision rhinoplasty.
• He has a professional membership association with the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, The European Association of Plastic Surgeons, and The European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
• Dr. Özcan is the winner of the examination of EBOPRAS (The Edge of Europe of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery): 2006 Budapest.
• Dr. Gürhan has also established the Department of Plastic Surgery at Başkent University Faculty of Medicine (Turkey) and worked here as Chairman.

4. Dr Yücel Sarıaltın

Dr Yücel Sarıaltın is a respected aesthetic and plastic surgery clinic, located in İstanbul / Ataşehir.

YÜCEL SARIALTIN MD, PRAS; an international recognised Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeon, has extensive national and international training and is national board certificated.

Dr Yücel Sarıaltın and his experienced and kindly staff are offering a wide range of surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures at the clinic and qualified hospitals.

5.  Dr. Naci Karacaoğlan

Dr. Naci Karacaoğlan is a plastic, reconstructive and esthetic surgeon with 23+ years of experience. He has expertise in rhinoplasty, Facelift, blepharoplasty, forehead lift, lip aesthetics, abdominoplasty, breast augmentation, reduction and lift surgery.

Education

He completed his graduation from Hacettepe University, Ankara, post-graduation from Erciyes University, Kayseri and plastic surgery residency from Ankara Education and Research Hospital, Ankara. Moreover, he has acquired fellowships from Onep Plastic Surgery Institute İstanbul, Turkey and Breast Surgery Center, Oregon, USA.

Memberships

He is a member of Turkish Society of Plastic Surgery, Turkish society of Aesthetic surgery, The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and European Association of Plastic surgery.

6. Dr. Ergin Er

• Dr. Ergin Er is a well-known Aesthetic & Plastic Surgeon and has an experience of more than 27 years.
• He has expertise in Chemical peel, Dermabrasion, Collagen, filler injections (Restylane, radiesse), Glycolic peels, Laser peels, Vein removal, Scar revision, and Tattoo removal.
• His clinical interest lies in Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Hair Transplant, Liposuction, Plastic Surgery Consultation, Rhinoplasty (Nose Correction), and Surgery for Facial and Eyes Rejuvenation
• He has a scientific membership association with International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), European Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ESHRS), American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS), and American Society of Liposuction Surgery (AALS).
• Dr. Ergin Er has also received award for his incredible contribution to this specific field in Turkey.

7. Dr. Safiye Kurt

• Dr. Safiye Kurt is a top Hair Transplant Surgeon with 23 years of experience at Adem and Havva Medical Center in Istanbul, Turkey.
• Dr. Safiye Kurt established Adem and Havva Medical Center in 2011. For this, she was awarded as Turkey’s Best Business Woman.
• Dr. Safiye Kurt is the first Turkish certified hair transplantation doctor and the first one in Turkey to conduct FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) transplant. She is the first licensed Turkish hair transplant specialist in the United Arab Emirates and hence, the Gulf countries.
• Dr. Safiye Kurt specializes in treating male-pattern hair loss or receding hairline. She has performed over 500 female hair transplantation using No-Cut Method of Transplantation.
• After completing her studies from the Health Vocational School of Nursing in Turkey, Dr. Safiye Kurt achieved her training certification in Endoscopy and Laparoscopy surgeries in Germany.
• After returning to Turkey, Dr. Safiye Kurt successfully completed her Advanced Medical Technology Training Seminar in Ankara.
• The former Health Minister of UAE had his hair transplanted by the specialist Safiye Kurt.
• Dr. Safiye Kurt has her patients from various countries across the globe including Mexico, Peru, South Africa, Estonia and South Korea for hair and beard transplantation.
• Since 2007, Dr. Safiye Kurt has been involved in numerous hair transplant operations and performed over 3,000 operations.
• Dr. Safiye Kurt has pioneered in applying PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) in Turkey.
• ​Dr. Safiye Kurt has been associated with various organizations including THTCC (Turkish Healthcare Consul) as Disciplinary Committee, OTSAD (Middle East Tourism and Travel Agencies Association) as Health Tourism Committee Chairman and Barrier-Free Life Foundation as a Board Member.

8. Dr Erkan ÖZGÜN

• MD Erkan ÖZGÜN is a highly-experienced Hair Transplant Specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital.
• He has nearly 33 years of experience in Hair Transplantation, Mesotherapy, and Emergency Service. 
• He completed his medical doctor training from GÜLHANE MILITARY MEDICAL ACADEMY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE in 1987.
• He has several scientific publications to his credit.
• Prior to working with Memorial Ankara Hospital, he has worked with various medical institutions across Turkey.
• He has attended several vocational education, training, and conferences.

9. Dr. Koray O Coskunfirat

• Dr. Koray O Coskunfirat is a renowned Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon practicing successfully for more than 21 years.
• He is adept in doing Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic surgeries.
• He is the recipient of several awards
• He has participated and attended over 100 National and International training, courses and conferences and presented papers in them.
• He is a member of numerous prestigious associations such as the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Association, Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Aesthetic, Plastic Surgery Association, WSRM (World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery) and EURAPS (European Association of Plastic Surgery).
• He is involved in research and has several publications to his credit in medical journals. He has also authored chapters in books.
• He is also a member of the editorial board of Annals of Plastic Surgery and the editorial board of Microsurgery magazine.
• He has completed Medical Doctor Education from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey in 1991. Thereafter, he did Postgraduation in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery from SSK Ankara Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey in 1998. He also did a Fellowship on Microsurgery from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan in 2004

10.  MD Atilla Adnan EYÜBOĞLU

• MD Atilla Adnan EYÜBOĞLU is a coveted Plastic, Reconstructive and Esthetic Surgery Specialist at MEMORIAL BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL.
• He has nearly 3 years of experience in his field of specialization.
• He specializes in Breast Health Care, Hair Transplantation, and Aesthetics, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 
• After completing his medical training from ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY in 2011, he completed his Plastic, Reconstructive and Esthetic Surgery Specialisation Training from BAŞKENT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY in 2017.
• He has several scientific publications to his credit.
• He has also attended vocational education, training, and conferences.
• He is actively associated with various organizations including the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Association, and Plastic, Reconstructive & Esthetic Surgery Association.

How to finalize a Plastic Surgeon?

1. Look at Rating and Reviews from past clients
2. Before and After pictures
3. Plastic surgeon being part of any of below associations,

He should be part of Societies and Associations like:

• Aesthetic Surgery Association
• Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Society (EPCD)
• American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS)
• International American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (ISAPS)
• International Confederation for Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS)
• International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science (IFATS)
• Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
• The European Association of Plastic Surgeons
• The European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
• The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Turkish Medical Association
• Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association (TPRCD)
• Turkish Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery