Best Tummy Tuck Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Dr Murat Yaman is a specialist plastic surgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital who has performed about 1,000 liposuctions using VASER technology.

• Specialises in abdominoplasty and body contouring to achieve natural-looking results
• Uses advanced VASER lipo techniques to enhance tummy tuck outcomes
• Completed basic microsurgery training at the prestigious Hacettepe University
• Member of the Turkish Society of Reconstructive, Aesthetic, and Plastic Surgery
• Treats between 500 and 600 plastic surgery patients annually

Dr Aysel Pasazade is a European Board-certified surgeon who holds the prestigious EBOPRAS qualification – a mark of professional excellence across Europe.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine and Bursa Uludag University
• Practises at Quartz Hospital specialising in aesthetic and reconstructive body contouring
• Maintains international standards through the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
• Focuses on achieving natural-looking results and functional integrity for every patient
• Participates in advanced international live surgery courses to refine surgical techniques

Dr. Kadriye Ipek Uzunoglu is a plastic surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. She is a recognized expert in revision rhinoplasty and aesthetic face surgery. Dr. Uzunoglu completed an observership at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She treats patients at a JCI-accredited medical center. This hospital is the first in Turkey to earn this US surgical safety quality standard.

• Specializes in complex nose jobs, breast reconstruction, and body contouring.
• Performs Vaser liposuction and 360 body sculpting techniques.
• Member of the Turkish Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery Association.
• Completed additional training in microsurgery and facial aesthetics.

Dr. Derya Bingol is an award-winning plastic surgeon and co-founder of D'best Clinic in Istanbul. She performs up to 200 aesthetic operations each year. She holds the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Certificate. Dr. Bingol was named Doctor of the Year by the Turkish Ministry of Health.

• Specializes in mommy makeovers, breast surgery, and Vaser liposuction.
• Authored over 20 scientific works in the plastic surgery field.
• Member of the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association.
• Works at a clinic authorized for international tourism by the Turkish government.

Dr Muhammet Mustafa Aydinol has performed over 900 successful procedures and is a recognised expert in abdominoplasty and high-definition liposculpture.

• Specialises in combined body contouring using VASER liposuction and tummy tuck techniques
• International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) active member
• Completed specialist training in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Dicle University
• Published researcher on advanced breast augmentation and pediatric reconstructive flaps
• Practises at the Dr. MED clinic in Istanbul

Dr Melikgazi Ozturk has performed over 900 successful treatments at Memorial Sisli Hospital, one of Turkey's premier medical centres.

• Specialises in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery
• Personally evaluates every patient to create a tailored surgical plan
• Completed specialist training at the prestigious Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine
• Served as a specialist at major state and research hospitals across Turkey

Dr Ilker Manavbaşı is a specialist plastic surgeon who focuses on body contouring and mega liposuction at his private Istanbul clinic.

• Performs mega liposuction cases involving the removal of more than 5 litres of fat
• Specialises in Fleur de Lis tummy tucks for patients requiring significant skin removal
• Gained international surgical experience at the Zeeba Clinic in Cleveland, USA
• Member of the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Professor Leyla Arvas is a certified VASER trainer who has performed over 1,100 aesthetic procedures at Quartz Hospital in Istanbul.

• Specialises in high definition liposculpturing for patients seeking an athletic appearance
• Trained in advanced microsurgery at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan
• Holds an International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) certificate
• Completed a prestige fellowship in aesthetics at the Javier de Benito Institute in Barcelona
• Uses VASER and laser technologies to refine body shaping outcomes

European Board Certified surgeon Ali Sadioglu ranked 59th out of 10,000 doctors in his national medical boards before joining Turkey's top plastic surgery department.

• Performed over 900 successful procedures including traditional and mini-abdominoplasty
• Holds a specialist microsurgery certificate from the Reconstructive Microsurgery Association
• Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• Completed advanced residency at the prestigious Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Published research on skin long-term health and abobotulinumtoxin A

Professor Tonguc Isken is a heavyweight in plastic surgery who has taught at the world-renowned Johns Hopkins University in the United States.

• Holds the rank of Professor at Bahcesehir University Faculty of Medicine
• Awarded two separate science incentive prizes from the prestigious TUBITAK body
• Published 51 scientific articles focusing on complex reconstructive flap techniques
• Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• Served as a faculty member at Uppsala University in Sweden

Associate Professor Atilla Adnan Eyuboglu has performed over 900 successful procedures and serves as a lead plastic surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Holds a PhD and serves as an Assistant Professor at Arel University
• Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• Completed advanced microsurgery training in Louisville, USA
• Published 13 scientific articles on plastic and reconstructive techniques
• Specialises in aesthetic breast and body contouring surgery

Professor Fatih Algan is a board-certified plastic surgeon holding the prestigious FEBOPRAS title – an elite recognition of peak European surgical standards.

• Follows strict European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery protocols
• Specialises in body contouring and reconstructive techniques
• Recognised by the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Focuses on precision-based aesthetic solutions for complex physical transformations

Dr Mohammed Alhelou is a dedicated plastic surgeon at Elixirmed Clinic who has already performed over 900 successful surgical procedures.

• Holds European Board Certification in plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Specialises in abdominoplasty and advanced body contouring techniques
• Expert in microsurgery and refined suture methods for minimal scarring
• Focuses on both aesthetic outcomes and reconstructive surgical needs
• Highly proficient in English for clear communication with international patients

Dr. Murat B., Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi uzmanıdır. İstanbul’daki Grand Clinic’te görev yapar. Türk Plastik Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi Derneği Yeterlik Belgesi’ne sahiptir. Zonguldak Atatürk Devlet Hastanesi Yanık Ünitesi Sorumlusu olarak görev yapmıştır.

Klinik ilgi alanları: burun estetiği (rinoplasti), liposuction ve vücut şekillendirme, meme estetiği (büyütme, küçültme), yüz estetiği, göz kapağı estetiği ve çene estetiği.

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. Nurettin Üzer, Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi uzmanıdır. Tıp eğitimini İstanbul Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi’nde tamamladı. Uzmanlık eğitimini Şişli Etfal Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi’nde aldı.

Uzmanlık alanı: Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi.

Professor Hasan Sahin has performed over 12,000 surgeries for 5,000 patients globally and specialises in complex body contouring at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expert in combining tummy tucks with liposuction for full body reshaping
• Focuses on complex revision cases for patients needing restorative surgery
• Board-certified by the Turkish Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Trained in microsurgical vascular nerve repair to improve healing outcomes
• Specialises in 'mommy makeover' procedures for post-pregnancy restoration

Professor Orhan Babucçu is the founding chairman of a university plastic surgery department and trained in microsurgery at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic.

• Performs tummy tucks combined with Vaser Liposuction for smoother body contouring
• Specialises in total body lifting and complex reconstructive surgery
• Led a university plastic surgery department as chairman for 12 years
• Member of the International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery