Best Open Rhinoplasty Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Dr Murat Yaman performs between 500 and 600 procedures annually at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital, concentrating on achieving natural-looking facial profiles.

• Specialises in aesthetic and reconstructive nose surgery through complex microsurgery techniques
• Completed basic microsurgery training at Hacettepe University – a top-tier Turkish medical institution
• Member of the Turkish Society of Reconstructive, Aesthetic, and Plastic Surgery
• Holds professional membership with the Association of Emergency Hand and Microsurgery
• Focuses on precision and balance to maintain high patient satisfaction rates

Dr Aysel Pasazade holds a European Board certification in plastic surgery – a globally recognised mark of professional competence and surgical safety.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
• Holds the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS) diploma
• Focuses on facial harmony to achieve natural results through individualised surgical planning
• Refined her aesthetic techniques at Bursa Uludag University Faculty of Medicine

Dr Muhammet Mustafa Aydinol is a specialist plastic surgeon at Dr. MED who holds multiple international certifications in aesthetic surgery.

• Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• Published researcher in complex tissue reconstruction and paediatric surgeries
• Completed specialist training in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Dicle University
• Member of the Turkish Society of Aesthetic Surgeons
• Focuses on precise facial contouring and structural nasal refinements

Dr Kadriye Ipek Uzunoglu is a leading aesthetic and reconstructive surgeon at Memorial Sisli Hospital, widely recognised for her skill in revision rhinoplasty.

• Completed a surgical fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the United States
• Specialises in complex secondary procedures and aesthetic nose reshaping
• Member of the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association
• Trained in advanced facial aesthetics and microsurgery techniques
• Provides expert care for patients needing functional and structural nasal improvements

Dr Leyla Arvas is a highly skilled plastic surgeon who completed prestigious international fellowships in microsurgery and facial aesthetics across Taiwan and Spain.

• Specialises in open rhinoplasty and complex facial reconstructive surgery
• Former Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital
• Trained in advanced facial aesthetics at Instituto Javier de Benito in Barcelona
• Expert in combining surgical nasal refinement with minimally invasive facial treatments
• Performs procedures at the JCI-accredited Taksim Acibadem Hospital in Istanbul

Dr Melikgazi Ozturk is a specialist plastic surgeon at Memorial Sisli Hospital with a dedicated focus on aesthetic facial reconstruction.

• Trained at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions
• Completed rigorous residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Erciyes University
• Works within the JCI-accredited Memorial Health Group hospital network
• Handles both primary nose reshaping and complex functional nasal surgery

Professor Ilker Manavbaşı is one of the few surgeons worldwide invited to join the prestigious Rhinoplasty Society founded by American nasal specialists.

• Developed two unique surgical techniques presented at international plastic surgery symposiums in Italy
• Focuses on achieving final results with a single operation to avoid revision procedures
• Specialises in functional nasal surgery to improve breathing alongside aesthetic changes
• Gained international experience through clinical roles in the USA, Finland, and Sweden
• Former Partner-Surgeon at the clinic of Professor Onur Erol, a pioneer in plastic surgery

Dr Ali Sadioglu ranked 59th out of 10,000 doctors in Turkeys medical board exams before joining the prestigious Gazi University plastic surgery department.

• Specialises in aesthetic and reconstructive facial surgery
• Holds a microsurgery licence from the Reconstructive Microsurgery Association
• Published innovative research on tissue long-term health and abobotulinumtoxin A
• Practises at the Dr Safa Manav Clinic in Istanbul
• Experienced in training surgical residents at Ankara Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Ibrahim Altoparlak is an ENT and plastic surgeon at Dr. MED in Istanbul. He specializes in rhinoplasty, revision surgery, and ear reconstruction. He received his medical degree and specialization from Ankara University. Dr. Altoparlak focuses on combining facial aesthetics with improved breathing function.

• Specialist in revision rhinoplasty to correct breathing and nasal aesthetics.
• Practices at Dr. MED, a center with a 97% success rate for facelifts.
• Trained at Ankara Hospital ENT Training Center for complex reconstructive cases.
• Performs functional ear reconstruction and rhinoseptoplasty procedures.

Dr Derya Bingol is a prestigiously certified plastic surgeon who holds the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS) certificate. She was previously named Doctor of the Year by the Turkish Ministry of Health.

• Performs 150 to 200 aesthetic operations annually at her specialist Istanbul clinic
• Published 21 scientific research papers focused on plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Member of the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association
• Trained at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, a major Turkish surgical centre
• Specialises in facial rejuvenation including complex rhinoplasty and deep plane facelifts

Dr Mohammed Alhelou brings high-level precision to nasal surgery through his dual expertise in aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery at Elixirmed Clinic.

• Specialises in both cosmetic rhinoplasty and complex reconstructive nose procedures
• Uses advanced microsurgery techniques to improve surgical accuracy and healing
• Experienced in treating congenital facial anomalies and skin cancers
• Focuses on refined suture techniques for minimal scarring and natural-looking results
• Combines surgical skill with aesthetic judgement for balanced facial proportions

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 Mustafa Ibas has performed over 900 successful treatments and is a recognised expert in open ultrasonic rhinoplasty at Atlas University Hospital.

• Specialises in revision and secondary tip rhinoplasty for complex cases
• Expert in ultrasonic techniques that use sound waves for precise bone shaping
• Handles maxillofacial trauma surgery and complex nasal reconstructions
• Published researcher in facial plastic surgery and otorhinolaryngology
• Extensive expertise across pediatric ENT and head and neck surgery

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 Yavuz Selim Yildirim is a dual-certified ear, nose, and throat specialist who completed prestigious clinical fellowships at Johns Hopkins and Harvard University.

• Holds elite status as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
• Performs both aesthetic and functional nose surgery for better breathing and appearance
• Recipient of first prize at the National Rhinology Congress for nasal research
• Fellow of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
• Specialises in complex cases involving deviated septums and nasal polyps

Professor Orhan Babucçu is the founding chairman of a university plastic surgery department and leads facial aesthetic procedures at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Completed advanced microsurgery training at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic in the USA
• Specialises in complex revision rhinoplasty to correct previous unsuccessful nose surgeries
• Held the position of Department Chairman at Zonguldak Karaelmas University for 12 years
• Member of the International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS)
• Performs diverse facial procedures including tip rhinoplasty and eyelid aesthetics

A high-honours graduate from Istanbul University, Dr Safa Manav focuses on precise facial surgery and has performed over 900 successful procedures.

• European Board Certified (FEBOPRAS) in plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Completed an international fellowship at the prestigious UZ Brussels Plastic Surgery Clinic
• Recognised as a top plastic surgeon in Turkey for three consecutive years
• Holds active membership in the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Awarded for clinical research and surgical excellence by the Turkish surgery association