Best Reconstructive Surgery Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Dr Murat Yaman has performed more than 1,500 rhinoplasties and breast augmentations, specialising in complex reconstructive and aesthetic work at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.

• Completed advanced microsurgery training at Hacettepe University to handle intricate tissue repairs
• Expertise includes VASER liposuction, facelifts, and ear reconstruction
• Member of the Association of Emergency Hand and Microsurgery for specialist trauma care
• Treats up to 600 patients annually with a focus on natural-looking outcomes

Dr Melikgazi Ozturk serves as a specialist at Memorial Sisli Hospital, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical centres. He focuses on restoring both form and function through complex reconstructive procedures.

• Trained at Hacettepe University – Turkey's top-ranked medical school
• Completed advanced specialisation at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine
• Gained diverse clinical experience at major training and research hospitals
• Expertise covers both aesthetic improvements and functional medical reconstructions

12,000 surgeries performed – Dr Hasan Sahin is a board-certified specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who handles high-volume reconstructive cases.

• Specialises in microsurgical vascular nerve repair to reconnect damaged vessels and nerves
• Handles complex revision procedures for patients requiring secondary restorative surgery
• Expert in craniofacial and hand surgery including jaw cyst treatments
• Certified by the Turkish Society of Plastic Surgeons for aesthetic and reconstructive excellence

Dr. Tonguc Isken is a plastic surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Isken previously served as a faculty member at Johns Hopkins University in the US. He also held a faculty role at Uppsala University in Sweden.

• Member of the International Society of Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).
• Published over 50 scientific articles, with 33 in international journals.
• Winner of two TUBITAK science incentive awards for research excellence.
• Performs complex breast reconstructions, tummy tucks, and facial contouring.

Dr Mohammed Alhelou specialises in complex microsurgery and reconstructive techniques at Elixirmed Clinic. He focuses on restoring both form and function for patients requiring delicate tissue repair.

• Expertise in microsurgery for intricate nerve and vessel reconnection
• Treats congenital facial anomalies and skin cancer reconstructions
• Focuses on advanced suture techniques to minimise post-surgical scarring
• Balances aesthetic judgment with functional reconstructive goals
• Performs reconstruction across facial surgery and breast procedures

Dr Murat B is a certified specialist in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery at Grand Clinic in Istanbul.

• Holds the Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association Certificate of Proficiency
• Former head of the Burn Unit at Zonguldak Ataturk State Hospital
• Specialises in facial reconstructive procedures including jaw and eyelid surgery
• Focuses on body contouring and complex liposuction cases
• Expert in both aesthetic and functional rhinoplasty

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.

Professor Haluk Duman completed a prestigious fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA, specialising in complex reconstruction for cancer and trauma patients.

• Performs advanced microsurgery for breast reconstruction following mastectomy
• Expert in maxillofacial surgery to restore jaw and facial appearance
• Specialises in treating severe burn injuries and complex skin tumours
• Member of the World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
• Published 60 research papers on functional and aesthetic surgical outcomes

Dr Cemboluk is a plastic and reconstructive specialist at Anadolu Medical Center with advanced training in restore-and-repair surgery. She is highly regarded for her manual dexterity in both aesthetic and trauma recovery cases.

• Specialises in oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgery following cancer treatment
• Expertise in post-bariatric reconstructive procedures, including belt lipectomies and arm lifts
• Trained in specialised 'Mommy Makeover' restorative techniques in Germany
• Member of the International Confederation of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
• Focuses on restoring form and function to improve patient quality of life

Professor Ozlem Cholak leads the Plastic surgery department at Demiroglu University of Science and previously won second prize at the Barcelona Breast Symposium for her innovative work.

• Specialises in microsurgery and complex reconstructive breast procedures
• Appointed as Head of Department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Served as a consultant surgeon for international humanitarian missions in Jordan and Uzbekistan
• Awarded second prize by the Turkish Society of Surgery for surgical invention
• Completed advanced internships at the Department of Plastic Surgery at Humboldt University in Berlin

Dr Kamil Yildirim is a dedicated plastic and reconstructive specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on aesthetic and functional restoration.

• Specialises in aesthetic and functional rhinoplasty
• Performs reconstructive breast surgery and aesthetic enhancements
• Provides surgical facial applications for structural correction
• Uses modern body shaping and liposuction techniques
• Experienced in non-surgical mesotherapy and filler procedures

Dr. Kadir Berat Oyur is a physician specializing in plastic and microsurgery. Before residency, he was an observer with Dr. Simon Talbot at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. He completed his residency in 2021 at BELMAPO, Department of Plastic and Microsurgery. In his final year, he worked at Dr. Dmitry Batiukov’s Aesthetic Surgery Clinic in Minsk.

He then completed a one-year research fellowship under Dr. Gregory R. D. Evans at the University of California, Irvine. He observed operations and attended lectures. He passed the USMLE. He holds ECFMG certification, which is valid in the United States and many other countries.

Dr. Aydin Onen is a Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist. His clinical interests include face and neck lift, rhinoplasty, breast aesthetics, and body contouring and liposuction. He also performs abdominoplasty, gynecomastia surgery, blepharoplasty, otoplasty, temporal and brow lift, fillers and Botox, fat and nanofat injection, and medical aesthetic treatments.

Education: Ege University Faculty of Medicine, 2012–2018. Residency in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Manisa Celal Bayar University, 2018–2024. Experience: Plastic Surgery Specialist, Bayburt State Hospital, 2024–2025. Training: Basic Microsurgery at Necmettin Erbakan University. Cadaver and live surgery courses. Ege University Experimental Animals Certificate. Member: Turkish PRAS and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association. Publication: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2025. Topic: EGF preconditioning and fat graft survival. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-025-05203-1.

Dr Mustafa Aydinol is a board-certified Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeon who focuses on restoring both form and function across complex facial and body procedures.

• Specialises in modern rhinoplasty techniques and reconstructive breast surgery
• Oversees a multidisciplinary clinical team using advanced surgical technologies
• Completed specialist training in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Dicle University
• Maintains a safety-first approach to managing pre- and postoperative patient care
• Combines surgical precision with artistic vision for balanced aesthetic results

Professor Emrah Koksal completed his specialist training at the prestigious Gülhane Military Medical Academy – a leading Turkish centre for complex reconstructive surgery.

• Practices at the JCI-accredited Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex
• Member of the Reconstructive Microsurgery Association
• Specialises in intricate tissue repair and microsurgical techniques
• Active member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• Holds professional membership with the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association

Dr Ozge Utku Aydemir is a European Board-certified plastic surgeon and microsurgery specialist based at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Holds the prestigious EBOPRAS Part 1 certification for plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Specialises in complex microsurgery and reconstructive flap procedures to restore function
• Publishes clinical research on wide-awake flexor tendon repairs in the Journal of Hand Surgery
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

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.