Best Facelift Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Dr Murat Yaman is a high-volume plastic surgeon who has performed over 500 facelift operations at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.

• Completed advanced specialist training in basic microsurgery at Hacettepe University
• Has performed 1,000 lifting procedures across his career for various facial needs
• Specialises in combining facelifts with neck lifts and eyelid surgery for natural results
• Member of the Turkish Society of Reconstructive, Aesthetic, and Plastic Surgery

Dr. Muhammet Mustafa Aydinol is a plastic surgeon at Dr. MED in Istanbul. He specializes in mommy makeovers, BBL, and breast augmentation. Dr. Aydinol is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). He uses VASER and lipomatic techniques for precise body contouring. These methods help create a narrow and athletic abdominal appearance.

• Published research on combining fat injections with implants for breast augmentation.
• Performs specialized procedures including abdominal etching and 360 liposuction.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons.
• Works at a clinic with a 98.5% success rate for mommy makeover surgeries.

Dr Aysel Pasazade is a European Board-certified plastic surgeon with an EBOPRAS qualification – a distinction that recognises those meeting the highest professional standards in Europe.

• Holds a specialist medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on delivering natural aesthetic harmony and functional integrity in facial surgery
• Actively participates in international live surgery courses to refine advanced techniques
• Experienced in both large university hospitals and private surgical centres

Dr. Ugur Horoz is a European Board-certified plastic surgeon practicing at Dr. MED in Istanbul. He serves as a representative of Turkey for the European Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Horoz specializes in facial rejuvenation and body contouring. He completed international training as a research physician at Showa University in Japan.

• Performs high-success procedures including deep-plane facelifts and VASER liposculpture.
• Served as an assistant professor at Istanbul Aydın University Faculty of Medicine.
• Expertise in breast lifts, brow lifts, and complex fat grafting techniques.
• Works at a clinic reporting a 97% success rate for facelift surgeries.

Dr Melikgazi Ozturk is a highly qualified plastic surgeon at Memorial Sisli Hospital with over 900 successful procedures to his name.

• Recognised as a Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (FEBOPRAS)
• Specialises in mini facelifts to specifically target and correct sagging jawlines
• Personally reviews all patient documentation to develop tailored surgical plans
• Trained at the prestigious Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

European Board-Certified surgeon Ali Sadioglu is a high-achieving specialist who ranked 59th out of 10,000 doctors in the national medical residency entrance exam.

• Specialises in advanced face rejuvenation including deep plane lifts and SMAS plication
• Holds a microsurgery certificate from the Reconstructive Microsurgery Association
• Certified by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• Trained at Gazi University, a centre of excellence for plastic surgery in Turkey
• Active member of the international aesthetic surgical community

Dr. Leyla Arvas is a plastic surgeon at Quartz Hospital in Istanbul. She is a certified Vaser trainer. Dr. Arvas holds a former Assistant Professorship from Yeditepe University Hospital. She completed specialized training in microsurgery in Taiwan and laser therapy in Tokyo. Dr. Arvas also served as a fellow in Barcelona focusing on face and breast aesthetics.

• Specializes in Vaser and Laser liposuction for high-definition body sculpting.
• Performs endoscopic facelifts, rhinoplasty, and breast reconstruction.
• Expands treatment options with thread lifts and stem cell rejuvenation.
• Treats patients at Quartz Hospital, which serves 6,500 people annually.

Dr Ilker Manavbaşı is a specialist in facial rejuvenation who has performed over 1,100 successful aesthetic procedures.

• Completed international clinical training in the USA, Sweden, and Finland
• Specialises in precise rejuvenation techniques to address sagging skin and jowls
• Member of the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
• Presented original surgical techniques at major international medical symposiums in Italy
• Holds a position as a partner surgeon at Professor Dr Onur Erol's clinic

Dr Derya Bingol is a prestigious EBOPRAS-certified surgeon who was named Doctor of the Year by the Turkish Ministry of Health in 2014.

• Specialises in deep plane facelifts for natural-looking facial rejuvenation
• Holds the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Certificate
• Performs up to 200 aesthetic operations annually at Db'est Clinic in Istanbul
• Member of the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association
• Authored 21 scientific papers on advanced plastic surgery techniques

Professor Tonguc Isken is a highly academic surgeon who served as a faculty member at the world-renowned Johns Hopkins University in the USA.

• Performed over 170 scientific presentations and speeches at global medical meetings
• Maintains professional membership with the International Society of Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• Holds the title of Professor at Bahçesehir University Faculty of Medicine
• Won multiple research awards from the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
• Authored 51 scientific articles focusing on complex reconstructive and aesthetic techniques

Assistant Professor Atilla Adnan Eyuboglu has performed over 900 plastic surgery procedures, with a heavy clinical focus on facial rejuvenation and aesthetic contouring.

• Specialises in full facelift and neck lift surgery 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 specialized training in facial aesthetics and minimally invasive techniques
• Authored 13 scientific articles on reconstructive and plastic surgery outcomes

Dr Fatih Algan has completed over 900 successful surgical procedures and holds prestigious European board certification for plastic and reconstructive surgery.

• Fellow of the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (FEBOPRAS)
• Accredited by the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
• Graduated from Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top medical faculties
• Specialises in aesthetic solutions that blend clinical precision with patient-centred care

Mohammed Alhelou has performed over 900 successful procedures and holds an International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) certificate.

• Focuses on full facelifts, eyelid surgery, and brow lifts
• Uses microsurgery and advanced suture techniques for natural outcomes
• Expertise in facial reconstructive surgery and congenital anomalies
• Specialises in fat injections to restore volume during facial rejuvenation

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.

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Dr Hasan Sahin has performed over 12,000 surgeries for more than 5,000 patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in endoscopic facelift techniques for a minimally invasive approach
• Uses SMAS plication and liposuction for targeted mini facelift procedures
• Performs complex microsurgical vascular nerve repairs to preserve facial function
• Certified by the Turkish Society of Plastic Surgeons in facial aesthetics
• Handles routine rejuvenations and difficult restorative revision cases

A Top 10 surgeon in Turkey for 2025 and 2026, Dr Safa Manav specializes in deep plane facelift surgery and full facial rejuvenation.

• Performed 1,100+ aesthetic procedures with a focuses on deep plane techniques
• Fellowship trained at the UZ Brussels Plastic Surgery Clinic in Belgium
• Holds European Board Certification in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
• International member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Aesthetic Society
• Graduated with high honours from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Professor Orhan Babucçu is the founding chairman of a university plastic surgery department and a leading specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Completed advanced microsurgery training at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic in the USA
• Specialises in full facelifts, eyelid aesthetics, and comprehensive facial rejuvenation
• Former department chairman with over a decade of leadership in academic plastic surgery
• Member of the International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
• Expertise includes complex reconstructive cases and advanced skin resurfacing techniques