Best Lipofilling (Fat Grafting) Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr Murat Yaman has performed approximately 1,000 liposuctions using VASER technology, a critical first step for high-quality fat grafting and body contouring.

• Treats 500 to 600 patients annually at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
• Uses advanced VASER-Lipo techniques to harvest high-quality fat for grafting
• Completed specialised training in basic microsurgery at Hacettepe University
• Member of the Turkish Society of Reconstructive, Aesthetic, and Plastic Surgery
• Focuses on delivering natural-looking results for face, breast, and body procedures

Dr Muhammet Mustafa Aydinol has performed over 900 successful procedures and is a leading voice in combining fat grafting with clinical aesthetics.

• Specialises in hybrid breast augmentation using fat injection alongside implants
• Published researcher on using fat grafting for reconstructive and aesthetic breast cases
• Full member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• Trained at Dicle University specialising in reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery

Dr Kadriye Ipek Uzunoglu is a highly rated aesthetic surgeon who has successfully performed over 900 procedures at Istanbul's prestigious Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Completed an observership at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the United States
• Specialises in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery with a focus on facial harmony
• Member of the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
• Collaborates with dermatologists to provide multidisciplinary plans for scar revision and contouring

Op. Dr. Yunus Emre Şeker is a plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon in Antalya. He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency at Akdeniz University Hospital. He trained under Prof. Ömer Özkan. He was an active team member in uterus and double-arm transplant surgeries.

In 2023, he won second place (Clinical Branch) in the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Research Competition. He taught plastic surgery at Adıyaman Training and Research Hospital from 2023 to 2025. He has spoken at national congresses and contributed to publications.

Clinical focus: rhinoplasty (ultrasonic, ethnic), facial rejuvenation, breast aesthetics, body contouring, reconstructive surgery.

Dr Melikgazi Ozturk is a specialist in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery at the JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Refined his skills at Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Specialises in precise fat grafting techniques for face and body contouring
• Handles complex cases as part of an elite surgical team in Istanbul

With 1,100 successful treatments performed, Dr Ilker Manavbaşı is a specialist in facial rejuvenation and mega-liposuction at his dedicated clinic in Istanbul.

• Specialises in mega-liposuction – the removal of more than 5 litres of fat
• Focuses on facial rejuvenation and structural reshaping using fat grafting
• Completed a surgical rotation at the Zeeba Clinic in Cleveland, USA
• Member of the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
• Youngest member accepted into the prestigious international Rhinoplasty Society

Dr Ali Sadioglu ranked 59th out of 10,000 doctors in Turkey's medical exams, earning a prestigious residency at the elite Gazi University plastic surgery department.

• Holds a specialist certification from the Reconstructive Microsurgery Association
• Performed a high volume of aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries during residency
• Presented research on skin effects and botulinum toxins at international meetings
• Served at Ankara Training and Research Hospital, training future surgical residents
• Focused on microsurgery techniques to improve fat grafting survival and precision

Professor Cemal Firat is a senior plastic surgeon at Medical Park Antalya with over 900 procedures completed and a perfect five-star patient rating.

• Specialises in aesthetic and microsurgery techniques for natural-looking results
• Holds a Professor title from Inönü University, where he also served as Education Coordinator
• Certified in mesotherapy and ozonotherapy for advanced skin rejuvenation
• Authored numerous international research papers on wound healing and graft success

Dr Burak Ergun Tatar graduated with distinction from the Istanbul University School of Medicine and holds a specialised microsurgery fellowship from Rome.

• Completed a dedicated microsurgery fellowship at Universita Campus Bio-Medico in Italy
• Holds a formal microsurgery certificate for high-precision tissue handling
• Trained in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Bagcilar Research and Training Hospital
• Practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital using refined fat grafting techniques
• Awarded by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey

Associate Professor Burak Özkan is a FEBOPRAS-certified specialist at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital with a background in experimental and regenerative medicine.

• Recognised as a Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
• Specialises in regenerative adipose tissue transfers for scarring and skin rejuvenation
• Serves on the Executive Committee of the Turkish Reconstructive Microsurgery Society
• Completed clinical fellowships in Japan, Belgium, and South Korea
• Awarded the ISBI Young Investigator Prize for his work in burn and scar treatment

Op. Dr. Hasbi Mert Meral is a board-certified plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He has over 10 years of experience and has performed more than 2,000 surgeries. He is certified by the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS). He holds a reconstructive microsurgery certification (2017).

Current positions: Cayra Clinic and Mert Meral Plastic (since 2023). He previously worked at Private Imperial Hospital in Trabzon and Trabzon Kanuni Training and Research Hospital. His expertise includes rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation, and blepharoplasty. He also performs breast surgery, abdominoplasty, liposuction, and mommy makeovers. Other focus areas include fat transfer, body contouring, reconstructive surgery for skin cancer, burns, and hand conditions, and scar revision.

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 Caner Gelbal is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon whose research into fat graft survival has been recognised by the European Plastic Surgery Research Council.

• Specialises in enhancing fat graft longevity through precision centrifuge techniques
• Holds a specialised Microsurgery Certificate from the Bagcilar Research and Training Hospital
• Practises at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul
• Published researcher focusing on bone survival and reconstructive scaffold models
• Member of the surgical team at a leading Turkish university medical centre

Dr. Ozlem Cholak is a Professor and Head of the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at Demiroğlu University of Science and Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals. She is an expert in microsurgery, breast surgery, body reshaping, and facial aesthetics. Dr. Cholak graduated among the top three students at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her residency at Ankara Training and Research Hospital.

She has held key academic and clinical positions, including Consultant Specialist at Health Sciences University Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Cholak has also led humanitarian surgical missions in Jordan and Uzbekistan. She received the Second Prize at the Turkish Society of Surgery Congress and the AAEF Surgical Forum in Breast Symposium for her research and clinical presentations.

Dr Emrah Koksal brings intensive surgical training from the Gülhane Military Medical Academy to his plastic and reconstructive practice at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital.

• Specialises in reconstructive microsurgery and aesthetic body contouring
• Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• Holds membership with the Reconstructive Microsurgery Association
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital complex in Istanbul
• Active member of the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association

Dr Mustafa Aydinol is a board-certified Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeon who specialises in advanced artistic body contouring. He leads clinical teams at the Estemarley clinic using modern surgical protocols.

• Focuses on delivering natural aesthetic results through precise volume restoration
• Specialises in combining body contouring with fat transfer techniques
• Manages all pre- and postoperative care with a safety-first clinical approach
• Trained at Dicle University in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery
• Coordinates multidisciplinary teams for complex aesthetic cases