Best Non-surgical slimming program Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Yeom Jihye is a highly qualified specialist in body contouring and metabolic health at Forena Clinic. She leads slimming programmes focused on medical weight management and aesthetic refinement.

• Completed a clinical observership at UCLA – one of the top-ranked medical centres in the United States
• Full Member of the Korean Society for Obesity and Aesthetic Medicine
• Holds international membership with the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
• Specialises in laser-based slimming – using heat and light to target stubborn fat cells
• Served as Director at several major aesthetic centres including Cellin Clinic and Shine Beam

Dr. Haewon Yang, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in facial and aesthetic procedures. He completed specialist training at Samsung Medical Center. He is a clinical adjunct professor at Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine.

He completed advanced international training. This included the Advanced Facial Anatomy Course at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Melbourne. His clinical focus includes facial contouring, rhinoplasty, eye surgery, lifting procedures, and non-surgical facial rejuvenation.

Dr. Yang has performed more than 10,000 aesthetic procedures. He uses individualized, anatomy-based plans that prioritize safety, balance, and natural-looking results. His care includes structured consultations and follow-up.

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. Yootaek Kong, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon. He graduated from Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine and completed specialist training at Samsung Medical Center.

He has broad experience in facial plastic surgery and aesthetic procedures. He plans care based on each patient’s facial anatomy and proportions. His focus is safety and natural-looking results.

Dr. Kong has performed more than 8,000 aesthetic procedures. He uses a structured consultation process and provides consistent follow-up after treatment.

Dr. Hong Dae Won is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Asan Medical Center. He earned his MD from the University of Ulsan College of Medicine. He also trained at the University of Florence Hospital in the Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Accreditations and memberships include IPRAS, ASPRS, and ASAPS. He is an active member of the AO Foundation. He also belongs to the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons. He participates in Korean academic groups in oculoplastic, rhinoplastic, lipoplastic and adipose-derived stem cell, rejuvenation, aesthetic and reconstructive breast, and maxillofacial surgery.

Professor Ozlem Cholak leads the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She graduated in the top three of her medical class and now holds the highest academic title of Professor.

• Specialises in body reshaping and facial aesthetics for comprehensive slimming results
• Holds a European background with clinical internships at Humboldt University in Berlin
• Awarded second prize at the AAEF Surgical Forum in Spain for reconstructive work
• Serves as Head of Department at Demiroglu University of Science

Professor Mustafa Aydinol is a board-certified Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeon who focuses on achieving natural, balanced results through body contouring and fat reduction.

• Specialises in body contouring to reshape target areas without traditional surgery
• Lead physician at Estemarley clinic managing multidisciplinary medical teams
• Trained at Dicle University in specialized plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Uses modern surgical technologies to improve safety and patient recovery times
• Focuses on patient-centred care with detailed pre-programme health assessments

Dr. Ozge Utku Aydemir is a specialist in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery. Dr. Aydemir completed residency training at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital (2019–2023). Dr. Aydemir then served as a specialist doctor at Ankara Ataturk Sanatorium Training and Research Hospital (2023–2025). Dr. Aydemir earned an MD from Gazi University (English Program).

EBOPRAS (European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery) Part 1 certified on 25 Jan 2025. Interests include facial and breast aesthetics, body contouring, microsurgery and hand surgery, reconstructive surgery, injectables (fillers, Botox), and lasers.

Publications include a 2023 article in The Journal of Hand Surgery on outcomes of wide-awake flexor tendon repairs in 58 fingers and 9 thumbs. Dr. Aydemir also completed a thesis on amniotic membrane use in flexor tendon repair. Presentations include oral and poster sessions at TPRECD and an international congress. Member of TPRECD, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Society, and Aesthetic Surgery Society.

Dr Chen Chaicharncheep is a specialist in aesthetic medicine who completed a dedicated fellowship in Seoul, focusing on Korean non-surgical body contouring protocols.

• Trained in Seoul for minimally invasive body contouring and fat management
• Uses botulinum toxin and injectables to refine body and facial proportions
• Completed an international fellowship in aesthetic science to stay current with global standards
• Specialises in aesthetic skin treatments for acne and melasma at Mae Fah Luang University
• Member of the IMCAS World Congress for aesthetic medicine

Dr. Chen Chaichanchip is a facial plastic surgeon at Dr. Chen Clinic in Thailand. He is a member of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Surgery. Dr. Chaichanchip completed multiple surgical fellowships in Seoul and Paris. He uses 3D design software for custom facial surgery planning. His clinic treats over 10,000 patients every year.

• Specializes in deep plane facelifts and open rhinoplasty using rib cartilage.
• Certified in surgical techniques for the eyes, nose, and mouth from Korea.
• Performs the proprietary DRC nose technique for natural structural reshaping.
• Experienced in body contouring and lip augmentation through fellowships in South Korea.