Best Fat Reduction Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr. Murat Yaman is a seasoned plastic and cosmetic surgeon. He is known for his expertise in tummy tuck surgeries and employing advanced surgical techniques for optimal outcomes. He has performed an impressive number of various surgeries, including over 1,500 nose jobs and breast enlargements, 500 facelifts, 1,000 lift surgeries, and around 1,000 liposuctions using VASER lipo technology.

Professor Aydinol is a leading plastic and reconstructive specialist at the JCI-accredited Dr. MED clinic. He specialises in body contouring through complex fat transfer techniques.

• Holds a specialist diploma in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery from Dicle University
• Expert in combining fat injections with implants for natural results
• Active member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Published researcher on paediatric reconstructive surgery and microsurgical propeller flaps
• Full member of the Turkish Society of Aesthetic Surgeons

Dr Ali Sadioglu is a highly skilled plastic surgeon who ranked 59th out of 10,000 doctors in Turkey’s national medical specialty exam. He performs body contouring and reconstructive procedures at the Dr Safa Manav Clinic in Istanbul.

• Trained at Gazi University – a premier centre for plastic and reconstructive surgery in Turkey
• Holds a prestigious microsurgery certificate from the Reconstructive Microsurgery Association
• Researched long-term skin health and botulinum toxin effects for his specialist thesis
• Contributed to medical education as a clinical tutor at Ankara Training and Research Hospital

The doctor is the youngest member of the prestigious Rhinoplasty Society, which accepts only a limited number of international surgeons. Specializing in functional nasal surgery, facial rejuvenation, mega liposuction, and breast surgery, the doctor has a robust educational background with degrees from Ankara University and Hacettepe University.

Professional experience includes roles as Chief of the Department of Hand Surgery at Private Irene Hospital, Partner-Surgeon at Professor Dr. Onur Erol's clinic, and Plastic Surgeon at Zeeba Clinic in Cleveland. The doctor has also served as an observer doctor in Finland and Sweden.

Memberships include the Istanbul Medical Chamber, Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, and the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association.

Professor Tonguc Isken is a heavyweight in aesthetic surgery who previously served as a faculty member at the world-renowned Johns Hopkins University.

• Holds the prestigious title of Professor at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine
• Published 51 scientific articles focusing on advanced reconstructive and aesthetic techniques
• Recipient of multiple Tubitak science awards for his contributions to medical research
• Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• Expert in complex body contouring and fat reduction procedures at Memorial Bahçelievler

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

• Holds a Microsurgery Certificate used for high-precision aesthetic and reconstructive procedures
• Completed specialist residency at the Bagcilar Research and Training Hospital
• Awarded a scientific prize by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
• Practises at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital focusing on plastic and aesthetic surgery
• Holds a certified background in animal research and medical statistics

Professor Cemal Firat is a highly qualified academic surgeon who leads complex aesthetic and reconstructive procedures at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Holds a Professorship at Inonu University – one of the highest academic ranks in Turkish medical education
• Published extensive research on tissue healing and advanced surgical techniques
• Specialises in aesthetic surgery with a strong foundation in complex reconstructive microsurgery
• Former Education Coordinator – responsible for training the next generation of plastic surgeons

Associate Professor Burak Özkan is a FEBOPRAS-certified surgeon specializing in post-bariatric body contouring and complex aesthetic procedures at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital.

• Recognised as a Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
• Focuses on body contouring for patients after significant weight loss or bariatric surgery
• Completed international fellowships at Juntendo University in Tokyo and Ghent University in Belgium
• Serves on the Executive Committee of the Turkish Reconstructive Microsurgery Society
• Recipient of the ISBI Young Investigator Prize for his contributions to surgical medicine

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.

The doctor graduated from Istanbul University Medical Faculty in 1998 and specialized in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. She gained significant experience in microsurgery at Taiwan Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and laser treatments at TWMU Hospital in Tokyo. The doctor further honed her skills in face and breast aesthetics at Instituto Javier de Benito in Barcelona.

As an Assistant Professor at Yeditepe University Hospital, she contributed to the field of plastic surgery and later became a consultant at Bosphorus Anatomica Plastic Surgery Center. She specializes in Rhinoplasty, Blepharoplasty, face lifts, liposuction, and body shaping procedures, utilizing advanced techniques like VASER and LASER liposuction.

Dr Kamil Yildirim is a specialist plastic surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on body shaping aesthetics and advanced liposuction techniques.

• Specialises in body shaping aesthetics for localized fat reduction
• Performs liposuction as part of comprehensive body contouring plans
• Expertise includes facial applications in surgery and breast aesthetics
• Provides non-surgical options including botox and mesotherapy
• Practices at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, a major multi-specialty centre

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

• Holds a specialised Microsurgery Certificate for performing intricate reconstructive procedures
• Focuses on fat survival techniques to improve long-term outcomes in body contouring
• Practises at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul
• Published research on malignant tumours and bone survival models in the axillary region
• Completed general surgery and orthopaedic rotations to broaden his surgical expertise

Dr Emrah Koksal completed his specialist surgical training at the prestigious Gülhane Military Medical Academy, focusing on plastic and reconstructive techniques.

• Practises at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex in Istanbul
• Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• Registered with the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association
• Specialises in aesthetic microsurgery and reconstructive procedures
• Member of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association

Dr Ozge Utku Aydemir is a European Board-certified plastic surgeon specialising in body contouring and fat reduction at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Holds Part 1 Certification from the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS)
• Trained at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital – one of the largest medical complexes in Europe
• Specialises in liposuction and abdominoplasty to shape and refine body proportions
• Member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
• Regularly contributes research and oral presentations to international surgical congresses