Best Facelift Doctors in Turkey 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 Er has performed over 10,000 aesthetic procedures and holds the first prize from the Turkish Society of Plastic Surgeons.

• Specialises in deep plane, SMAS, and endoscopic facelift techniques for natural results
• Pursued advanced facial aesthetic fellowship training in New York and Houston, Texas
• Uses microsurgery techniques to precisely repair small blood vessels and nerves
• Combines facelifts with fat grafting and laser resurfacing to enhance rejuvenation
• Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS)

Professor Gürhan Özcan is a major figure in plastic surgery, having served as the founding chairman of the plastic surgery department at Başkent University.

• Specialises in advanced facelift techniques including Deep Plane and SMAS lift methods
• Certified by the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS)
• Twice awarded by the American Society for Plastic Surgery for his clinical contributions
• Performs endoscopic midface lifts for patients seeking less invasive facial rejuvenation
• Provides tailored surgical plans based on his experience at Baylor Medical School in the USA

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

Dr Yunus Emre Seker gained elite surgical experience as part of the team that performed Turkey's first face and double arm transplants. He specialises in high-precision facial rejuvenation at Soraca Med in Antalya.

• Trained under world-renowned transplant pioneer Professor Omer Ozkan
• Expertise in advanced facelifts and restoring youthful facial proportions
• Awarded second place for clinical research by the Turkish Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Former plastic surgery instructor at Adiyaman Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on anatomical precision and natural-looking surgical outcomes

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

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

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

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

Professor Furkan Erol Karabekmez has performed over 1,100 procedures and holds the prestigious European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS) diploma.

• Completed a research fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in the USA
• Specialises in natural-looking facial rejuvenation and complex revision cases
• Performs all surgeries personally at high-end accredited hospitals in Ankara
• Focuses on individual anatomy to avoid an 'operated' or artificial appearance
• Maintains international surgical standards through extensive training in Germany and Saudi Arabia

Professor Cemal Firat is a highly accomplished microsurgeon and academic lead at Medical Park Antalya, having performed over 900 successful procedures.

• Holds the highest academic rank of Professor at Inonu University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in complex maxillofacial and reconstructive surgery alongside aesthetic work
• Extensive research background in tissue healing and advanced nerve regeneration techniques
• Maintains a perfect five-star patient rating for his personalised surgical treatment plans

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

Op. Dr. Semih Özçınar is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He earned his M.D. from Ankara University and completed his plastic surgery residency at İnönü University. He is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).

His scientific work includes an oral presentation at the 2022 National Congress of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery titled "Retrospective Analysis of Regional, Free, and Local Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction." He also wrote a thesis on the effect of septocolumellar flap use on nasal tip projection in rhinoplasty.

He has completed training in ISAPS Live Surgery Rhinoplasty, the ISAPS World Congress 2022 in Istanbul, Bosphorus Breast Live Surgery, the 9th Rhinoplasty & Facial Aesthetics fresh cadaver course, BTS International Aesthetic in Sweden, and FABCAST meetings. His focus areas are facial aesthetics, breast surgery, body contouring, and reconstruction.