Best Post-bariatric Plastic Surgery Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr Seker gained exceptional high-precision experience working on pioneering transplant teams at Akdeniz University Hospital, a leading centre for advanced surgical training.

• Trained under a world-renowned pioneer in reconstructive transplantation and complex microsurgery
• Awarded second place in the Turkish Society of Plastic Surgeons research competition
• Specialises in body contouring procedures including abdominoplasty and full-body reshaping
• Served as a plastic surgery instructor at Adiyaman Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on anatomical precision to restore function and aesthetic harmony

Dr Kadriye Ipek Uzunoglu has performed over 900 successful treatments and serves as a lead aesthetic surgeon at the JCI-accredited Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Completed specialist plastic surgery training at Sivas Republic University
• Observership at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the United States
• Highly skilled in microsurgery and complex facial aesthetics
• Member of the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association
• Specially certified in laboratory animal usage for surgical research

Dr. Derya Bingöl is an award-winning plastic and reconstructive surgeon. She holds the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Certificate and performs 150-200 aesthetic operations annually. She is a co-founder of D'best Clinic, has written 21 scientific works, and is a member of The Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association.

Dr Atilla Hacilar is a specialist plastic surgeon who trained at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital – one of Turkey's major clinical centres.

• Holds a European certificate in thread lifting and face lifting from Belgium
• Focuses on body contouring and reconstructive surgery at CE International Hospital
• Completed medical training at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Society
• Manages complex skin tightening cases after significant weight loss

Dr Burak Ergun Tatar graduated with distinction from the Istanbul University School of Medicine and holds advanced certification in microsurgery from Rome.

• Completed a prestigious microsurgery fellowship at Universita Campus Bio-Medico in Italy
• Holds specialised certification in animal research and medical statistics
• Gained extensive residency training at Bagcilar Research and Training Hospital
• Practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital focusing on restorative aesthetics
• Awarded by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey

Professor Cemal Firat is a senior specialist at Medical Park Antalya who focuses on high-precision body contouring and reconstructive surgery.

• Specialises in aesthetic and reconstructive microsurgery for complex body transformations
• Serves as a Professor at Inonu University – training the next generation of plastic surgeons
• Expert in reduction mammoplasty techniques and breast tissue reshaping after weight loss
• Highly skilled in maxillofacial and nerve surgery for comprehensive patient rehabilitation
• Published extensive research on advanced wound healing and tissue regeneration methods

Dr Mohammed Alhelou specialises in complex reconstructive and aesthetic surgery at Elixirmed Clinic. He focuses on restoring body contours through precise surgical techniques and microsurgery.

• Performs full abdominoplasty to address significant skin laxity
• Expertise in microsurgery for refined tissue reconstruction
• Specialises in body contouring including liposuction and fat injections
• Manages comprehensive breast surgery including lifts and reductions
• Experienced in complex suture techniques for cleaner healing

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.

Education and Specialization

• 1995 – 2001: Bachelor's Degree, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
• 2001 – 2007: Medical Specialization, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
• 2008 – 2011: Subspecialty, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey

Professional Experience

• 2001 – 2007: Research Assistant, Department of Internal Medicine, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2007 – 2008: Internal Medicine Specialist, Konya Bozkır State Hospital
• 2008 – 2011: Research Assistant, Department of Gastroenterology, Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2011 – 2013: Gastroenterology Specialist, Burdur State Hospital
• 2013 – 2019: Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2019 – 2022: Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine

Education and Specialization

• Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education
• Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – General Surgery Specialization
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professorship
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Professorship

Professional Memberships
• Turkish Medical Association
• Mediterranean Health Foundation
• Akdeniz University Development and Health Foundation
• Transplantation Organizations Coordination Association
• National Surgical Association

Gallbladder and bile duct surgery

Breast disease treatment and surgery

Anal region disease treatment and surgery (hemorrhoids, anal fissure, perianal abscess and fistula surgery)

Obesity treatment (Gastric balloon, botox and surgical treatment)

Thyroid diseases and surgical treatment

Hernia surgery (open and laparoscopic) (groin, umbilical, wound hernias)

Colon, rectum, stomach diseases and surgical treatment

Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment interventions (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ercp, peg)

2009- Atlas University Medicine Hospital

2004-2009 Tosya State Hospital

1994-2004 Taksim Education and Research Hospital

1999-2004 Taksim Education and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic

1992-1998 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Courses and Conferences

Bakırkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic Endoscopy Unit Videoendoscopy Application Certificate (March 2006)