Facial feminization surgery (FFS) Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Hasbi Meral has performed 2,000+ successful plastic surgeries at his practice in Antalya. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS). This certification signifies his adherence to high European surgical standards. Dr. Meral specializes in facial rejuvenation, complex rhinoplasty, and body contouring.

• Board-certified by the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons.
• Holds a specialized certification in reconstructive microsurgery.
• Expertise includes mommy makeovers, breast surgery, and reconstructive surgery for burns.
• Practices at Mert Meral Plastic Surgery, an ESAPS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Mehmet Yildiran is an aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He graduated from the Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (2008–2014). He completed specialist training in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (2016–2022). He worked at Artvin State Hospital. He joined Estherian Clinic in 2024.

His practice includes rhinoplasty, breast surgery, VASER liposuction, tummy tuck, arm and thigh lift, gynecomastia, facial aesthetics, facelift, blepharoplasty, chin augmentation, buccal fat removal and BBL. He has completed advanced training in microsurgery, breast surgery, rhinoplasty and face and neck aesthetics. He has also completed fellowship programs.

Dr. Phattrapohn Liangcheep, M.D., is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. She specializes in facial aesthetic surgery, facial rejuvenation, and reconstructive plastic surgery. She treats facial aging, drooping eyelids, eyelid bags, nasal deformities, facial asymmetry, ear or lip deformities, facial scars, benign skin and soft-tissue lesions, and localized fat.

Accreditations: Diploma, Thai Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Plastic and reconstructive surgery training at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. M.D., Phramongkutklao College of Medicine.

Featured procedures: rhinoplasty; upper and lower blepharoplasty; facelift; brow lift; lip lift or reduction; facial fat grafting; otoplasty and ear reconstruction; scar revision; liposuction; fat transfer. She provides evidence-based, patient-centered care in Thai and English.

Dr. Yun Chang Woon is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He is a former professor at Soon Chun Hyang University and a former department head at Armed Forces Capital Hospital.

Professional memberships: Korean Medical Association; Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (lifetime member); Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; Korean Association for Maxillofacial Contouring Surgery; Korean Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery; Korean Society for Microsurgery; IPRAS. He is the Academic Chair of the Minimal Invasive Plastic Surgery Society.

Publications: Co-author of Neomajou: The 18 Korean Masters in Plastic Surgery. First author of “The Understanding and Stability of Insertion Layers in Thread Lift” (Journal of Surgery, 2023; 8:1903). Also published “Effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin A in Treatment of Frey’s Syndrome” (Arch Craniofac Surg, 2009; 10(2):114-119).

Dr. Erol Bozbora is an ENT specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He completed a 2013 internship at the World Health Organization (WHO) in Switzerland. Dr. Bozbora also gained international experience during a clinical internship in Vienna, Austria. He treats a variety of ear, nose, and throat conditions.

• Trained at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.
• Completed a clinical residency specializing in ENT diseases.
• Practices at Memorial Bahçelievler, a JCI-accredited medical center.
• Conducted clinical work at Aktif International Hospital and various state facilities.

Dr Ozlem Cemboluk is a specialist plastic surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center with a focus on comprehensive facial and body contouring procedures.

• Performs combined facial feminisation techniques including rhinoplasty, face-lifts, and neck-lifting
• Member of the International Confederation of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS)
• Trained in advanced aesthetic surgery at the School of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Germany
• Former Clinic Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Sakarya University Hospital
• Certified by the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons

Dr. Kim Sung Sik is a plastic surgeon at the JK Plastic Surgery Center in Seoul. He specializes in facial contouring, anti-aging, and rhinoplasty. Dr. Kim completed his residency and internship at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital. He holds a postgraduate degree in plastic surgery from the Catholic University Medical School.

• Member of the International Society of Plastic Surgery.
• Certified by the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.
• Performs specialized procedures including deep plane facelifts and revision rhinoplasty.
• Treats patients at a clinic with a 100% success rate for all procedures.

Dr Sarut Chaisrisawadisuk holds a Fellowship in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery from the Royal Adelaide Hospital – one of Australia's most respected trauma and reconstruction hubs.

• Completed specialised Facial Feminisation Surgery training with the Facialteam in Spain
• Performs expert facial bone reconstruction for complex feminisation cases
• Handled over 900 treatments across his plastic and general surgery career
• Holds dual board certifications in both plastic and general surgery
• Specialises in precise facial contouring and structural bone adjustments

Dr Weerayut Weerapakorn is a dual-certified specialist who leads the facial contouring and reconstructive surgical team at Wansiri Hospital.

• Specialises in facial contour surgery and complex rhinoplasty
• Certified by the Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Trained at Chulalongkorn University – Thailand's top-ranked medical school
• Completed general surgery training at Chiang Mai University
• Expertise includes breast surgery and comprehensive facial recontouring

Professor Ozlem Cholak leads the Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Department at Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals, specialising in complex facial aesthetics and microsurgery.

• Holds the prestigious title of Professor of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
• Served as a guest doctor at the Lacomed Clinic in Berlin
• Participated as a consultant surgeon in international humanitarian missions with ISAPS-LEAP
• Graduated as one of the top three students from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Won second prize at the AAEF Surgical Forum Breast Symposium in Barcelona

Dr Kotchakorn Stitstein is a dual-qualified specialist in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Intrarat Hospital.

• Completed a dedicated subspecialty in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Chulalongkorn University
• Holds a Certificate of Otolaryngology from Phramongkutklao Hospital – a premier military medical institution
• Focuses on both functional and aesthetic outcomes for complex facial reconstructions
• Experienced otolaryngologist with previous appointments at Phramongkutklao Hospital
• Trained at the Phramongkutklao College of Medicine

Dr Ploypailin Rattanachinnakorn is a dual-certified specialist in plastic and maxillofacial surgery based at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok.

• Holds a specialty certificate in maxillofacial surgery for complex bone work
• Trained at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital – Thailand's oldest medical school
• Completed the Korea V Plastic Surgery Symposium masters course in facelift techniques
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand
• Specialises in reconstructive procedures involving both soft tissue and bone

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

• Specialised in reconstructive microsurgery for complex facial detail
• Maintains international standards as a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Practises at a major university-affiliated hospital complex in Istanbul
• Member of the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association

Dr Mustafa Aydinol is a board-certified Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeon who integrates surgical precision with an artistic approach to facial harmony.

• Specialises in advanced facial rejuvenation and reconstructive procedures
• Focuses on delivering natural and balanced aesthetic results
• Trained at Dicle University School of Medicine in Turkey
• Manages care with a multidisciplinary clinical team for patient safety
• Uses modern surgical technologies for complex tissue reshaping

Dr. Aydin Onen is a Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist. His clinical interests include face and neck lift, rhinoplasty, breast aesthetics, and body contouring and liposuction. He also performs abdominoplasty, gynecomastia surgery, blepharoplasty, otoplasty, temporal and brow lift, fillers and Botox, fat and nanofat injection, and medical aesthetic treatments.

Education: Ege University Faculty of Medicine, 2012–2018. Residency in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Manisa Celal Bayar University, 2018–2024. Experience: Plastic Surgery Specialist, Bayburt State Hospital, 2024–2025. Training: Basic Microsurgery at Necmettin Erbakan University. Cadaver and live surgery courses. Ege University Experimental Animals Certificate. Member: Turkish PRAS and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association. Publication: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2025. Topic: EGF preconditioning and fat graft survival. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-025-05203-1.