Best Skin Grafting Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

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.

Dr Kadriye Ipek Uzunoglu has performed more than 900 procedures and currently serves as a lead reconstructive surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Completed a surgical rotation at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the United States
• Trained in basic microsurgery techniques essential for successful skin grafting and tissue repair
• Member of the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association
• Works within a multidisciplinary team to coordinate complex scar revisions and reconstructive plans

The doctor graduated from the School of Medicine, GATA, and completed residency at İzmir Dokuz Eylul University. Specializing in aesthetic plastic reconstructive surgery, the doctor has performed over 12,000 surgeries for more than 5,000 patients globally. Areas of expertise include craniofacial surgery, hand surgery, microsurgical procedures, and various aesthetic surgeries such as rhinoplasty, breast aesthetics, and abdominoplasty.

The doctor is proficient in aesthetic and functional procedures of the face, nose, breast, and body, offering consultative services for complex reconstructive procedures. Certified in flap dissection, wound healing, and microsurgery, the doctor has participated in multiple international courses and congresses.

Dr Saran Wannachamras underwent specialist plastic and reconstructive surgery training at the Eastern Virginia Medical School in the United States. He leads surgical cases at Wansiri Hospital with a focus on complex tissue restoration.

• Member of the Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeons of Thailand
• Fellow of the International College of Surgeons in Plastic Surgery
• Trained in clinical surgery at the prestigious Chulalongkorn University
• Registered specialist with the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand
• Member of the Oriental Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Dr Worapon Ratanalert is a specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Yanhee International Hospital with dual qualifications in general and plastic surgery.

• Completed a master course in precise fat grafting techniques
• Specialises in complex head and neck reconstructive and aesthetic surgery
• Member of the Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Thailand
• Trained at Chulalongkorn University, one of Thailand's most prestigious medical institutions
• Holds certification in breast anatomy, aesthetics, and reconstruction

Dr Atilla Hacilar is a Cyprus-born specialist who leads plastic and reconstructive procedures at CE International Hospital. Having completed his training at Ankara Numune Hospital, he focuses on restoring function and appearance through complex surgical techniques.

• Trained at the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery in Ankara
• Gained extensive expertise during 14 years at İskenderun State Hospital
• Completed advanced certification in Belgium for face lift and thread lift techniques
• Graduated from the Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine

Dr Burak Ergun Tatar is a microsurgery specialist who graduated with distinction from the prestigious Istanbul University School of Medicine.

• Completed a microsurgery fellowship at Universita Campus Bio-Medico in Rome
• Holds a formal Microsurgery Certificate essential for complex tissue transfers
• Previously served at Erzurum State Hospital handling reconstructive surgical cases
• Practises at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital using precision reconstructive techniques
• Received academic recognition from the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey

Professor Cemal Firat is a microsurgery specialist with a focus on reconstructive surgery and complex burn emergency care at Medical Park Antalya.

• Published intensive research on improving burn wound healing and tissue necrosis prevention
• Developed new surgical methods for vascular and cartilage graft reconstruction
• Former Education Coordinator and Professor at Inonu University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in maxillofacial surgery and nerve injury repair using advanced grafting
• Expert in microsurgical techniques for both aesthetic and functional restoration

Associate Professor Burak Özkan is a FEBOPRAS fellow who focuses on complex reconstructive microsurgery and major burn recovery at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Awarded the ISBI Young Investigator Prize for international excellence in burn treatment
• Board member for the International Society of Burn Injuries
• Uses advanced tissue expansion and microsurgical techniques for skin reconstruction
• Completed specialist fellowships at leading centres in Japan, Belgium, and South Korea
• Executive committee member of the Turkish Reconstructive Microsurgery Society

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.