General FAQ

I am an Associate Professor, a Double Board-Certified Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon, and I also hold U.S. medical equivalency / ECFMG certification. I have maintained active surgical practice since 2010.

My academic and professional qualifications include:

• Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery specialty training
• Associate Professorship
• Advanced microsurgery subspecialty training and MSc degree in microsurgery
• National and European board certification (Double Board-Certified)
• U.S. medical equivalency / ECFMG certification
• Advanced microsurgical training with a focus on head and neck reconstruction
• International clinical fellowship experience in peripheral nerve surgery

For more detailed information, please visit the About / CV section of my website.

I prefer to operate in high-standard hospitals with strong infrastructure, intensive care support, JCI accreditation, and international-level safety standards. At the moment, I perform surgeries at Yeditepe University Hospital. Depending on legal contracting processes for private office-based physicians, the operating hospital may occasionally vary over time, but these hospitals are of similar standard and quality.

Yes. Preliminary assessment through WhatsApp is possible. However, findings from in-person examination may differ from photo- or video-based evaluation, and the treatment plan may change accordingly.

Yes, especially for out-of-town and international patients. Online consultation is mainly useful for preliminary evaluation and planning. Final surgical decisions may become clearer after an in-person examination.

The process usually begins with WhatsApp communication and photo review. If necessary, a video consultation can be arranged. Once a preliminary plan is made, my team helps organize scheduling and the treatment timeline.

I usually see the patient in person one day before surgery for final examination and planning. The patient is re-evaluated again on the day of surgery. After surgery, depending on the extent of the procedure, dedicated nursing support may be arranged. Follow-up visits are then carried out regularly by me or by experienced members of my team.

After returning home, patients continue their follow-up through our WhatsApp aftercare line.

This depends on the procedure.

In general:

• smaller procedures may require 3–4 days
• facial rejuvenation procedures usually require 8–14 days
• larger microsurgical procedures may require 3–6 weeks

The recommended stay is finalized individually according to the surgical plan.

A significant portion of my international patients come from the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and other English-speaking countries.

Both I and the members of my team who actively communicate with patients are able to provide support in English. If needed, interpreter support may also be arranged for selected non-English-speaking patients.

No. I do not recommend surgery to every patient. In some cases surgery is the most appropriate option, while in others a more limited procedure, a non-surgical treatment, or simple follow-up may be more appropriate. My approach is to recommend the right treatment for the right patient.

For more FAQs and procedure-specific details, please visit the relevant sections of my website. Each main section includes additional frequently asked questions and more detailed explanations related to that specific procedure or surgery.

Initial communication and preliminary assessment are mainly handled through our WhatsApp lines. Separate contact channels are available for Turkish patients and international patients in order to keep the process more organized and efficient.