Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery in Istanbul
At his practice in Nişantaşı, Prof. Dr. İlker Yazıcı sees every patient in person, plans with 3D imaging and recommends an individual treatment path, whether for aesthetic surgery of the nose, face, breast and body or for reconstructive surgery.
Professor · More than 25 years of medical experience · European Board certified (EBOPRAS) · Plastic surgeon since 2004
Why does EBOPRAS matter?
Find the procedure you want to explore
If you do not know the procedure’s name, start with an area or topic. Your selections show relevant information pages; your individual suitability is assessed during a consultation.
Procedures shown: 24
- Rhinoplasty
- Revision Rhinoplasty
- Facelift
- Neck Lift
- Eyelid Surgery
- Brow and Forehead Lift
- Ear Pinning
- Chin Surgery
- Breast Augmentation
- Preserve Breast Augmentation
- Breast Lift
- Breast Reduction
- Breast Reconstruction
- Gynaecomastia
- Liposuction
- Tummy Tuck
- Mommy Makeover
- Arm Lift
- Thigh Lift
- Buttock Enhancement
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Maxillofacial Surgery
- Mole Removal and Skin Cancer
- Medical Aesthetics
Unsure where to start? You can discuss your expectations and options during a consultation.
Ask about a consultationWhy Prof. Dr. İlker Yazıcı?
Academic background
Full professor, 36 publications in international journals and many years of teaching plastic surgery at universities.
European Board certification
EBOPRAS certification, plus sub-specialty certificates in hand surgery and in face, mouth and jaw surgery.
3D planning
3D imaging and simulation during the consultation; 3D printed models for nose and breast planning.
Microsurgery experience
Research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic microsurgery laboratory; reconstructive surgery using tissue transfer.
Why İlker Yazıcı? From experience to an individual plan
When choosing a doctor, consider their training, scientific work and approach to planning together. Explore İlker Yazıcı’s documented professional records and what 3D tools and different techniques mean for your decision.
EURAPS scholarship in 2012
The 2012 entry in the European Association of Plastic Surgeons’ official scholarship list, and what this training programme means.
Learn about the EURAPS scholarshipTraining and career journey
A timeline from medical graduation in 1998 and specialist qualification in 2004 to academic titles and private practice.
Explore the timelineTopics of scientific work
Read patient-friendly explanations of publications on breast surgery, nasal cartilage, microsurgery and ear reshaping, with links to the original sources.
Read the selected work3D Imaging and Simulation
At the consultation, your face or body is captured in three dimensions and the planned change is reviewed together on screen. In nose surgery, 3D printed models and templates help carry the plan into the operating theatre.
Why does 3D planning matter to you?
See your shape from different angles
A 3D image lets you rotate and examine your face or body. You can discuss proportions and existing differences together rather than relying on a single photograph.
Make your options easier to picture
Discussing phrases such as “a little more lifted” or “fuller” using a shape on screen makes it easier to explain your expectations and see the differences between options.
Examine the plan in your hands
Where appropriate, 3D printing turns the plan on screen into a physical model. The model helps communication and planning; it does not exactly reproduce how tissue feels or heals.
Simulation images are for planning purposes only. Actual results may vary.
With any surgical or interventional procedure, results may vary from person to person. You are advised to obtain detailed advice from your doctor before the procedure.
Procedures
Surgical and non-surgical procedures for the nose and face, breast and body, and in reconstructive surgery.
Rhinoplasty
Surgery to bring the nose into balance with the face and, where needed, to make breathing easier; planning uses 3D imaging and 3D printed models.
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Breast Augmentation
Surgery to increase breast volume with silicone breast implants or your own fat; the choice of implant is based on chest measurements and 3D planning.
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Facelift
Facelift surgery that repositions the deeper tissues to reduce sagging of the cheeks, jawline and neck, aiming for a natural-looking result.
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Liposuction
Reshaping the body by removing stubborn pockets of fat that resist diet and exercise through thin cannulas; it is not a weight-loss method.
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Mommy Makeover
A personalised plan that addresses changes to the breasts and abdomen after pregnancy and breastfeeding by combining breast surgery with a tummy tuck or liposuction.
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Gynaecomastia
Correcting the chest contour in men by removing enlarged breast gland and excess fat with liposuction and a small incision at the edge of the areola.
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Prof. Dr. İlker Yazıcı
Prof. Dr. İlker Yazıcı has more than 25 years of medical experience. He graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 1998 and qualified as a specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery in 2004. He worked as a research fellow in the microsurgery laboratory at the Cleveland Clinic, obtained European Board certification (EBOPRAS) in 2012 and became a full professor in 2018.
He taught plastic surgery at Kırıkkale, Istanbul Bilim and Medipol universities. Since 2022 he has treated aesthetic and reconstructive surgery patients at his private practice in Nişantaşı.
At the consultation he first listens to what the patient hopes to achieve, then draws up an understated plan that suits their anatomy, and speaks openly about the limits of surgery and what recovery involves.
- Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
- EBOPRAS – European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
- Member of the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
- Member of the Turkish Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
- Member of the Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- ISAPS International Member
How It Works
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First contact
Send your questions, and photos if needed, by WhatsApp or phone; a consultation date that suits you is then arranged.
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Consultation and planning
At the in-person consultation your goals are discussed, options are reviewed with 3D imaging and a written plan is prepared.
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Surgery
The operation takes place in a partner hospital, together with an anaesthesia team.
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Recovery
Dressing changes, stitch removal and check-ups are scheduled in advance, and you can send questions throughout your recovery.
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Follow-up
Check-ups continue over the months in which the result settles; patients who live far away can stay in touch by sending photos and messages.
Reviews and Social Media
You can read reviews directly on the Google profile, and follow the Instagram and YouTube accounts for informative videos and posts.
Patients from Abroad
The practice is authorised by the Turkish Ministry of Health for international health tourism. Before you travel, your examination and surgery dates and the length of your stay in Istanbul are planned with you. Help with accommodation near the clinic and airport transfer can be arranged through authorised partners, and once you are back home you stay in touch with the practice by photos and messages.
International Health Tourism Authorisation Certificate No. ST-2365
Get in touch to plan a consultation
Send your questions and photos via WhatsApp and arrange a convenient day for your consultation.