Medical Advisory Board

Dr. Ergin Er is a renowned Turkish plastic surgeon with 32 years of experience. He is a highly skilled member of the hair transplant department at Istanbul Aesthetic Center.

Educational Background

• In 1992, Dr. Ergin Er graduated from GATA Universit
• He trained in plastic and reconstructive surgery, including courses in facial aesthetics and advanced microsurgery.

Professional Career

• Dr. Ergin Er worked as a plastic surgeon in private practice and hospitals in Turkey.
• He held a postdoctoral fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.
• Currently, he works as a reputed plastic surgeon at Istanbul Aesthetic Center.

Memberships

• American Society of Liposuction Surgery
• American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
• European Society of Hair Restoration Surgery

Awards and Achievements

• Dr. Ergin Er received multiple awards for his contributions to medical research.
• He blends academic research with clinical practices and has presented his work at Turkish and International
  meetings.

Interesting Facts

• Dr. Ergin Er received specialized training in microsurgery and emergency medicine, giving himself a broad surgical foundation beyond aesthetics.

Dr. Leyla Arvas is a leading plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon in Turkey with 26 years of experience. She has studied and worked in several countries, including Taiwan, Spain, and Japan.

Dr. Leyla is the founder of world-renowned Quartz Clinique, an aesthetic clinic located in Istanbul, where she offers a wide range of cosmetic surgeries and aesthetic treatments to both Turkish and international patients. She specializes in LASER, VASER, and High Definition liposuction.

Educational Background

• 1998: Dr. Leyla Arvas received her medical degree from Istanbul University Medical Faculty.
• 2000: She completed her specialization in microsurgery (reconstruction of head and neck, breast) at Taiwan Chang Gung Memorial Hospital.
• She gained experience with laser treatments for acne, wrinkles, scars, and hyperpigmentation during her service at TWMU Hospital in Tokyo.
• Dr. Arvas also became a member of IDB (Instituto Javier de Benito) in Barcelona, Spain, where she conducted clinical research on facial and breast aesthetics.

Professional Career

• Dr. Leyla worked as an assistant professor of plastic surgery at Yeditepe University Hospital in Istanbul, right
  after completing her specialization in plastic and aesthetic surgery.
• 2011: She was appointed as a plastic surgery consultant at Bosphorus Anatomica Plastic Surgery Center, and performed various aesthetic operations and minimally invasive procedures.
• She also served at Fulya Jinemed Hospital.
• 2012-2015: She practiced in her private office at Cosmed Clinic in Istanbul.
• Since 2015, Dr. Leyla Arvas has worked in a private office at Quartz Clinique in Istanbul/Nisantasi.
• She also performs surgeries at well-known hospitals such as American Hospital and Acibadem Taksim Hospital on the European side of Istanbul.

Memberships

Dr. Arvas is an active member of multiple national and international organizations, including:

• European Association of Plastic Surgeons (EURAPS).
• International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).
• Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.

Participation in Conferences

Dr. Arvas has been actively participating in various national and international congresses and meetings. Some of the
historic events she has attended include:

• September 2006 - 10th International Course on Perforator Flaps, Ankara, Turkey.
• May 2007 - 8th EURAPS Congress, Ghent, Belgium.
• October 2008 - 30th National Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Congress, Antalya.
• October 2009 - 31st National Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Congress, Adana.
• November 2009 - 7th International Course (Advances in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery), Barcelona, Spain.
• June 2010 - 14th National Congress and 2nd International Eurasia Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Course, Istanbul, Turkey.
• January 2010 - IMCAS Annual Meeting, Paris, France.
• August 2010 - 20th Annual Meeting of ISAPS, San Francisco, USA.

Interesting Facts

• Dr. Leyla Arvas has performed more than 4,000 tummy tuck surgeries during her professional career.

Dr. Oya Sisman is an established Hair Transplant Specialist at Istanbul Aesthetic Center with more than 29 years of experience. She has successfully performed 3500-4000 FUE Hair Transplant procedures.

Educational Background

• 1991-1993: Dr. Oya Sisman completed her graduation from Istanbul University School of Nursing.
• 1997- 1999: She got English and Computer Skills training from Coventry Technical College, UK.
• In 2008, she completed her Esthetician Education.
• In 2014, Dr. Oya received specialized training in Scalp Micropigmentation.

Professional Career

• From 1993 to 1997 and 1999 to 2003, Dr. Oya Sisman participated in Training Seminars at the Ministry of Education in Turkey.
• 2004-2005: She served as a Coordinator at Izmir Hair Transplantation Center.
• Since 2005, Dr. Oya Sisman has been working as a Hair Transplant Specialist at Istanbul Aesthetic Center.

Memberships

• Turkish Reconstructive Surgery Association
• European Association of Aesthetic Surgeons
• American Association of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery

Awards and Achievements

• Dr. Oya Sisman leads the hair transplant department at Istanbul Aesthetic Medical Center.
• She has performed over 3,500 FUE-based hair transplant surgeries, with a patient satisfaction rate of 99%.

Interesting Facts

• Dr. Oya Sisman is highly skilled in advanced techniques, including DHI, Sapphire FUE, and sutureless FUE.
• She has extensive training in cosmetology and scalp micropigmentation from Turkey and the UK, demonstrating a deep commitment to her craft.

Dr. Taha Sönmez is an expert plastic surgeon with 17 years of experience in aesthetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery at Dr. Med Clinic, Turkey.

Educational Background

• Dr. Sönmez completed his primary, secondary, and high school education in Erzurum.
• He attended the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine between 2007 and 2013.
• He completed his Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery specialization in Adiyaman Training and Research
  Hospital in 2018.

Professional Career

• Dr. Taha Sönmez is currently working as a senior reconstructive and plastic surgeon at Dr.Med Clinic.

Research and Publications

• Dr. Taha Sönmez presented his research work in 2018 titled "Evaluation of Ischemic Damage with Pentoxifylline and
  N-Acetylcysteine Using Single and Combined Treatment in the Ischemia Model of the Rat's Inferior Epigastric Island
  Flap."

Memberships

Dr. Sönmez is an active member of several professional medical organizations, including:

• Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (TPCD)
• Turkish Medical Association (TTB)
• European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS)
• International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association (EPCD)

Honours and Achievements

• Dr. Sönmez was honoured with the title of Best Male Plastic Surgeon in Turkey.

Dr. Y. Ilker Manavbasi is a leading plastic surgeon at Istanbul Aesthetic Center. He focuses on rhinoplasty, facelift, breast and eye surgery, and Brazilian butt lift. He has more than 30 years of experience and sees VIP patients from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Educational Background

• 1999: Dr. Ilker Manavbasi graduated from Ankara University in Turkey.
• In 2005, he completed his specialization in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Hacettepe University.
• Dr. Manavbasi also completed fellowship training on reconstructive surgery techniques, particularly nose-shaping.
• He further pursued research training in hand reconstructive surgery in Cleveland.

Professional Career

• Dr. Manavbasi began his career as a plastic surgeon at Istanbul Iren Clinic, where he served for 3 years.
• In 2004, he co-founded Dr. Onur's aesthetic surgery institute and started working there as a senior plastic surgeon.
• Later, he served as a visiting reconstructive surgery consultant at Zeeba Clinic.
• In 2006, he went to Sweden, where he received a diploma in corrective surgery and worked at the Kuopio Institute.
• Currently, Dr. Manavbasi is a senior plastic surgeon at the Istanbul Aesthetic Clinic.

Memberships

• Turkish Reconstructive Surgery Association
• Turkish Association of Plastic Surgery
• Medical Chamber Istanbul
• European Association of Aesthetic Surgeons
• Rhinoplasty Society in Turkey

Awards and Achievements

• Dr. Yurdakul actively participated in multiple international conferences and presented his work on reconstructive surgery techniques.
• He published more than 50 research articles in top-ranked journals in aesthetic surgery.

Interesting Facts

• Dr. Y. Ilker Manavbasi contributed to the field of plastic surgery by conducting surveys and raising awareness through seminars in Turkey.
• He has performed more than 1,100 procedures in his 30-year career in plastic surgery.

Prof. Dr. Gürhan Özcan is a well-known plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Turkey. He specializes in rhinoplasty and breast lift procedures and currently practices at the Istanbul Aesthetic Center.

Educational Background

Dr. Gürhan Özcan completed his education at reputable academies. His educational journey includes:

• 1977: Dr. Özcan got his medical degree from Hacettepe University's Faculty of Medicine.
• 1983: He specialized in plastic surgery at Hacettepe University's medical faculty.

Professional Career

Dr. Gürhan Özcan began his career after graduation. His work history includes:

• 1983-1985: He served as a plastic surgery specialist at Corlu Military Hospital in Turkey.
• 1985-1988: He worked as a plastic surgeon in the Department of Plastic Surgery at Baylor Medical University in
  Houston, USA.
• 1988-1990: Dr. Özcan served as a Research Associate in the Plastic Surgery Unit at Baylor College of Medicine in the Texas Medical Center in Houston.
• 1990- 1991: He worked as an Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at the College of Medicine, Texas Medical Center, Houston.
• In 1991, he became an Associate Professor of Jury at Gülhane Military Academy in Ankara.
• From 1992 to 1995, he served as an Associate Professor of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at
  Hacettepe University in Ankara.
• 1995- 1998: Dr. Özcan served as Professor and Founding Head of the Plastic Surgery Department at Başkent University in Ankara.
• In 1995, he became the chief executive of the plastic surgery department at Baskent University Hospital in Turkey.
• Since 1995, he has worked as a plastic surgeon at the Istanbul Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center.

Memberships

Dr. Gürhan Özcan is an active member of both national and international societies, which include:

• European Association of Plastic Surgeons
• European Panel for Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery
• Turkish Society of Microsurgical Reconstructive Surgery, Executive Committee: Vice President (1994-1996)
• European Plastic Surgery Federation
• European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
• Turkish Community of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery

Awards and Achievements

• In 2006, Dr. Gürhan Özcan achieved the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS) Certification in Budapest, Hungary.

Interesting Facts

• Prof. Dr. Gürhan Özcan has performed over 5,000 successful procedures, including facial, breast, and body
  aesthetics, and focuses on natural-looking results.
• He has 41 years of experience in plastic surgery and prioritizes long-term results and patient safety.
• Dr. Özcan has more than 100 publications in national and international scientific journals.