Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayhan Işık Erdal, MD, FACS, FEBOPRAS
Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery in Nişantaşı, Istanbul — with 15+ years of clinical experience focused on personalized planning and unhurried patient consultations. Internationally certified (FACS, FEBOPRAS), USHAŞ-authorised clinic.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayhan Işık Erdal
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
- 15+ years of clinical experience in breast aesthetic and reconstructive surgery
- FACS — Fellow, American College of Surgeons
- FEBOPRAS — Fellow, European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
- ISAPS — International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery member
- USHAŞ-authorised clinic, multiple implant brands offered
- Associate Professor academic title, peer-reviewed publications
Training and academic background
Dr. Erdal completed his plastic surgery training at a leading Turkish medical faculty and continues his academic activity alongside clinical practice:
- Medical school: Turkish medical faculty, MD degree
- Plastic surgery residency: Specialty training in PRAS
- Associate Professor (Doçent): Through national academic council evaluation
- FACS: Recognition of clinical excellence by American College of Surgeons
- FEBOPRAS: European Board certification — qualifies for practice across Europe
- ISAPS member
Clinical philosophy
Personalized Approach
No "standard package." Each patient receives detailed anatomical assessment, individualized planning.
Evidence-Based Medicine
Clinical decisions grounded in current peer-reviewed literature.
Transparent Communication
Risks, alternatives, realistic outcomes discussed openly.
Long-term Patient Care
12-month follow-up with direct WhatsApp access.
Areas of expertise
- Breast augmentation (implant-based, fat transfer, hybrid)
- Breast lift / mastopexy (all techniques)
- Combined mastopexy-augmentation
- Breast reduction
- Revision breast surgery
- Body contouring (liposuction, abdominoplasty)
Scientific publications
Author and co-author of more than 30 peer-reviewed scientific papers — covering breast aesthetics, rhinoplasty, body contouring, reconstructive surgery and surgical anatomy. Because medical knowledge constantly evolves, current literature and evidence-based methodology drive day-to-day clinical decisions.
Selected journals
- Aesthetic Plastic Surgery — breast aesthetics and rhinoplasty technique
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery — Global Open — case series, clinical technique
- Journal of Craniofacial Surgery — craniofacial reconstruction
- European Archives of Otorhinolaryngology — rhinoplasty technique and outcomes
- Annals of Plastic Surgery — reconstructive techniques and microsurgery
- Turkish-language academic journals (Cumhuriyet Medical Journal, others)
A complete list is accessible via ORCID, Google Scholar and PubMed. Publications form part of the surgeon's profile but are not by themselves a clinical decision criterion.
Conference and invited talks
Speaker or attendee at international and national congresses including:
- ISAPS World Congress — International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- EURAPS Annual Meeting — European Association of Plastic Surgeons
- IPRAS World Congress — International Confederation for Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
- TPRECD National Congress — Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Society annual meeting
- Educational sessions for surgical trainees on technique transfer
Professional memberships
| Society | Region | Type |
|---|---|---|
| American College of Surgeons (FACS) | USA | Fellow — examination-based |
| European Board of Plastic Surgery (FEBOPRAS) | Europe | Fellow — examination-based |
| ISAPS | International | Member |
| IPRAS | International | Member |
| EURAPS | Europe | Member |
| TPRECD | Turkey | Active member |
| Turkish Medical Association | Turkey | Registered physician |
Associate Professor (Doçent) credentialing
The Associate Professor (Doçent) title in Turkey is conferred through a structured ÜAK (Inter-University Council) examination process: minimum number of peer-reviewed publications, academic activity dossier, prerequisite teaching qualifications, oral examination. The credentialing demonstrates integration of evidence-based clinical practice with academic research methodology. Academic title is a marker, not the goal — for patients, what matters most is experience and demonstrable patient outcomes.
Health Tourism Authorization Certificate
The clinic holds the official T.C. Ministry of Health International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate (No: 2026034015610080000444996), permitting the lawful provision of medical services to international patients.
Hospital partnerships
Surgery performed at JCI-accredited and high-standard hospitals:
- Memorial Şişli
- Acıbadem (multiple locations)
- Florence Nightingale
- Other premium private hospitals based on case
Languages
Turkish (native), English (fluent — medical and conversational). International Patient Department: English plus other language support available.
Memberships
- American College of Surgeons (FACS)
- European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (FEBOPRAS)
- International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
- Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (TPRECD)
- Turkish Medical Association