Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayhan Işık Erdal, MD, FACS, FEBOPRAS
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist with 15+ years experience. Holder of double international certification (FACS, FEBOPRAS), Associate Professor academic title, and T.C. Ministry of Health Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayhan Işık Erdal
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
- Associate Professor (Doçent) — Turkish academic credential through peer-reviewed publications
- 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 — Health Tourism Authorized
- PubMed-indexed peer-reviewed publications
Academic background
Dr. Erdal's training combines comprehensive clinical experience with rigorous academic background:
- 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)
USHAŞ health tourism authorization
Dr. Erdal's clinic holds the official International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate:
- SKS quality score minimum 85/100
- International Patient Department with multilingual support
- Annual USHAŞ performance audits
- 0% VAT advantage for international patients
Details:
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