Dr. Mert Demirel is a European Board Certified Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon, an ISAPS and ASPS member, and the founder of a Ministry of Health Authorized Health Tourism Clinic based in Istanbul. With over 23 years of medical experience and more than 14 years of private clinical practice, he focuses on delivering natural, balanced, and medically responsible aesthetic outcomes.
Born in Ankara in 1978, Dr. Demirel completed his medical education at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and received his specialization in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery from the same institution in 2010.
During his residency, Dr. Demirel enhanced his surgical expertise through advanced microsurgery training at the University of Zurich, gaining a strong foundation in both reconstructive and aesthetic procedures. His early and continuous focus on aesthetic surgery has enabled him to develop a refined surgical perspective that balances medical precision with artistic vision.
In 2015, Dr. Demirel successfully passed the examinations of the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS), earning the European Board Certification — an internationally recognized qualification reflecting high professional and ethical standards. Following this achievement, he expanded his global clinical perspective through observational experience in leading aesthetic surgery clinics across the United States and Brazil.
Dr. Demirel is a frequent speaker at national and international congresses, where he shares his clinical experience, surgical techniques, and evolving approaches in aesthetic surgery. Over the years, he has developed and refined multiple surgical methods, particularly within aesthetic procedures.
His primary surgical interests include breast surgery, rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation procedures, and abdominoplasty. In addition to surgical treatments, he provides a comprehensive range of non-invasive aesthetic procedures, including Botox, dermal fillers, mesotherapy, and microneedling radiofrequency applications.
Currently, Dr. Demirel practices at his private clinic in Istanbul, a Ministry of Health Authorized Health Tourism Facility, where he delivers personalized, patient-centered care. Surgical procedures are performed in collaboration with leading hospitals in Istanbul, ensuring high standards of safety, clinical quality, and patient comfort. For international patients, his clinic offers structured support for medical travel, including transfer and accommodation coordination.
Dr. Demirel believes that aesthetic surgery is not solely about physical change, but about enhancing self-confidence and overall quality of life when applied with correct indication and moderation. He approaches every patient with meticulous attention, aiming for natural, harmonious, and long-lasting results. As he often emphasizes, a satisfied patient is the most genuine reflection of successful aesthetic surgery.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Demirel is a licensed skier and a tennis enthusiast. He is married and has one child.
Timeline
- 1978: Born in Ankara, Türkiye.
- Medical Education: Completed medical degree at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.
- Residency Training: Began specialization in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Ankara University.
- Residency Period: Completed advanced microsurgery training at the University of Zurich, Switzerland.
- 2010: Earned specialization in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
- 2010 – Present: Active clinical practice with a primary focus on aesthetic surgery.
- 2010 – Present: Participation and speaking roles at national and international medical congresses.
- 2015: Achieved European Board Certification (EBOPRAS).
- Post-2015: International clinical observation and professional exposure in the United States and Brazil.
- 14+ Years: Ongoing private clinical practice in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery.
- Current Practice: Operates a Ministry of Health Authorized Health Tourism Clinic in Istanbul.
- Professional Memberships: Active member of ISAPS and ASPS.
