# Dr. Mert Demirel > Aesthetic & Plastic Surgeon ## Core Content - [Appointment](https://mertdemirel.com/appointment/): - [Will ankle liposuction make my legs look “longer” or “more tapered”?](https://mertdemirel.com/will-ankle-liposuction-make-my-legs-look-longer-or-more-tapered-2/): In the right anatomy, ankle contouring can improve the calf-to-ankle taper — and a cleaner taper can make the whole - [Academic Research](https://mertdemirel.com/academic-research/): ACADEMIC RESEARCH A curated archive of my research-driven approach to aesthetic surgery — featuring the Chestnut Technique, invited talks, and - [When is 360° tummy tuck not always the right answer?](https://mertdemirel.com/when-is-360-tummy-tuck-not-always-the-right-answer/): A good operation in the wrong situation is still the wrong decision. The hardest part of body contouring is not - [How should I prepare for an online consultation as an international patient?](https://mertdemirel.com/how-should-i-prepare-for-an-online-consultation-as-an-international-patient/): Let me set the expectation first, because it shapes everything else: the purpose of an online consultation is to define ## Key Topics - [plastic surgery Istanbul](https://mertdemirel.com/tag/plastic-surgery-istanbul/) - [Dr Mert Demirel](https://mertdemirel.com/tag/dr-mert-demirel/) - [realistic expectations](https://mertdemirel.com/tag/realistic-expectations/) - [Body Contouring](https://mertdemirel.com/tag/body-contouring/) - [surgical planning](https://mertdemirel.com/tag/surgical-planning/) # Last updated: 2026-07-11T02:54:52+00:00