Best Tummy tuck plastic surgeons: TOP 359 doctors

Salih Onur Basat graduated from the “English Medicine” program at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2005. He worked in the public health sector for a certain period of time, conducting academic studies published and presented in many leading national and international journals and congresses during this period. He contributed to and participated in many national and international congresses. Having been accredited by TPRECD and EBOPRAS. Dr.Salih Onur Basat is a highly experienced surgeon, who has reached a great number of cases, including successful procedures of body contouring, breast aesthetics and facial aesthetic operations.
 

Doctor with 8 years of medical education from Gaziantep University, Turkey and 5 years of residency in plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgery from Yüzüncü Yıl University, Turkey. Worked as a family doctor and assistant manager for 4 years and practiced in plastic surgery during residency. Member of TPRCD, TTB, EPCD, and ISAPS.

Education

Dr. Mehmet Özdemir completed Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty English Division in 2014.

Work experience

In 2015 he worked in Medizinische Hochschule Hannover at the Department of Traumatology as an assistant doctor under the supervision of Prof. Dr. med.C. Krettek. During this time he passed the examinations and received German approbation.
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In 2016-2017 he worked at the Public Health Center in Mardin and did his compulsory service.
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He completed his medical specialty training in the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at Dicle University Medical Faculty in 2022. During his residency, he attended many courses, congresses, and studies.

In 2022 he passed the EBOPRAS (European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery ) exams which are valid in European countries.
 

Qualifications

In 2022 he passed the EBOPRAS (European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery ) exams which are valid in European countries. He has also German approbation.

Dr. Mehmet Özdemir speaks English and German fluently. His native languages are Turkish and Kurdish.

• Dr. Luis Morales specializes in tummy tuck using liposuction and muscle tightening techniques.
• He received international training in the USA and Mexico.
• Dr. Morales is a board-certified plastic surgeon, ensuring high-quality tummy tuck procedures.
• As a member of the Mexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, he stays updated with tummy tuck advancements.
• With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Morales has a high success rate in tummy tuck surgeries.

he graduated istanbul university ,Tendon nerve surgery, replantation, all kinds of crush hand and finger injuries, vascular hand injuries, congenital hand anomalies (syndactyly, polydactyly, radial club hand and others), tendon transfers, cleft lip and cleft palate anomalies, skin tumors, maxillofacial traumas (orbita and mandibular fractures), flap surgery, microsurgical operations, reconstruction of meningocele skin defects of the newborn (with brain surgery), pressure sores (decubitis ulcers), reduction mammoplasty, mastopexy, Augmentation mammoplasty, abdominoplasty, liposuction, lipofeeling, postbariatric surgery, rhinoplasty, thigh lift and arm lift, face lift, neck lift, gynecomastia. 

Congresses Attended:

1. 2010 Turkish National Congress of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Antalya.

2. 2010 32nd Turkish Plastic Surgery National Congress, Trabzon.

3. 2015 37th Turkish National Congress of Plastic Surgery, Ankara.

4. 2016 Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery National Congress, Fethiye.

5. 2016 13th European Microsurgery Congress, Antalya.

6. 2016 European Hand Surgery Congress (FESSH) Santander, Spain.

7. 2018 Turkish National Congress of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Denizli.

ÖZGÜR HÜRKAL

CURRICULUM VITAE

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 18.08.1984

Birthplace: Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY

Nationality:Cyprus (EuropeanCitizen), Turkish

Profession: MedicalDoctor

Field of Specialty: Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgery

SpokenLanguages: Turkish (mother-tongue)

English ( advanced)

2. EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

A. AFFILIATIONS

2009- 2010 GeneralPractitioner; AnıtkayaHealth Center, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY

2017-2018 Plastic Surgeon; Kastamonu State Hospital, Kastamonu, TURKEY

2018-2019 Plastic Surgeon; Gulhane Education and Research Hospital, TURKEY

2019-

B. EDUCATION

2011 – 2017 Residency in Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgery , GaziUniversityMedical

School Hospital, Ankara | TURKEY

2010 – 2011Residency in Anestesia andReanimation, Ankara UniversityMedical School Hospital;

Ankara | TURKEY

2003 - 2009 SelçukUniversityShool of Medicine, Konya | TURKEY

1999 - 2002 Süleyman Demirel Science High School, Afyonkarahisar | TURKEY

1995 - 1999 KocatepeAnatolian High School, Middle School, Afyonkarahisar | TURKEY

C. CERTIFICATES

1. 21th Basic MicrosurgeyEducation, Hacettepe University, Ankara | TURKEY

3. PUBLICATIONS

1.Bulam H, Findikcioglu K, Ozmen S, Sanlier N, SEZGİN B, Hurkal O, Gulsen A. Theeffect of

individualizeddietaryprograms on postoperative body compositionandnutritionalstatus of

theorthognaticsurgerypatients. Gazi Med J. 2014; 25: 103-106.

2. Hurkal O, Sibar S, Cenetoglu S, Tuncer S, Elmas C, Seymen C M. Arterial Occlusion After

Hyaluronic Acid Injection: Treatment With Hyaluronidase and Streptokinase. Annals of Plastic

Surgery PMID: 34334667

4. PARTICIPATED MEETINGS AND PRESENTATIONS

A. PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS

1. 13th EuropeanMicrosurgeryCongress (EFSM) 21-24 April, Antalya | TURKEY

B. PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL MEETINGS

1. 34th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons, 31

October-4 November 2012, Antalya | TURKEY

2. 5th Rhinoplasty Course 10-12 May 2012, Ankara | TURKEY

3. 8th Prof. Dr Rıdvan Ege HandSurgey Course 27-28 September 2013, Ankara | TURKEY

4. 21th Microsurgery Course 16-20 September 2014 Hacettepe University, Ankara | TURKEY

5. 36th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons, 29

October-1 November 2014, Istanbul | TURKEY

6. 37th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons, 04

November -07 November 2015, Ankara | TURKEY

7. 9th PlasticSurgeryResident School 15-19 April 2016, Antalya | TURKEY

8. 2th FacialAesthetic Course 5-7 May 2016 Hacettepe University, Ankara | TURKEY

9. 38th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons,

27-31 October 2016, Antalya| TURKEY

10. 39 th Congress of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons, 11-14

October 2017

11. Eurasian 2019. 20-23 June Istanbul

12. 24 th Congress of the Turkish Society Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons 10-11 January 2022

13. All in One Rhinoplasty Congress 14-15 May 2022 Istanbul

C. PRESENTATIONS AND PAPERS IN INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS

1. 13th EuropeanMicrosurgeryCongress (EFSM) 21-24 April, Antalya | TURKEY (oral presentation)

‘’Defectbased algorithm in lowerextremityreconstruction.Hurkal O.*,Tuncer S.,Şibar S., Manav

S.

2. 13th EuropeanMicrosurgeryCongress (EFSM) 21-24 April, Antalya | TURKEY ;

(oral presentation)MR Angiographicperforator topography of DIEP flaps: a retrospectivereview of 130

cases. Manav S., Tuncer S., Ayhan S., Hurkal O.

3. 13th EuropeanMicrosurgeryCongress (EFSM) 21-24 April, Antalya | TURKEY;(poster

presentation)‘’ArteryonlyEarReplantation’’Sibar S, Hurkal O, Polat O, Manav S

4. 48th Congress of theEuropeanSocietyforSurgicalResearch, 29 May-1 June 2013, Istanbul,

TURKEY (Oral presentation: OP-121 Changes

in society'sperspectivetowardsfacetransplantationaftertheproceduresthatwerecarriedout in

ourcountry.Guney K, SEZGIN B, Barut I, Hurkal O, Findicioglu K, Ozmen S)

D. PRESENTATIONS AND PAPERS IN NATIONAL MEETINGS

1. 38th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons 27-31 October

2016, Antalya | TURKEY (oral presentation)Flapchoise in lowerextremityreconstruction

Hurkal O., Tekin A., Tuncer S., Sibar S.

2. 37th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons 4-7 November

2015, Ankara | TURKEY (oral presentation)Liposuctionassistedbrachioplasty in teimourianstage 2B-

3 cases. Hurkal O.,Sibar Ş., Tuncer S., Erdal A., Sadioglu A.

3. 37th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons 4-7 November

2015, Ankara | TURKEY (oral presentation) . A

rareandfrighteningcomplicationafterdiagnosticandreconstructivebreastsurgery: pyodermagangrenosum

.Polat O, Hurkal O, Sibar S, Tuncer S, Ayhan S

4. 36th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons, 29 October-1

November 2014, Istanbul | TURKEY (oral presentation) . Maxillofacialfractureexperience: 265 case,

447 fracture. Tatar S, Hurkal O, Erdal A, Findikcioglu K

5. 34th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons, 31 October-4

November 2012, Antalya, Turkey (poster presentation). Application of groinflap in tissuedefects of

handandforearm. Polat O, Ozel B, Hurkal O, Tatar S, Tuncer S

6. 34th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons, 31 October-4

November 2012, Antalya, Turkey(poster presentation). Importance of polar

renalarteryencounteredduringkidneytransplantation: Case Report . Ozel B, Hurkal O, Tuncer S,

Findikcioglu K

7. 34th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons, 31 October-4

November 2012, Antalya, Turkey(poster presentaion ). Repair of omfaloseldefects in

newbornwithalloplasticmaterialorrotationflaps. Sibar S, Sezgin B, Hurkal O, Tatar S, Tuncer S

8. 34th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons, 31 October-4

November 2012, Antalya, Turkey(poster presentation) .

TheTreatmentSubcutanGranulomeFormationaftervaccinationwithintralesionalTriamcinoloneAcetonide

injection. Bulam H, Hürkal O, Polat O, Findikcioglu K, Ozmen S

9.34th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons, 31 October-4

November 2012, Antalya, Turkey (Oral presentation: Changes in

society'sperspectivetowardsfacetransplantationaftertheproceduresthatwerecarriedout in

ourcountry.Guney K, SEZGIN B, Barut I, Hurkal O, Findicioglu K, Ozmen S)

10. 34th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons, 31 October-4

November 2012, Antalya, Turkey (Oral presentation: Theprefferedappearanceof

theplasticsurgeon.Hurkal O.,Bulam H, Tatar S, SEZGIN B, Fındıkçıoğlu K)

11. 34th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons, 31 October-4

November 2012, Antalya, Turkey (Poster presentation: Nonadhesivedressingtechniques in

EpidermolizisBullosapatients. SEZGIN B, Barut I, Hurkal O, Sarybaeva A, Tuncer S, Latifoglu O)

12. 34th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons, 31 October-4

November 2012, Antalya, Turkey (Poster presentation: Renaltoxicityduetocolistinadministration in

plasticsurgerypatients.Hurkal O, Bulam H, SEZGIN B, Polat O, Ozmen S)

5. PRIZE

1. Second prize award in experimental research in 39 th Congress of the Turkish Society of Plastic,

Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons.

6. INTERESTS

PROFESSIONAL: Rhinoplasty, breast reconstruction and breast aesthetic surgery, body countouring.

HOBIES AND ACTIVITIES:

Yoga instructor in Hatha and Vinyasa yoga (200 hoursInternational Yoga Alliance certified Yoga

Teacher)

Patients Requests:

• Cosmetic, aesthetic and functional problems of appearance: face, body, limbs.
• Mammoplasty;
• Breast augmentation
• Breast lift (mastopexy)
• Abdominoplasty (abdominoplasty) - all types
• Body liposuction
• Lipofilling
• Intimate plastic
• Aesthetic facial surgery - blepharoplasty, face lift, neck lift.

Surgery:

Plastic cosmetic (aesthetic) surgery:

• Breast plastic surgery, mammoplasty  (breast augmentation), breast reduction, breast asymmetry correction. Areola correction, fibroadenoma removal, breast lift. Breast liposuction. Removal and replacement of breast implants. Removal of mammary glands in men - gynecomastia.
• Abdominoplasty, tummy tuck. Plastic surgery of the rectus abdominis muscles is an endoscopic surgical intervention with minimal trauma, quick recovery and no traces of the intervention.
• Abdominoplasty – miniabdominoplasty with correction of a scar after cesarean section, abdominoplasty with displacement of the navel, plastic diastasis of the rectus muscles is performed in parallel, hernias are removed, and the waist is formed.
• Removal of benign formations of the skin and soft tissues using modern laser technologies and an excellent aesthetic effect (absorbable cosmetic suture).
• Liposuction – removal of fat deposits to improve body contours. The material obtained in the process of liposuction can be used for lipofilling of the buttocks, breasts, face and other areas.
• Blepharoplasty – removal of excess skin and hernias around the eyes. Leads to a general rejuvenating effect.
• Eyebrow lift   - opening of the eye and look by lifting the eyebrows. Gentle technique with quick recovery. For a greater effect, it is advisable to combine with blepharoplasty and facelift. 
• Face lifting (facelift) is performed using safe modern methods, a short scar technique, provides quick rehabilitation and a long-lasting rejuvenating effect of the entire body.
• Neck plastic surgery is a method of liposuction, platysmoplasty. Restores the youth of the neck, eliminates "goose neck", excess and sagging skin, returns a clear contour and "angle of youth".
• Otoplasty - correction of the shape of the auricles.
• Intimate contour plastic - aesthetic correction of labia minora and labia majora, position of the clitoris, removal of skin folds in the anal area, if necessary, can be combined with removal of hemorrhoids and fissure plastic surgery.

Techniques that the doctor possesses:

• Operations in the field of cosmetic, aesthetic plastic surgery of the breast, body and face;
• Laparoscopic and laser surgery.

More about the doctor

Education

• Graduated from the National Medical University named after O.O. Bogomoltsia, Kyiv, specialty - medical practice (1996).
• He completed an internship at the National Medical University named after O.O. Bogomolets, specialty "surgery" (1998).

Certification training

• Internship at the American medical center, Cyprus, Nicosia - mammoplasty techniques, revision mammoplasty with Motiva implants under the guidance of Demetris Stavrou (2021).
• Internship in aesthetic surgery in South Korea, Seoul. Girin Piastic Surgery Clinics, Gowon Worldwide, Sures clinic (2020).
• TU "Esthetic Blepharoplasty" at NMAPO named after P. L. Shupyk (2020).
• The course "Plastic surgery of the mammary gland" on the basis of the Department of plastic surgery at the Shalimov Institute under the guidance of prof. Halych S.P. (2019).
• Training course "Rejuvenating and aesthetic surgery of the head, face, and neck. Blepharoplasty" as part of the "UAPS INTENSIVE" program at the Ukrainian Academy of Plastic Surgery in Kyiv (2019).
• Master class "Augmentation mammoplasty - choice of surgery and implant technique" "Ukrainian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons USAPS" Kyiv (2019).
• Ukrainian Academy of Plastic Surgery - body contouring (2019).
• TU "Plastic surgery of the mammary gland", in NMAPO named after P. L. Shupyk (2019).
• Training at the Center of surgical innovations "Laparoscopic Herniology" (2018)
• TU "Laparoscopic Herniology", Center for Surgical Innovations (2017).
• Obtaining additional specialization "Proctology" (2017).
• TU "Laparoscopic surgery", NMAPO (2014).
• Awarded a surgeon of the highest category (2014).
• Advancement of the qualification of a doctor-oncologist on the basis of KMAPO named after P..L. Shupyka (1999).

Scientific, teaching work and membership in specialized organizations

• Member of USAPS (Ukrainian Association of Plastic Surgeons).
• Participation in conferences and workshops on aesthetic surgery in 2019-20.

Dr. Ahmad Tavassoli Ashrafi
Specialist in Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery
Member – ASAPS | Member – ISAPS
Over 20 Years of Excellence | Thousands of Successful Procedures

Professional Summary

With more than two decades of hands-on experience and thousands of successful surgeries, Dr. Ahmad Tavassoli Ashrafi stands as a distinguished expert in plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery. Known for his precision, natural results, and patient-focused approach, Dr. Ahmad is internationally recognized for his excellence in both surgical outcomes and medical education. His meticulous techniques and global standards of care attract both local and international patients seeking transformative results with absolute safety.

Areas of Expertise

Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping)

Facelift & Anti-Aging Surgeries

Breast Augmentation & Reconstruction

Body Contouring Procedures (including liposuction, tummy tuck, and more)

Revision Surgeries and Complex Reconstructive Cases

Professional Affiliations

ASAPS – American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

ISAPS – International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Dr. Ahmad actively contributes to these prestigious organizations, ensuring continual learning and application of the most advanced, evidence-based surgical techniques.

Experience & Achievements

20+ years of dedicated surgical practice

Thousands of successful procedures performed across aesthetic and reconstructive fields

Recognized speaker and international educator, sharing advanced surgical techniques with global peers

Contributor to academic and clinical research in the field of plastic surgery

Philosophy of Care

At the core of Dr. Ahmad’s practice is a commitment to patient-centered care, blending artistry with medical precision. Every procedure is custom-designed to reflect the individual’s goals, anatomy, and expectations. His approach is rooted in achieving natural-looking, long-lasting results while prioritizing safety, comfort, and satisfaction.

International Patient Services

Dr. Ahmad Tavassoli Ashrafi provides a seamless and discreet medical tourism experience for international patients, from personalized online consultations to post-operative care. His services are ideal for those seeking high-standard surgical care with personalized attention and optimal recovery support.

• Dr. Erik Marquez specializes in advanced Tummy tuck (Abdominoplasty) procedures.
• Utilizes methods like full, mini, extended, and circumferential abdominoplasty.
• Employs innovative techniques including liposuction-assisted tummy tuck and endoscopic surgery.
• International training includes practices in the United States and Latin America.
• Holds certifications including board-certification in Plastic Surgery.
• Member of American Society of Plastic Surgeons and Mexican Plastic Surgery Association.
• Offers online consultations for global patients considering Tummy tuck.
• Fluent in English and Spanish, facilitating communication with diverse patients.

Education

GATA Military Medical Faculty

GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Job Experience

GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Iskenderun 60-Bed Mobile Surgery Hospital/

Erzurum Marshal Cakmak Military Hospital

Izmir Military Hospital

Izmir Aegean Health Hospital