Who Is Prof. Dr. İlker Yazıcı?

Prof. Dr. İlker Yazıcı is a plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. He was born in Ankara in 1975 and graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 1998.

He began specialist training in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Gazi University in 1998 and completed his specialization in 2004.

Between 2004 and 2005, he worked as a research fellow in Plastic Surgery and Microsurgery at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in the United States.

His academic career included positions at Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul Bilim University and Medipol University Faculty of Medicine.

He became a Professor of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery in 2018. He continues his clinical practice at his private clinic in Istanbul.

Medical Education and Academic Background

İlker Yazıcı completed his medical degree at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 1998.

He then completed specialist training in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at the same university between 1998 and 2004.

He worked at Cleveland Clinic Foundation's Plastic Surgery Department and Microsurgery Laboratory from 2004 to 2005.

His research experience included microsurgery, tissue transfer, nerve surgery and experimental reconstructive procedures.

From 2006 to 2013, he worked at Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine. He received the title of Associate Professor in 2012.

He later worked at Istanbul Bilim University and Medipol University Faculty of Medicine before becoming Professor in 2018.

Which Areas Does İlker Yazıcı Focus On?

İlker Yazıcı works across plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. Rhinoplasty, facial aesthetics, breast surgery and body contouring are among his main areas.

His nasal surgery practice includes rhinoplasty, septorhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty.

Facial surgery includes facelift, neck lift, eyelid surgery and selected brow procedures.

Breast surgery includes augmentation, reduction and lift. Gynecomastia surgery is also among his professional areas.

Body contouring includes liposuction and tummy tuck. Reconstructive surgery, skin cancer surgery, maxillofacial surgery and selected hand procedures are also part of his background.

Rhinoplasty and Nasal Aesthetics

Rhinoplasty is one of the main areas of his clinical practice. The nasal bones, cartilage, bridge and tip are evaluated.

Facial proportions are also important during planning. The forehead, chin and cheeks can influence the desired nasal profile.

Nasal tip shape, width, projection and bridge structure can be addressed according to individual anatomy.

Septorhinoplasty can combine aesthetic nasal surgery with evaluation of internal structural problems.

Patients with previous nasal surgery may require revision rhinoplasty. Earlier operations can change the anatomy and affect the new surgical plan.

Facelift and Facial Aesthetics

Facial aesthetics addresses age-related skin laxity, soft tissue changes and facial volume loss.

Facelift surgery can include assessment of the cheeks, lower face and jawline. The neck can also be included when necessary.

Neck lift addresses changes involving the skin and soft tissues beneath the chin and around the neck.

Eyelid surgery can address excess skin, fat and laxity around the upper and lower eyelids.

The appropriate facial procedure depends on anatomy, tissue changes and the patient's aesthetic expectations.

Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery addresses age-related changes affecting the upper and lower eyelids.

Upper eyelid procedures can address excess skin and prominent fat. Lower eyelid surgery can consider under-eye bags and soft tissue changes.

The surrounding eyebrow and facial structures may also be considered during planning.

Treatment scope varies according to anatomy and the degree of tissue change.

Breast Aesthetic Surgery

Breast surgery is an important part of the clinical practice. Breast augmentation, reduction and lift are among the main procedures.

For augmentation, chest structure, existing breast tissue and body proportions influence implant selection and placement.

Breast reduction removes selected amounts of tissue and skin while reshaping the breast.

Breast lift repositions and reshapes sagging tissue. Different techniques may be considered when volume loss is also present.

The surgical approach depends on anatomy, skin quality and individual expectations.

Gynecomastia Treatment

Gynecomastia involves increased tissue in the male breast area. Evaluation can include fatty tissue, glandular breast tissue and excess skin.

Some patients have predominantly fatty enlargement, while glandular tissue is more prominent in others.

Treatment can include liposuction, surgical removal of glandular tissue or a combination of techniques.

Chest structure and symmetry are considered during surgical planning.

Body Contouring and Liposuction

Body contouring includes liposuction and tummy tuck surgery.

Liposuction reduces selected fat deposits from areas such as the abdomen, waist, hips and thighs.

Tummy tuck addresses excess abdominal skin and tissue. Changes following pregnancy or significant weight loss can also be evaluated.

Skin elasticity and fat distribution influence the treatment plan.

Overall body proportions are considered rather than focusing only on one area.

Reconstructive Surgery and Skin Cancer

Reconstructive surgery addresses tissue defects caused by trauma, tumors, congenital conditions or other forms of tissue loss.

After skin cancer surgery, different reconstruction techniques can be used depending on the size and location of the resulting defect.

Microsurgical experience can support complex tissue reconstruction and tissue transfer procedures.

The aim of reconstructive surgery includes both structural restoration and preservation of function.

Maxillofacial and Hand Surgery

Maxillofacial surgery involves conditions affecting the facial bones, jaw and surrounding structures.

Selected jaw reconstruction and facial reconstructive procedures can be evaluated within this field.

Hand surgery addresses surgical problems involving the tendons, nerves, vessels and bones of the hand and wrist.

Tendon injuries, tissue loss and traumatic hand conditions may require detailed surgical assessment.

Where Is the Istanbul Clinic Located?

Prof. Dr. İlker Yazıcı sees patients at his private clinic in Nişantaşı, Şişli, Istanbul. The listed address is Halaskargazi Avenue No. 38-66, Interior No. 134, Şişli, Istanbul.

The clinic provides consultations for rhinoplasty, facial aesthetics, breast surgery, tummy tuck, liposuction, eyelid surgery, neck lift and body contouring.

Gynecomastia, buttock aesthetics, Botox, fillers and under-eye filler are also among the listed treatment areas.

The listed telephone numbers are +90 533 460 77 36 and +90 533 719 77 36. The email address is [email protected].

What Should Be Prepared Before an Appointment?

Patients attending an aesthetic surgery consultation can prepare information about previous operations, existing medical conditions and current medications.

For rhinoplasty, previous nasal surgery, breathing problems and aesthetic expectations should be discussed.

For breast surgery, previous breast procedures, current breast anatomy and available imaging can be useful.

For liposuction or tummy tuck, information about weight history and previous body contouring procedures can support the evaluation.

For reconstructive surgery, imaging, pathology reports and previous operative records can provide useful clinical background.