Op. Dr. Erhan Eryılmaz
Board-Certified Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon | President of the Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (EPCD)
Professional Summary
Op. Dr. Erhan Eryılmaz is a highly distinguished board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. As the current President of the Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (EPCD), he is a leading visionary and an authoritative voice in the national and international aesthetic surgery community. With over two decades of extensive clinical experience, Dr. Eryılmaz has developed a profound holistic approach to plastic surgery—viewing aesthetic harmony as a deeply interconnected balance of physical, psychological, and social well-being. He is the founder of the Estetik Istanbul Clinic and is widely recognized for his advanced expertise in comprehensive facial rejuvenation, maxillofacial procedures, and complex body contouring. Beyond the operating room, he plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of aesthetic medicine in Turkey through his leadership, congress organization, and dedication to ethical surgical standards.
Current Positions & National Leadership
- President, Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (EPCD / TSAPS)
- Principal Plastic Surgeon & Founder, Estetik Istanbul Plastic Surgery Clinic (Levent, Istanbul) (Established 2001)
- Scientific Leader & Chairman, Actively directing, organizing, and steering major national and international aesthetic surgery congresses, symposiums, and masterclasses.
Education & Advanced Surgical Training
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency: Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Completed in 2000).
- International Fellowship in Maxillofacial Surgery: Completed specialized, advanced surgical training in maxillofacial reconstruction in France (1998).
- Medical Degree (MD): Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1993).
Clinical Expertise & Surgical Philosophy
- Advanced Facial Aesthetics & Maxillofacial Surgery: Specializes in comprehensive facial rejuvenation (including advanced mid-face procedures), rhinoplasty, and complex structural facial surgery, backed by his international maxillofacial training.
- Breast & Body Contouring: Extensive expertise in abdominoplasty, advanced liposuction techniques, breast augmentation, and reduction.
- The Holistic Aesthetic Approach: Dr. Eryılmaz operates on a core clinical philosophy: true surgical success and beauty extend beyond physical alterations, requiring a delicate alignment with the patient’s inner psychological harmony and social confidence.
- Reconstructive Mastery: Strong foundational background in microsurgery, hand surgery, and complex reconstructive cases.
