DR. ERCAN KARACAOGLU

Prof. Dr. Karacaoğlu is a FEBOPRAS-certified plastic surgeon and a globally recognized authority in modern aesthetic surgery. He is particularly known for pioneering endoscopic facial rejuvenation techniques, laser-assisted lipolysis, and natural-looking breast aesthetics.

He completed advanced fellowship training at Brown University School of Medicine (USA) and currently serves as a Professor of Plastic Surgery at Bahçeşehir University. With 100+ scientific publications, he is an active contributor to international plastic surgery literature and innovation.

Areas of Expertise

• Facial aesthetic surgery: endoscopic facelift, neck lift, blepharoplasty
• Breast surgery: augmentation, reduction, reconstruction, and revision surgery
• Body contouring: liposuction, tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), Brazilian butt lift (BBL)
• Advanced minimally invasive aesthetic techniques
• Reconstructive surgery for trauma, congenital deformities, and post-oncologic defects

Education

• M.D., Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA), Turkey (1992)
• Residency in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital (1995–2000)
• FEBOPRAS Certification – European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Professional Experience

• Head of Aesthetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, Istanbul (2010–Present)
• Professor of Plastic Surgery, Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine (2018–Present)
• Associate Professor, Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine (2005–2010)
• Chief of Plastic Surgery Service, Gölcük Naval Hospital (2002–2003)
• Aesthetic Breast Surgery Fellowships, Brown University School of Medicine, USA (2000–2001, 2003–2004)