Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayhan Işık Erdal
Academic Profile

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayhan Işık Erdal

MD · FACS · FEBOPRAS · Associate Professor, Gazi University

Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon based in Istanbul. Combined clinical practice with academic position, peer-reviewed research output, and active international society engagement. Subspecialty interests include breast augmentation, breast reduction, rhinoplasty (closed and preservation approaches), and aesthetic body contouring.

Training history

2025 · Fellowship Induction
Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
ACS Clinical Congress 2025
Senior surgical fellowship awarded after demonstrated clinical competence, ethical practice, and contribution to surgical literature.
Ongoing · Academic Position
Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery
Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara
Academic title (Doçent) awarded after defended thesis, peer-reviewed publication record, and academic peer review by national university council.
International Training
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, USA
Reconstructive surgery and breast reconstruction training at one of the world's leading cancer centres.
International Training
Ghent University Hospital (UZ Gent)
Ghent, Belgium
Plastic surgery training at a major European academic medical centre.
European Board Certification
Fellow, EBOPRAS
European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
Earned after rigorous written and oral examinations across the full plastic surgery curriculum.
National Specialty Training
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery Specialty
Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
Six-year combined specialty training programme — surgical foundation followed by plastic surgery subspecialty.
Medical School
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Faculty of Medicine
Six-year medical school programme.

Awards & recognition

2025
FACS Induction
American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress
2023 · Gold
ISAPS World Congress — Gold Award
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
2023 · Bronze
ISAPS World Congress — Bronze Award
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
2021
TPRECD Research Awards
Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons

Society memberships

Active membership in major international plastic surgery societies — each requires baseline credentialing, professional standing, and ongoing engagement.

FACS
American College of Surgeons
Senior surgical fellowship
ASPS
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
International member
ISAPS
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Active member · 2023 Award winner
EBOPRAS
European Board of Plastic Surgery
Fellow (FEBOPRAS)
TPRECD
Turkish Society of Plastic Surgeons
Active member · 2021 Research Award

Research interests

Active areas of clinical and academic interest. Most have produced peer-reviewed publications; ongoing work continues across multiple subspecialty domains.

Subfascial breast augmentation outcomes

Long-term aesthetic results, capsular contracture rates, and patient satisfaction with subfascial vs traditional planes.

Dual plane refinement

Type I, II, III variation selection criteria, ideal indications, and outcome comparison across pectoral muscle release patterns.

Drain-free augmentation technique

Modern breast augmentation without surgical drains — patient comfort, complication rates, technique refinement.

Implant size selection methodology

Anatomic measurement-based size selection vs cup-size targets — outcome predictability and patient satisfaction.

Closed-approach rhinoplasty

Endonasal rhinoplasty technique, scar avoidance, dorsal aesthetic line preservation.

Preservation rhinoplasty

Dorsal preservation techniques (Cottle, Saban) and outcome comparison with traditional resection rhinoplasty.

Post-bariatric body contouring

Body contouring after significant weight loss — breast, abdomen, and combined procedure outcomes in this growing patient population.

Medical tourism quality standards

Quality and safety frameworks for international plastic surgery patients — patient selection, communication protocols, follow-up structure.

Conference engagement

Regular presenter and attendee at major international plastic surgery congresses. Conference engagement keeps clinical practice aligned with current international evidence and technique evolution.

Annual
ISAPS World Congress
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Annual
ASPS Plastic Surgery The Meeting
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Annual
ACS Clinical Congress
American College of Surgeons
Annual
TPRECD National Congress
Turkish Society of Plastic Surgeons

Press, academic & collaboration inquiries

For journalists, students, fellow surgeons, and academic collaborators: WhatsApp +90 544 850 72 32 with the nature of your inquiry. Press inquiries are typically returned within 48 hours during the working week.

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