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Dr. Göktuğ Esmer, MD
Dr. Mehmet Göktuğ Esmer is a board-certified specialist in aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgery, known to his patients as "Doctor G". His practice spans rhinoplasty, breast surgery, liposuction, tummy tuck, mommy makeover, eyelid surgery and facial rejuvenation.
He completed his specialty training in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery at Istanbul Medeniyet University Faculty of Medicine, Göztepe Süleyman Yalçın City Hospital. He is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) and the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (TPRECD). Since 2022 he has treated patients from Türkiye, Europe, the UK and the Middle East in Istanbul; in the international patient programme he founded, surgery, accommodation, transfers and recovery are managed by a single team.
Three principles sit at the centre of his surgical approach: natural results that respect facial and body proportions and never look "done"; planning that puts patient safety first at every step; and close post-operative follow-up. Every patient has a single goal: the best version of yourself.
Education, specialty and memberships
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- 2019Doctor of Medicine (MD)Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine · 30 June 2019
- 2021Basic Microsurgery CourseNecmettin Erbakan University Meram Faculty of Medicine, KONÜDAM · 40 hours · 14–18 June 2021
- 2025Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic SurgerySpecialty certificate, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Türkiye · Istanbul Medeniyet University Göztepe Prof. Dr. Süleyman Yalçın City Hospital · 13 June 2025
- 2025Full Member of TPRECDTurkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons · 22 July 2025
- ISAPSISAPS Associate MemberInternational Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- 2026International peer-reviewed publicationJPRAS Open, vol. 50 · first author
Congresses & Courses
- ISAPS Istanbul Congress (2022)
- TPRECD 43rd, 44th, 45th and 46th National Congresses
- 9th SOS Live Surgery Symposium, Germany
- Basic Microsurgery Course, Necmettin Erbakan University (2021)
Languages
Turkish (native), English (fluent)
Documents
From specialty thesis to international journal
Dr. Göktuğ Esmer's specialty thesis investigates the effect of low-frequency electromagnetic field therapy on the circulation and survival of skin flaps. His work on this subject was published in 2026 in the plastic surgery journal JPRAS Open, with Dr. Esmer as first author, and is indexed in PubMed.
A flap is tissue that is lifted and repositioned during surgery; in operations such as tummy tuck, breast reduction and facelift, healing depends on that tissue keeping a good blood supply. In the experimental model, low-dose exposure (0.2 mT, 50 Hz) improved flap survival, vascularisation and tissue repair, while high-dose exposure brought no benefit.
This is experimental (animal model) research; the authors stress that further studies are needed before any clinical use. It is not a routine treatment in surgery.
- Thesis title
- “The Effect of Very Low-Frequency Sinusoidal Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Random-Pattern Skin Flap Microcirculation and Survival in Rats”
- Citation
- Esmer MG, Onal AO, Onal M, Demir S, Yurtoglu S, Serin M. Effects of extremely low-frequency sinusoidal electromagnetic field therapy on survival and vascularization in a rat random-pattern skin flap model. JPRAS Open. 2026;50:585–600. doi:10.1016/j.jpra.2026.05.040
Areas of Focus
- Rhinoplasty (open, closed, ultrasonic) and revision rhinoplasty
- Breast augmentation, lift, reduction and gynecomastia
- 360 liposuction, Vaser and fat transfer
- Tummy tuck and mommy makeover
- Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) and bichectomy
- Face and neck lift
- Arm and thigh lift
- Genital aesthetics (labiaplasty)
Approach
Natural and proportionate
The aim is to preserve the proportions of your face and body; balanced, never exaggerated.
Safety first
Fully equipped hospital, experienced anaesthesia team, pre-operative tests and thrombosis prophylaxis are standard.
Transparent communication
We discuss openly what is possible and what is not; decisions are made together.
Close follow-up
Daily checks in Istanbul; online consultations on day 14, week 6 and month 6 after you return home.
Procedures
Rhinoplasty
Open, closed and ultrasonic rhinoplasty; functional nose surgery and revision.
Learn more →Breast Surgery
Augmentation, lift, reduction and fat transfer, planned to your proportions.
Learn more →Liposuction & Body Contouring
Vaser and 360 liposuction for targeted contouring, combined with fat transfer.
Learn more →Tummy Tuck
Full or mini abdominoplasty for laxity and muscle separation after pregnancy or weight loss.
Learn more →Facelift & Neck Lift
Facelift, neck lift and brow lift for natural facial rejuvenation.
Learn more →Eyelid Surgery
Upper and lower blepharoplasty for a rested, natural look.
Learn more →BBL & Fat Transfer
Buttock contouring and volume with your own fat.
Learn more →Mommy Makeover
Tummy tuck, breast surgery and liposuction in one plan.
Learn more →Arm Lift
Brachioplasty for arm laxity after weight loss; can be combined with thigh lift.
Learn more →Breast Lift
Mastopexy to reshape sagging breasts, with or without implants.
Learn more →Breast Implant Exchange
Exchange and revision for size change, capsular contracture or ageing implants.
Learn more →Assessment based on your photos
Share your photos and goals on WhatsApp; Dr. Göktuğ Esmer will explain the plan that suits you and what the journey looks like.