About Dr. Ergin Er
Dr. Ergin Er is a plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon and senior plastic and aesthetic surgeon at Istanbul Aesthetic Center in Beşiktaş, Istanbul. The center states he has more than 28 years of surgical experience.
Clinical Focus
According to the center, his operations include VASER HD liposuction and body contouring, mommy makeover, tummy tuck, breast implants, breast reconstruction, gynecomastia surgery, face and neck aesthetics, eyelid surgery and brow lift, rhinoplasty and genital surgery.
Experience
According to the center, he graduated from Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA) in Ankara and completed plastic and reconstructive surgery and microsurgery training there in 2001, after which he was chief of the GATA Military Burn Center. He was a postdoctoral research fellow at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston in 2004. His listed posts include Kasımpaşa Naval Hospital, Transmed Aesthetic and Hair Surgery Clinic, Memorial Hospital Istanbul (2006-2008), a private practice (2008-2012) and Anatomica Hospital (2012-2017).
Credentials
- ECFMG certificate, per the center
- Member of ISAPS, TPRECD and ESHRS; ISHRS principal investigator award and research grant (2004)
Facts you can check
- Certifications listedTurkish Board of Plastic Surgery (2001); USMLE Step I and II (1994); ECFMG Certification in Basic and Clinical Sciences
- MembershipsInternational Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS); European Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ESHRS); American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) +1 more
- Works atIstanbul Aesthetic Center (lists ISO 9001, Health Tourism Cert.)
Certifications, licenses & patents
Turkish BoardCertifiedUSMLE Step I and IICertifiedECFMG Certification in B…Certified- Board certificationTurkish Board of Plastic Surgery (2001)
- QualificationUSMLE Step I and II (1994)
- QualificationECFMG Certification in Basic and Clinical Sciences
Turkey's national health authority. It issues the licence to practise and, after residency and a national examination, the specialist (uzmanlık) title.
Closest U.S. counterpartA state medical board licence plus an ABMS specialty board certification — in Turkey both come from the same authority.
Check the issuing bodyMedical licensing differs by country. These notes describe each authority so you can judge it yourself — they are not a statement that a foreign credential grants the right to practise in the United States.
Procedures performed
Specialties
Education & training
- TrainingBaylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
- DegreeGülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA), Ankara
Professional memberships
- MembershipInternational Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS)
- MembershipEuropean Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ESHRS)
- MembershipAmerican Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS)
- MembershipAmerican Academy of Liposuction Surgery (AALS)
Membership reflects participation in a professional body — not an endorsement of this doctor by that organization.
Prices for procedures by Dr. Ergin Er
| Procedure | Price at Istanbul Aesthetic Center | Typical U.S. price |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Augmentation | $5,750 - $6,390 | $6,000 - $12,000 |
| Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) | $3,137 - $4,531 | From $3,359 surgeon's fee only |
| Facelift | $2,982 - $4,300 | From $11,395 surgeon's fee only |
| Liposuction | $1,500 - $2,000 | From $4,711 surgeon's fee only |
| Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) | From $4,240 | $5,000 - $15,000 |
| Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) | From $5,460 | $6,000 - $12,000 |
Clinic quotes in USD; final prices are confirmed in writing after a free consultation. Flights and hotel are not included.
Getting to Turkey from the U.S.
Visa. U.S. passport holders travel to Turkey without a visa for tourism or short business, for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Flights. Turkish Airlines flies nonstop to Istanbul from New York, Newark, Boston, Washington, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles. East-coast flights run about 10 hours, west-coast about 13. Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of New York in summer and 8 hours in winter, because Turkey stays on UTC+3 all year.
U.S. State Department advisory. Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution (reissued June 9, 2026). The advisory says not to travel within 10 km of the borders with Syria or Iraq; Istanbul is far from both.Read the advisory.
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. Ergin Er
Where does Dr. Ergin Er practice?
Dr. Ergin Er works at Istanbul Aesthetic Center in Istanbul, Turkey.
What are Dr. Ergin Er's qualifications?
Dr. Ergin Er has 28 years of experience, trained at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA and Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA), Ankara, credentials and memberships include Turkish Board of Plastic Surgery (2001); USMLE Step I and II (1994); ECFMG Certification in Basic and Clinical Sciences; International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS); European Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ESHRS); American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS). Details and sources are listed on this page.
What procedures does Dr. Ergin Er perform?
Breast Augmentation, Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty), Facelift, Liposuction, Rhinoplasty (Nose Job), Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty).
Does Dr. Ergin Er speak English?
Yes. Dr. Ergin Er speaks Turkish, English.
How much does surgery with Dr. Ergin Er cost?
Prices quoted by Istanbul Aesthetic Center for procedures Dr. Ergin Er performs, in U.S. dollars: Breast Augmentation $5,750 to $6,390; Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) $3,137 to $4,531; Facelift $2,982 to $4,300; Liposuction $1,500 to $2,000. Final quotes are confirmed in writing after a free consultation.
How do I get to Dr. Ergin Er's clinic from the U.S.?
U.S. passport holders travel to Turkey without a visa for tourism or short business, for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Turkish Airlines flies nonstop to Istanbul from New York, Newark, Boston, Washington, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles. East-coast flights run about 10 hours, west-coast about 13. Istanbul is 7 hours ahead of New York in summer and 8 hours in winter, because Turkey stays on UTC+3 all year.
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About the clinic
Aesthetic surgery and hair transplant center in Beşiktaş, Istanbul, with surgeons including Dr. Ergin Er; the center reports patients from more than 45 countries.
View clinic profileResearch & evidence
12 peer-reviewed sourcesPeer-reviewed studies relevant to the procedures Ergin Er performs. Compiled from systematic reviews, meta-analyses and clinical research indexed on PubMed.
- Standard of care for lipedema in the United States
- A Head-to-Head Meta-Analysis of 35,052 Smooth vs Textured Implants in Breast Reconstruction and Augmentation.
- Implant Pocket Plane Selection in Primary Breast Augmentation: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Complication Profiles.
- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 11,686 Breasts Undergoing Transaxillary Augmentation.
- Breast implant explantation and capsulectomy in symptomatic patients. Is there any improvement with the procedure? Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Compiled from peer-reviewed medical literature indexed on PubMed. This overview is for general education and is not medical advice.