About Dr. Taha Sönmez
Op. Dr. Taha Sönmez is a plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon based in Avcılar, Istanbul. According to his website, he has 12 years of experience.
Clinical Focus
His website lists rhinoplasty, liposuction, breast surgery (augmentation, reduction), body contouring including tummy tuck, arm lift, buttock aesthetics and fat injection, facial procedures such as eyelid surgery and face and neck lift, genital aesthetics and non-surgical treatments such as Botox.
Experience
His website describes his practice in rhinoplasty, body contouring, facial rejuvenation and non-surgical aesthetics for patients from Turkey and abroad.
Facts you can check
- Certifications listedFEBOPRAS / EBOPRAS (European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Qualification)
- Works atDr. Taha Sönmez Clinic
Certifications, licenses & patents
FEBOPRASCertified- Board certificationFEBOPRAS / EBOPRAS (European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Qualification)
Awards the FEBOPRAS title after a two-part European examination, and only to surgeons already registered as plastic surgery specialists by their own national authority.
Closest U.S. counterpartAmerican Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) certification.
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
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. Taha Sönmez
Where does Dr. Taha Sönmez practice?
Dr. Taha Sönmez works at Dr. Taha Sönmez Clinic in Istanbul, Turkey.
What are Dr. Taha Sönmez's qualifications?
Dr. Taha Sönmez has 12 years of experience, credentials and memberships include FEBOPRAS / EBOPRAS (European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Qualification). Details and sources are listed on this page.
What procedures does Dr. Taha Sönmez perform?
Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Buttock Augmentation (BBL), Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty), Face Contouring, Facelift, Liposuction, Rhinoplasty (Nose Job), and more.
Does Dr. Taha Sönmez speak English?
Yes. Dr. Taha Sönmez speaks English, Turkish.
How do I get to Dr. Taha Sönmez'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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Research & evidence
12 peer-reviewed sourcesPeer-reviewed studies relevant to the procedures Taha Sönmez performs. Compiled from systematic reviews, meta-analyses and clinical research indexed on PubMed.
- The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) Gluteal Fat Grafting Safety Recommendations
- Practice Advisory on Gluteal Fat Grafting
- Standard of care for lipedema in the United States
- Improvement in Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) Safety With the Current Recommendations from ASERF
- A Head-to-Head Meta-Analysis of 35,052 Smooth vs Textured Implants in Breast Reconstruction and Augmentation.
Compiled from peer-reviewed medical literature indexed on PubMed. This overview is for general education and is not medical advice.