Op. Dr. Ali Çetinkaya
Op. Dr. Ali Çetinkaya is a qualified physician and specialist in aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the plastic surgery doctor at Clinic Elia. His practice centres on facial aesthetics — in particular the deep plane facelift — alongside breast surgery, body contouring and reconstructive microsurgery.
Background and training
Dr Çetinkaya began his specialty training in 2012 at the University of Health Sciences, Ankara Training and Research Hospital, in the department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, qualifying as a specialist in 2017. In 2014 he completed an international microsurgery course in Monza, Italy, earning internationally recognised microsurgery certification.
He went on to work at Aydın Atatürk State Hospital between 2017 and 2019, followed by private practice in Aydın and Istanbul, and now practises in Istanbul. He operates at Acıbadem, an accredited private hospital in Istanbul, where Clinic Elia’s surgical procedures take place.
Areas of focus
- Facial aesthetics — with a particular focus on the deep plane facelift.
- Rhinoplasty and facial procedures. See rhinoplasty.
- Breast surgery and body contouring, including liposuction and tummy tuck.
- Reconstructive surgery and microsurgery.
Professional memberships
- International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
- Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (TPRECD)
- Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association (EPCD)
- Turkish Medical Association (TTB)
His approach
Consistent with how we work at Clinic Elia, Dr Çetinkaya favours honest assessment and natural, age-appropriate results over dramatic change — and is candid when a procedure is not the right step. Consultations are available in Turkish, English and German.
His particular focus, the deep plane facelift, is a technically demanding technique that repositions the deeper facial layers rather than simply tightening skin — the approach behind a natural, longer-lasting result. It is the kind of procedure where the surgeon’s training and judgement matter most, which is why his qualifications sit at the centre of how we work.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dr Çetinkaya board-certified?
He completed full specialist training in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (qualified 2017) and is a member of ISAPS and TPRECD. You meet him in person before any operation.
What does he specialise in?
Facial aesthetics — especially the deep plane facelift — alongside rhinoplasty, breast surgery and body contouring.
Where does he operate?
At Acıbadem, an accredited private hospital in Istanbul, under appropriate anaesthesia.
What languages are consultations in?
Turkish, English and German.
Can I get a consultation with him?
Yes — send photos and a short description on WhatsApp for an honest assessment, and you meet Dr Çetinkaya in person before any surgery. See plastic surgery at Clinic Elia.
Are the before-and-after photos real?
We show only genuine, consented results. Learn what to check in our honest before & after guide.
See his work
Dr Çetinkaya shares educational explainers and real patient journeys on his own channel. A selection:
Deep plane facelift — Dr Çetinkaya’s area of focus.
My facelift in the US went wrong — Turkey changed everything
Deep plane facelift: what to expect right after surgery
Breast lift vs. implants: which is right for you?
Body contouring in Turkey
Eyelid surgery, explained
Fat transfer: a natural way to enhance face and bodyMore: Dr Çetinkaya on YouTube · Instagram