Dr. Ufuk Erdem is a Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeon with extensive experience in both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. He is committed to improving patients’ quality of life and self-confidence through personalized treatment plans, meticulous surgical planning, and results-oriented care. Dr. Erdem continuously advances his professional skills through scientific education, international courses, and active participation in national and international congresses.
He is a member of the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association and the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association. His practice philosophy centers on patient safety, ethical medical care, and achieving natural, balanced outcomes tailored to each individual.
Professional Experience
Dr. Erdem currently practices as a Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist at Medical Palace Hospital in Kayseri (2025–Present), where he performs a wide range of aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.
Previously, he worked at Private Versa Hospital in Nevşehir (2023–2025), providing comprehensive aesthetic surgical services and managing outpatient consultations and postoperative follow-up care.
Earlier in his career, Dr. Erdem served at Nevşehir State Hospital (2022–2023), where he functioned as the sole plastic surgeon. His responsibilities included outpatient clinics, emergency consultations, trauma and burn care, diabetic foot treatments, and a broad spectrum of aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Ufuk Erdem has extensive expertise in the following areas:
- Facial aesthetic surgery, including rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, otoplasty, and facial contouring
- Body contouring procedures, including abdominoplasty and post-weight-loss surgery
- Breast surgery (aesthetic and reconstructive)
- Reconstructive surgery and trauma management
- Patient consultation, preoperative assessment, and personalized surgical planning
- Postoperative care and complication management
- Minimally invasive aesthetic treatments, including botulinum toxin and dermal fillers
Education & Training
- Faculty of Medicine, Süleyman Demirel University (2008–2014)
- Residency in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Trakya University (2016–2022)
During his residency, Dr. Erdem received comprehensive training in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, gaining hands-on experience in both surgical and non-surgical treatments.
Courses & Conferences
Dr. Erdem actively participates in advanced training programs, cadaver dissections, and international congresses to stay at the forefront of modern plastic surgery techniques. His recent professional development includes:
- Deep Plane Facelift Cadaver Dissection and Live Surgery Course, Istanbul (May 17–18, 2025)
- ECAMS Hair Transplantation Course, Milan (December 7–8, 2024)
- Turkish National Congress of Plastic Surgery, Turkey (October 23–27, 2024)
- Brazilian Butt Lift Surgery Course, Signature Curves (May 6–7, 2023)
- Rhinoplasty Full Circle Learning Experience, Florence Nightingale Hospital (April 2023)
- EPCD Body Surgery School, Istanbul (May 2022)
- Eurasian Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting, Istanbul (June 2022)
- Temporal Lift Live Surgery Course, Dr. Hakan Şirinoğlu (April 2022)
