Dr. Reha Yavuzer

Meet Prof. Dr. Reha Yavuzer, an accomplished Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeon and the esteemed Co-founder of the René Clinic. Renowned across Istanbul and beyond, Dr. Yavuzer is recognized as one of the top practitioners in his field, with a unique specialization in both invasive procedures and non-invasive aesthetic treatments.

After earning his medical degree from Ankara University in 1992, Dr. Yavuzer embarked on his journey to become a skilled plastic surgeon, initiating his career with a distinguished internship at the University of Edinburgh's School of Medicine the same year. His relentless pursuit of knowledge and skill led him to Gazi University in Ankara, Turkey, where he specialized in Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, completing his training in 1998.

Beyond his education in Turkey and the UK, he further expanded his expertise by participating in various international fellowships. Most notably, he completed fellowships at the Institute of Craniofacial Surgery at Providence Hospital, USA, in 1999 and again in 2003. This comprehensive training and exposure have rendered Dr. Yavuzer adept in performing diverse aesthetic surgeries. These include but are not limited to, breast surgery, breast reduction, breast augmentation, vulvovaginal surgery, and mastopexy.

Dr. Yavuzer's extensive knowledge and mastery in his field have also made him a prolific contributor to medical literature. He has penned 119 articles for international journals and 30 papers for local journals, along with authoring four noteworthy book chapters. This significant body of work further underlines his expertise and commitment to the field of plastic and aesthetic surgery.

In addition to his surgical prowess and academic contributions, Dr. Yavuzer holds a prominent position as the Chairman of the Turkish Society of Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery. His leadership in this role reflects his commitment to the advancement of aesthetic and plastic surgery both within Turkey and on the international stage.

• M.D., Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey, 1992 (Graduation)
• Internship, School of Medicine, Edinburgh University, UK, 1992
• Residency, Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, Gazi University, School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey, 1998 (Specialty)
• Fellowship, Craniofacial Surgery, Institute of Craniofacial Surgery, Providence Hospital, USA, 1999
• Fellowship, Craniofacial Surgery, Institute of Craniofacial Surgery, Providence Hospital, USA, 2003

• Chairman and Director at René Clinic, Istanbul, 2013-Present
• Owner and Founder of René Clinic, Istanbul, Turkey, 2013-Present
• Owner and Founder of Beauty Omelette, Istanbul, Turkey, 2016-Present
• Professor at KOC University Hospital, Istanbul, 2010-Present
• Staff Member at VK Foundation American Hospital, Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Department, Istanbul, Turkey, 2010-Present
• Professor at Gazi University, School of Medicine, Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Department, Ankara, Turkey, 2010
• Associate Professor at Gazi University, School of Medicine, Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Department, Ankara, Turkey, 2004-2010
• Resident Clinical Fellow at Providence Hospital Department of General Surgery, Institute for Craniofacial and Reconstructive Surgery, Providence Hospital, Southfield, MI, USA, 2003-2004
• Assistant Professor at Gazi University, School of Medicine, Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Department, Ankara, Turkey, 2001-2004
• Junior Staff at Gazi University, School of Medicine, Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Department, Ankara, Turkey, 1999-2001
• Craniofacial Clinical Fellow at Institute for Craniofacial and Reconstructive Surgery, Providence Hospital, Southfield, MI, USA, 1998-1999
• Education Chief for Turkey International Bone Research Association Head Division Training Center, 2007-2010
• Board of Directors for Gazi University School of Medicine, 2009-2010
• Erasmus Coordinator for Gazi University School of Medicine, 2007-2010

Board-Certified, Turkish Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

• Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Society, 2000-Present
• Turkish Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Society, 2005-Present
• International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeons (IPRAS), 2000-Present
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), 2004-Present
• World Society of Anti-Aging Medicine – WOSAM, 2006-Present
• International Bone Research Association – IBRA, 2006-Present
• European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery ESOPRS, 2001-Present
• European Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ESPRAS), 2009-Present
• International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ISAPS), 2009-Present
• AO Foundation, 2009-Present
• Founder and Team Member, Merz Institute of Advanced Aesthetics, 2013-Present
• Advisory Board Member, SkinCeuticals – Advanced Professional Skin Care, USA, 2016-Present
• Advisory Board Member, Mentor Worldwide LLC – Breast Implants, USA, 2011-Present
• Founder, International Breast Academy, 2011-Present
• Advisory Board Member, Ipsen – Groupe Pharmaceutice – Botulinum Toxin Dysport, France, 2012-Present
• Advisory Board Member, Merz Pharma – Aesthetics, Germany, 2011-Present
• Member, Turkish Ministry of Health Maxillofacial Surgery Training Programme Committee, 2009-2012
• Editorial Board, Journal of Cranio Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics, 2008-2014
• Education Chief Turkey, International Bone Research Association Head Division Training Center, 2007-2010
• Board of Directors, Gazi University School of Medicine, 2009-2010
• ERASMUS Coordinator, Gazi University School of Medicine, 2007-2010