Dr. Hasbi Mert Meral is a highly experienced Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist with more than a decade of clinical expertise and over 2,000 successful plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgical procedures performed. Recognized both in Turkey and internationally, he is a Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRASProfessional societiesInternational bodies for aesthetic, plastic and bariatric surgeons. Membership indicates recognised training and adherence to professional standards.) and holds board certificationBoard certificationFormal certification that a surgeon has completed accredited specialist training and passed examinations in that specialty. from leading national and European authorities.
After completing his medical degree at Dokuz Eylul University, Dr. Meral pursued his residency in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Karadeniz Technical University. Throughout his training, he gained extensive hands-on experience in reconstructive surgery, microsurgeryMicrosurgerySurgery performed under magnification on very small structures such as vessels and nerves., facial aesthetics, breast surgery and advanced body contouringBody contouringProcedures reshaping the body after major weight loss by removing loose skin from several areas. procedures.
Following his specialization, he served as a Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist at Trabzon Kanuni Training and Research Hospital and Private Imperial Hospital in Trabzon. In 2023, Dr. Meral established his own private clinic, where he provides highly personalized treatment plans with a focus on safety, natural-looking results and long-term patient satisfaction.
His clinical philosophy centers on achieving balanced, refined and natural-looking outcomes through evidence-based techniques and meticulous surgical planning. Today, in his private practice, Dr. Meral delivers high-standard surgical care to patients from Turkey and abroad with a transparent, safe and patient-centered approach.
Education and Residency
- Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine (2006-2013)
- Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic – Residency (2015-2021)
Expertise
- More than 2,000 successful plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeries
- More than 10 years of experience
- Recognized medical doctor in Turkey
- Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
Academic and Administrative Experience
- Private Mert Meral Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Clinic (2023 – Present)
- Private Imperial Hospital, Trabzon – Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Specialist (2022-2023)
- Trabzon Kanuni Training and Research Hospital – Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Specialist (2021-2022)
- Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic – Resident (2015-2021)
Fields of Medical Interest
- Facial aesthetics and facelift surgery
- RhinoplastyRhinoplastySurgery reshaping the bone and cartilage framework of the nose, sometimes combined with breathing correction.
- BlepharoplastyBlepharoplastySurgery removing or repositioning excess skin, muscle and fat of the eyelids. (eyelid lift)
- Breast augmentationBreast augmentationSurgery increasing breast size and shape using implants or fat transfer., lift and reduction surgeries
- AbdominoplastyAbdominoplastySurgery removing loose lower abdominal skin and fat and repairing separated muscles. (tummy tuck)
- LiposuctionLiposuctionRemoval of localised fat through small cannulas. A contouring procedure, not a weight-loss method. and body contouring
- Fat graftingFat graftingHarvesting your own fat, processing it and reinjecting it to add volume. Part of the graft is naturally reabsorbed.
- Mommy makeoverMommy makeoverA combined plan addressing post-pregnancy changes, usually pairing a tummy tuck with breast surgery in one anaesthetic. procedures
- Genital aesthetics
- Hand surgery
- Burn treatment
- Skin cancer surgery and scar revisionScar revisionA secondary procedure to improve the appearance of an existing scar.
Specialised Treatments
- Facelift
- Temple stretching
- Jaw cosmetic surgery
- Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
- Liposuction
- Breast augmentationBone graftAdding bone material to build up a jaw ridge that has thinned after tooth loss, so an implant can be placed securely., lift and reduction surgeries
- Rhinoplasty
- Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Lift)
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association
- Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
Certifications
- Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery 40th National Congress
- Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery 44th National Congress
- TPRECD 17th Rhinoplasty Course and 10th Facial Aesthetics Course Participation Certificate
- Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association Breast Surgery School (15.12.2021)
- Reconstructive Microsurgery Association Microsurgery Certificate (2017)
- Board Certificate of Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
- Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (European Board Certified Surgeon)
