Op. Dr. Alper Mete Uğurlu
A Career Built on Excellence
Born in Ankara, Turkey
Op. Dr. Uğurlu was born in Ankara — the heart of Turkey — laying the foundation for an exceptional academic and surgical career.
Medical School — Gazi University, Ankara
Achieving outstanding results in the national university entrance examination, Op. Dr. Uğurlu earned a place at Gazi University — one of Turkey's most prestigious and established medical faculties. A remarkable beginning to an exceptional academic career.
TUS — Top-Ranking Score
Following medical school graduation, Op. Dr. Uğurlu sat the Turkish Medical Specialisation Examination (TUS) — achieving a top-ranking score that earned him a residency position at one of Turkey's most distinguished institutions.
Residency — Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine
Op. Dr. Uğurlu completed his specialist training in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine — home to Turkey's first and most historic plastic surgery clinic. During his residency, he participated in over 1,500 operations as both operating surgeon and first assistant. Since completing his training, Op. Dr. Uğurlu has performed over 3,000 surgical procedures in total — building one of the most experienced body contouring practices in Istanbul.
International Publication — J Plast Surg Hand Surg
Op. Dr. Uğurlu's research was published in the Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery (J Plast Surg Hand Surg) — an internationally peer-reviewed academic journal. A milestone that reflects his commitment to advancing the science of plastic surgery beyond the operating theatre.
International Training & Private Practice — Istanbul
Following his specialisation, Op. Dr. Uğurlu pursued advanced training through international programmes — continuously refining his technique in body contouring, facial aesthetics and reconstructive surgery. For the past 15 years, he has been based in Istanbul, building a practice that serves patients from 48 countries worldwide — with a particular specialisation in body contouring procedures.
Surgical Expertise
Body Contouring
Tummy tuck, liposuction, BBL, J-Plasma skin tightening and mommy makeover — Op. Dr. Uğurlu's primary specialisation, with over 15 years of dedicated practice.
Breast Surgery
Breast lift (mastopexy), breast augmentation and breast reduction — precise, natural-looking results tailored to each patient's anatomy and goals.
Facial Aesthetics
Rhinoplasty, deep plane facelift, forehead lift, blepharoplasty and lip repositioning — expert facial surgery with a focus on natural proportions.
Post-Pregnancy Surgery
Mommy makeover, diastasis recti repair, monsplasty — comprehensive post-pregnancy restoration combining multiple procedures in a single session.
Reconstructive Surgery
Trained at Turkey's first plastic surgery clinic, Op. Dr. Uğurlu's reconstructive background informs every aesthetic procedure he performs.
Male Aesthetics
Gynecomastia, penis enlargement and body contouring for male patients — performed with the same precision and discretion as all Estelux procedures.
Peer-Reviewed Publication
Published Research in Plastic Surgery
Op. Dr. Uğurlu's research was accepted for publication in the Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery — an internationally peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing the science and practice of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Publication in an indexed international journal at this stage of a surgical career reflects both the quality of the research and the academic rigour of Op. Dr. Uğurlu's training at Istanbul University Çapa.
Education & Credentials
Medical Degree — Gazi University
One of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties. Earned through outstanding national examination results in 2001.
TUS — Top-Ranking Score (2007)
Turkish Medical Specialisation Examination — top-ranking result securing residency at Istanbul University Çapa.
Specialist Training — Istanbul University Çapa
Turkey's first and most historic plastic surgery clinic. 1,500+ operations as resident. 3,000+ total surgical procedures to date.
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Specialist certification in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery — the highest qualification in the specialty.
International Training
Advanced training programmes abroad — continuously refining technique in body contouring and facial aesthetics.
Peer-Reviewed Publication (2012)
Research published in Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery — internationally indexed academic journal.
The Estelux Approach
Every patient deserves their surgeon's complete attention — not a fraction of it. At Estelux Istanbul, we see one patient per day. Not because we can't see more. Because we won't.
Op. Dr. Uğurlu's surgical philosophy is built on a simple belief: that exceptional results require exceptional attention. The "one patient per day" approach at Estelux Istanbul is not a marketing message — it is the operational reality of how Op. Dr. Uğurlu chooses to practise. Every consultation is unhurried. Every surgical plan is personalised. Every post-operative check is thorough. Patients from 48 countries have chosen Estelux Istanbul not despite this approach, but because of it.