Professional Experience
Dr. Bingöl has built a varied and robust clinical career spanning public hospitals and private practice.
- Current position: Founder and Lead Surgeon at DB’est Clinic, Nişantaşı, Şişli, Istanbul (since approx. 2020).
- Previous roles include specialist posts at Okmeydanı Training & Research Hospital (2014‑2015), and WM Medical Park & Liv Hospital Group in Bursa (2016‑2019), followed by work at Çevre Hospital, Istanbul (2019‑2020) in international health‑tourism coordination.
- Annual surgical volume: Reports indicate she performs about 150‑200 aesthetic procedures per year (including breast operations, mommy makeovers, liposuction, tummy tucks and rhinoplasty).
Academic Contributions
Dr. Bingöl remains engaged in academic and research activities to support her clinical practice.
- Authored approximately 21 articles in national and international medical journals and contributed a chapter in an international plastic surgery book.
- Research interests include microsurgery, reconstructive aesthetic surgery and body‑contouring after weight loss.
- Has participated in conferences and training courses as a presenter or lecturer (specific event titles not publicly detailed).
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Bingöl’s clinical practice covers a wide spectrum of aesthetic and reconstructive procedures, described in patient‑friendly terms below:
- Breast procedures: augmentation (enlargement), lift (mastopexy), reduction for patients seeking fuller or lifted breasts or relief from large‑breast symptoms.
- “Mommy makeover” combinations: tummy tuck + breast surgery + liposuction to restore post‑pregnancy body contour.
- Body contouring: tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), arm lift (brachioplasty), thigh lift, 360° body lift, liposuction including VASER technique — for loose skin and reshaping after weight loss or aging.
- Facial rejuvenation: facelift and neck lift, brow lift, blepharoplasty (upper & lower eyelid surgery), chin implant, jowl correction — aimed at restoring harmony and reducing signs of aging.
- Rhinoplasty: primary and revision nose surgery, nasal reconstruction for aesthetic and functional aims.
- Non‑surgical aesthetic treatments: injectable fillers, fat grafting, skin rejuvenation (e.g., Aquapeel, gold‑needle radio‑frequency) for less invasive enhancement.
Publications and Research
Dr. Bingöl’s peer‑reviewed and scholarly contributions reinforce her expertise. While full bibliographic details are not publicly listed in all cases, available information includes:
She has published around 21 medical articles and contributed a chapter in an international plastic surgery textbook. Her published work covers microsurgery and aesthetic/reconstructive surgery topics, supporting her clinical focus on body‑contouring and complex aesthetic procedures.
Patient Care Philosophy
Dr. Bingöl’s care philosophy is rooted in individualised treatment, clear communication and international‑patient accessibility.
- She stresses understanding each patient’s unique goals and body type, rather than using a “one‑size‑fits‑all” approach. Her clinic emphasises lengthy pre‑operative consultation and tailored planning.
- She is available for online pre‑consultations, which supports international patients.
- Her clinic offers multilingual services (including English and Turkish) and VIP packages including airport and hotel arrangements, underlining a patient‑centric mindset.
- Testimonials highlight her attentiveness, thorough follow‑up and high satisfaction with outcomes from patients travelling internationally.
Professional Affiliations
- Member, Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (since 2013).
- Certified by the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (EBPRAS) and the Turkish National Board of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (since 2016).
FAQs
- Is Dr. Derya Bingöl board‑certified?
- Yes—she holds certification from the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery as well as the Turkish national board in her specialty.
- What types of surgeries does she perform?
- She performs a wide range of aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries, including breast augmentation/lift/reduction, body‑contouring (abdomen, arms, thighs), facelifts and neck‑lifts, rhinoplasty, mommy makeovers and various non‑surgical aesthetic treatments.
- Does she treat international patients?
- Yes—her clinic caters to medical tourists with online consultations, multilingual staff and VIP accommodation/transfer packages.
- How long is the typical hospital stay after surgery?
- The exact stay depends on the procedure, but her clinic offers comprehensive inpatient and post‑operative care as part of its VIP packages; for many aesthetic surgeries it may involve a 1‑night stay or more depending on complexity.
- What languages does she speak?
- She speaks Turkish and English, enabling treatment of non‑Turkish speaking patients.
- Where is her clinic located?
- Her practice is at DB’est Clinic located in Nişantaşı, Şişli, Istanbul, Turkey.
