Op. Dr. Jale Özdemir

Specialisation: Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Years of Experience: 12+ years as a specialist (since 2013) Education: Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine Languages: Turkish, English

About Op. Dr. Jale Özdemir

Op. Dr. Jale Özdemir is a Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery specialist with more than a decade of clinical and surgical experience and a strong academic foundation. Her practice covers the full breadth of aesthetic plastic surgery with a particular focus on breast surgery, body contouring, post-bariatric reshaping, and microsurgical reconstruction.

She completed both her medical education and her plastic surgery specialty training at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, and has built her career across academic, public, and private institutions in Turkey. Her surgical philosophy is grounded in detailed planning, careful technique, and a clear, realistic conversation with each patient about expectations.

Areas of Expertise

Body Contouring & Post-Bariatric Surgery

  • Liposuction
  • Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
  • Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)
  • Arm lift (brachioplasty)
  • Thigh lift and body contouring after major weight loss

Breast Surgery

  • Breast augmentation
  • Breast reduction
  • Breast lift (mastopexy)
  • Breast reconstruction (including immediate reconstruction)
  • Gynecomastia treatment (male breast reduction)

Facial Aesthetic Surgery

  • Facelift and mini facelift
  • Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)
  • Otoplasty (ear aesthetic surgery)
  • Buccal fat removal
  • Facial fat injection

Reconstructive & Microsurgery

  • Breast reconstruction
  • Microsurgical perforator flap procedures
  • Hand surgery and trauma reconstruction

Education and Training

  • Medical Degree (M.D.): Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine (1996–2003)
  • Specialty Training in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery: Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (2006–2013)
  • Certificate of Proficiency (Yeterlik Belgesi): Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (TPRECD), Izmir (November 2012)

Op. Dr. Özdemir has also completed multiple advanced training courses, including:

  • Basic Microsurgery Course – Reconstructive Microsurgery Association (2009)
  • Maxillofacial Course and Workshop – GATA (2009)
  • Nasal Endoscopy and Functional Nasal Surgery Course – Turkish Plastic and Reconstructive National Congress (2009)
  • Peripheral Nerve and Microvascular Surgery Course (2009)
  • Basic Hand Surgery Course – Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Association (2010)
  • Plastic Surgery School – TPRECD Çeşme (2011)
  • TPRECD Facial Aesthetic Didactic and Cadaver Courses, Ankara (2016)

Professional Career

  • Specialist Doctor, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Kocaeli University Medical Faculty (2013)
  • Specialist Doctor, Tunceli State Hospital (2013–2015) — compulsory state service
  • Assistant Professor (Dr. Öğr. Üyesi), Yeni Yüzyıl University Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (from 2015)
  • Subsequent senior consultant roles at private aesthetic centres in Istanbul
  • Currently consulting at Luna Clinic Istanbul

Scientific Contributions

Op. Dr. Özdemir has contributed to the international plastic and reconstructive surgery literature, with peer-reviewed publications in journals including Microsurgery, Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, and Annals of Plastic Surgery, as well as Turkish journals such as the Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Journal and Breast Health Journal. Her published work covers areas such as:

  • Superior and inferior gluteal artery perforator flaps for reconstruction of hidradenitis suppurativa lesions
  • Use of inferior gluteal artery and posterior thigh perforators in management of ischial pressure sores
  • Clinical application of distal ulnar artery perforator flap in hand trauma
  • Immediate breast reconstruction techniques

She has also presented at and attended numerous national and international congresses, including national reconstructive and microsurgery congresses, Turkish Plastic and Reconstructive National Congresses, and joint scientific meetings co-sponsored with international institutions such as the Mayo Clinic.

Professional Memberships

  • Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (TPRECD)
  • Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Society (EPCD)
  • Turkish Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery

Patient-Centred Care at Luna Clinic Istanbul

At Luna Clinic Istanbul, Op. Dr. Jale Özdemir offers consultations and surgical care for patients seeking aesthetic, body contouring, and breast surgery, as well as patients undergoing post-bariatric body reshaping. Each treatment plan is built individually around the patient’s anatomy, medical history, and aesthetic goals — with a strong emphasis on safety, ethical practice, and natural-looking, durable results. International patients benefit from clear pre- and post-operative communication and a structured care journey.