Dr. Mehmet Emin Cem Yildirim
Dr. Mehmet Emin Cem Yildirim
Degrees : MD, FEBOPRAS
Areas of Expertise : Plastic Surgery
Language(s) : English / Arabic
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About Dr. Cem Yildirim
Dr. M. E. Cem Yildirim is an internationally trained Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon and Associate Professor with more than a decade of clinical and academic experience across academic medical centres, public hospitals and private practice.
He is a Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (FEBOPRAS) and is licensed by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) as a Specialist in Plastic Surgery. His international surgical training includes fellowships in reconstructive microsurgery in Taiwan, aesthetic surgery in Germany, and breast reconstruction in Belgium.
Dr. Yildirim currently practices in both Dubai and Istanbul and serves as Associate Professor of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Istanbul Nisantasi University. He also leads his own private aesthetic and plastic surgery practice in Istanbul.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Yildirim’s principal areas of expertise include:
- Aesthetic Breast Surgery
- Breast Reconstruction
- Body Contouring
- Facial Rejuvenation
- Deep Plane Facelift
- Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
- Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Microsurgical Reconstruction
His combination of aesthetic and reconstructive surgical training allows him to approach plastic surgery with a strong understanding of anatomy, tissue management and surgical reconstruction.
Aesthetic Breast Surgery
Dr. Yildirim has specialised international training in breast surgery, including a dedicated Breast Reconstruction Fellowship at Ghent University in Belgium.
His breast surgery expertise includes:
- Aesthetic Breast Surgery
- Breast Reconstruction
- Reconstructive Breast Surgery
- Autologous Breast Reconstruction
His academic research has also included systematic analysis of techniques used in autologous breast reconstruction.
Facial Rejuvenation & Deep Plane Facelift
Facial rejuvenation and Deep Plane Facelift are among Dr. Yildirim’s stated areas of expertise.
His approach to facial aesthetic surgery is supported by his specialist training in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery and his broader reconstructive microsurgical background.
His facial surgery focus includes:
- Facial Rejuvenation
- Deep Plane Facelift
- Facial Aesthetic Surgery
- Reconstructive Facial Surgery
Body Contouring
Dr. Yildirim also specialises in body contouring procedures, forming an important part of his aesthetic surgery practice.
His body contouring practice is informed by his comprehensive training in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, allowing treatment plans to be tailored to individual body proportions and surgical goals.
Reconstructive & Microsurgery Expertise
A significant part of Dr. Yildirim’s professional background is his advanced training in reconstructive microsurgery.
Reconstructive Microsurgery Fellowship
China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, TaiwanMarch – June 2019
Breast Reconstruction Fellowship
Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
July – September 2021
This international reconstructive experience complements his aesthetic surgical practice and provides a strong foundation in complex tissue reconstruction.
International Aesthetic Surgery Training
ISAPS Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship
Wesseling Plastic Surgery Clinic, Dreifaltigkeits-Krankenhaus, Cologne, Germany
July – September 2020
Through this fellowship, Dr. Yildirim gained further international exposure to advanced aesthetic plastic surgery techniques.
Professional Experience
Specialist Plastic Surgeon
Quttainah Specialized Hospital, Dubai, UAE
August 2026 – Present
Associate Professor of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Istanbul Nisantasi University, Istanbul, Türkiye
2026 – Present
Owner & Lead Surgeon
Dr. Cem Yildirim Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery Clinic, Istanbul, Türkiye
June 2022 – Present
Consultant, Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
March – June 2022
Assistant Professor
Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, Istinye University
July 2021 – March 2022
Clinic Chief & Consultant
Bilecik Education and Research Hospital, Türkiye
October 2020 – July 2021
He has also held consultant positions at Bilecik State Hospital and Necmettin Erbakan University.
Education & Qualifications
Residency in Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram Faculty of Medicine, Konya, Türkiye
2014 – 2019
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Türkiye
2011 – 2013
Undergraduate Medical Studies
Gaziantep University School of Medicine, Gaziantep, Türkiye
2006 – 2011
Why Choose Dr. Cem Yildirim?
- More than 10 years of clinical and academic experience
- DHA-licensed Specialist in Plastic Surgery
- FEBOPRAS-certified Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon
- Internationally trained in Taiwan, Germany and Belgium
- Specialist expertise in aesthetic breast surgery
- Advanced training in breast reconstruction
- Expertise in facial rejuvenation and Deep Plane Facelift
- Expertise in body contouring
- Associate Professor of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
- 48 peer-reviewed publications
- Author of 9 book chapters
- More than 60 international presentations
- Extensive academic and international surgical experience