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Dr. Süleyman Taş, MD — Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, Istanbul
Updated: Sep 18
Choosing a plastic surgeon is one of the more consequential decisions you'll make about your own body — which is why credentials, track record, and philosophy matter more than marketing. Here's an honest, detailed look at who Prof. Dr. Suleyman Tas is and how he approaches his work.
Prof. Dr. Suleyman Tas performing rhinoplasty using endoscopic visualization.
At a Glance
20+ years of surgical experience
10,000+ plastic surgery procedures performed
50+ published international medical papers
100+ international and national conference presentations
5+ surgical patents
5+ first-place awards from international and national plastic surgery associations
European Board–certified aesthetic surgeon
Inventor of a dedicated rhinoplasty surgical instrument set and technique, used internationally
Author of Klinik Rinoplasti: Modern Cerrahi Tekniklere Algoritmik Yaklaşım ("Clinical Rhinoplasty: An Algorithmic Approach to Modern Surgical Techniques"), published internationally by Taylor & Francis, one of the world's most respected academic medical publishers, and read by surgeons across the US, Europe, Russia, and India
Founder of the Closed Atraumatic Rhinoplasty Course, an annual training program that has hosted more than 2,000 surgeons from 36 countries
Awards
First Place, Specialist Research Competition, Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 2018
Best Presentation Award, European Rhinoplasty Society Annual Meeting, Italy, 2018
First Place, Specialist Research Competition, Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 2016
Best Presentation Award, 5th Bergamo Open Rhinoplasty Congress, Italy, 2016
Second Place, Specialist Research Competition, Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 2013
Prof. Dr. Tas has also served for many years as a sworn court expert witness (bilirkişi) in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery matters for the Turkish Ministry of Justice.
A Surgeon Who Also Teaches Surgeons
Beyond his own patient practice, Prof. Dr. Tas has been invited internationally to perform live surgical demonstrations and cadaver training courses — including an invitation from the Russian Society of Plastic Surgeons in 2022 to perform live surgery and teach a cadaver course in Moscow. He has spoken as invited faculty at more than 150 international and national medical conferences, sharing his developed surgical techniques with fellow surgeons, and regularly hosts surgeons from around the world through a hands-on fellowship/observership program at his clinic.
Prof. Dr. Tas's annual Closed Atraumatic Rhinoplasty Course has drawn surgeons from 36 countries to learn his technique directly.
Innovations: The TAŞ Rhinoplasty Instrument Set
Prof. Dr. Tas designed and patented a dedicated surgical instrument set specifically for closed, atraumatic rhinoplasty technique — including specialized tools for precise bone shaping, endoscopic visualization, and post-operative splinting designed for faster healing and better swelling control.
A selection of the TAŞ Rhinoplasty instrument set, each piece designed and patented by Prof. Dr. Tas for closed atraumatic technique.
He also holds a design and naming patent for the "TAŞ Nose Crown" (TAŞ Burun Tacı), a gold jewelry piece designed to accentuate facial symmetry, offered exclusively to his own rhinoplasty patients.
The TAŞ Nose Crown — a patented design exclusive to Prof. Dr. Tas's rhinoplasty patients.
His Approach: Purpose-Driven Aesthetic Surgery
Prof. Dr. Tas's clinical philosophy, laid out in his patient-facing book Burun Farkı İle ("With the Nose Difference"), centers on a few consistent principles:
Honest expectation-setting comes before technical planning. He directly asks patients why they're pursuing surgery and for whom, because motivation shapes both the surgical plan and the emotional recovery process. (See Setting Realistic Expectations Before Rhinoplasty.)
Anatomy dictates the plan — not a universal template. His practice treats skin type, gender, and ethnic background as central planning variables, not afterthoughts (read more in his patient guides on ethnic rhinoplasty and male vs. female rhinoplasty).
Health and safety come before maximizing results in a single operation. He deliberately avoids combining multiple major surgeries in a single sitting, prioritizing wound-healing capacity and patient safety over convenience.
Education is part of care. Believing that "happiness lives in the formula of a happy surgeon and a happy patient," he wrote his patient guide specifically to close the information gap most patients face before surgery — distilled from real conversations with more than 10,000 patients over the course of his career.
Procedures Prof. Dr. Tas Performs
Rhinoplasty (primary and revision)
Facelift and neck lift
Upper and lower eyelid surgery
Brow lift and lip lift
Fat injection / fat grafting
Chin augmentation and profiloplasty
Breast augmentation and breast lift
Body contouring and liposuction
Hair transplantation
Where He Practices
Prof. Dr. Tas practice in his own private clinic in the best manner.
Choosing a plastic surgeon is one of the more consequential decisions you'll make about your own body — which is why credentials, track record, and philosophy matter more than marketing. Here's an honest, detailed look at who Prof. Dr. Suleyman Tas is and how he approaches his work.
FAQ
Is Prof. Dr. Suleyman Tas board-certified?
Yes — he holds both European Board certification and Turkish national board certification in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery.
Does Prof. Dr. Tas treat international patients?
Yes — his patients have traveled from more than 30 countries, including the US, UK, Germany, Russia, the Gulf states, and across Europe and Asia, and his practice has extensive experience supporting the logistics of international surgical travel.
Does Prof. Dr. Tas perform revision rhinoplasty for surgery done elsewhere?
Yes — a significant portion of his rhinoplasty practice is revision cases, including complex cases requiring rib cartilage reconstruction.
Has Prof. Dr. Tas published scientific research?
Yes — over 50 international medical papers, along with an internationally published textbook on clinical rhinoplasty technique used by surgeons in training.
Does Prof. Dr. Tas perform facelift and combined facial rejuvenation surgery?
Yes — facelift, neck lift, brow lift, and eyelid surgery are regularly performed both as standalone procedures and combined with rhinoplasty for a unified facial rejuvenation plan.
Start the Conversation
If you're evaluating surgeons for rhinoplasty, facelift, or another procedure, book a consultation with Prof. Dr. Suleyman Tas to discuss your specific anatomy, goals, and questions directly.
Read more: The Complete Guide to Rhinoplasty · The Complete Guide to Facelift Surgery · How to Choose the Best Rhinoplasty Surgeon
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About the author
Prof. Dr. Suleyman Tas is a European Board-certified plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon based in Istanbul with over 20 years of experience, author of Rhinoplasty in Practice (CRC Press) and founder of the Closed Atraumatic Rhinoplasty Course. Read verified patient reviews or book a consultation.
This article is for general information and does not replace an individual medical consultation.
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