{"id":23684,"date":"2025-10-20T11:13:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T11:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/akmclinic.com\/surgeons\/akif-mehmetoglu-md\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T08:13:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T08:13:08","slug":"akif-mehmetoglu-md","status":"publish","type":"surgeons","link":"https:\/\/akmclinic.com\/en-ca\/surgeons\/akif-mehmetoglu-md\/","title":{"rendered":"Akif Mehmetoglu, MD"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":9296,"menu_order":0,"template":"elementor_header_footer","format":"standard","meta":{"professional_title":"Dermatosurgery","short_description":"Pioneering Subtle, Revitalized Outcomes Since 2013","doctor_hero_image":"9305","doctor_trust_signals":{"item-0":{"signal_icon":"fas fa-user","signal_text":"Founder & Lead Doctor"},"item-1":{"signal_icon":"fas fa-certificate","signal_text":"2,000+ Facial Surgeries"},"item-2":{"signal_icon":"fas fa-leaf","signal_text":"Natural-Looking Results"}},"doctor_gallery_link":"#","doctor_philosophy_video":"","doctor_philosophy_fallback_image":"9316","doctor_philosophy_title":"My Philosophy:","doctor_philosophy_text":"

My whole approach to aesthetics rests on one core belief: true beauty is subtle.<\/strong> Many patients arrive with the same worry, of looking 'overdone' or 'unnatural'.<\/p>\n

I specialize in advanced techniques, such as the Deep Plane Facelift<\/strong>, that do more than simply tighten the skin. They reposition the deeper structures of the face to restore your natural, youthful contours.<\/p>\n

My goal is a result that is unmistakably you, simply revitalized<\/strong> and refreshed; the kind of result that has people asking why you look so well rested, not what<\/strong> you have had done.<\/p>\n","doctor_education":{"item-0":{"education_year":"2006-2012","education_degree":"Medical Doctor (MD)","education_institution":"Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine"},"item-1":{"education_year":"2012-2016","education_degree":"Residency, Dermatology and Venereal Diseases","education_institution":"Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine"}},"doctor_diplomas_pictures":["2088","2216"],"doctor_memberships":{"item-0":{"membership_name":"Turkish Society of Dermatology","membership_logo":"2064"},"item-1":{"membership_name":"European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology","membership_logo":"2430"},"item-2":{"membership_name":"International Master Course on Aging Science","membership_logo":"2433"}},"doctor_certificates":{"item-0":{"certicate_name":"2nd Ankyra Dermatology Symposium","certificate_year":"2023"},"item-1":{"certicate_name":"Developments in Dermatology and Cosmetology Congress","certificate_year":"2023"},"item-2":{"certicate_name":"IMCAS Annual World Congress","certificate_year":"2022"},"item-3":{"certicate_name":"Developments in Dermatology and Cosmetology Congress","certificate_year":"2022"},"item-4":{"certicate_name":"29th National Dermatology Congres","certificate_year":"2021"},"item-5":{"certicate_name":"Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetics Course","certificate_year":"2019"},"item-6":{"certicate_name":"The 15th Annual Vegas Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology","certificate_year":"2019"},"item-7":{"certicate_name":"IMCAS Annual World Congress","certificate_year":"2018"},"item-8":{"certicate_name":"World Congress on Liposuction","certificate_year":"2017"}},"doctor_certificate_pictures":["2240","2237","2234","2231","2228","2225","2222","2219"],"doctor_testimonials":{"item-0":{"testimonial_text":"

I am beyond grateful I went with AKM Clinic for my deep plane face and neck lift, upper eyelid, and co2 laser. Dr. Akif<\/strong> has magic hands and my results are truly incredible! I came from the US and assistant Emine was the best in assuring every detail was coordinated and communicated with me beyond my expectations every step of the way. 10 out of 10 to the entire team! I couldn\u2019t be more pleased!<\/p>\n","testimonial_author":"Julie, US","testimonial_origin":"703","testimonial_rating":""}},"doctor_gallery_preview":["261","258","382"],"doctor_faq":"","short_name":"Dr. Akif","virtual_consultation_image":"1052","procedure_step_image":"853","doctor_faq_1_question":"Once I'm back home in Canada, how does Dr. Akif handle my follow-up care?","doctor_faq_1_answer":"

Aftercare does not end when you leave Istanbul. It begins with a final in-person check-up before you fly home, and continues with scheduled virtual follow-ups with Dr. Akif<\/strong> once you are back in Canada. Our patient coordination team remains reachable throughout your recovery, so you can raise any question as it comes up rather than waiting for an appointment.<\/p>\n","doctor_faq_2_question":"Does Dr. Akif regularly treat patients who travel from Canada?","doctor_faq_2_answer":"

Yes. A large share of our patients travel from North America, including many from Canada, alongside others from the UK and Europe. Dr. Akif<\/strong> has performed more than 2,000 facial surgeries since 2013, and a significant number of these have been for international patients who choose the clinic specifically for his natural-looking results.<\/p>\n","doctor_faq_3_question":"How does the cost of a deep plane facelift here compare with having it done in Canada?","doctor_faq_3_answer":"

For most of our Canadian patients, the same procedure with a surgeon of Dr. Akif's<\/strong> experience is considerably less than at a comparable private clinic at home, often by a wide margin. Just as important, that figure is all-inclusive: it covers the surgery in a JCI-accredited hospital, a stay in a 5-star hotel, and private transfers, with no separate facility or coordination charges added later. The aim is strong overall value rather than simply a lower number.<\/p>\n","doctor_faq_4_question":"I'm anxious about travelling to Istanbul on my own for major surgery. What support will I have?","doctor_faq_4_answer":"

This is one of the most common concerns we hear, and you are not on your own at any point. Planning starts the moment you reach out from Canada, when our patient coordinators arrange your transfers and accommodation. From the moment you land, a private transfer team meets you, and a dedicated nurse is available around the clock during your hospital stay. With this support in place, along with Dr. Akif's<\/strong> own post-operative check-ups, you can focus on your recovery rather than the logistics.<\/p>\n","doctor_faq_5_question":"Dr. Akif has performed over 2,000 facial surgeries. What does he focus on, and where do these patients come from?","doctor_faq_5_answer":"

Facial aesthetics has been the centre of Dr. Akif's<\/strong> work since 2013, and that focus is reflected in his case volume. Most of these patients travel from countries with well-established aesthetic markets, including Canada, the US, and the UK, and they tend to seek him out for the same reason: a reputation for natural-looking, understated results. His most requested procedures are facial rejuvenation surgeries such as the deep plane facelift.<\/p>\n","ai_summary":"Dr. Akif Mehmeto\u011flu is the founder of AKM Clinic in Istanbul, Turkey, and has specialized in facial aesthetics since 2013, performing more than 2,000 facial surgeries. His background is in dermatosurgery, and he is known for the Deep Plane Facelift, a technique that repositions the deeper structures of the face rather than only tightening the skin. His approach centres on natural-looking, understated results, summarized as rejuvenation rather than alteration. He treats many international patients, including from Canada, the US, and the UK, and supports them through an aftercare program that includes a final in-person check-up in Istanbul, scheduled virtual follow-ups, and ongoing coordinator access after they return home."},"class_list":["post-23684","surgeons","type-surgeons","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/akmclinic.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/surgeons\/23684","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/akmclinic.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/surgeons"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/akmclinic.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/surgeons"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/akmclinic.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/surgeons\/23684\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29375,"href":"https:\/\/akmclinic.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/surgeons\/23684\/revisions\/29375"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/akmclinic.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9296"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/akmclinic.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23684"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}