Prof.Dr. Kerem Sami Kaya 

Facial Aesthetic Surgery and Deep Plane Facelift in Istanbul

Prof. Dr. Kerem Sami Kaya is an otolaryngology (ENT) surgeon and facial aesthetic surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey, with a particular focus on Deep Plane Facelift and modern facial rejuvenation surgery.

His facial aesthetic surgery practice includes Deep Plane Facelift, Modified Composite Deep Plane Facelift, neck lift, midface lift, endoscopic brow lift, blepharoplasty and facial fat transfer.

His approach to facelift surgery is based on an individualized assessment of each patient's facial anatomy and aging pattern. The aim is to achieve a refreshed, balanced and natural appearance while preserving the patient's characteristic facial features and expression. He places particular importance on avoiding an excessively tight or operated appearance and on maintaining the patient's individual facial identity.

Education and Professional Background

Prof. Dr. Kerem Sami Kaya was born in Erzurum in 1978 and completed his primary, secondary and high school education in Istanbul. He graduated from Private Ahmet Şimşek College in 1995 and began his medical education at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine in the same year.

He completed his residency training in Otolaryngology (ENT) at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital. Following his specialist training, he worked as an ENT specialist in both public and private healthcare institutions.

In 2020, he received the academic title of Associate Professor. Since 2022, he has been providing medical care to his patients at his own private clinic. Since 2025, he has also been serving as a Professor on the academic staff of Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine.

Facial Aesthetic Surgery and Professional Development

His particular areas of interest include Deep Plane Facelift, Modified Composite Deep Plane Facelift, neck lift, midface lift, endoscopic brow lift, blepharoplasty, facial fat transfer and other facial aesthetic surgery procedures.

His broader surgical experience also includes primary and revision rhinoplasty, lip lift, chin aesthetics, otoplasty and facial paralysis surgery, as well as other areas of ENT and facial surgery.

He has continued his professional development through national and international courses, scientific meetings and professional training programs. He successfully completed the European ENT Board written examination and the Turkish ENT Board proficiency examination.

In 2015–2016, he successfully completed the Facial Plastic Surgery School organized by the Turkish ENT and Head & Neck Surgery Association.

Prof. Dr. Kerem Sami Kaya is a member of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (EAFPS) and the Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Association (YPCD). He regularly participates in scientific meetings, courses and educational activities organized by these professional associations.

In 2018 and 2019, he served as Vice President of the FACEISTANBUL meetings, facial rejuvenation-focused scientific events organized within the European facial aesthetic surgery community.

Approach to Facial Rejuvenation

For Prof. Dr. Kerem Sami Kaya, facial rejuvenation is not simply about tightening the skin. It requires an understanding of the anatomical changes that occur throughout the face during the aging process.

In particular, his approach to Deep Plane Facelift takes into consideration the deeper anatomical planes of the face and aims to reposition facial tissues according to the patient's individual anatomy. The goal is to achieve a natural and harmonious rejuvenation rather than simply creating a tighter appearance.

Because every patient has a different facial anatomy, aging pattern, skin quality and aesthetic expectation, the surgical technique is individualized for each patient.

The overall objective is to preserve the patient's facial character and expression while creating a younger, more balanced and naturally refreshed appearance.

Prof. Dr. Kerem Sami Kaya continues to evaluate and treat patients in the field of facial and neck aesthetic surgery at his private clinic in Istanbul, Turkey.