Belma Bayraktar, MD

Belma Bayraktar, MD is a dermatologist at Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital in İstanbul, where she works in the Dermatology unit. Her clinical practice covers both medical dermatology and cosmetic dermatology, with a subspecialty focus on cosmetic dermatology. She has been in medicine for more than 43 years and provides care for adults with skin conditions as well as patients seeking cosmetic dermatology procedures.

Dr. Bayraktar graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 1983 and completed her specialty training at the Ege University Faculty of Medicine Department of Dermatology and Venereal Diseases in 1989. She then worked at Kayseri Devlet Hospital from 1989 to 1995 and at Beşiktaş Sait Çiftçi Public Health Center from 1995 to 2006, and she was at Alman Hospital from 2004 to 2009. Since 2009 she has been with Acıbadem Healthcare Services. She is a member of the Turkish Society of Cosmetic Scientists, the Turkish Dermatology Association, the Dermatology and Venereal Diseases Association, the Türkiye Mezoterapi Association, the Cosmetic Dermatology Academy Association and the İstanbul Medical Chamber.

Clinical focus

In medical dermatology, Dr. Bayraktar sees patients with active acne, atopic dermatitis, fungal foot infections and anal and perianal warts. She also carries out mole removal and offers treatment for excessive sweating. The choice of approach depends on the type and extent of the condition, the patient’s history and any previous treatments, and it is discussed with the patient after a clinical examination.

Her cosmetic dermatology work includes botulinum toxin treatment, anti-aging care and gold needle treatment. In this area, the consultation focuses on the patient’s concerns and expectations, the condition of the skin and which options, if any, may be suitable. Dr. Bayraktar explains what a given procedure involves and what it can and cannot be expected to address, so that patients can make an informed decision.

How Dr. Bayraktar works with international patients

Dr. Bayraktar consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. Before a visit, the Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and any imaging, arranges appointments and organizes the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, a review of previous treatments and any existing records, a clinical examination of the skin and a discussion of the available options, including their possible benefits and limitations. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their skin concern before deciding whether to travel; whether a particular treatment is appropriate can usually only be confirmed after an in-person examination.