Dr. Burak Sercan Erçin

Dr. Burak Sercan Erçin is a specialist in Aesthetic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery who practices in the Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery unit at Acibadem Kartal Hospital in İstanbul. He has been in medicine for more than 16 years, and his work covers both aesthetic plastic surgery and reconstructive surgical care.

Dr. Erçin graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 2010. He then completed his specialty training in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Ege University Faculty of Medicine, finishing in 2017. In 2025 he joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services, where he continues his surgical practice in İstanbul. His training and subsequent practice have therefore been rooted in a single specialty across both its aesthetic and reconstructive sides.

Clinical focus

Dr. Erçin’s clinical focus covers aesthetic plastic surgery, reconstructive surgery and the broader field of plastic surgery. Aesthetic plastic surgery addresses concerns about the appearance of a part of the body, while reconstructive surgery aims to restore form or function after injury, disease or prior treatment. Plastic surgery as a discipline spans both of these areas, and many patients present with needs that combine them. In either case, the decision to operate depends on the individual patient’s health, anatomy and goals, and not every concern is suited to a surgical solution.

Patients considering aesthetic or reconstructive surgery are typically seen in person before any decision is made. Dr. Erçin reviews the patient’s concerns and medical history, examines the area in question and explains which options may be appropriate, along with their limitations and possible risks. Non-surgical alternatives or a decision not to operate may also be part of that discussion. Where surgery is planned, the expected course of recovery and follow-up are discussed in advance so that patients understand what the treatment involves before they commit to it.

How Dr. Erçin works with international patients

Dr. Erçin consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. The Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, arranges appointments and organizes the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination and a discussion of the options. Video consultations are available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation with Dr. Erçin before traveling; these can help clarify whether an in-person assessment is appropriate, although a physical examination remains necessary before any surgical decision is made.