Mr Ertan Erel is a senior Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Elanic, joining the team following an extensive tenure at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire. He is an internationally recognised expert in both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery.
Educational and Academic Background
Mr Erel’s surgical foundations began at Aegean University in Turkey, followed by comprehensive junior surgical training in East Yorkshire and specialised plastic surgery training in the West Midlands. His commitment to the advancement of his field is reflected in his academic achievements:
Advanced Research: Awarded an MSc from University College London (UCL) for his dedicated work within the plastic surgery research field.
Published Author: He has contributed 25 journal articles and 48 professional presentations to the global medical community.
Literature: In 2016, he authored a chapter in the respected textbook, Breast Reconstruction: Art, Science, and New Clinical Technique.
Clinical Expertise at Elanic
Whilst Mr Erel has a specialised background in complex microsurgical breast reconstruction—specifically DIEP flap procedures—and skin cancer treatment, his primary focus at Elanic includes:
Body Contouring: Specialising in Smart Liposuction and fat grafting techniques.
Breast Surgery: Comprehensive aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.
To ensure a world-class standard of care, Mr Erel completed several prestigious international fellowships focusing on:
Cosmetic Surgery: Istanbul, Turkey.
Microsurgery: A year-long program in Cambridge, alongside rotations in Gent and Izmir.
He is fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and holds active memberships with the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS) and the Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (TSAPS).