Op. Dr. Ahmet Halit Aydın, MD
Op. Dr. Ahmet Halit Aydın is a board-certified ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeon in Istanbul whose practice focuses on rhinoplasty, including ethnic and revision nose surgery. He plans the appearance and the breathing function of the nose together, and he cares for many international patients who travel to Istanbul for surgery.
Op. Dr. Ahmet Halit Aydın · ENT Surgeon · Rhinoplasty Specialist
Published 2026-09-27 · Updated 2026-09-27
Credentials at a glance
Medical degree: Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.
Specialty training: Residency in Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases at Eskişehir Osmangazi University.
Board certification: Turkish Board of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, earned in September 2019 after written and oral examinations.
Award: Best Oral Presentation Award in Rhinology at the National ENT–Head and Neck Surgery Congress, for his thesis on cartilage regeneration.
Practice focus: Nasal aesthetics and nasal health, including primary, ethnic and revision rhinoplasty.
Education and training
Dr. Aydın graduated from Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey’s longest-established medical schools. He then completed his residency in the Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases at Eskişehir Osmangazi University, where he trained in both the surgical and medical management of nasal and airway conditions.
After completing his specialization, he fulfilled his mandatory state service at Artvin State Hospital. He then moved to Istanbul and worked as an ENT specialist in several private hospitals, progressively focusing his practice on nasal aesthetics and nasal function.
Board certification
In September 2019, Dr. Aydın passed both the written and oral examinations of the Turkish Board of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and earned his official board certification. Board certification confirms that a surgeon has met national standards of knowledge and clinical competence in the specialty.
Research and academic work
Dr. Aydın’s thesis, titled “Experimental study on the effect of polydioxanone membrane and platelet-rich plasma in cartilage regeneration,” examined how cartilage heals, a subject directly relevant to rhinoplasty, where cartilage is reshaped and grafted. This work earned him the Best Oral Presentation Award in Rhinology at the National ENT–Head and Neck Surgery Congress.
He has authored national and international scientific publications, and his articles have appeared in peer-reviewed medical journals. He regularly attends national and international congresses, symposiums and training courses on otolaryngology and nasal aesthetic surgery.
Surgical approach
As an ENT surgeon, Dr. Aydın views the nose as both a facial feature and a breathing organ. Every plan considers the septum, turbinates and internal valves alongside the external shape, so that a more refined nose also breathes well.
For ethnic rhinoplasty, his approach is refinement rather than replacement: improving the features a patient wants to change while preserving the character of the face. For thicker skin and softer cartilage, this usually means building stronger internal support rather than relying only on reduction.
His technique is designed to keep the nasal tip stable after surgery. With his approach, the tip drops by a maximum of about two millimeters during healing, which is planned for and does not negatively affect the final result.
Care for international patients
Many of Dr. Aydın’s patients travel from abroad. The process begins with an online assessment through WhatsApp, followed by an in-person consultation in Istanbul, surgery in hospital with one night of observation, and early follow-up during a stay of about one week. After returning home, patients remain in contact through regular photo updates during the first year.
Before and after results
Frequently asked questions
Is Dr. Ahmet Halit Aydın board certified?
Yes. Op. Dr. Ahmet Halit Aydın earned his board certification from the Turkish Board of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery in September 2019, after passing both the written and oral examinations. Before that, he graduated from Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, and completed his ENT residency at Eskişehir Osmangazi University. His practice focuses on rhinoplasty and nasal health, including ethnic and revision nose surgery.
What is Dr. Aydın’s medical specialty?
Dr. Aydın is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeon, also known as an otorhinolaryngologist–head and neck surgeon. ENT surgeons are trained specifically in the anatomy and function of the nose and airway. Dr. Aydın has focused his practice on nasal aesthetics and nasal health, which allows him to plan the shape of the nose and breathing function together in every rhinoplasty.
Which procedures does Dr. Aydın perform?
Dr. Aydın focuses on nose surgery. This includes primary rhinoplasty, ethnic rhinoplasty for African American, Asian, Hispanic and other patients, revision rhinoplasty after previous surgery, alar base reduction for wide nostrils, and functional procedures such as septoplasty to improve breathing. Functional and aesthetic corrections can often be combined in the same operation.
Where does Dr. Aydın perform surgery?
Dr. Aydın performs rhinoplasty in a hospital setting in Istanbul, under general anesthesia with an anesthesiologist present. Patients stay in hospital for one night after surgery for monitoring and are examined the next morning before discharge. International patients typically stay in Istanbul for about one week so that early follow-up and splint removal can be completed before flying home.
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