Born on July 19, 1991, Nilay İlayda Maral completed her high school education at İzmir Bornova Anadolu High School and graduated from Manisa Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine. After completing her medical education, she served her compulsory service as the Head of the Emergency Department at Manisa Saruhanlı State Hospital. She then worked as the Head of the First-Stage Intensive Care, Pandemic Service Doctor, and Head of Home Health Services at İzmir Kemalpaşa State Hospital.

Due to her strong interest in the field of medical aesthetics, Maral decided to pursue a career in this area and specialized by taking various courses. She expanded her knowledge by earning a Mezotherapy Certificate from İzmir Bozyaka Education and Research Hospital and a Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine Certificate from İstanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Education and Research Hospital. She worked as the Medical Director and Physician at Essi Nişantaşı Polyclinic.

With 8 years of experience, Maral continues to provide services to her clients in the field of medical aesthetics. She has been a member of the Women Doctors’ Education Support Foundation (KAHEV) since 2019. Maral is married and has a daughter. She speaks English and has interests in hair loss, skin discoloration, dark circles under the eyes, dry skin, and fine wrinkles.