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Dr Sinem
Plastic surgeon
8 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Natural Clinic

Dr Sinem

Plastic surgeon
8 years of experience

EDUCATION

2017-2022: Research Assistant in the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at Bursa Uludağ University Medical Faculty Hospital

 

RELEVANT SKILLS

Advanced Level of English

Academic Competence

Operative Surgeon

Various medical memberships, achievements, and awards

Attendance at several congresses and workshops

Plastic Surgery

Reconstructive Surgery

Aesthetic Surgery

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

2016-2017: General Practitioner at Düzce Atatürk State Hospital Emergency Service

2017-2022: Research Assistant in the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at Bursa Uludağ University Medical Faculty Hospital

2022-2023: Specialist Physician at Şanlıurfa Siverek State Hospital

2023-present: Specialist Physician at Natural Clinic

 

MEMBERSHIPS

Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association

 

COURSES

2019: European Course in Plastic Surgery

2021: TPRECD Rhinoplasty and Facial Aesthetics Course

2021: Structure-Preservation Rhinoplasty Conference

2022: EPCD National Congress

2022: TPRECD Winter Symposium

2022: TPRECD 14th Advanced Assistant School

2022: Temporal Lift Live Surgery Course

2022: 9th National Reconstructive Surgery Congress

2022: 2nd National Emergency Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Congress

 

SURGERIES PERFORMED

Blepharoplasty (Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery)

Canthoplasty (Almond Eye Surgery)

Temporal Lift (Eyebrow and Temple Lift)

Facelift (Face and Neck Lift)

Buccal Fat Removal (Bichectomy)

Lip Lift

Otoplasty (Ear Pinning Surgery)

Lipofilling (Facial Fat Injection)

Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)

Chin Liposuction and Chin Augmentation

Brachioplasty (Arm Lift and Arm Liposuction)

Back Lift

Breast Reduction and Lifting

Mastopexy (Breast Lift with or without Implants)

Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)

Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck and Liposuction)

Liposuction (Abdomen, Waist, Back)

Thigh Lift and Liposuction

Gluteal Augmentation (Brazilian Butt Lift, Buttock Lift, Buttock Implants, and Fat Injection)

Post-Bariatric Body Contouring

Labiaplasty (Genital Aesthetic Surgery)

Scar Revision

Non-Surgical Medical Aesthetic Procedures (Botox, Fillers, PRP)

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EDUCATION

2017-2022: Research Assistant in the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at Bursa Uludağ University Medical Faculty Hospital

 

RELEVANT SKILLS

Advanced Level of English

Academic Competence

Operative Surgeon

Various medical memberships, achievements, and awards

Attendance at several congresses and workshops

Plastic Surgery

Reconstructive Surgery

Aesthetic Surgery

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

2016-2017: General Practitioner at Düzce Atatürk State Hospital Emergency Service

2017-2022: Research Assistant in the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at Bursa Uludağ University Medical Faculty Hospital

2022-2023: Specialist Physician at Şanlıurfa Siverek State Hospital

2023-present: Specialist Physician at Natural Clinic

 

MEMBERSHIPS

Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association

 

COURSES

2019: European Course in Plastic Surgery

2021: TPRECD Rhinoplasty and Facial Aesthetics Course

2021: Structure-Preservation Rhinoplasty Conference

2022: EPCD National Congress

2022: TPRECD Winter Symposium

2022: TPRECD 14th Advanced Assistant School

2022: Temporal Lift Live Surgery Course

2022: 9th National Reconstructive Surgery Congress

2022: 2nd National Emergency Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Congress

 

SURGERIES PERFORMED

Blepharoplasty (Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery)

Canthoplasty (Almond Eye Surgery)

Temporal Lift (Eyebrow and Temple Lift)

Facelift (Face and Neck Lift)

Buccal Fat Removal (Bichectomy)

Lip Lift

Otoplasty (Ear Pinning Surgery)

Lipofilling (Facial Fat Injection)

Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)

Chin Liposuction and Chin Augmentation

Brachioplasty (Arm Lift and Arm Liposuction)

Back Lift

Breast Reduction and Lifting

Mastopexy (Breast Lift with or without Implants)

Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)

Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck and Liposuction)

Liposuction (Abdomen, Waist, Back)

Thigh Lift and Liposuction

Gluteal Augmentation (Brazilian Butt Lift, Buttock Lift, Buttock Implants, and Fat Injection)

Post-Bariatric Body Contouring

Labiaplasty (Genital Aesthetic Surgery)

Scar Revision

Non-Surgical Medical Aesthetic Procedures (Botox, Fillers, PRP)

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Metin Temel
Hair transplant specialist
13 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
PRİVATE AESTHETİC CLİNİC

Metin Temel

Hair transplant specialist
13 years of experience

Position Title 

 

Place of Work 

Year 

General Practitioner 

Kahramanmaraş Elbistan Karamağra Health Center

Kahramanmaraş Elbistan 112 Emergency Station

Mardin Midyat 2nd Tank Battalion 30-bed Mobile Surgical Hospital Clinic 

2002-2006

Research Assistant, MD

Gaziantep University School of Medicine, Plastic Surgery Department

 

 2006-2011

Specialist, MD

Ministry of Health - Hitit University Çorum Training and Research Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic 

 2011-2013

Assistant Professor

Mustafa Kemal University Tayfur Atasökmen School of Medicine, Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Department.

 2013-2016

Plastic Surgeon

Yaşam Surgical Medical Center, Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic

2016-2020

Plastic Surgeon

Op. Dr. Metin Temel Private Clinic, Hatay

2020-2023

Plastic Surgeon

Medical Palace Hospital

2023-2023

Plastic Surgeon

Op. Dr. Metin Temel Private Clinic, Istanbul

2023-

 

DOCTORAL THESES/SUFFICIENT STUDIES SUPERVISED:

ROLES IN PROJECTS:

  1. Research on Functions of Growth Inhibitory Factor-2 (ING-2) in Basal Cell Carcinoma, Gaziantep University BAP, Researcher, 2010.
  2. Investigating the Efficacy of Pre-dressing Disinfectants (povidone iodine and thyme extract) and dressing applications (hypericum perforatum l. and thiocillin ointment) in a diabetic wound model in rats, Project Lead, 2015.
  3. Research on the Efficacy of B-Complex Vitamins in the Treatment of Peripheral Nerve Injuries in an Experimental Model, Project Lead, 2015.

COURSES AND CERTIFICATES ATTENDED:

  1. Basic Training Course for Residents. Gaziantep University, School of Medicine. GAZIANTEP 2008.
  2. 4th Maxillofacial Surgery Course and Workshop, GATA, ANKARA 2009.
  3. Animal Experiments Local Ethics Committee Scientific Research Course, Gaziantep University, 2009.
  4. Clinical Researcher Training Program, Gaziantep University, School of Medicine, GAZIANTEP, 2010.
  5. Applied Fue Technique Hair and Eyebrow Transplant Course, TRABZON, 2010.
  6. Laser Treatment of Pigmented and Vascular Lesions Course, TRABZON, 2010.
  7. Vertical Mammoplasty: Technical Details, Limits, and Problems, TRABZON, 2010.
  8. Oculoplastic Surgery, TRABZON, 2010.
  9. Blepharoplasty, TRABZON, 2010.
  10. Simultaneous Rhinoplasty and Facial Contouring Techniques, TRABZON, 2010.
  11. TPRECD IV. Plastic Surgery Residency School, ÇEŞME/ İZMİR, 2011.
  12. TPRECD V. Plastic Surgery Rhinoplasty Course and Symposium, ANKARA, 2012.
  13. 15th Basic Microvascular Surgery Course, KONYA, 2013.
  14. Aesthetic Breast Surgery Course, November 4-7, 2014, ANKARA, Turkey, 2015.
  15. Breast Reconstruction Course, November 4-7, 2014, ANKARA, Turkey, 2015.
  16. Op. Dr. Teoman Doğan Rhinoplasty Live Surgery Course, November 4, 2017, ISTANBUL.

WORKS

  1. ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN INTERNATIONAL PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS:
  2. Mutaf M, Günal E, Temel M. A New Technique for Closure of the Infraorbital Defects. Ann Plast Surg. 2011 Dec;67(6):600-5.
  3. Mutaf M, Günal E, Temel M. Closure of defects of the malar region. J Craniofac Surg. 2011 Mar;22(2):631-4. PMID:21403544
  4. Türkmen A., Temel M., Bekerecioglu M. Primary mucosal malignant melanoma of the oral cavity. Eur J Plast Surg. 2011; 34: 325-9
  5. Mutaf M, Temel M, Günal E, Işik D. Island Volar Advancement Flap for Reconstruction of the Thumb Defects. Ann Plast Surg. 2012 Feb;68(2):153-7.
  6. Mutaf M., MD, Temel M., Gunal E., MD. The Spider Procedure: A New Z-Plasty-Based Local Flap Procedure for Closure of the Skin Defects. Ann Plast Surg. 2012 Nov;69(5):555-9. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0b013e31821ee4ce.
  7. Mutaf M., MD, Temel M., Gunal E., MD. A New Z-Plasty Based Local Flap Procedure for Closure of the Lateral Canthal Skin Defects. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2012 Feb;129(2):372-374.
  8. Mutaf M., MD, Temel M., Gunal E., MD. The reading man flap for closure of large meningomyelocele defects. J. Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2012 May;65(5):578-83.
  9. Arif Turkmen, Metin Temel, Ayla Gokce, Mehmet Bekerecioglu. Orbital exenteration for the treatment of advanced periocular skin cancer. Eur J Plast Surg. 2013; 36:69-74
  10. Erhan Yengil, Metin Temel, Vedat Uruc, Cengiz Cevik, Erkan Yula, Omer Serkan Yildiz, Cansu Onlen, Mehmet Arslan. Surgical Hand Antiseptic Potential of Oregano Essential Oil. Euras J Fam Med 2014; 3(3):149-156.
  11. Metin Temel, Arif Turkmen, Recep Dokuyucu, Cengiz Cevik, Serdar Oztuzcu, Beyhan Cengiz. A novel tumor suppressor gene in basal cell carcinoma: inhibition of growth factor-2. Tumour Biol. 2015 Jan 23. [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 25613071
  12. Aslı Can, Metin TEMEL, Recep Dokuyucu, Mehmet Mutaf. The Effect of Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone) on Random Pattern Skin Flap Survival in Rat Model. Ann Plast Surg. 2015 May 7. [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 25954836
  13. Metin Temel, Ali O. KARAKAŞ, Recep Dokuyucu, Arif Türkmen. ''The dermal internal brassiere flap,'' a new modification of inferior pedicle breast reduction technique. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2015 Jun;39(3):350-8. doi: 10.1007/s00266-015-0483-y. Epub 2015 Apr 17. PMID: 25894021
  14. Ömer Berberoğlu, Metin Temel, Arif Türkmen. Effects of Reduction Mammaplasty Operations on the Spinal Column: Clinical and Radiological Response. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery August 2015, Volume 39, Issue 4, pp 514-522.
  15. Metin Temel, Mustafa Nihat Koç, Saffet Ulutaş, Bülent Göğebakan. The Expression Levels of The Sirtuins in Patients With BCC. Tumour Biol. 2015 Dec 2. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 26631040. 2015
  16. Metin Temel, Arif Türkmen, Ömer Berberoğlu. Improvements in Vertebral-Column Angles and Psychological Metrics After Abdominoplasty With Rectus Plication. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. [Epub ahead of print]. DOI:10.1093/asj/sjv257. 2015
  17. Tumay Ozgur, Metin Temel. Pilar Sheath Acanthoma Presenting as a Nevus. International Journal of Trichology. 2015:7(4);187-188.
  18. Temel M, Berberoğlu Ö, Türkmen A. Response to Comment on ''Effects of Reduction Mammaplasty Operations on the Spinal Column: Clinical and Radiological Response''. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2016 May 13. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 27178569.
  19. Temel M, Şamil Kahraman Ş, Berber Ö, Çevik C, Akoğlu E. Comparison of the result of consolidative technique otoplasty and incisionless otoplasty in the repairs of prominent ears. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2016 Jan 25. [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 26810363.
  20. Temel M, Gunal E, Kahraman SS. Reconstruction of Congenital Isolated Alar Defect Using Mutaf Triangular Closure Technique in Pediatric Patients. J Craniofac Surg. 2016 May 17. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 27192642.
  21. Metin Temel, Consolidative Technique Otoplasty: Comprehensive Approach In Combining Techniques. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2016 Sep 9. [Epub ahead of print] PMID:27612463. DOI: 10.1007/s00266-016-0699-5.
  22. Mehmet Mutaf, Metin Temel. A New Technique For Total Reconstruction of The Lower Lid. Annals of Plastic Surgery 2016.
  23. E Zobaci, M Temel, AÇ Yasti, M Zorlu, F Coskun, M Dolapci, İT Şahiner. The use of the triangular closure technique for defect coverage in pilonidal sinus treatment. Int J Clin Exp Med 9 (7), 12804-12810.
  24. Mehmet Mutaf, Metin Temel, Mustafa Nihat Koç. A new surgical technique for closure of pilonidal sinus defects: Triangular closure technique. e-ISSN 1643-3750 © Med Sci Monit, 2016; 22: DOI: 10.12659/MSM.899879. Feb 26 - Mar 4, 2017.
  25. Mutaf M, Metin Temel, MD. Reading Man Flap: A Nasal Reconstruction Technique. Ann Plast Surg. 2022. PMID: 34711730.
  26. Ali Yeniocak, Osman Kelahmetoğlu, Mustafa Özkan, Metin Temel, Ethem Güneren. A Basic Algorithmic Surgical Approach for Nicolau Syndrome. J Cutan Aesthet Surg 2020 Apr-Jun;13(2):154-159. doi: 10.4103/JCAS.JCAS_139_19.
  27. Arif Türkmen, Mehmet Doğan, Metin Temel. A free radical scavenger (Tempol) and its effect on intimal hyperplasia of vein grafts in rats. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2018 Sep;24(5):379-386. doi: 10.5505/tjtes.2017.80281.
  28. Mehmet Mutaf 1, Metin Temel. A New Cartilage-Sparing Procedure for Correction of the Prominent Ear Deformity: Dermal Anchor Technique. Ann Plast Surg. 2020 Sep;85(3):221-228. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000002257.
  29. Arif Türkmen, MD, FRCS, FRCS (Plast), Metin Temel, MD. Algorithmic approach to the prevention of unnecessary fasciotomy in extremity snake bite. DOI: 10.12659/MSM.899879. Feb 26 - Mar 4, 2017.
  30. PAPERS PRESENTED AT INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES AND PUBLISHED IN PROCEEDINGS:
  31. Mehmet Aliakdamar, Ethem Ünal, Metin Temel, Abdullah Haholu, H.Tuba Sanal, Yalçın Özdemir. Inflammatory Polyp Of The Ileum Causing Perforation In A Young Patient. 23rd World Congress of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, May 26-30, Istanbul, Turkey. (Diyarbakır Military Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Mardin Military Infirmary).
  32. Metin Temel, Recep Dokuyucu, Hasan Gökçe, Zeynel Abidin Taş, Okan Tutuk, Hatice Doğan, Gökhan Ağtürk. Wound Healing Effect of Centaury Oil Treatment in Diabetic Wound Model. 41st National Congress of Physiology. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. September 9-13, 2015.
  33. Metin Temel, Recep Dokuyucu, Hasan Gökçe, Gökhan Ağtürk, Hatice Doğan, Gökhan Ağtürk. Disinfectant Effect of Thyme Oil in Diabetic Wound Model. 41st National Congress of Physiology. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. September 9-13, 2015.
  34. Metin Temel, Hasan Gökçe, Recep Dokuyucu, İbrahim Kahraman, Abdurrahman Akdağ, Fatih Sefil. Investigation of the Efficacy of Vitamin B Complexes on Peripheral Nerve Injuries Treatments in Experimental Models. 41st National Congress of Physiology. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. September 9-13, 2015.
  35. Recep Dokuyucu1, Metin Temel2, Hasan Gökçe3, Hatice Doğan1, Gökhan Ağtürk1, Abdurrahman Akdağ4, Okan Tutuk1, Cemil Tümer1. Therapeutic Effects of Thymoquinone and Peanut Oil in an Infected Diabetic Wound Model. 41st National Congress of Physiology. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. September 9-13, 2015.
  36. ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN NATIONAL PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS:
  37. Senem Koruk, Gülşen Özkan Tanrıverdi, Rauf Gül, Metin Temel, Sıtkı Göksu, Ünsal Öner. Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Cases: Our Experience with Intubation. Gaziantep Journal of Medicine, 2009;15(3):29-32.
  38. Arif Türkmen, Metin Temel, Ertan Günal, Koray Çelebi, Mehmet Bekerecioğlu. A Case Report of Freeman-Sheldon Syndrome (Whistling-Face). Gaziantep Journal of Medicine, 2010; 16(2):39-41.
  39. Arif Türkmen, Ertan Günal, Metin Temel, Ömer Berberoğlu. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type-1: Social Aspects and Life Planning. Gaziantep Journal of Medicine, 2010; 16(2):53-56.
  40. Akif ACAY1, Ethem ZOBACI2, Metin TEMEL3, A. Fahri ŞAHİN4. A Case of Jessner’s Lymphocytic Infiltration Mimicking Basal Cell Carcinoma. Kocatepe Journal of Medicine, 2015;16(2):151-3.
  41. Metin Temel, Ethem Zobacı, Ahmet Kahraman, Mustafa Özkan, Ali Ö. Karakaş. Revisiting Contraindications of Abdominoplasty and a Complicated Case Report. Mustafa Kemal University Journal of Medicine, Volume 5, Issue 20, Year 2014:45-9.
  42. Metin Temel, Ebru Çelik. Long-Term Results of the Combination of Dermofat Graft and Platelet-Rich Plasma in a Patient with Hemifacial Atrophy: A Case Report. Turgut Özal Medical Center Journal, 2016;23(1):92-5. doi: 10.5455/jtomc.2015.2867.
  43. Metin Temel, Ebru Çelik, Mehmet Yaldiz, Ali Ö. Karakaş. Punch Biopsy Leads to Misdiagnosis in Pilomatrixoma: A Case Report. TPRECD Journal, Manuscript ID: 1984 DOI: 10.5152/TurkJPlastSurg.2017.1984.
  44. Arif Türkmen1, Metin Temel2. History of Microvascular Surgery in Plastic Surgery. 1. Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey; 2. Mustafa Kemal University School of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Hatay, Turkey. Türkiye Klinikleri, Experimental Microsurgery Special Issue, Turkiye Klinikleri J Plast Surg-Special Topics 2016;5(1).
  45. Metin Temel, Ebru Çelik, Raif Ozden, A.Çigdem Dogramacı, Yunus Doğramacı, Vedat Uruc. Results of a New Suture Technique in the Treatment of Ingrown Toenails. Mustafa Kemal University Journal of Medicine, 2016.
  46. NATIONAL CONFERENCES ATTENDED: 
  47. Rhinoplasty Symposium, Mersin University School of Medicine Plastic Surgery Department, MERSIN, 2006.
  48. Oculoplasty Symposium, Gaziantep University, School of Medicine, Plastic Surgery Department, GAZIANTEP, 2008.
  49. 29th National Congress of Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, October 17-19, 2007, ESKIŞEHIR.
  50. 30th National Congress of Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, October 15-19, 2008, ANTALYA.
  51. 32nd National Congress of Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, September 15-19, 2010, TRABZON.
  52. 5th National Wound Care Congress, October 25-28, 2010, GAZIANTEP.
  53. 15th National Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Congress, January 15-16, 2011, ISTANBUL.
  54. 33rd National Congress of Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, September 14-19, 2011, IZMIR.
  55. 41st National Congress of Turkish Physiological Sciences, September 9-13, 2015, ÇANAKKALE.
  56. 37th National Congress of Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, November 4-7, 2015, ANKARA.
  57. National Congress of Aesthetic Face and Nose Surgery, February 17-19, 2017, ISTANBUL.

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Position Title 

 

Place of Work 

Year 

General Practitioner 

Kahramanmaraş Elbistan Karamağra Health Center

Kahramanmaraş Elbistan 112 Emergency Station

Mardin Midyat 2nd Tank Battalion 30-bed Mobile Surgical Hospital Clinic 

2002-2006

Research Assistant, MD

Gaziantep University School of Medicine, Plastic Surgery Department

 

 2006-2011

Specialist, MD

Ministry of Health - Hitit University Çorum Training and Research Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic 

 2011-2013

Assistant Professor

Mustafa Kemal University Tayfur Atasökmen School of Medicine, Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Department.

 2013-2016

Plastic Surgeon

Yaşam Surgical Medical Center, Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic

2016-2020

Plastic Surgeon

Op. Dr. Metin Temel Private Clinic, Hatay

2020-2023

Plastic Surgeon

Medical Palace Hospital

2023-2023

Plastic Surgeon

Op. Dr. Metin Temel Private Clinic, Istanbul

2023-

 

DOCTORAL THESES/SUFFICIENT STUDIES SUPERVISED:

ROLES IN PROJECTS:

  1. Research on Functions of Growth Inhibitory Factor-2 (ING-2) in Basal Cell Carcinoma, Gaziantep University BAP, Researcher, 2010.
  2. Investigating the Efficacy of Pre-dressing Disinfectants (povidone iodine and thyme extract) and dressing applications (hypericum perforatum l. and thiocillin ointment) in a diabetic wound model in rats, Project Lead, 2015.
  3. Research on the Efficacy of B-Complex Vitamins in the Treatment of Peripheral Nerve Injuries in an Experimental Model, Project Lead, 2015.

COURSES AND CERTIFICATES ATTENDED:

  1. Basic Training Course for Residents. Gaziantep University, School of Medicine. GAZIANTEP 2008.
  2. 4th Maxillofacial Surgery Course and Workshop, GATA, ANKARA 2009.
  3. Animal Experiments Local Ethics Committee Scientific Research Course, Gaziantep University, 2009.
  4. Clinical Researcher Training Program, Gaziantep University, School of Medicine, GAZIANTEP, 2010.
  5. Applied Fue Technique Hair and Eyebrow Transplant Course, TRABZON, 2010.
  6. Laser Treatment of Pigmented and Vascular Lesions Course, TRABZON, 2010.
  7. Vertical Mammoplasty: Technical Details, Limits, and Problems, TRABZON, 2010.
  8. Oculoplastic Surgery, TRABZON, 2010.
  9. Blepharoplasty, TRABZON, 2010.
  10. Simultaneous Rhinoplasty and Facial Contouring Techniques, TRABZON, 2010.
  11. TPRECD IV. Plastic Surgery Residency School, ÇEŞME/ İZMİR, 2011.
  12. TPRECD V. Plastic Surgery Rhinoplasty Course and Symposium, ANKARA, 2012.
  13. 15th Basic Microvascular Surgery Course, KONYA, 2013.
  14. Aesthetic Breast Surgery Course, November 4-7, 2014, ANKARA, Turkey, 2015.
  15. Breast Reconstruction Course, November 4-7, 2014, ANKARA, Turkey, 2015.
  16. Op. Dr. Teoman Doğan Rhinoplasty Live Surgery Course, November 4, 2017, ISTANBUL.

WORKS

  1. ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN INTERNATIONAL PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS:
  2. Mutaf M, Günal E, Temel M. A New Technique for Closure of the Infraorbital Defects. Ann Plast Surg. 2011 Dec;67(6):600-5.
  3. Mutaf M, Günal E, Temel M. Closure of defects of the malar region. J Craniofac Surg. 2011 Mar;22(2):631-4. PMID:21403544
  4. Türkmen A., Temel M., Bekerecioglu M. Primary mucosal malignant melanoma of the oral cavity. Eur J Plast Surg. 2011; 34: 325-9
  5. Mutaf M, Temel M, Günal E, Işik D. Island Volar Advancement Flap for Reconstruction of the Thumb Defects. Ann Plast Surg. 2012 Feb;68(2):153-7.
  6. Mutaf M., MD, Temel M., Gunal E., MD. The Spider Procedure: A New Z-Plasty-Based Local Flap Procedure for Closure of the Skin Defects. Ann Plast Surg. 2012 Nov;69(5):555-9. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0b013e31821ee4ce.
  7. Mutaf M., MD, Temel M., Gunal E., MD. A New Z-Plasty Based Local Flap Procedure for Closure of the Lateral Canthal Skin Defects. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2012 Feb;129(2):372-374.
  8. Mutaf M., MD, Temel M., Gunal E., MD. The reading man flap for closure of large meningomyelocele defects. J. Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2012 May;65(5):578-83.
  9. Arif Turkmen, Metin Temel, Ayla Gokce, Mehmet Bekerecioglu. Orbital exenteration for the treatment of advanced periocular skin cancer. Eur J Plast Surg. 2013; 36:69-74
  10. Erhan Yengil, Metin Temel, Vedat Uruc, Cengiz Cevik, Erkan Yula, Omer Serkan Yildiz, Cansu Onlen, Mehmet Arslan. Surgical Hand Antiseptic Potential of Oregano Essential Oil. Euras J Fam Med 2014; 3(3):149-156.
  11. Metin Temel, Arif Turkmen, Recep Dokuyucu, Cengiz Cevik, Serdar Oztuzcu, Beyhan Cengiz. A novel tumor suppressor gene in basal cell carcinoma: inhibition of growth factor-2. Tumour Biol. 2015 Jan 23. [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 25613071
  12. Aslı Can, Metin TEMEL, Recep Dokuyucu, Mehmet Mutaf. The Effect of Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone) on Random Pattern Skin Flap Survival in Rat Model. Ann Plast Surg. 2015 May 7. [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 25954836
  13. Metin Temel, Ali O. KARAKAŞ, Recep Dokuyucu, Arif Türkmen. ''The dermal internal brassiere flap,'' a new modification of inferior pedicle breast reduction technique. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2015 Jun;39(3):350-8. doi: 10.1007/s00266-015-0483-y. Epub 2015 Apr 17. PMID: 25894021
  14. Ömer Berberoğlu, Metin Temel, Arif Türkmen. Effects of Reduction Mammaplasty Operations on the Spinal Column: Clinical and Radiological Response. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery August 2015, Volume 39, Issue 4, pp 514-522.
  15. Metin Temel, Mustafa Nihat Koç, Saffet Ulutaş, Bülent Göğebakan. The Expression Levels of The Sirtuins in Patients With BCC. Tumour Biol. 2015 Dec 2. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 26631040. 2015
  16. Metin Temel, Arif Türkmen, Ömer Berberoğlu. Improvements in Vertebral-Column Angles and Psychological Metrics After Abdominoplasty With Rectus Plication. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. [Epub ahead of print]. DOI:10.1093/asj/sjv257. 2015
  17. Tumay Ozgur, Metin Temel. Pilar Sheath Acanthoma Presenting as a Nevus. International Journal of Trichology. 2015:7(4);187-188.
  18. Temel M, Berberoğlu Ö, Türkmen A. Response to Comment on ''Effects of Reduction Mammaplasty Operations on the Spinal Column: Clinical and Radiological Response''. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2016 May 13. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 27178569.
  19. Temel M, Şamil Kahraman Ş, Berber Ö, Çevik C, Akoğlu E. Comparison of the result of consolidative technique otoplasty and incisionless otoplasty in the repairs of prominent ears. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2016 Jan 25. [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 26810363.
  20. Temel M, Gunal E, Kahraman SS. Reconstruction of Congenital Isolated Alar Defect Using Mutaf Triangular Closure Technique in Pediatric Patients. J Craniofac Surg. 2016 May 17. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 27192642.
  21. Metin Temel, Consolidative Technique Otoplasty: Comprehensive Approach In Combining Techniques. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2016 Sep 9. [Epub ahead of print] PMID:27612463. DOI: 10.1007/s00266-016-0699-5.
  22. Mehmet Mutaf, Metin Temel. A New Technique For Total Reconstruction of The Lower Lid. Annals of Plastic Surgery 2016.
  23. E Zobaci, M Temel, AÇ Yasti, M Zorlu, F Coskun, M Dolapci, İT Şahiner. The use of the triangular closure technique for defect coverage in pilonidal sinus treatment. Int J Clin Exp Med 9 (7), 12804-12810.
  24. Mehmet Mutaf, Metin Temel, Mustafa Nihat Koç. A new surgical technique for closure of pilonidal sinus defects: Triangular closure technique. e-ISSN 1643-3750 © Med Sci Monit, 2016; 22: DOI: 10.12659/MSM.899879. Feb 26 - Mar 4, 2017.
  25. Mutaf M, Metin Temel, MD. Reading Man Flap: A Nasal Reconstruction Technique. Ann Plast Surg. 2022. PMID: 34711730.
  26. Ali Yeniocak, Osman Kelahmetoğlu, Mustafa Özkan, Metin Temel, Ethem Güneren. A Basic Algorithmic Surgical Approach for Nicolau Syndrome. J Cutan Aesthet Surg 2020 Apr-Jun;13(2):154-159. doi: 10.4103/JCAS.JCAS_139_19.
  27. Arif Türkmen, Mehmet Doğan, Metin Temel. A free radical scavenger (Tempol) and its effect on intimal hyperplasia of vein grafts in rats. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2018 Sep;24(5):379-386. doi: 10.5505/tjtes.2017.80281.
  28. Mehmet Mutaf 1, Metin Temel. A New Cartilage-Sparing Procedure for Correction of the Prominent Ear Deformity: Dermal Anchor Technique. Ann Plast Surg. 2020 Sep;85(3):221-228. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000002257.
  29. Arif Türkmen, MD, FRCS, FRCS (Plast), Metin Temel, MD. Algorithmic approach to the prevention of unnecessary fasciotomy in extremity snake bite. DOI: 10.12659/MSM.899879. Feb 26 - Mar 4, 2017.
  30. PAPERS PRESENTED AT INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES AND PUBLISHED IN PROCEEDINGS:
  31. Mehmet Aliakdamar, Ethem Ünal, Metin Temel, Abdullah Haholu, H.Tuba Sanal, Yalçın Özdemir. Inflammatory Polyp Of The Ileum Causing Perforation In A Young Patient. 23rd World Congress of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, May 26-30, Istanbul, Turkey. (Diyarbakır Military Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Mardin Military Infirmary).
  32. Metin Temel, Recep Dokuyucu, Hasan Gökçe, Zeynel Abidin Taş, Okan Tutuk, Hatice Doğan, Gökhan Ağtürk. Wound Healing Effect of Centaury Oil Treatment in Diabetic Wound Model. 41st National Congress of Physiology. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. September 9-13, 2015.
  33. Metin Temel, Recep Dokuyucu, Hasan Gökçe, Gökhan Ağtürk, Hatice Doğan, Gökhan Ağtürk. Disinfectant Effect of Thyme Oil in Diabetic Wound Model. 41st National Congress of Physiology. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. September 9-13, 2015.
  34. Metin Temel, Hasan Gökçe, Recep Dokuyucu, İbrahim Kahraman, Abdurrahman Akdağ, Fatih Sefil. Investigation of the Efficacy of Vitamin B Complexes on Peripheral Nerve Injuries Treatments in Experimental Models. 41st National Congress of Physiology. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. September 9-13, 2015.
  35. Recep Dokuyucu1, Metin Temel2, Hasan Gökçe3, Hatice Doğan1, Gökhan Ağtürk1, Abdurrahman Akdağ4, Okan Tutuk1, Cemil Tümer1. Therapeutic Effects of Thymoquinone and Peanut Oil in an Infected Diabetic Wound Model. 41st National Congress of Physiology. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. September 9-13, 2015.
  36. ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN NATIONAL PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS:
  37. Senem Koruk, Gülşen Özkan Tanrıverdi, Rauf Gül, Metin Temel, Sıtkı Göksu, Ünsal Öner. Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Cases: Our Experience with Intubation. Gaziantep Journal of Medicine, 2009;15(3):29-32.
  38. Arif Türkmen, Metin Temel, Ertan Günal, Koray Çelebi, Mehmet Bekerecioğlu. A Case Report of Freeman-Sheldon Syndrome (Whistling-Face). Gaziantep Journal of Medicine, 2010; 16(2):39-41.
  39. Arif Türkmen, Ertan Günal, Metin Temel, Ömer Berberoğlu. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type-1: Social Aspects and Life Planning. Gaziantep Journal of Medicine, 2010; 16(2):53-56.
  40. Akif ACAY1, Ethem ZOBACI2, Metin TEMEL3, A. Fahri ŞAHİN4. A Case of Jessner’s Lymphocytic Infiltration Mimicking Basal Cell Carcinoma. Kocatepe Journal of Medicine, 2015;16(2):151-3.
  41. Metin Temel, Ethem Zobacı, Ahmet Kahraman, Mustafa Özkan, Ali Ö. Karakaş. Revisiting Contraindications of Abdominoplasty and a Complicated Case Report. Mustafa Kemal University Journal of Medicine, Volume 5, Issue 20, Year 2014:45-9.
  42. Metin Temel, Ebru Çelik. Long-Term Results of the Combination of Dermofat Graft and Platelet-Rich Plasma in a Patient with Hemifacial Atrophy: A Case Report. Turgut Özal Medical Center Journal, 2016;23(1):92-5. doi: 10.5455/jtomc.2015.2867.
  43. Metin Temel, Ebru Çelik, Mehmet Yaldiz, Ali Ö. Karakaş. Punch Biopsy Leads to Misdiagnosis in Pilomatrixoma: A Case Report. TPRECD Journal, Manuscript ID: 1984 DOI: 10.5152/TurkJPlastSurg.2017.1984.
  44. Arif Türkmen1, Metin Temel2. History of Microvascular Surgery in Plastic Surgery. 1. Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey; 2. Mustafa Kemal University School of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Hatay, Turkey. Türkiye Klinikleri, Experimental Microsurgery Special Issue, Turkiye Klinikleri J Plast Surg-Special Topics 2016;5(1).
  45. Metin Temel, Ebru Çelik, Raif Ozden, A.Çigdem Dogramacı, Yunus Doğramacı, Vedat Uruc. Results of a New Suture Technique in the Treatment of Ingrown Toenails. Mustafa Kemal University Journal of Medicine, 2016.
  46. NATIONAL CONFERENCES ATTENDED: 
  47. Rhinoplasty Symposium, Mersin University School of Medicine Plastic Surgery Department, MERSIN, 2006.
  48. Oculoplasty Symposium, Gaziantep University, School of Medicine, Plastic Surgery Department, GAZIANTEP, 2008.
  49. 29th National Congress of Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, October 17-19, 2007, ESKIŞEHIR.
  50. 30th National Congress of Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, October 15-19, 2008, ANTALYA.
  51. 32nd National Congress of Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, September 15-19, 2010, TRABZON.
  52. 5th National Wound Care Congress, October 25-28, 2010, GAZIANTEP.
  53. 15th National Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Congress, January 15-16, 2011, ISTANBUL.
  54. 33rd National Congress of Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, September 14-19, 2011, IZMIR.
  55. 41st National Congress of Turkish Physiological Sciences, September 9-13, 2015, ÇANAKKALE.
  56. 37th National Congress of Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, November 4-7, 2015, ANKARA.
  57. National Congress of Aesthetic Face and Nose Surgery, February 17-19, 2017, ISTANBUL.

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