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RUSHAPOL SDAWAT, M.D.
RUSHAPOL SDAWAT, M.D.

Graduated from Hanyang University College of Medicine

Completed training with the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM)

Awarded “Best Resident” during residency

Achieved the top score in the resident board exam by the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Received the Best Paper Award from the Korean Wound Management Society in 2019

Received the Best Paper Award from the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons in 2020

Former Director at BK Plastic Surgery

Member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

Member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Member of the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association

Member of the Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons

Consulting Physician for HiDoc-Naver Medical Consultations

Currently Chief Director at Returning Plastic Surgery

Dr. Jae Un Lee is a plastic and aesthetic surgeon with 11 years of clinical experience. He specializes in facelift surgery, facial fat transfer, buccal fat removal, lip lift, and liposuction. Dr. Lee is known for achieving high patient satisfaction.

He is a certified member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Dr. Lee has expertise in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. He has contributed to better outcomes in burn scar treatment and complex facial procedures.

Dr. Furkan Kurdal is an experienced aesthetic and plastic surgeon with over ten years in the field. He specializes in both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Dr. Kurdal graduated from Konya Meram Medical Faculty. He completed his specialization at Istanbul Health Sciences University, Sultan Abdülhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, one of Turkey’s leading institutions.

Dr. Kurdal is known for his skill in rhinoplasty, liposuction, abdominoplasty, and breast surgeries. He performs hundreds of successful operations each year. He has particular expertise in complex rhinoplasty, including revision and functional nasal surgeries. Dr. Kurdal focuses on achieving both aesthetic and functional results for his patients.

He currently practices at Çamlıca Erdem Hospital. Dr. Kurdal also provides advanced non-surgical treatments such as PRP, Botox, and dermal fillers. He is dedicated to patient satisfaction and natural-looking results. His work has made him a respected name in full-body aesthetic procedures.

E D U C A T I O N

Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul 2008-2014 

Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul 2016-2023

Necip Fazıl Research and Training Hospital 2023-2024 

C O U R S E S 

1. National XXXI. Basic Microsurgery Course, June 2018, Marmara University Medical Faculty, İstanbul. 

2. XXVIII. Laboratory Animal Science for Researchers Course, September 2019, YUDETAM, Yeditepe University Experimental Research Center

W O R K    E X P E R I E N C E

1. Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Cardiology Hospital C. I. Parhon Iaşi/ROMANIA 2010 (IFMSA Medical Student Exchange Program) 

2. Gastroenterology Clinic, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa Zaragoza/SPAIN 2011 (IFMSA Medical Student Exchange Program) 

3. Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic, General Surgery Clinic, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome/ITALY 2012 (ERASMUS Student Exchange Program) 

4. Cardiology Clinic, Herlev Hospital, Copenhagen/DENMARK 2012 (IFMSA Medical Student Exchange Program) 

5. General Surgery Clinic, Hippokration General Hospital, Athens/GREECE 2012 (Observership As Medical Student)

Peer Reviewed Abstracts 

1. Kuru P, Bilgin S, Mentese ST, Tazegul G, Ozgur S, Cilingir OT, Akakin D, Yarat A, Kasimay O. Ameliorative Effect of Chronic Moderate Exercise in Smoke Exposed or Nicotine Applied Rats From Acute Stress Nicotine Tob Res. 2014 Sep 19. pii: ntu182. (As Senior Medical Student) 

2. Özdemir ZN, Tazegül G, Kuru P, Bilgin S, Menteşe ST, Erzik C, Şirvancı S, Yeğen B. Nicotine alleviates colitis-induced damage in rats via its anti-oxidative activity. Marmara Medical Journal 2014; 27: 13-20 DOI: 10.5472/MMJ.2013.03125.1 (As Senior Medical Student) 

3. Özay Özkaya Mutlu, Mert Canlı, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Ahmet Dilber; Retrospective Comperative Analysis of Preoperative Lymph Node Imaging and Pathological Results in Malignant Melanoma Patients, October Antalya 2017 

Peer Reviewed Posters 

1. Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Özay Özkaya, Deniz Özcan; Case Report: Differentiation of Intraoral lesions, Squamous Cell Carcinoma or Pseudoepitheliamatous Hyperplasia, October 2016, Antalya, Turkey. 

2. Özay Özkaya, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Özlem Çolak, İlker Üsçetin; The Effect of Staging on Survey in Malignant Melanoma, October 2016, Antalya, Turkey. 

3. Özay Özkaya Mutlu, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Ahmet Dilber, Özlem Çolak; Case Report: Free Adductor Magnus Flap Reconstruction of Calcanel Defect, October 2017, Antalya, Turkey. 

4. Özlem Çolak, Özay Özkaya Mutlu, Kadri Özer, S. Tiber Menteşe;Multifunctional Use of Elongated Temporoparietal Fascia Flap in Periorbital Reconstruction, October 2018, Antalya, Turkey. 

5. Ayberk Akçay, Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe; Case Report: Superior Epigastric Artery Perforator Propellar Flap Reconstruction of Anterior Chest Wall Defect, October 2018, Antalya, Turkey. 

6. Batıbey Batmacı, Harun Erbek, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Türkay Gökeri, İlker Üsçetin, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; Malign Hand Tumors in the Last Five Years In Our Clinic, September 2019, Samsun, Turkey. 

7. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Harun Erbek, Özlem İmren, Mert Canlı, İlker Üsçetin, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; Regional Fasciectomy Treatment Results of Dupuytren’s Contracture Patients, September 2019, Samsun, Turkey. 

8. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Harun Erbek, Türkay Gökeri, Özlem İmren, Mert Canlı, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; The Comparison of Results of Late Term Primarily Fixed and Hunter Prosthesis Used Flexor Digitorum Profundus Injuries,September 2019, Samsun, Turkey. 

9. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Özlem Çolak, Mert Canlı, İlker Üsçetin, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; Extensor Indicis Proprius Transfer Supplied with Ruptured Extensor Pollicis Longus (EPL) Proximal Portion in a Patient with Recurrent EPL Rupture, September 2019, Samsun, Turkey. 

10. Özlem Çolak, Mahir Gökbulut, Selman Taşkın, Tuğçe Yasak Par, Semih Tiber Menteşe, İlker Üsçetin; Lesions Prediagnosed as Vascular Tumors; September 2020, İstanbul, Turkey. 

11. Özlem Çolak, Tuğçe Yasak Par, Emre Gunenc, Selman Taşkın, Semih Tiber Menteşe, İlker Üsçetin; Flap Reconstruction of Periorbital Area Zone 2 Tumor Excision Defects, September 2020, İstanbul, Turkey. 

12. Özlem Çolak, Emre Gunenc, Selman Taşkın, Tuğçe Yasak Par, Semih Tiber Menteşe, İlker Üsçetin; Thoracal Wall Reconstruction in a Male Patient with Poland Syndrome, September 2020, İstanbul, Turkey. 

13. Özlem Çolak, Burak Yılmaz, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Tuğçe Yasak, İlker Üsçetin; A Rare Skin Malignancy: Sebaceous Carcinoma, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey. 

Presentations: 

1. The Effect of Apelin on Indomethacin Induced Gastric Ulcer, World Gastroenterology Subregional Meeting, November 2011, Antalya, Turkey. (As Senior Medical Student) 

2. Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Özay Özkaya Mutlu, İlker Üsçetin; Case Report: 4 Different Merkel Cell Carcinoma, October 2018, Antalya, Turkey. 

3. Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe, İlker Üsçetin, Özay Özkaya Mutlu; Our Clinical Experience, Retrospective Analysis of Gynecomastia Patients, October 2018, Antalya, Turkey. 

4. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Akif Ayberk Akçay, İlker Üsçetin, Harun Erbek, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; Our Approach to Congenital Hand Anomalies Between 2015- 2019 Time Periods in Our Clinic, April 2019, İstanbul, Turkey. 

5. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Mert Canlı, Özlem Çolak, Batıbey Batmacı, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; Results of Repair Through Nerve Graft in Our Clinic in 2015- 2019 Time Periods, April 2019, İstanbul, Turkey. 

6. Semih Tiber Menteşe, Mert Canlı, Özlem Çolak, Harun Erbek, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada; The Evaluation of Long Term Results of Mallet Finger Cases Operated 2015-2019 Periods in Our Clinic, April 2019, İstanbul, Turkey. 

7. Akif Ayberk Akçay, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Ayşin Karasoy Yeşilada, Özlem Çolak; The Evulation of Biomechanical and Histologic Aspects the Effect of Direct Thrombin inhibitors on Tendon Healing, September 2019, Samsun, Turkey. 

8. Özlem Çolak, Harun Erbek, Tuğçe Yasak Par, Selman Taşkın, Mert Canlı, Semih Tiber Menteşe, İlker Üsçetin; Comparison of Fat Pad Transposition and Fat Graft Application After Fat Pad Resection in Transconjunctival Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty, September 2020, İstanbul, Turkey 

9.Özlem Çolak, Zeynep Öykü Gürel, Semih Tiber Menteşe, İlker Üsçetin, Mahir Gökbulut; Versatile Use of Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Flap in Axillary Reconstruction, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey. 

10.Türkay Gökeri, Tiber Menteşe, Özlem Çolak, Günay Güldoğuş, Tuğçe Yasak Par; Effects of Covid-19 Pandemics on Emergency Plastic Surgery Patiens Admission, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey. 

11.Özlem Çolak, Tuğçe Yasak Par, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Zeynep Öykü Gürel, İlker Üsçetin, Mahir Gökbulut ; Retrospective Analysis of Fourniere’s Gangrene Reconstruction Patients Operated From 2010 to 2021, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey. 

12. Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Günay Güldoğuş, Tuğçe Yasak Par; Foot Defect Reconstruction with a Superficial Circumflex İliac Artery Flap Including a Bony Component, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey. 

13.Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Günay Güldoğuş, Ayça Ergan Şahin; Reconstruction of Wrist Dorsum with a Very Thin Flap: Superficial Circumflex İliac Artery Perforator Flap, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey. 

14.Semih Tiber Menteşe, Özlem Çolak, Caner Ali İlhan, Tuğçe Yasak Par, İlker Üsçetin; An Effective Solution for Wide Abdominal Wall Defect: Free Latissimus Dorsi Flap, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey. 

15.Özlem Çolak, Semih Tiber Menteşe, Caner Ali İlhan, Ayça Ergan Şahin; An Early and Higher Function Providing Reconstruction Option in Phalangeal Bony Defects, November 2021, Antalya, Turkey. 

 Academic Information

Current                      Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Resident  1 PGY University Hospital “Dr. Jose Eleuterio González” Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL). Monterrey. Mexico.

Dr. Paganos Apostolos is a medical director with expertise in FUE hair transplantation. He has performed over 2,500 procedures since 2003, showing strong skill and reliable results.

Dr. Apostolos has a background in plastic surgery. He is known for helping develop the 'direct FUE' technique, which improves precision and creates a more natural look. He continues to focus on new methods and high standards in hair restoration.

MEMBER OF THE BRAZILIAN SOCIETY OF LASER IN MEDICINE AND SURGERY Dr Lívia Camargo specializes in aesthetic dermatology and offers a variety of beauty treatments and skin and hair care. Combining high technology and modern techniques, our clinic is located in Praia do Flamengo, south of Rio de Janeiro, providing a beautiful view of the city. Our goal is to promote health, beauty and well-being, all in an elegant and welcoming environment.

Dr. Palapong Chayangsu, MD

Expert in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

About Dr. Palapong Chayangsu

Dr. Palapong Chayangsu is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon with 20 years of experience in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. Certified by the International Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (IBCFPRS), he specializes in facelifts, rhinoplasty, and eyelid surgery. Known for his precision and patient-centered approach, Dr. Chayangsu is dedicated to delivering natural, long-lasting results.

Key Expertise

• - Facelift & Neck Lift Surgery
• - Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)
• - Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)

Education & Certifications

• - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
• - Board Certification in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
• - International Board Certification in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (IBCFPRS)

Professional Experience

• - 20 years in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery
• - Expertise in advanced facial rejuvenation techniques
• - Focused on achieving natural, balanced, and long-lasting results

SPECIALTY IN MEDICINE

• Microsurgery
• Cleft lip
• Burn emergency
• Maxillofacial surgery
• Aesthetic surgery
• Tumor surgery
• Nerve injuries
• Reconstructive surgery

EDUCATIONAL BACKGORUND

INONU UNIVERSITY SUBSPECIALTY IN MEDICINE

2010-2014

FACULTY OF MEDICINE

INONU UNIVERSITY SPECIALTY IN MEDICINE

2002-2007

FACULTY OF MEDICINE/DIVISION OF SURGICAL MEDICINE SCIENCES/DEPARTMENT OF PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

INONU UNIVERSITY SPECIALTY IN MEDICINE

2002-2007

FACULTY OF MEDICINE/DIVISION OF SURGICAL MEDICINE SCIENCES/DEPARTMENT OF PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

Thesis name: Analysis of the long-term results of four different techniques with a new method in patients who underwent a reduction mammoplasty (2007) Thesis Supervisor: (ALI GÜRLEK)

POSITIONS

• PROFESSOR

2019 İNÖNÜ ÜNİVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE

• ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

2013 İNÖNÜ ÜNİVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE

• EDUCATION COORDINATOR

2011 İNÖNÜ ÜNİVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE

• ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

2008

INONU UNIVERSITY/FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DIVISION OF SURGICAL MEDICINE SCIENCES, DEPARTMENT OF PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

MANAGED THESES

2014

ΑΥΤΕΚΙΝ ΑΗΜET HAMDI, (2014). Comparison of the effects of PRP and hyaluronic acid injections into allogeneic vascular graft on nerve regeneration in the treatment of peripheral nerve defects, Inonü University->Faculty of Medicine->Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2012

GEYİK YILMAZ, (2012). Comparison of reconstruction methods, where vessel, and cartilage grafts are used, in peripheral nerve injuries and analysis of a new technique, İnönü University->Faculty of Medicine->Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery     

PROJECT TASKS

*Effects of Chrysin on burn wound healing, 1st scientific research project, which is supported by Higher Education Institutions, Researcher: FIRAT CEMAL, Researcher: OĞUZTÜRK HAKAN, Coordinator: TURTAY MUHAMMETGÖKHAN, Researcher: ÇİFTÇİ OSMAN, 01:092013-Glucan treatment prevents progressive burn ischaemia in the zone of stasis and improves burn healing. An experimental study in rats Firat C Samdanci E Erbatur S Aytekin AH AK M Turtay MG

Coban YK Burns 2012 Mar 31 Inönü University Scientific Research Project Responsible coordinator, BAP, Supervisor, 2010-2014 (ΝΑΤΙΟNAL) Cerium nitrate treatment prevents progressive tissue necrosis in the zone of stasis following burn

Eski M Ozer F Firat C Alhan D Arsian N Senturk T İşik S Burns 2012 Mar 38 2 2839 Epub 2011 Oct 19 Ankara Gulhane Military Medical Academy Scientific Research Project Researcher, BAP, Researcher, 2010-2011 (NATIONAL)

Dr. Halil Ibrahim Canter is a plastic surgeon with almost 25 years of experience in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. He focuses on Oral, Maxillofacial, Facial, and Hand Surgery. He is known for inventing a reconstructive osteogenesis system.

Dr. Canter has written over 50 academic publications. He has received several national and international awards for his work in bone and tissue regeneration. He is a member of leading medical associations, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery.

Dr. Jung Young Choon is a board-certified plastic surgeon and the Founder and Head Surgeon of HERSHE Plastic Surgery Korea, one of Seoul’s most respected plastic surgery clinics specializing in anti-aging, contouring, and stem cell-based regenerative procedures. With an extensive academic background and decades of clinical experience, Dr. Jung is widely recognized in both domestic and international medical communities as a leader in the field of aesthetic surgery.

Throughout his career, Dr. Jung has become a leading specialist in anti-aging surgeries, such as facelifts, MACS lifts, thread lifts, and fat grafting for both the face and body. His skillset also extends to body contouring and body filler procedures, where he is known for his meticulous technique and artistry in creating subtle, elegant transformations that enhance natural anatomy rather than alter it. His work emphasizes individualized treatment, tailoring every procedure to each patient’s unique facial and body structure, concerns, and aesthetic goals.

Education & Training

• Specialist in Plastic Surgery
• Graduated from Yonsei University Medical School
• Former Professor of Plastic Surgery, Yonsei University Medical School

Academic Positions

• President of HERSHE Plastic Surgery
• The 31st Vice Chairman of Yonsei University's Alumni Association (June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2026)
• Director of IPSTC Seoul Center, International Institute for Cosmetic Research and Development
• Former President of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Plastic Surgery (MIPS)

Professional Memberships

• Full Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
• Member of the Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Full Member of Korea Cosmetic Surgery
• Member of the Korean Society of Ocular Surgery
• Vice Chairman of Korea-Japan Cosmetic Society
• Audit Member of PENTA-A Anatomy Research Society

Consultant & Advisory Roles

• Consultant to Allergan (BOTOX)
• Plastic Surgery Advisor for GELDERMA’s Lestylene Filler
• Plastic Surgery Advisor for LUTRONIC’s ACCULPT Laser
• Asia Consultant for HUMANMED (Germany) HAVESTJET

Publications & Academic Contributions

• Co-author of Minimal Invasive Molding (MIPS) – History and Principles of Threadlifting, 2015
• Co-author of Master of New Korean Beauty Plastic Surgery 18(II) – Facial and Body Correction Using Melting Thread, 2018
• Thesis: Gluteal Soft-Tissue Repositioning Using Polydioxane Threads (presented at ASDS)

HERSHE Plastic Surgery has secured patents for the process of producing and cultivating growth factors from adipose-derived stem cells, ensuring a scientifically validated and proprietary approach to regenerative medicine. With this technology, Dr. Jung and his research team have created a suite of personalized stem cell-based programs, including Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) program and SVF (Stromal Vascular Fraction) program.

Dr. Jung's reputation is not only built on his academic credentials or technical skills, but also on the results he delivers. Patients from all over the world visit HERSHE seeking his expertise, especially for procedures that demand refined results, such as natural-looking facelifts, balanced facial fat grafts, youth-restoring thread lifts, and body contouring treatments. His aesthetic approach is conservative yet impactful, always striving to enhance rather than change, and to restore rather than overcorrect.

From surgical anti-aging procedures to the latest advancements in stem cell-based rejuvenation, Dr. Jung Young Choon continues to lead with precision, compassion, and a clear vision for the future of aesthetic medicine.

Dr. Firdavs Ahmedov is a hair transplant and medical aesthetics specialist. He has performed over 3,500 successful hair transplant procedures. He is known for his skill in FUE, DHI, and revision hair transplantation. Dr. Ahmedov uses advanced methods, including micromotor and manual extraction, as well as sapphire blades. He achieves natural-looking results for both men and women.

Dr. Ahmedov completed his medical training at Ege University and several respected hospitals in New York, USA. These include Mount Sinai Hospital, the Recanati Miller Transplant Institute, and the James J. Peters Bronx Military Hospital. He is accredited by the Turkish Republic Ministry of Health. He has also served as Vice President of the International Patient Center at Medicana Health Group. Dr. Ahmedov is committed to ongoing learning and maintains high ethical standards in his work.

Dr. Kadir Tasasiz is a skilled plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He trained at S.B. Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital. Since 2011, he has performed thousands of surgeries. He specializes in rhinoplasty, breast, and facial aesthetics. Dr. Tasasiz is known for achieving natural and personalized results for his patients.

He is a member of the Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He uses the latest surgical techniques to ensure safety and high-quality results. Dr. Tasasiz works at S.B. Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. He is respected for his work in both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

MEDICAL EDUCATION

2010 – Doctor of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

LANGUAGE SPOKEN

Thai, English

MEDICAL EXPERIENCE

2023 – Present – Plastic Surgeon, Yanhee International Hospital

2019 – 2023 – Head of Plastic Surgery Unit, Ratchaburi Hospital

CREDENTIALS

–  Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons of Thailand

–  Association of Plastic Surgeons of Thailand

–  The Medical Council of Thailand

Dr. Denis Yurchenko is an expert in breast augmentation and reconstructive surgery. He has over 20 years of clinical experience. Dr. Yurchenko has published more than 70 scientific articles in international and local medical journals. He also holds four patents for medical inventions. He is preparing to defend his PhD on surgical gender correction and advanced mammoplasty techniques for transgender patients.

Dr. Yurchenko has performed hundreds of successful breast surgeries, including augmentation, reduction, and reconstruction. He is the founder of Yurchenko Plastic Surgery Clinic in Limassol, Cyprus. He is a member of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Society of Aesthetic Medicine. In 2005, he received the honorary certificate "Physician of the National Medical University."

Dr. Gabriela is the Medical Director of our clinic. She completed her degree in Medical Surgery at the University of Guanajuato and is advancing her studies with a Master's Degree in Aesthetic, Regenerative and Anti-Aging Medicine at the Complutense University of Madrid, Spain.

Gabriela brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to our clinic. She has gained experience working in renowned aesthetic clinics in Guadalajara and has received extensive training in facial injectables from some of the most prominent doctors in the field.

As Medical Director, Dr. Gabriela ensures that every treatment reflects her high standards of quality and aims for natural and beautiful results.