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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. 

Adem Demiral, a Hair Transplant Expert, was born in Ordu in 1980. He specializes in hair transplant applications and holds expertise in health institutions management and management, as well as various aspects of hair transplantation including supportive treatment applications, dermocosmetic and care products, necrosis treatment, GETAT applications, new technologies, and tissue transplantation research. Additionally, he is skilled in emergency case management and incident scene management in extraordinary situations. Adem Demiral pursued his education in First and Emergency Aid Technician (Paramedic) at Kadir Has University in 2000, and later obtained a degree in Health Management from Istanbul University AUZEF in 2019. He also holds an International Hair Transplantation Practitioner Certification Training from Euro Passcard. 

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.

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

 Academic Information

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

Professional Background

• Medical Education: Licensed Medical Doctor, UNAM School of Medicine, Mexico City.
• Advanced Studies: Degrees and diplomas in Business Administration, Neuroscience, Neuroanatomy, and Aesthetic Medicine.
• Certifications and Workshops:
  • International Congress on Regenerative Medicine and Cell Therapy.
  • Congress on Regenerative and Functional Medicine.
  • Workshop on Regenerative and Functional Medicine.

Areas of Expertise

• Regenerative Medicine & Mesenchymal Stem Cell Applications.
• Neuroscience & Neuroanatomy.
• Functional and Aesthetic Medicine.

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.

JAE HOON CHOI

• Education/Academic career
• Plastic Surgeon
• Intern & Resident in Plastic Surgery at Inje University Seoul Paik Hospital
• Former Assistant Professor in Plastic Surgery at Inje University Seoul Paik Hospital
• Visiting Professor in Plastic Surgery at Inje University Seoul Paik Hospital
• Professional memberships
• Full Member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
• Full Member of the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons’ Oculoplastic Surgery Research Council
• Member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons’ Rhinoplasty Research Council
• Member of the Breast Surgery Research Council

Dr. Gulden Avci Cakmak is a specialist in Aesthetic, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery. She earned her medical degree from Hacettepe University Medical Faculty between 1989 and 1997. She completed her specialty training at Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital from 1999 to 2005.

Dr. Cakmak has worked at Balıkesir State Hospital, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Faculty of Medicine, and Kadıköy Şifa Ataşehir Hospital. She is known for her successful surgeries and high patient satisfaction. She has also contributed to medical education and clinical practice in her field.

Education

2015, 34th Short Course of Dermatology , Dermatological Society of Thailand, Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand

2015, 43rd Short Course of Dermatology , Institute of Dermatology, Bangkok, Thailand

2012 -2013, Internship, Buddhachinnaraj Hospital, Phitsanulok, Thailand

2007-2012 MD, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok,Thailand

Certificates and Training

International Congress of Aesthetic Dermatology(ICAD), 25-26 November Hands-on workshop: Total facial analysis by Galderma, 20 October Hands-on workshop: Tesslift, 23-27 June, Korea.

International Congress of Aesthetic Dermatology(ICAD) 23-24 November Restylane Anatomy Masterclass, 17 October MD Codes Visionary/Distinction(Juvederm), 4-5 October, Taiwan Hands-on workshop Unlocking Emotional Beauty with the MD Code (Juvederm), 9 August The 4th Aesthetic Dermatology Academy Conference(ADAC), 23-25 ​​May

Chulalongkorn Annual Surgery and Aesthetic 2017 “Best Practice in Aesthetics”, 21-22 December The 14th Siriraj Annual Update in Dermatology, 13 January

International Congress of Aesthetic Dermatology(ICAD), 25-26 November

Hands on workshop Miami Peel Seminar, 11 November Ramathibodi Training Course in Cosmetic Dermatology, 26-28 October Advance Hyaluronic Acid Injection Workshop, 7 October

Hands-on 3 to 1 Korea and Thai style, Advance Thread Lifting, Laser and Fillers Combination, 27 July

Current Issues in Dermatology 2013, 13-15 November Procedural Treatment for Pigmentary Disorder, 15 November

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. 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.

Dr. Ismet Emrah Emre is an experienced ENT surgeon with over 9 years in clinical practice. He specializes in head and neck cancer, nasal polyps, thyroid disorders, and complex reconstructive surgeries. He is also skilled in advanced hair transplantation, including FUE, DHI, and unshaven techniques.

Dr. Emre received advanced training at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Virginia Mason Hospital, and Regensburg University. He is a member of the European Facial Plastic Surgery Academy and the Turkish Society of Otorhinolaryngology. Dr. Emre is known for his high patient satisfaction and dedication to quality care in ENT and facial plastic surgery.

Dr. Hala Ibrahim Elgmati is a skilled hair transplant surgeon with over 15 years of experience. She specializes in Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) procedures. Dr. Elgmati has performed more than 1,000 FUE hair transplants. Her work shows strong expertise and reliable results for her patients.

She earned her MB.BCh. from Al-Fatah University in Libya. Dr. Elgmati also completed advanced training in hair surgery in the United States. She is a member of the Royal College of Physicians and the British Medical Association in the UK. These achievements reflect her dedication to high medical standards and quality care.