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Dr. Im Young Min, a board-certified plastic surgeon and CEO of VG Plastic Surgery, specializes in facial procedures with a focus on natural, aesthetically balanced results.

• Ph.D. in Plastic Surgery from The Catholic University of Korea
• Recognized as one of Korea's 100 Good Doctors for facial contouring and rhinoplasty
• Active member of Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons and Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Over 15 years of experience in aesthetic and reconstructive facial procedures

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Graduated from Hanyang University College of Medicine

Awarded “Best Resident”

Achieved the highest score on the residency exam by the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

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

Received the Best Paper Award from the Korean Wound Management Society

Trained at the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM)

Former Doctor at Izien Plastic Surgery

Former Doctor at BK Plastic Surgery

Former Doctor at VG 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 Association of Plastic Surgeons

Consulting Physician for HiDoc-Naver Medical Consultations

Op.Dr. Ali DOGAN

Expert Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeon

Professional Summary

Op.Dr. Ali DOGAN is an accomplished plastic surgeon with extensive experience in performing a broad spectrum of plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic procedures. He is celebrated for his technical expertise, innovative approach, and dedication to delivering personalized care to each patient. With a focus on achieving natural and harmonious results, Op.Dr. DOGAN combines surgical precision with an artistic vision to enhance both form and function.

Core Competencies

• Aesthetic Surgery: Specialized in facial rejuvenation, breast augmentation, reduction and lifting, and all type of body contouring.

• Reconstructive Surgery: Proficient in post-trauma reconstructions, skin grafting, and microsurgical techniques.

• Non-Surgical Procedures: Skilled in minimally invasive treatments, including Botox, dermal fillers, and laser therapies.

• Burn Surgery: Expertise in acute burn care and reconstructive solutions for burn scars.

• Hand Surgery: Proficient in treating congenital and traumatic hand deformities.

• Pediatric Plastic Surgery: Specialized in correcting congenital anomalies such as cleft lip and palate.

• Cutting-Edge Techniques: Incorporates advanced technologies and innovative methods for optimal results.

Dr. Rocco Cerra is a specialist in plastic, reconstructive, and oncological surgery. He has over 35 years of experience. From 1993 to 2019, he worked as Dirigente Primo Livello at the Istituto Nazionale Tumori “Fondazione G. Pascale” in Naples. During this time, he performed more than 15,000 surgeries in public healthcare and over 2,700 in international and private settings. His main areas of expertise are breast reconstruction after mastectomy, microvascular surgery, and tissue regeneration.

Dr. Cerra is now the Scientific Director of SGBG Suisse General Biomedical Group SA. He oversees centers in Switzerland, Italy, and Dubai, and leads research in regenerative medicine. He has managed international projects on stem cell therapy and medical devices for body contouring. Dr. Cerra has written over 60 scientific publications and has presented at 84 national and international congresses. He graduated with honors in Medicine and General Surgery from the University of Naples.

Dr. Karla Sandoval is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon. She specializes in rhinoplasty, BBL, blepharoplasty, and liposuction. She also has advanced skills in minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Sandoval graduated from the University of Guadalajara. She completed her specialization at the Instituto de Cirugía Reconstructiva Dr. José Guerrerosantos.

Dr. Sandoval is known as one of Mexico’s top rhinoplasty and BBL surgeons. Her patients report high satisfaction rates. She works at Marroquín & Sandoval Plastic Surgery Clinic. Dr. Sandoval is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) and the International Association of Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Leyla Arvas is a specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. She has advanced training in microsurgery and laser treatments from centers in Taiwan, Tokyo, and Barcelona. Dr. Arvas graduated from Istanbul University Medical Faculty in 1998. She has worked at leading hospitals such as Yeditepe University Hospital and Bosphorus Anatomica Plastic Surgery Center.

Dr. Arvas has extensive experience in Rhinoplasty, Blepharoplasty, Face Lifts, Liposuction, Breast Lift, Augmentation, Reduction, and Tummy Tuck procedures. She is known for using VASER and LASER liposuction technologies and High Definition Liposculpturing. Dr. Arvas has performed hundreds of successful surgeries for both local and international patients.

Kotchakorn stitstein,M.D

Specialist in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Graduated (M.D. From)

Doctor of Medicine, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine

Certificates

Certificate of Otolaryngology, Phramongkutklao Hospital

Subspecialty in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chulalongkorn University

Work History (Experiences)

Otolaryngologist at Phramongkutklao Hospital

Current Positions

Otolaryngologist & Facial plastic & Reconstructive surgery at Intrarat Hospital

• Completion of the degree at the FACULTY OF MEDICINE OF THE AUTONOMOUS UNIVERSITY OF MADRID (UAM) during the academic years 1975-76 to 1980-81, obtaining the title of Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at the said University in JUNE 1981.
• A full-time student at the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, U.A.M., in the summers of 1977, 79, 80 and 81, he participated in various research projects and acquired basic knowledge in the field of fundamental research.

SPECIALTIES:

- Medical specialist in INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE.

- Receiving position number 96 in the MIR call November 1981.

- Resident physician assigned to the Intensive Care Service of the Ramón y Cajal Hospital in Madrid from 1982 to 1986 (5 years) to develop a program in this specialty.

- Member of the Spanish Society of Intensive Medicine and Coronary Units (SEMIUC).

- Member of the editorial board of the EMERGENCIAS magazine.

- General practitioner assigned to the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Hospital "Doce de Octubre" in Madrid, from April 1989 to December 1993. (5 years).

- Multiple member (No. 361) of the SPANISH SOCIETY OF REPARATIVE AND AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY (SECPRE).

- Receiving FIRST PRIZE in the competition of resident doctors at the VI meeting of SECPRE in Granada, November 1992.

- Director of the International Symposium on Breast Reconstruction. Hospital 12 Octubre INSALUD, Madrid, 13, 14 and 15 November 1996.

- Representative member of the SPANISH SOCIETY OF RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY to the EUROPEAN UNION OF MEDICAL SPECIALISTS (UEMS), from December 1994 to December 2000.

- Member of EBOPRAS (European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery) from December 1994 to December 2000.

- Vice-Secretary of the Spanish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (SECPRE). Between 1997 and 1998.

- SECRETARY GENERAL of the Spanish Society of Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (SECPRE), from January 1999 to December 2000.

- Delegate of Spanish plastic surgeons to the International Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS). During 2000.

- Secretary General of the SECPRE Training Foundation. During 2001 and 2002.

- Member of the National Commission of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, representing the Spanish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, from June 2000 to May 2004.

- Director of the II SYMPOSIUM: Breast Implants in Plastic Surgery. January 25-26, 2002.

- Co-director of the annual training course on augmentation mammoplasty 2004, held at the Monteprincipe Hospital in Madrid.

- Co-director of the annual training course on augmentation mammoplasty 2005, held at the Teknon Clinic in Barcelona.

- Member of the Spanish Society of Anti-Aging and Longevity Medicine.

PLASTIC SURGERY

1. Assistant surgeon to Dr. ANTONIO DE LA FUENTE GONZALEZ in the practice of plastic and aesthetic surgery from October 1989 to November 1993.

2. Conducting the IX PRACTICAL COURSE OF EXPERIMENTAL MICROSURGERY, at the ASEPEYO MONOGRAPHIC HOSPITAL, November 1989.

3. Periodic assistance to the Experimental Surgery Service of the Ramon y Cajal Center in Madrid for EXPERIMENTAL MICROSURGERY on rats from January 1990 to January 1995.

4. Assistance to the plastic surgery service of the Villa Salaria clinic in Rome (Italy) under the direction of Dr. M. Gasparotti in teaching the surgical technique of SUPERFICIAL LIPOSUCTION. December 1992.

5. Attendance at the CANNIESBERN FLAP COURSE, Canniesburn Hospital, Glasgow, England, March 1993.

6. Attendance at the 10th INTERNATIONAL COURSE IN PLASTIC AND AESTHETIC SURGERY at the Planas Clinic, Barcelona, June 1993.

7. Participation in the 1st SYMPOSIUM ON ADVANCES IN BREAST RECONSTRUCTION. Nashville. USA. Tennessee. May. 1995.

8. Attendance at the INTERNATIONAL COURSE IN PLASTIC-AESTHETIC SURGERY at the Planas Clinic. Barcelona. June 1996.

TEACHING ACTIVITIES

- PROFESSOR of Nursing at the SALUS INFIRMORUM School of Nursing (Madrid School) of the Pontifical University of Salamanca from 1984 to 1992.

- PROFESSOR of the Emergency Surgery Course of the Special Emergency Service (INSALUD). Madrid, 3–7 June 1991.

- PROFESSOR of the specialized course "OUT-OF-HOSPITAL MEDICAL EMERGENCY" of the FACULTY OF MEDICINE OF THE COMPLUTENS UNIVERSITY OF MADRID under the direction of Professor Dr. F. Martin Santos. 1989-90 academic year.

- PROFESSOR of the Primary Care Surgery Course. Virgen de la Torre Hospital. Organizer: College of Physicians of Madrid and the Department of Health of the Community of Madrid. Madrid, June 1990.

- PROFESSOR of the Department of Surgical Pathology of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the School of Nursing SALUS INFIRMORUM (Madrid School) of the Pontifical University of Salamanca from October 1992 to the present.

- TEACHER of the course "TRAUMATIC INJURIES OF THE CRANIAL ROD AND POSTERIOR SKIN". ASEPEYO, November 1993.

- PROFESSOR of the doctoral course "Behavioural Neurobiology" under the direction of Dr. R. García Cordovilla. Faculty of Science. Biology. Complutense University. Madrid. (1994-95, 1995-96, 1997-98 and 1998-99 academic years).

- Associate teacher of practical classes in surgical pathology at the Faculty of Medicine of the Complutense University of Madrid.

- Author of the topic "Soft tissue tumors" in the edition of the Curriculum of the specialty "Plastic and reconstructive surgery" of the Spanish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Edition of 1997.

Other experience

- DEPUTY CHIEF PHYSICIAN of the regional party Campo Real, Madrid, August 1981.

- Doctor of the company "EUROPE ASSISTANCE" from January 1984 to January 1989, holding the position of MEDICAL DIRECTOR, and also carrying out the transportation and repatriation of patients in critical condition.

- RESIDENT PHYSICIAN in intensive care medicine, who worked in the Intensive Care Unit of the Ramón y Cajal Hospital in Madrid from 1982 to 1986.

- ASSISTANT PHYSICIAN in the Intensive Care Unit of the Ramón y Cajal Hospital in Madrid in 1987.

- REGIONAL SPECIALIST FACULTY of the Intensive Care Service of the Alcalá de Henares Hospital from January 1988 to April 1989.

- RESIDENT PHYSICIAN in the specialty of plastic and reconstructive surgery, assigned to the service in the said specialty at the "Doce de Octubre" hospital from April 1989 to December 1993.

- Surgeon in the Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery at HOSPITAL RUBER INTERNACIONAL under the direction of Dr. Antonio de la Fuente from January 1991 to November 1993.

- Surgeon in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the HOSPITAL MONOGRAFICO ASEPEYO in Coslada (Madrid) from January 1992 to November 1993.

- REGIONAL FACULTY SPECIALIST in PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY at the 12 OCTOBER INSALUD HOSPITAL, Madrid, from January 1994 to May 2001.

- Private practice of reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery as Director of the Martin del Hierro Institute of Plastic Surgery, C/ General Ampudia, No. 6, 28003 Madrid.

- Private practice of reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery as team leader at LA LUZ CLINIC. Calle del Maestro Angel Lorca, 8. Madrid.

- Private practice of plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery as Head of the Plastic Surgery Department of the MONTEPRINCIPE Hospital in Madrid.

PUBLICATIONS

45 papers for national and international conferences

40 publications in national and international journals

37 courses and symposia were held

SURGEON

REGISTERED WITH THE MEDICAL ORDER OF NAPLES

SPECIALIST IN RECONSTRUCTIVE AND COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGERY AT THE LUIGI VANVITELLI UNIVERSITY

PhD in experimental reconstructive surgery

Master Tutor in Aesthetic Medicine at Luigi Vanvitelli University

WINNER OF SICPRE SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNSHIP ABROAD

TUTOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CATALUNYA FOR CORPSE DISSECTION COURSES

Registered with Sicpre

Author of dozens of scientific publications

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  • Antonio D'Ari, surgeon graduated from the “Luigi Vanvitelli” University, boasts considerable experience in the field of plastic surgery where he specialized with top marks (50/50 cum laude) in December 2010 at the chair of plastic surgery at the “Luigi Vanvitelli” university.

He won the PhD in "Experimental Reconstructive Surgery" at the "Luigi Vanvitelli" University where he directed his research group and authored numerous scientific publications.

He participates in numerous conferences as a speaker and is registered with the most important and authoritative companies in the sector. Always looking for innovative techniques that improve patient satisfaction, he has performed numerous internships abroad and in Italy.

He worked for a year at the “Eva Peron” hospital in Buenos Aires by prof. Hector Lanza where he dedicated himself to reconstructive surgery of the breast and all congenital malformations of newborns. In fact, he participated in numerous humanitarian missions in the “Solitary Homeland Surgery” project. He spent 12 months in Rio de Janeiro where he dedicated himself to cosmetic surgery at the Ivo Pitanguy school and carried out hundreds of operations. He was in Brno in the Czech Republic at Prof. Vesely's plastic surgery clinic where he took refresher courses to perfect some microsurgery techniques for breast reconstruction.

He actively attended, both from an operating and a scientific point of view, the plastic surgery departments of the "Antonio Cardarelli" hospital and the "Pellegrini" hospital. He attended the Senology department at the "Pascale" hospital in Naples.

He was tutor of the Master of Aesthetic Medicine at the “Luigi Vanvitelli” University and was a teacher and tutor of cadaver dissection courses at the private University of Catalonia in Barcelona, during which he taught the most innovative surgical techniques for facial surgery.

Dr Rivera obtained his Degree in Medicine and Surgery at the University of Seville and continued his academic training until he completed a University Master in Tissue Engineering at the Histology Department of the University of Granada and later obtained the speciality in Plastic, Repair and Cosmetic Surgery at the Virgen de las Nieves (Granada) University Hospital.

Dr Rivera has developed extensive experience in the area of surgery, where he has been in practice for over ten years. Always at the forefront of new technologies applied to surgical techniques, he is a habitual participant in specialist scientific forums as well as national and international conventions.

Professional Experience

• 2007-2012 - Plastic, Repair and Cosmetic Surgery Resident Doctor at the Virgen de las Nieves (Granada) University Hospital

• May 2012 - Currently, Co-director of the Plastic, Cosmetic and Repair Surgery Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital.

• May 2013 - Currently, Co-director of the Plastic, Cosmetic and Repair Surgery Unit of the Quirónsalud Campo de Gibraltar Hospital.

• He has also been part of General Surgery and Traumatology, Maxillofacial Surgery and Major Burn Ward teams. Additionally, he has cooperated with the Plastic Surgery Unit of the Teknon Clinic in Barcelona.

The Plastic, Cosmetic and Repair Surgery Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital performs the most advanced treatments in Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine with the total guarantee that the patient is treated within a hospital environment, thus ensuring the highest level of safety during the surgical procedure and the recovery time.

Our team of specialists combine their solid professional expertise in the correction of congenital or acquired anomalies affecting the shape or the appearance of your body. As this speciality deals with various areas and systems, the experts often work in conjunction with other medical areas.

With regards to female cosmetic surgery, the Plastic, Cosmetic and Repair Surgery Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital specialises in the augmentation and reduction of breasts, breast lift, tuberous breast correction, abdominoplasty, arms and thigh lift, surgery of the genitalia and reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy at the Breast Cancer Unit. We also perform male breast reduction and facial surgical procedures such as facial lift, eyelid surgery, nose remodelling, ear correction surgery and double-chin surgery.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tayfun Türkaslan is a specialist in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery. He has published over 20 articles in international journals. He completed advanced training abroad, including at St James Seacroft University Hospital in the UK.

Dr. Türkaslan became an Associate Professor in 2010. He has worked at Bezmialem University and Istanbul Yavuz Selim Hospital. He is a member of the Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association, the American Maxillofacial Surgeons Association, and the International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

He currently sees patients at his private practice. Dr. Türkaslan is known for his scientific work and dedication to high standards in aesthetic surgery.

Dr. Bekir Zafer Akad is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Egemed Hospitals. He specializes in breast aesthetics, tummy tuck, liposuction, rhinoplasty, eyelid and ear aesthetics, and non-surgical procedures. He is also experienced in hand and microsurgery, limb amputations, facial fractures, and pediatric surgery.

Dr. Akad graduated from 9 Eylül University Faculty of Medicine. He has performed more than 3,000 aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries. He is known for treating extensive wounds, skin cancers, and complex congenital anomalies. Dr. Akad holds accreditation from leading national medical associations.

Dr. Gur has extensive expertise in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, including complex cases at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Fellowship-trained in plastic surgery and microsurgery at The Toronto Hospital
• Specializes in breast augmentation, reconstructive surgery, and pediatric cases
• Member of the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
• Residency in hand and nose surgery at Tel Aviv
• Received multiple research grants from prestigious institutions

Dr. Hakan Ölmeztürk is a respected plastic surgeon. He specializes in mommy makeover surgery, mammoplasty, liposuction, and rhinoplasty. He founded Estemita Aesthetics Clinic in Turkey. Patients often praise his work, and he receives top reviews on Bookimed.

Dr. Ölmeztürk has completed thousands of procedures. He is known for his focus on safety and quality. His clinic is accredited and uses modern technology. Many patients from other countries choose his clinic for reliable aesthetic care.

Graduated from Cerrahpaşa University in 2015 and has worked in Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kırdar Hospital as Plastic Surgeon after graduation till 2023. Dr. Sedat Öz has been a part of the HWT team since the beginning of 2023 and handles all plastic and aesthetic operations.

Work Area

• Aesthetic Approach to the Whole Face - Filling, Botox, Mesotherapy, Skin Rejuvenation & Renewal Procedures and Thread Lifting
• Liposuction (fat removal)
• Abdominoplasty (Abdominoplasty)
• Thigh Lift and Leg Aesthetics
• Blepharoplasty (Eyelid aesthetics)
• Rhinoplasty (Nose shaping)
• Facelift
• Otoplasty (Ear aesthetics)
• Aesthetic breast surgery (Enlargement, reduction, lift surgeries)
• Hair Transplantation
• Experience of performing Surgical and Non-surgical procedures on 10,000+ patients

Participations & Seminars

• National Plastic Surgery Congress
• International Aesthetic Surgery Seminar
• Rhinoplasty Workshop
• Facial Aesthetics and Rejuvenation Seminar
• Hair Transplantation and Treatments Congress
• Innovations in Aesthetic Surgery Seminar
• Breast Aesthetics and Surgery Course
• Temple Lift and Face Lift Course

Dr. Olga Shkolnaya is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 12 years of clinical experience. She has performed more than 500 surgeries. Dr. Shkolnaya is known for her skills in both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.

She is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Ukraine. Dr. Shkolnaya has co-authored a patent in mammoplasty and an article in the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal.

She graduated from St. Petersburg University. Dr. Shkolnaya often speaks at international conferences and takes part in master classes, including the Best Bottis Face in Italy (2017).