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Saulius Viksraitis
Plastic surgeon
40 years of experience
Lithuania, Kaunas
SV Plastic Surgery Clinic

Saulius Viksraitis

Plastic surgeon
40 years of experience

accreditations:

International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Dr. Saulius Viksraitis is a highly accomplished plastic and reconstructive surgeon with over 30 years of experience, specializing in a variety of procedures from rhinoplasty to full body lift. He is recognized for his contributions to the scientific community, having authored numerous scientific papers and co-authored the monograph 'Advanced Methods Microsurgery.' Dr. Viksraitis has also trained under global experts in his field.Read more
Hennadii Patlazhan
Plastic surgeon
26 years of experience
Ukraine, Odesa
Patlazhan Clinic

Hennadii Patlazhan

Plastic surgeon
26 years of experience

Dr. Gennady Patlazhan is an experienced plastic surgeon with 20+ years of experience and 500 surgeries per year. He has been awarded several accolades and is a member of multiple professional societies. He has participated in numerous scientific forums, been a speaker at conferences, and is the organizer of international master classes.

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Baykurt Ozbey
Plastic surgeon
24 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Adatip Hospital

Baykurt Ozbey

Plastic surgeon
24 years of experience

Specialization : Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Foreign Language: English

Date of Birth : 1972

Education :

2005 Trakya University Department of Plastic Surgery
1997 Anadolu University Faculty of Medicine
1990 Gebze High School

Experience:

2018-2022 Private Beyhekim Hospital
2011-2018 Yenikent State Hospital
2009 -2011 Sakarya Training and Research Hospital
2007-2009 Karaman State Hospital
2006-2007 Diyarbakır Military Hospital (Military Service)
2000 -2006 Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (Research Assistant)

 

Case Experience:

Experience with more than 15,000 surgical cases during  18 years of active service as an Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon 

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Spetialist in area:

Breast Reduction, Breast Augmentation, Mastopeksy , Abdominoplasty, Liposuction, Argon Plasma Skin Treatment, Vaser Liposuction, Body Tite, BBL, Gynecomasty, Arm Lift, Tight Lift, Brow Lift, Blefaroplasty, Fox Eyes, MidFace lift, Temporal Lift , Lip lift, Deep Plan Face Lift, Neck Lift, Prominent Ear Reconstruction, Skin Cancer

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Memberships:

Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association (TPCD)

Aesthetic Facial Nose Surgery Association (EYBCD)

Turkish Medical Association

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Courses and Certificates

Tendon Transfer in Non-Repaired, Non-rotating Peripheral Nerve Injuries. Workshop 10 May 2003 Mersin University Faculty of Medicine

Current Burn and Current Wound Treatment Symposium Burn and Wound Care Course 22-24 April 2005 Adana- Çukurova Medical Faculty

TPRECD regional meeting, Skin Tumors, Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, 12 April 2002 Hilton Hotel, MERSIN

TPRECD Regional Meeting, Alloplastic Material Applications Symposium, 13 April 2002 Çukurova University, Mithat Özhan Amphitheater

Breast 2003, Breast Reconstruction Symposium, Sept. 26-27, 2003

25. Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery National Congress, September 2003, SAMSUN

Rhinoplasty symposium March 2004 Adana

TPRECD regional meeting, Multidisciplinary Wound Care, Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, 17 December 2004, MERSIN

Chronic Wound Care and Treatment Symposium 11-13 March 2005 Antalya Hillside Water Hotel

27th Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery National Congress, 14-17 September 2005, KONYA

TPRECD regional meeting, Alternative Options in Aesthetic Facial Surgery, Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine, 21 April 2007, Balcalı/ADANA

29. Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery National Congress, 17-20 October 2007, ESKİŞEHİR

Congress of the ISAPS 2009 , The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 19-22 June 2009 İSTANBUL

Hair Transplantation Course with FUE Technique- 2 Live Surgery Aesthetic Facial and Nose Surgery Association 23 - 24 April 2011 Bursa

İstanbul International Rhinoplasty Course 22-24 June 2011 3rd International Eurasian Aesthetic Surgery Course 24-26 June 2011

International Advanced ozone therapy & PRP Seminar 06-07 October 2012 İstanbul

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association 17th National Congress 12-13 January 2013 Istanbul The Marmara Taksim Hotel

Silhouette Soft Facelift sutures workshop 02 March 2013 Ankara Crowne Plaza Hotel

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association 18th National Congress 11-12 January 2014 Istanbul The Marmara Taksim Hotel

Mesoestetic-Sınclaır Workshop Mersin Divan Hotel December 3, 2017 Mersin

Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association Winter Symposium 2018 All About Breast 1-4 March 2018 Kaya Palazzo Hotel Kartalkay

 

 

 

 

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Şerif Yavuz
Plastic surgeon
17 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Op. Dr. Serif Yavuz's Private Practice

Şerif Yavuz

Plastic surgeon
17 years of experience

accreditations:

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Op. Dr. Serif Yavuz is a highly experienced reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon, specializing in rhinoplasty, breast surgeries, liposuction, tummy tuck, post-bariatric surgeries, and more. He has trained in microsurgery and stem cell research, and is a member of the prestigious American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He has successfully performed hundreds of surgeries on local and international patients and has earned a reputation for providing exceptional patient care and excellent results.Read more
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Rajendra Dhondge
Plastic surgeon
14 years of experience
India, Nashik
HCG Manavata Cancer Centre

Rajendra Dhondge

Plastic surgeon
14 years of experience

Dr. Rajendra is a highly experienced surgeon with expertise in Head & Neck Reconstruction, Breast Reconstruction, Trunk & Limb Reconstruction, Vascular Surgery and Lymphedema Management. He has performed over 1500 cases of Microvascular Tissue Transfer and is a lifetime member of several medical societies.

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Op Dr Hasan Celik
Plastic surgeon
13 years of experience
4.5
4 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul EsteCapelli Clinic Medical Solutions

Op Dr Hasan Celik

Plastic surgeon
13 years of experience

Education: 

Work Experience:

2022-2023: 

TURKEYANA Aesthetic Clinic, Istanbul

2021-2022: Estetik International Aesthetic Center, Istanbul

2018-2021 Artvin State Hospital,

2018- 2018: Medipol Mega Hospital, Istanbul

2011-2011: Medical Doctor, Ambulance Emergency Medical Services

Awards: 1. 3rd Annual ISPRES / ICOPLAST Young Plastic Surgeon Award - Third Place Comparing

Effects of; Blastema of Axolotl, Prp of Axolotl and Prp of Rat on Scalded Injury, 88th Annual

Meeting, American Society of Plastic Surgeons Congress, September 20-23 2019, San Diego,

USA

2. Certificate of Appreciation - Subject: "Rational Drug Use and Rational Antibiotics Use"

Ministry of Health - Artvin Provincial Health Directorate, July 2019, Artvin, Turkey

3. Resident Oral Presentation Contest in Experimental Study - Second Place

Comparing Effects of; Blastema of Axolotl, Prp of Axolotl and Prp of Rat on Scalded

Injury, 40th Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons Congress,

October 17-21 2018, Antalya, Turkey

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4.5
4 reviews
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Bahattin Çeliköz
Plastic surgeon
42 years of experience
5.0
1 review

Bahattin Çeliköz

Plastic surgeon
42 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Mono Medical Center
Andrii Makeev
Plastic surgeon
31 years of experience
5.0
8 reviews
Ukraine, Kyiv
Dievo Surgery Center

Andrii Makeev

Plastic surgeon
31 years of experience

Patients requests:

Face, nose, eyelids, lips:

  • Cosmetic, aesthetic and functional problems of appearance: face, body, limbs.
  • Chin hypoplasia;
  • Hypotrophy, hypertrophy of the lips of the face;
  • Acquired facial deformity after treatment of congenital defects (postoperative deformities);
  • Age-related and other changes in the skin of the face, eyelids;
  • Ptosis of eyebrows, upper eyelids;
  • Deformations of the lower eyelids;
  • Condition after eyelid plastic surgery, face without complications, with complications;
  • The condition after the injection of fillers into the lips without complications, with complications;
  • The condition after the injection of fillers into soft tissues without complications, with complications (granuloma, lymphostasis, edema, etc.);
  • After injection into the soft tissues of the face, one's own fat (lipofilling);
  • Drop-ears;
  • Keloid scar (Dumbbell);
  • Curvature of the nasal septum;
  • Deformations of the nose are congenital (aesthetic), post-traumatic, postoperative;
  • After rhinoplasty without complications, with complications;
  • Cicatricial changes in the skin of the face after injuries, burns

Breast:

  • Enlargement/reduction of mammary glands
  • Cicatricial changes in the skin of the trunk and limbs, after burns, injuries;
  • Ptosis of mammary glands;
  • Hypertrophy, hypoplasia of mammary glands;
  • Post-lactational subinvolution of mammary glands;
  • Tubular deformation of mammary glands;
  • Poland syndrome;
  • FCB, fibroadenoma of the mammary gland, gynecomastia;
  • Conditions after mammary gland plastic surgery without complications, with complications;
  • Conditions after mammary gland plastic surgery with endoprostheses with complications (capsular contracture, deformations, remote seroma)

Body, buttocks, legs:

  • Deposition of excess body and limb fat;
  • Deformations of the front wall of the abdominal cavity (cosmetic);
  • Omphalocele;
  • Diastasis rectus abdominis;
  • After plastic surgery of the front wall of the abdominal cavity with complications (deformations);
  • Hypotrophy of the buttocks, lower legs;
  • After plastic surgery of the buttocks using endoprostheses with complications (capsular contracture, deformations);
  • Sagging body skin after losing weight;
  • Hypertrophy of labia.

Areas of work:

  • Plastic surgery: cosmetic, aesthetic.
  • Reconstructive surgery.

Techniques that the doctor possesses:

  • Operations and manipulations in the field of aesthetic plastic surgery.
  • Reconstructive surgery (after analysis of a specific patient).

More about the doctor

Education

  • Graduated from NSU named after O.O. Bogomolets, Kyiv, specialty - "Medical business", 1993.
  • Completed an internship at NSU named after O.O. Bogomolets, awarded the title of specialist in surgery, 1996.
  • Received the "Plastic Surgery" specialization at the Lviv National Medical University named after Danylo Halytskyi, 2022.

Certification training

Thematic improvement courses

  • Internship "Oncology" at P.L. Shupik National Medical University (2021)
  • "Reconstructive, plastic surgery and rehabilitation of patients with breast tumors", in KhMAPO (2016).
  • Thematic improvement courses: "Mammary gland medicine" at NMAPO named after P. L. Shupyk (2015).
  • TU "Plastic Surgery of Limbs" at NMAPO named after P. L. Shupyka, (2011).
  • TU "Plastic surgery of the body" at the NMAPO named after P. L. Shupyka, (2011).
  • TU "Plastic surgery of the face" in the NMAPO named after P. L. Shupyka, (2011). TU "Plastic surgery of the breast" in the National Medical Academy named after P. L. Shupyka, (2010).

Scientific, teaching work and membership in specialized organizations

Certified member of USAPS(Ukrainian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons).

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Ayse Oz
Plastic surgeon
19 years of experience
4.1
58 reviews

Ayse Oz

Plastic surgeon
19 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Kucukcekmece Hospital
4.1
58 reviews
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Ahmet Umut Yuvaci
Plastic surgeon
11 years of experience
5.0
14 reviews

Ahmet Umut Yuvaci

Plastic surgeon
11 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals
Eal Gur
Plastic surgeon
33 years of experience
4.4
135 reviews

Eal Gur

Plastic surgeon
33 years of experience
Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Hasan Alim
Plastic surgeon
21 years of experience
4.4
14 reviews

Hasan Alim

Plastic surgeon
21 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Hermes Clinics
Haroun
ENT doctor
19 years of experience

Haroun

ENT doctor
19 years of experience
Turkey, Antalya
Medpearl Group
Ozlem Colak
Plastic surgeon
18 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Dr. Ozlem Colak Clinic

Ozlem Colak

Plastic surgeon
18 years of experience

EDUCATION

1996 – 2000                        Junior High School and High School Education

                                               Kabataş Erkek High School, Istanbul 

2000 – 2006                        Medical Education (graduated with the degree of one of                                                  three highest ranked student)

                                               Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli 

2008 – 2013                        Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Education                                                Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Plastic,                                                              Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Ankara

 

THESIS of GRADUATION 

December 2013                 “Ex Vivo Biomechanical Evaluation of Flexor Tendon                                                       Repair Using Barbed Suture Material: A Comparative                                                     Study”

 

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT

01/07/2005 – 31/07/2005   Internship

                                                   Humboldt University, Helios Klinikum Emil von                                                                Behring, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and                                                        Aesthetic Surgery, Berlin 

01/08/2005 – 30/09/2005    Internship

                                                    Humboldt University, Waldkrankenhaus, Berlin                                                                 

09/ 2008 – 10/2013                 Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery                                                                    Residency

                                                    Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Plastic,                                                               Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Ankara 

01/04/2013 – 26/04/2013     Guest Doctor

                                                    Lacomed Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic                                                               Surgery Clinic, Berlin 

01/2014 – 10/ 2014                Consultant Surgeon

                                                   Sinop Ataturk State Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive                                                    and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Sinop

03/01/2016 – 06/01/2016    Consultant Surgeon in ISAPS-LEAP Volunteer Mission                                                     for Syrian Refugees

                                                    Al Maqassed Charity Hospital, Amman (Jordan)

28/09/2016 – 08/10/2016     Consultant Surgeon in International Humanitarian Aid                                                      Program

                                                     Namangan Children’s Hospital, Plastic Surgery                                                                Clinic, Ferghana Valley 

2014 – 2019                              Consultant Specialist

                                                    Health Sciences University, Cemil Tascioglu Training                                                     and Research Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and                                                       Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Istanbul 

09/ 2019                                     Title of Associate Professor in Plastic,                                                                                Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

                                                     Chair of the Higher Education Board, Ankara

2020 – 2022                               Head of Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and                                                          Aesthetic Surgery

                                                    Health Sciences University, Cemil Tascioglu Training                                                     and Research Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and                                                       Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Istanbul 

2023- Attending                       

 

MEMBERSHIPS 

2013                                           Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and                                                                   Aesthetic Surgeons (TPRECD)

2013                                           Reconstructive Microsurgery Association (RMCD)

2014                                           Association of Emergency Hand Surgery and                                                                     Microsurgery (ACELEMDER)

HONOR AND/OR AWARDS

12/11/2015 – 14/11/2015     Second Prize,

                                                  Turkish Society of Surgery, VIII. Surgical Research                                                         Congress, IV. Contest of Invention, Konya

                                                  Project name: “Therapeutic apparatus for ingrown                                                           toenail”

14/04/2016 – 16/04/2016  Second Prize

                                                 AAEF Surgical Forum in Breast Symposium,                                                                      Barcelona (Spain) 

                                                 Presentation name:V.A.C.™ Therapy To Manage                                                            Extensive, Large, Potentially Lethal Degloving Injuries”

SCIENTIFIC ACHIVEMENTS

  • - Published more than 40 articles in international and national peer-reviewed journals
  • - Presented more than 61 presentations in international and national scientific meetings
  • - Wrote more than 2 book chapters nationally and internationally.

 

 

 

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Pedro Rodrigo
Plastic surgeon
14 years of experience
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro
Odontoliuzzi Dentistry Clinic

Pedro Rodrigo

Plastic surgeon
14 years of experience

Dr Pedro Bertelli has solid training in plastic surgery, a specialist member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery, during his training he acquired extensive experience in aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries, especially breast changes. Always updating herself in the area of ​​non-invasive facial aesthetics in her spare time through courses and specific training in the application of botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, chemical peels and new technologies such as Laser, ultrasound and non-ablative light.

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Sedat Oz
Plastic surgeon
9 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
HWT Clinic

Sedat Oz

Plastic surgeon
9 years of experience

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
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Op Dr Orkun Uyanik
Plastic surgeon
10 years of experience
4.5
4 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul EsteCapelli Clinic Medical Solutions

Op Dr Orkun Uyanik

Plastic surgeon
10 years of experience

Education:  Expertise in Medicine: Necmettin Erbakan University 2011

Masters Degree :Istanbul University Faculty Of Medicine :2015

Work Experience: 

2023- LIV Hospital Ulus 

2021-2023: Health Sciences University, Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery 

2022 (Spring):  Haliç University Medical Faculty, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2016-2021: Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram Faculty of Medicine, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

2015-2016 : Kars Digor State Hospital 

Certificates: 

Microsurgery Basic Training Course (2017),

Experimental Animals Course (2018),

Hand Surgery Course (2019)

Area of Expertise: 

Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

 

 

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4.5
4 reviews
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Yakup Cil
Plastic surgeon
27 years of experience
4.4
14 reviews

Yakup Cil

Plastic surgeon
27 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Hermes Clinics
Ali Mezdegi
Hair transplant specialist
26 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Esteport Clinic

Ali Mezdegi

Hair transplant specialist
26 years of experience

accreditations:

International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Participation in Symposiums, Congresses and Academic Certificate Programs:

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association 11th National Congress and Facial Aesthetics Course,18-20 June 2007.

Planning in Orthognathic Surgery, 3 May 2007, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. 26th National Congress of Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 21-25 September 2004, ANKARA.

8th National Congress of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association,18-20 June 2004, ISTANBUL.

3rd International Congress of A.S.A.M.I., 27-29 May 2004, ISTANBUL.

Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injuries, Postgraduate Training Meeting, 13 March 2004, ISTANBUL.

Panel on Non-invasive Aesthetic Facial Interventions, 25 December 2003, ISTANBUL.

Maxillofacial Surgery and Distraction Course, 6-7 November 2003, ANKARA.

Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry, Current and Advanced Views Symposium on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 18-20 October 2002, ISTANBUL.

ISAPS 2002 (International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) XVI Congress, 26-29 May 2002, ISTANBUL.

GATA Medical School, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery Workshop and Course, 3-4 May 2002, ANKARA.

23rd National Congress of Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 27-30 September 2001, ISTANBUL.

Turkish Symposium Contour Genesis Ultrasonic Assisted Lipoplasty, 23-24 November 2000, ISTANBUL.

Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic, Basic Microsurgery Certificate Program, 16-27 October 2000, ISTANBUL.

22nd National Congress of Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 27-1 October 2000, IZMIR.

Academic Publications:
1- Auricular reconstruction with prefabricated postauricular fasciocutaneous flap: Case report

Vagıf KALENDER, Aret Çerçi ÖZKAN, Ufuk EMEKLI, Aylin BILGIN KARABULUT, Metin ERER, Atilla ARINCI, Ali MEZDEĞI. Medical Bulletin of Istanbul Medical Faculty.

2- Management of Donor Site of Prefabricated Temporalis Fascia Flap (Letter) Aylin Bilgin KARABULUT, Hülya AYDIN, Ali MEZDEĞI. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.108(3):793-794, September 1, 2001.

3- Recurrent Bleeding Following Rhinoplasty due to Factor XIII Deficiency (Letter) Aylin Bilgin KARABULUT, Hülya AYDIN, Ali MEZDEĞI, Evin ADEMOĞLU. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 108(3):808, September 1, 2001.

4- Roberts Syndrome from the Plastic Surgeon’s Viewpoint (Letter) Aylin Bilgin KARABULUT, Hülya AYDIN, Metin ERER, Ali MEZDEĞI, Erdem GÜVEN Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 108(5):1443-1445, October 2001.

5- A fast and effective method of cartilage mincing: Turkish delight graft revisited (Letter) Ufuk EMEKLI, Ali MEZDEĞI, Burcu ÇELET ÖZDEN, Orhan ÇIZMECI. European Journal of Plastic Surgery(2003) 26:164.

6- The Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen and Surgical Decompression in Experimental Compartment Syndrome. Figen AYDIN, Şamil AKTAŞ, Vakur OLGAÇ, Ali MEZDEĞİ, Sacit KARAMÜRSEL (single name in plastic surgery)Turkish Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery. 2003 Jul;9(3):176-182.

7- Zone II fleksör tendon yaralanmalarında tendon protezi ile fleksör tendoplasti uygulamalarımız (Flexor tendoplasty with a tendon prosthesis for zone II flexor tendon injuries). Atakan AYDIN, Murat TOPALAN, Ali MEZDEĞİ, İlker SEZER, Türker ÖZKAN, Metin ERER, Zeynep HOŞBAY. Acta Orthopedica et Traumatologica Turcica 2003:37(5):374-378.

8- Fleksör tendon yaralanmalarında tek seanslı fleksör tendoplasti (Single-stage flexor tendoplasty in the treatment of flexor tendon injuries). Atakan AYDIN, Murat TOPALAN, Ali MEZDEĞİ, İlker SEZER, Türker ÖZKAN, Metin ERER, Safiye ÖZKAN. Acta Orthopedica et Traumatologica Turcica 2004:38(1):54-59.

9- Dorsal teknik ile el bilek artrodezi uygulamalarımız (Wrist arthrodesis applications with dorsal technique). Atakan AYDIN, Murat TOPALAN, Türker ÖZKAN, Metin ERER, Ali MEZDEĞİ, Gülnur ÖZTÜRK. Accepted by the Turkish Journal of Plastic Surgery and pending for publication.

10- Effects of amifostine on healing of microvascular anastomoses, flap survival, and nerve regeneration with preoperative or postoperative irradiation. Atakan AYDIN, Burcu ÇELET ÖZDEN, Ali MEZDEĞİ, Sıdıka KURUL, Rasim MERAL, Seyhun SOLAKOGLU. Microsurgery. 2004;24(5):392.

Papers Presented:
1- Posterior İnterosseoz Sinir Paralizisinde Rekonstrüksiyon (Reconstruction in Posterior Interosseous Nerve Paralysis). Ayhan OKUMUŞ, Türker ÖZKAN, Atakan AYDIN, Ali MEZDEĞI, Metin ERER, Safiye ÖZKAN. 22nd National Congress of Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 27-1 October 2000, İZMİR.

2- Venöz Staz Sonrası Oluşan İskemi-Reperfüzyon Hasarında A ve E Vitamini Kombinasyon Tedavisi (Combination Therapy of Vitamins A and E in Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury After Venous Stasis) İrfan AYDIN, Aylin BİLGİN, Evin ADEMOĞLU, Ali MEZDEĞİ, Serdar TUNCER, Orhan ÇİZMECİ, Metin ERER. 22nd National Congress of Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 27-1 October 2000, İZMİR.

3- ‘Limitations in Mandibular Distraction; Istanbul Medical Faculty Experience’ Ali MEZDEĞI, Burcu ÇELET ÖZDEN, Atilla ARINCI, Ufuk EMEKLI. 3rd International Congress of A.S.A.M.I., 27-29 May 2004, İSTANBUL.

4- Endosteal Extra-Oral İmplant ile Kulak, Burun ve Soket Rekonstrüksiyonu (Ear, nose and socket reconstruction with endosteal extra-oral implants) Ali MEZDEĞI, Ismail ERMIŞ, Sinan NUR KESIM, Ebru TUNCER, Banu

KARAYAZGAN 26th National Congress of Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 21-25 September, 2004, ANKARA.

5- Mandibuler Distraksiyon Osteogenezis:İstanbul Tıp Fakültesi Deneyimi (Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis: The Experience of Istanbul Medical Faculty) Ali MEZDEĞI, Atilla ARINCI, Ismail ERMİŞ, Burcu ÇELET ÖZDEN, Sinan NUR KESIM 26th National Congress of Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 21-25 September 2004, ANKARA.

Poster Presentations:
1- Hemifasyal Mikrozomi Olgularında Mandibulanın Distraksiyon Osteogenezis Yöntemi ile Uzatılmasındaki Tecrübelerimiz (Our experiences in lengthening of the mandible by distraction osteogenesis in cases of hemifacial microsomia). Orhan ÇIZMECI, Atilla ARINCI, Irfan AYDIN, Ali MEZDEĞI. 22nd National Congress of Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 27-1 October 2000, IZMIR.

2- Bilateral Lateral Yüz Yarığı: Olgu Sunumu (Bilateral Lateral Facial Cleft: A Case Report). Aret ÇERÇİ ÖZKAN, Ufuk EMEKLI, Alp Aslan, Ali MEZDEĞI, Sinan NUR KESIM. 22nd National Congress of Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 27-1 October 2000, IZMIR.

3- Ekspanse Edilmiş Prefabrike Supraklavikuler Deri Flebi ile Konjenital Dev Nevüs Rekonstrüksiyonu: Vaka Sunumu (Reconstruction of Congenital Giant Nevus with Prefabricated Induced Expanded Supraclavicular Skin Flap: A Case Report).

Erdem GÜVEN, Aret ÇERÇI ÖZKAN, Ufuk EMEKLI, Ismail ERMIŞ, Ali MEZDEĞI, Irfan AYDIN. 23rd National Congress of Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 27-30 September 2001, ISTANBUL.

4- Deri Koruyucu Olmayan Mastektomide Doku Genişletici ile Genişletilmiş Göğüs Duvarı Derisinin Altına Dezepitelize Edilerek Yerleştirilen Pediküllü TRAM Flep ile Geç Meme Onarımı: Vaka Sunumu (Late Breast Repair with Disephitelized Pedicle TRAM Flap Placed under Chest Wall Skin Expanded with Tissue Expander in Non-Skin-Sparing Mastectomy: A Case Report) Aret ÇERÇI ÖZKAN, Orhan ÇIZMECI, Serdar EREN, Hülya AYDIN, Ali MEZDEĞI, Serdar TUNCER, Erdem GÜVEN, Funda AKÖZ. 23rd National Congress of Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 27-30 September 2001, ISTANBUL.

5- Vaka Sunumu: Masseter Absesi Sonrası Gelişen Masseterik Fibrozis ve Buna Bağlı Gelişen Ekstraartiküler Ankiloz (Masseteric Fibrosis Developing After Masseter Abscess and Related Extra-Articular Ankylosis: A Case Report).

Ali MEZDEĞI, Erdem GÜVEN, Orhan ÇİZMECİ, Alp Aslan, Metin ERER. 23rd National Congress of Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 27-30 September 2001, ISTANBUL.

6- Vaka Sunumu: İdiopatik Skrotal Kalsinozis (Idiopathic Scrotal Calcinosis: A Case Report) Ali MEZDEĞI. 23rd National Congress of Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 27-30 September 2001, ISTANBUL.

7- Tırnak Yatağı Defektlerinin Steril Matriks Greftleri ile Rekonstrüksiyonu (Reconstruction of Nail Bed Defects with Sterile Matrix Grafts) Serdar TUNCER, Ali MEZDEĞI, Atakan AYDIN, Türker ÖZKAN, Metin ERER. 23rd National Congress of Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 27-30 September 2001, ISTANBUL.

8- Mandibula Kondiler Bölge ve Koronoid Çıkıntıdan Kaynaklanan Osteokondromlar (Osteochondromas Originating From Mandibular Condylar Region and Coronoid Protrusion) Alp Aslan, Ufuk EMEKLI, İsmail ERMIŞ, Orhan ÇİZMECI, Defne

ÖNEL, Ali MEZDEĞI, Erdem GÜVEN. 23rd National Congress of Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 27-30 September 2001, ISTANBUL.

Thesis:The clinical thesis titled “Mandibuler Distraksiyon Osteogenezis (Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis)” was presented in June 2003 and was found satisfactory by the thesis jury.

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Giorgio Giovannelli
Plastic surgeon
18 years of experience
Switzerland, Lugano
LaCLINIQUE of Switzerland

Giorgio Giovannelli

Plastic surgeon
18 years of experience

Giorgio Giovannelli was born in Rome on 18 April 1971.

He obtained his scientific high school diploma in the 1988/1989 school year at the “San Giuseppe Calasanzio” Institute in Rome.

In the 1989/1990 academic year he enrolled in the degree course in Medicine and Surgery at the “La Sapienza” University of Rome.

On 22 March 1997 he obtained a degree in Medicine and Surgery discussing the experimental thesis in Plastic Surgery concerning the reconstruction of the breast entitled "Clinical and hemodynamic study on the phenomenon of autonomization in the myocutaneous flap of the rectus abdominis muscle (TRAM) ”, speaker Prof. Nicolò Scuderi.

He obtained the qualification to practice as a Doctor-Surgeon in the first session relating to the 1997 academic year.

In the A.Y. 2000/2001, being the winner of the relevant competition based on qualifications and exams, he enrolled in the first year of the specialization school in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Catholic University of Rome directed by Prof. Eugenio Farallo.

He attended, as a medical resident, the Plastic Surgery department of the “A. University Hospital” until January 2006. Gemelli” in Rome, directed by the head physician Prof. Eugenio Farallo, participating in the activities of the clinic, department and operating room.

On 10 February 2006 he obtained his specialization in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with top marks, discussing the thesis entitled "Losses of substance in the lower limb; reconstructive techniques and the role of the plastic surgeon”, speaker Prof. Eugenio Farallo.

The scientific activity took the form of participation in congresses of the specialty, both national and international, refresher courses, reports at congresses of the specialty and the drafting and publication of scientific works in national and international specialist journals.

The studies and research carried out have concerned practically all sectors of plastic surgery with particular attention to the development of new techniques for cosmetic surgery and for the surgical therapy of skin tumors.

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