Best Post-bariatric plastic surgery surgeons: TOP 99 doctors

Dr Phatcharasak kraisornphongsakul MD

Graduated medicine from Khon Kaen University since 1986

General surgery Broad certified since 1986

Plastic surgery Board certified since 2000

Practice in plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery in many top tier hospitals more than 20 years experience Such as Bangkok hospital, Yanhee hospital and Kamol hospital

Patients Requests:

• Cosmetic, aesthetic and functional problems of appearance: face, body, limbs.
• Mammoplasty;
• Breast augmentation
• Breast lift (mastopexy)
• Abdominoplasty (abdominoplasty) - all types
• Body liposuction
• Lipofilling
• Intimate plastic
• Aesthetic facial surgery - blepharoplasty, face lift, neck lift.

Surgery:

Plastic cosmetic (aesthetic) surgery:

• Breast plastic surgery, mammoplasty  (breast augmentation), breast reduction, breast asymmetry correction. Areola correction, fibroadenoma removal, breast lift. Breast liposuction. Removal and replacement of breast implants. Removal of mammary glands in men - gynecomastia.
• Abdominoplasty, tummy tuck. Plastic surgery of the rectus abdominis muscles is an endoscopic surgical intervention with minimal trauma, quick recovery and no traces of the intervention.
• Abdominoplasty – miniabdominoplasty with correction of a scar after cesarean section, abdominoplasty with displacement of the navel, plastic diastasis of the rectus muscles is performed in parallel, hernias are removed, and the waist is formed.
• Removal of benign formations of the skin and soft tissues using modern laser technologies and an excellent aesthetic effect (absorbable cosmetic suture).
• Liposuction – removal of fat deposits to improve body contours. The material obtained in the process of liposuction can be used for lipofilling of the buttocks, breasts, face and other areas.
• Blepharoplasty – removal of excess skin and hernias around the eyes. Leads to a general rejuvenating effect.
• Eyebrow lift   - opening of the eye and look by lifting the eyebrows. Gentle technique with quick recovery. For a greater effect, it is advisable to combine with blepharoplasty and facelift. 
• Face lifting (facelift) is performed using safe modern methods, a short scar technique, provides quick rehabilitation and a long-lasting rejuvenating effect of the entire body.
• Neck plastic surgery is a method of liposuction, platysmoplasty. Restores the youth of the neck, eliminates "goose neck", excess and sagging skin, returns a clear contour and "angle of youth".
• Otoplasty - correction of the shape of the auricles.
• Intimate contour plastic - aesthetic correction of labia minora and labia majora, position of the clitoris, removal of skin folds in the anal area, if necessary, can be combined with removal of hemorrhoids and fissure plastic surgery.

Techniques that the doctor possesses:

• Operations in the field of cosmetic, aesthetic plastic surgery of the breast, body and face;
• Laparoscopic and laser surgery.

More about the doctor

Education

• Graduated from the National Medical University named after O.O. Bogomoltsia, Kyiv, specialty - medical practice (1996).
• He completed an internship at the National Medical University named after O.O. Bogomolets, specialty "surgery" (1998).

Certification training

• Internship at the American medical center, Cyprus, Nicosia - mammoplasty techniques, revision mammoplasty with Motiva implants under the guidance of Demetris Stavrou (2021).
• Internship in aesthetic surgery in South Korea, Seoul. Girin Piastic Surgery Clinics, Gowon Worldwide, Sures clinic (2020).
• TU "Esthetic Blepharoplasty" at NMAPO named after P. L. Shupyk (2020).
• The course "Plastic surgery of the mammary gland" on the basis of the Department of plastic surgery at the Shalimov Institute under the guidance of prof. Halych S.P. (2019).
• Training course "Rejuvenating and aesthetic surgery of the head, face, and neck. Blepharoplasty" as part of the "UAPS INTENSIVE" program at the Ukrainian Academy of Plastic Surgery in Kyiv (2019).
• Master class "Augmentation mammoplasty - choice of surgery and implant technique" "Ukrainian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons USAPS" Kyiv (2019).
• Ukrainian Academy of Plastic Surgery - body contouring (2019).
• TU "Plastic surgery of the mammary gland", in NMAPO named after P. L. Shupyk (2019).
• Training at the Center of surgical innovations "Laparoscopic Herniology" (2018)
• TU "Laparoscopic Herniology", Center for Surgical Innovations (2017).
• Obtaining additional specialization "Proctology" (2017).
• TU "Laparoscopic surgery", NMAPO (2014).
• Awarded a surgeon of the highest category (2014).
• Advancement of the qualification of a doctor-oncologist on the basis of KMAPO named after P..L. Shupyka (1999).

Scientific, teaching work and membership in specialized organizations

• Member of USAPS (Ukrainian Association of Plastic Surgeons).
• Participation in conferences and workshops on aesthetic surgery in 2019-20.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Güner ÇAKMAK is a highly skilled and experienced specialist in General Surgery, currently practicing at Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital. With a medical degree earned from Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital in 1997, he has built an extensive career, focusing on various advanced surgical techniques. His areas of expertise include laparoscopic surgery, bariatric and metabolic surgery, hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, and various types of laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgeries, including those for hernias, reflux, and esophageal issues. He is also highly experienced in hemorrhoid surgery and surgeries for anal fistulas and fissures.

Throughout his career, Dr. Çakmak has made significant contributions to medical literature, having published over 43 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and 16 in national journals. He is also the author of 20 technical notes, case reports, and research articles. His commitment to advancing medical knowledge is reflected in the numerous awards he has received, with a total of 9 prizes recognizing his exceptional work in surgery. Fluent in Turkish, English, and German, Dr. Çakmak offers comprehensive care to his patients, employing the latest minimally invasive techniques to ensure the best outcomes.

At Lokman Hekim University İstanbul Hospital, he continues to provide expert care, focusing on complex surgeries, with an emphasis on laparoscopic and metabolic procedures. His work is marked by a dedication to patient well-being and continuous professional development, making him a trusted choice for individuals seeking high-quality surgical care in Turkey.

Op. Dr. Atilla H.

Plastic Surgeon

Education

Specialty Training

2010 - 2016
Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery

Undergraduate Education

1989 - 1995
Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine

Experience

2020 -
ClinicExpert - Plastic Surgery Specialist

Biography

Born in Cyprus, Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeon, Op. Dr. Atilla H. worked at Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital for 3 years. He graduated from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 1995 and completed his specialization at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital in 2001. He worked at Ankara Bayındır Hospital for 2 years and at İskenderun State Hospital for 14 years.

Certificates

2021 - Thread Lift - Face Lift Certificates (Belgium)

Salih Onur Basat graduated from the “English Medicine” program at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2005. He worked in the public health sector for a certain period of time, conducting academic studies published and presented in many leading national and international journals and congresses during this period. He contributed to and participated in many national and international congresses. Having been accredited by TPRECD and EBOPRAS. Dr.Salih Onur Basat is a highly experienced surgeon, who has reached a great number of cases, including successful procedures of body contouring, breast aesthetics and facial aesthetic operations.
 

Dr. Antanas Mickevicius is a highly experienced Bariatric surgeon with 30 years of experience and qualifications from the Kaunas Medical University. He is trained in Sweden, the UK, and the Netherlands and performs over 200 bariatric surgeries in the UK and Lithuania every year. He specializes in Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Plication and other procedures, treating conditions such as Morbid Obesity and Being overweight. He is a member of the Lithuanian Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery and International Federation of Surgery for Obesity (IFSO).

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).

Qualification

• Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol Universtiy, 1994 

Past Experiences

• 2011-2017 Plastic Surgery Department, YanheeHospital, Bangkok, Thailand. 
• 2007-2011 Skin Laser and Cosmetic Center, Vejthani Hospital, Thailand. 
• 2003-2005 Residency Training for Plastic Surgery, King Chulalong Korn Hospital, Thailand. 
• 1999-2003 General Surgeon, War VetralHospital, Thailand. 
• 1996-1999 Residency Training for General Surgery, King Bhumibol Hospital, Royal Thai Air Force, Thailand.

ÖZGÜR HÜRKAL

CURRICULUM VITAE

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 18.08.1984

Birthplace: Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY

Nationality:Cyprus (EuropeanCitizen), Turkish

Profession: MedicalDoctor

Field of Specialty: Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgery

SpokenLanguages: Turkish (mother-tongue)

English ( advanced)

2. EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

A. AFFILIATIONS

2009- 2010 GeneralPractitioner; AnıtkayaHealth Center, Afyonkarahisar, TURKEY

2017-2018 Plastic Surgeon; Kastamonu State Hospital, Kastamonu, TURKEY

2018-2019 Plastic Surgeon; Gulhane Education and Research Hospital, TURKEY

2019-

B. EDUCATION

2011 – 2017 Residency in Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgery , GaziUniversityMedical

School Hospital, Ankara | TURKEY

2010 – 2011Residency in Anestesia andReanimation, Ankara UniversityMedical School Hospital;

Ankara | TURKEY

2003 - 2009 SelçukUniversityShool of Medicine, Konya | TURKEY

1999 - 2002 Süleyman Demirel Science High School, Afyonkarahisar | TURKEY

1995 - 1999 KocatepeAnatolian High School, Middle School, Afyonkarahisar | TURKEY

C. CERTIFICATES

1. 21th Basic MicrosurgeyEducation, Hacettepe University, Ankara | TURKEY

3. PUBLICATIONS

1.Bulam H, Findikcioglu K, Ozmen S, Sanlier N, SEZGİN B, Hurkal O, Gulsen A. Theeffect of

individualizeddietaryprograms on postoperative body compositionandnutritionalstatus of

theorthognaticsurgerypatients. Gazi Med J. 2014; 25: 103-106.

2. Hurkal O, Sibar S, Cenetoglu S, Tuncer S, Elmas C, Seymen C M. Arterial Occlusion After

Hyaluronic Acid Injection: Treatment With Hyaluronidase and Streptokinase. Annals of Plastic

Surgery PMID: 34334667

4. PARTICIPATED MEETINGS AND PRESENTATIONS

A. PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS

1. 13th EuropeanMicrosurgeryCongress (EFSM) 21-24 April, Antalya | TURKEY

B. PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL MEETINGS

1. 34th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons, 31

October-4 November 2012, Antalya | TURKEY

2. 5th Rhinoplasty Course 10-12 May 2012, Ankara | TURKEY

3. 8th Prof. Dr Rıdvan Ege HandSurgey Course 27-28 September 2013, Ankara | TURKEY

4. 21th Microsurgery Course 16-20 September 2014 Hacettepe University, Ankara | TURKEY

5. 36th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons, 29

October-1 November 2014, Istanbul | TURKEY

6. 37th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons, 04

November -07 November 2015, Ankara | TURKEY

7. 9th PlasticSurgeryResident School 15-19 April 2016, Antalya | TURKEY

8. 2th FacialAesthetic Course 5-7 May 2016 Hacettepe University, Ankara | TURKEY

9. 38th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons,

27-31 October 2016, Antalya| TURKEY

10. 39 th Congress of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons, 11-14

October 2017

11. Eurasian 2019. 20-23 June Istanbul

12. 24 th Congress of the Turkish Society Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons 10-11 January 2022

13. All in One Rhinoplasty Congress 14-15 May 2022 Istanbul

C. PRESENTATIONS AND PAPERS IN INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS

1. 13th EuropeanMicrosurgeryCongress (EFSM) 21-24 April, Antalya | TURKEY (oral presentation)

‘’Defectbased algorithm in lowerextremityreconstruction.Hurkal O.*,Tuncer S.,Şibar S., Manav

S.

2. 13th EuropeanMicrosurgeryCongress (EFSM) 21-24 April, Antalya | TURKEY ;

(oral presentation)MR Angiographicperforator topography of DIEP flaps: a retrospectivereview of 130

cases. Manav S., Tuncer S., Ayhan S., Hurkal O.

3. 13th EuropeanMicrosurgeryCongress (EFSM) 21-24 April, Antalya | TURKEY;(poster

presentation)‘’ArteryonlyEarReplantation’’Sibar S, Hurkal O, Polat O, Manav S

4. 48th Congress of theEuropeanSocietyforSurgicalResearch, 29 May-1 June 2013, Istanbul,

TURKEY (Oral presentation: OP-121 Changes

in society'sperspectivetowardsfacetransplantationaftertheproceduresthatwerecarriedout in

ourcountry.Guney K, SEZGIN B, Barut I, Hurkal O, Findicioglu K, Ozmen S)

D. PRESENTATIONS AND PAPERS IN NATIONAL MEETINGS

1. 38th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons 27-31 October

2016, Antalya | TURKEY (oral presentation)Flapchoise in lowerextremityreconstruction

Hurkal O., Tekin A., Tuncer S., Sibar S.

2. 37th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons 4-7 November

2015, Ankara | TURKEY (oral presentation)Liposuctionassistedbrachioplasty in teimourianstage 2B-

3 cases. Hurkal O.,Sibar Ş., Tuncer S., Erdal A., Sadioglu A.

3. 37th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons 4-7 November

2015, Ankara | TURKEY (oral presentation) . A

rareandfrighteningcomplicationafterdiagnosticandreconstructivebreastsurgery: pyodermagangrenosum

.Polat O, Hurkal O, Sibar S, Tuncer S, Ayhan S

4. 36th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons, 29 October-1

November 2014, Istanbul | TURKEY (oral presentation) . Maxillofacialfractureexperience: 265 case,

447 fracture. Tatar S, Hurkal O, Erdal A, Findikcioglu K

5. 34th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons, 31 October-4

November 2012, Antalya, Turkey (poster presentation). Application of groinflap in tissuedefects of

handandforearm. Polat O, Ozel B, Hurkal O, Tatar S, Tuncer S

6. 34th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons, 31 October-4

November 2012, Antalya, Turkey(poster presentation). Importance of polar

renalarteryencounteredduringkidneytransplantation: Case Report . Ozel B, Hurkal O, Tuncer S,

Findikcioglu K

7. 34th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons, 31 October-4

November 2012, Antalya, Turkey(poster presentaion ). Repair of omfaloseldefects in

newbornwithalloplasticmaterialorrotationflaps. Sibar S, Sezgin B, Hurkal O, Tatar S, Tuncer S

8. 34th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons, 31 October-4

November 2012, Antalya, Turkey(poster presentation) .

TheTreatmentSubcutanGranulomeFormationaftervaccinationwithintralesionalTriamcinoloneAcetonide

injection. Bulam H, Hürkal O, Polat O, Findikcioglu K, Ozmen S

9.34th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons, 31 October-4

November 2012, Antalya, Turkey (Oral presentation: Changes in

society'sperspectivetowardsfacetransplantationaftertheproceduresthatwerecarriedout in

ourcountry.Guney K, SEZGIN B, Barut I, Hurkal O, Findicioglu K, Ozmen S)

10. 34th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons, 31 October-4

November 2012, Antalya, Turkey (Oral presentation: Theprefferedappearanceof

theplasticsurgeon.Hurkal O.,Bulam H, Tatar S, SEZGIN B, Fındıkçıoğlu K)

11. 34th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons, 31 October-4

November 2012, Antalya, Turkey (Poster presentation: Nonadhesivedressingtechniques in

EpidermolizisBullosapatients. SEZGIN B, Barut I, Hurkal O, Sarybaeva A, Tuncer S, Latifoglu O)

12. 34th Congress of theTurkishSociety of Plastic, ReconstructiveandAestheticSurgeons, 31 October-4

November 2012, Antalya, Turkey (Poster presentation: Renaltoxicityduetocolistinadministration in

plasticsurgerypatients.Hurkal O, Bulam H, SEZGIN B, Polat O, Ozmen S)

5. PRIZE

1. Second prize award in experimental research in 39 th Congress of the Turkish Society of Plastic,

Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons.

6. INTERESTS

PROFESSIONAL: Rhinoplasty, breast reconstruction and breast aesthetic surgery, body countouring.

HOBIES AND ACTIVITIES:

Yoga instructor in Hatha and Vinyasa yoga (200 hoursInternational Yoga Alliance certified Yoga

Teacher)

EDUCATION

Ankara Melikşah PrimarySchool                                        1993-2002

Ankara Süleyman Demirel Anatolian High School            2002-2006

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine      2006- 2012

Ankara University Faculty of Medicine,Department of Plastic,Reconstructive and AestheticSurgery      2012- 2017

English / Turkish

SPOKEN    LANGUAGES

PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL POSIDONSAND APPOINTMENT

Gülhane Training and Research Hospital(GATA)               2018-2021

Ankara Abdurrahman YurtaslanOncology Hospital i           2019 – 3 months Private Practice                                                          2021- August22

Vanity Aesthetic SurgeryClinic                                           August 2022 - March 2023

SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

Turkish Plastic,Reconstructive and AestheticSurgery Association (TPRCD)Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association (EPCD)

Istanbul Medical Chamber

Breast Aesthetics and Body ShapingOperations

AREAS OF INTEREST

INTERNATOONAL      PUBLICATIONS

1.          Serel S, Tuzlalı ZY, Akkaya Z, Uzun Ç, Kaya B, Bayar S. Physical Effectsof Unilateral Mastectomy on Spine Deformity. Clin Breast Acncer. 2016 Oct pii: S1526-8209(16)30368-8. doi: 10.1016/j.clbc.2016.10.004.

NATIONAL  PUBLICATIONS

1. Tuzlali Z, Demir E, Serel S. Wound Care and Nursing Approach.Message Nurse Bulletin,Ankara University Facultyof Medicine, 2016; 18; 27-32.
2. Tuzlali Z, Kaya B, Gultan SM. Pilomatricoma in the Arm After Vaccination: A Case Report.Turk J Plast Surg 2017; 25(3): 150-3

COURSES, SYMPOSIUMS AND OTHER CONGRESSES ATTENDED

1. Experimental Animals Use Certification Training. Ankara University, 3-12 November 2014, Ankara.
2. Occupational Health and Safety TrainingProgram. Ankara University, 15-16 November 2014,Ankara.
3. Turkish Plastic,Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association WinterSymposium 2015, 12 – 15 March 2015, Kars.
4. 4th EURAPSResearch Council Meeting,May 27-28, 2015.Edinburgh-United Kingdom
5. 26th EURAPS AnnualMeeting, May 28-30,2015. Edinburgh-United Kingdom
6. Turkish Societyof Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery37. National Convention. 4 – 7 November 2015, Ankara.
7. 13th Congress of the EuropeanFederation of Soceitiesfor Microsurgery, April 21-24, 2016. Antalya-Turkey.

COURSES, SYMPOSIUMS AND OTHER CONGRESSES ATTENDED

1. Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery2. Facial Aesthetics Course 5-7 May 2016, Ankara.
2. “Microsurgery Courseon Vascular Anastomoses, COURSE HELD BY FRAU ROSMARIEFRICK Supported by Department of

Neurosurgery Policlinico di Monza, AnimalFacility – Pavia University Botta 2 BuildingVia Ferrata, 9 , 17-20 May 2016,Pavia- Italy.

1. Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery38th National Convention. 27 – 30 October 2016, Antalya.
2. Turkish Plastic,Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association X.Plastic Surgery Assistant School.1-5 April 2017,Antalya.
3. 9th Congress of World Societyfor Reconstructive Microsurgery (WSRM 2017).14-17 June, 2017,Seoul – South Korea.
4. International ObserverTraining Programme. Asan Medical Center ,Plastic Surgery , 19 June -17 July , Seoul – SouthKorea.
5. Seoul Rhinoplasty Forum. July 2, 2017, Seoul – South Korea.
6. Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic SurgeryNon-Surgical Aesthetic Procedures Course .14 – 17 December2017, Istanbul.
7. Aesthetics, PlasticSurgery Association, 24. National Congress,10-11 January 2020,Istanbul.
8. All in One Rhinoplasty Congress, 14-15 May 2022, Istanbul.

EDUCATION

Ankara City Hospital Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (Specialization Training) (2019-2020)

Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital. Plastic,

Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (Specialization Training) (2015-2019)

Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, English (2008-2014)

Ankara Science High School (2004-2008)

WORK EXPERIENCE 

Gelibolu State Hospital (2014-2015)

Ankara NumuneTraining and Research Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Clinic (2015-2019)

Ankara City Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Clinic (2019-2020)

Ankara Di§kapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic (2020-2022)

Elixirmed Clinic (2022 - until now)

Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic

SCIENTIFICIN STITUTI ONS

Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Association

CE RTI FI CAT IONS

Fellow of European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS)

Dr. Ayman is a Medical Doctor and Surgeon specializing in General and Bariatric Surgery, with extensive training and experience in minimally invasive surgery and obesity management.

Doctor earned his Master's Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Brescia in 2005. He then completed his specialization in General Surgery at the same university in 2016, with a thesis titled "Fast track in minimally invasive colon surgery. He has complete autonomy in the clinical management of complex patients and extensive experience in performing a variety of surgical procedures, including major surgeries. His expertise includes gastric and colorectal surgery, bariatric surgery, abdominal wall surgery, videolaparoscopic (VLC) and laparotomic (VLA) procedures, and proctology. He is particularly skilled in performing medium and major surgeries in emergency settings.

Currently, he practices at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Bologna, where he evaluates the degree of obesity and associated conditions. Based on these assessments, he determines the most suitable surgical intervention, such as sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and mini laparoscopic bypass.

He has advanced training in colorectal and abdominal wall surgery from top institutions in Italy and Belgium.

He is an active member of the Italian Society of Obesity Surgery and Metabolic Disorders (S.I.C.OB.) and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO), contributing to the advancement of bariatric surgery on an international level.

Dr. Ayman is distinguished by his dedication to patient care and his advanced skills in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery.

Dr. Altan Tekin, MD

Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

Dr. Altan Tekin is a board-certified plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgeon with a strong commitment to delivering personalized, patient-centered care. After graduating from Sinop Science High School in 2007, he completed his medical education at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine (2007-2014). He specialized in Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery at Antalya Training and Research Hospital (2016-2021), where he gained extensive experience as a resident physician.

From 2021 to 2023, Dr. Tekin worked as a specialist at Ordu State Hospital before opening his own private clinic in Antalya in 2023. Since then, he has continued to provide expert care to patients seeking aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.

As a board-certified surgeon, Dr. Tekin actively participates in numerous international trainings, conferences, and workshops to stay up-to-date with the latest techniques and advancements in plastic surgery. His passion for continuous professional development ensures that he can offer the most modern and effective treatments to his patients.

Dr. Tekin’s patient-first philosophy focuses on understanding each individual's unique needs, providing customized treatment plans, and improving their quality of life. He is dedicated to achieving exceptional results while ensuring a positive and supportive experience for all of his patients.

I was born in 1967 in Izmir.

I have a happy marriage. I am the father of 3 beautiful girls, more beautiful than each other.

I have a love for Altınordu,inherited from my father.

I speak English and French.

 

The education you have received describes you…

• Izmir Necati Bey Primary School (1973-1978)
• Izmir Private Saint-Joseph Secondary School (1978-1982)
• Izmir Private Tevfik Fikret High School (1982-1985)
• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1985-1992)
• General Surgery Training at SSK (social insurance institution) Tepecik Training Hospital (1992-1996)
• Liver Transplantation Training at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine (2002-2003)

Surgical Experience

After becoming a general surgery specialist in 1996, I served as a General Surgery and Organ Transplantation Specialist at SSK (social insurance institution), for a period of 9 years. In 2005, was granted the title of Associate Professor-General Surgery. Between 2005 and 2012, I established the kidney transplant centers in İzmir Private Kent Hospital, Istanbul Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, and Medicalpark Goztepe Hospital respectively, and served as the chief executive of these centers.

I have worked in İzmir Private Kent Hospital since 2013. I established Obesity Clinic at Gazi Hospital, and performed more than 200 gastric reduction operations.

Scientific Activity

More than 50 international publications

Approximately 100 national publications

Section authorship of 12 books

Editorship of 2 books

Serving as a lecturer, session moderator, science board member, and regulatory board member in many scientific congresses held both at home and abroad.

Serving as a referee and editor in domestic and international magazines.

Citation in approximately 100 international scientific publications

Awards

Certificate of Achievement granted by SSK General Directorate for the first kidney transplant operations performed at SSK Hospitals (1997).

Young Researcher Award in ONKKD (Turkish Organ Transplantation Centers Coordination Association) 2002 Congress held in Adana (2002).

Certificate of Appreciation granted by SSK General Directorate for the first small intestine transplant in Turkey (2003).

Young Researcher Award in the World Congress of Nephrology held in Berlin (2003).

The Firsts

Besides these, I have broken many new grounds in Turkey.

Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (laparoscopic removal of the donor kidney intended to be transplanted) (2004)

Kidney-transplant without tissue adaptation (2005)

Cross-over (cross-donor) kidney transplantation (2005)

Small intestine transplantation (2005)

Social Responsibility

I have worked in the management boards of many associations engaging in scientific and social activities, and served as a founding member in some of them.

The most important one of these is that I have served as a coordinator in the project intended for providing 150.000 elementary school students and 5,000 adults with training on organ donation, for a period of 10 years, through various social activities.1