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Dr. Domenico Riitano, specialist in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, graduated in Medicine and Surgery in 1989 and specialized in Orthopedics and Traumatology in 1994 at the University of Rome Tor Vergata. In 2007 he completed his training with a further specialization in reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery at the University of Messina.

He perfected his technique in Brazil at various specialized hospitals and clinics, including the Fluminense Clinic of Plastic Surgery “Niteroi” in Rio De Janeiro.

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

Education

1995-2002 Karatay Anatolian High School, Konya 
2002-2008 Selçuk University, Selçuklu Medical Faculty, Konya 
Residency: 
2009-2014 Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery residency, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, School of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Eskişehir, Turkey

Work experience

2009-2014 Research Assistant at Eskişehir Osmangazi University, School of Medicine,

2014-2016 Yüksek İhtisas Research and Training Hospital, Bursa

2016-2017 Bursa Private Jimer Hospital, Bursa

2018-2020 Yüksek İhtisas Research and Training Hospital, Bursa

2020-present Private practice

Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Eskişehir

CERTIFICATES EBOPRAS

European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery; 2014-Helsinki, 2015-Brussels

Membership in organizations

Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association 

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Associatio

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS 
Articles published in national peer-reviewed journals: 
1-Tamer Şakrak, Sezi Mangır, Ahmet Kormutlu, Ozlem Cemboluk, Ozgen Kıvanc, Aydın Tekgoz; Retrospective analysis of 1205 hand injury cases; Turkish Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery – 17(3);134-138,2009 

2-Tamer Şakrak, Sezi Mangır, Ahmet Körmutlu, Özlem Cemboluk; Retrospective Analysis of Our Electric Injury Cases; Turkish Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery -19(1); 1-4, 2011 

Articles published in international peer-reviewed journals: 
1. Karabagli Y, Kose AA, Mangir S, Cetin C.; e-Flap Nipple Reconstruction in Amputation Mammaplasty; Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2012 
2. Karabağlı Y, Kocman EA, Velipaşaoğlu M, Kose AA, Ceylan S, Cemboluk O, Cetin C.: Labia Majora Augmentation with De-epithelialized Labial Rim (Minora) Flaps as an Auxiliary Procedure for Labia Minora Reduction. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2015 Jun;39(3):289-93 

Papers presented at national scientific meetings and published in the proceedings book: 
1-Tamer Şakrak, Sezi Mangır, Ahmet Körmutlu, Aydan Köse, Yakup Karabağlı, Cengiz Çetin; Retrospective analysis of electrical burn patients hospitalized in our burn unit; xxxi. Turkish plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery national congress, Adana; p: 53 
2-Tamer Şakrak, Sezi Mangır, Ahmet Körmutlu, Özlem Cemboluk, Aydan Köse, Yakup Karabağlı, Cengiz Çetin; Our 5-year screening results of our clinic in hand surgery cases; xxxi. Turkish plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery national congress, Adana; p: 160 

Papers presented at international scientific meetings and published in the proceedings book: 
1- Sezi Mangır, A. Aydan Köse, Özlem Cemboluk, Yakup Karabağlı, Cavit Can, Cengiz Çetin; Penil Squamouse Cell Carsinom and Dynamic Sentinel Node Biopsy; Mayo Clinic- Selcuk University plastic surgery special joint meeting, Konya 2011

Educations

Adana AnadoluCollege ( 1978-1985)

Medical School : UludagUniversityMedicalSchoolBursa (1985-1991)

Plastic Surgery Education: UludagUniversityMedical School Bursa (1994-2000)

Academic and Porfessional Appointments and societies :

Turkish Board Certified Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon

Chief, Division of Plastic &Reconstructive Surgery Dicle University School of Medicine, Assistant Professor(2008)

Founding President of Facial Aesthetic Surgery and Rhinoplasty Society (EYBCD) 2009

TPRCD Turkısh Society of Plastic Reconstructive an Aesthetic Surgery (member of board of directory 2008)

EPCD Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (reserve member of board of directory 2009)

Director and surgeon general of Acibadem Konur Medical Center ( 2009-2012)

ESPRAS European Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (member)

ISAPS The International Society of Plastic Surgery Society member

ASAPS The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery member

European Comittee For Standardisation Mirror Committee member

Experiences in Surgery: ( over 9000 surgery between 2000-2019)

Aesthetic Surgery

PlasticandReconstructiveSurgery

Hand and Microsurgery

Maxillofacial Surgery

Publications, posters and presentations

Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Dislocation Due To Sixth Compartment Rupture

Ömer Buhşem, Ahmet Karacalar, MesutÖzcan

Journal of Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Cilt 7, Sayı 3 (1999)

Nasal Dermoid Sinus Cyst

Ömer Buhşem, Ahmet Karacalar

Journal of Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Cilt 8, Sayı 2 (2000)

Retrospective Evaluation of Cleft Lip and Palate Patients Underwent Surgery In DUTF between Oct. 1987- Nov. 1999

Ömer Buhşem, Kemal Erbaş,İbrahim Aşkar

22. Turkısh Society of Plastic Reconstructive an Aesthetic Surgery Congress (2000)

Lineer Verrucosis epidermal nevus including Cornu Cutanu : casereport

İ.Aşkar, S.Aktürk, Ömer Buhşem ,H. Büyükbayram K. Erbaş,

22.Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive an Aesthetic Surgery Congress (2000)

Evaluation of the effects of 5-Fluorouracil application following Ratsciatic nerve repair on epineural

and extraneural scarring and nerveregeneration.

Ömer Buhşem, Yeşim Özgenel, Mesut Özcan

23. Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive an Aesthetic Surgery Congress (27-30 sept. 2001)

Minimal Invasive Procedures in Rhinoplasty (no osteotomy rhinoplasty)

TPRECD Rhinoplasty Winter Symposium (2007)Bursa

Laser hair removal procedures

European Academy of Cosmetic Surgery International Workshop Symposium İstanbul 2007

Tripollar Radiofrequency

European Academy of Cosmetic Surgery International Workshop Symposium İstanbul 2007

Focused Ultrasonic Fat Emulsification

European Academy of Cosmetic Surgery International Workshop Symposium İstanbul 2007

“ Latest development tendencies concerning face and body RF therapy”

7. International Congress on Aesthetic Medicine 2008 Moscow

No osteotomy rhinoplasty

Turkish – Azerbajian Plastic Surgery Days (2008) Bakü-Azerbajian

Tripollar RF treatments for circumference reduction and non-surgical face lift

European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 5th EADVSpring Symposium (2008) İstanbul

Mini Rhinoplasty (no osteotomy rhinoplasty)

XXI.SOFCEPSociétéFrançaise desChirurgiensEsthétiquesPlasticiens,Euro-MéditerranéenCongrés(2008 ) France - Paris

Tripollar RF technology for nonsurgical skin tightening and cellulite treatment

VI.İnternational Plastic Surgery Course I. International Anti-Aging Symposium (2008) Ekaterinburg- Russia

New Medlite technology Photo-Acoustic Pulse therapy

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Society 12th National Congress Minimal Invasive Surgery Course (2008) İstanbul

A new vaginal stent material:Alginate

22. Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive an Aesthetic Surgery Congress (2008)Antalya

No osteotomy rhinoplasty : Algoritm

22. Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive an Aesthetic Surgery Congress (2008)Antalya

Axillar Brachial Plexus Blockage by Plasticsurgeons

23. Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive an Aesthetic Surgery Congress (2008)Antalya

TriPollar RF Non-Surgical Face Lift & Skin Tightening - Long Term Results

White paper 2008

My approach to aesthetic rhinoplasty

Facial Aesthetic Surgery and Rhinoplasty Society Rhinoplasty days (2009) Istanbul

No Osteotomy Rhinoplasty

Facial Aesthetic Surgery and Rhinoplasty Society Rhinoplasty days (2009) Istanbul

Laser Treatments in facialrejuvenations

TPRECD Winter symposium ( 2010) Bolu Kartalkaya

Non irritatingAHA treatments inDermatology

TPRECD Winter symposium ( 2010) Bolu Kartalkaya

Non invasive weight loss with low level diode laser

Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive an Aesthetic Surgery Winter symposium (2011) Uludag

Mini rhinoplasty (rhinoplasty without osteotomy)

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Society National Congress (2012) Istanbul

Mini Rhinoplasty (no osteotomy rhinoplasty)

5th EASAPS The European Association of Societies of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting (2012) Istanbul

Minimal invasive rhinoplasty (mini rhinoplasty)

TPRECD V. Rhinoplasty course (2012) Ankara

Mini Rhinoplasty (no osteotomy rhinoplasty)

Seoul Rhinoplasty Forum ( 2012) Seoul South Korea

No osteotomy rhinoplasty ( desicion of osteotomy)

TPRECD II Istanbul International Rhinoplasty Course (2013) Istanbul

Columelar surgery and softrhinoplasty

TPRECD VII. Rhinoplasty course (2014) Izmir

Increasing Topical Anesthetic Efficacy with MicroneedleApplication

Ömer Buhsem, Alper Aksoy, Yavuz Kececi, Emin Sir & Melike Güngör (2016)

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, DOI: 10.3109/14764172.2016.1157362

Skin Resurfacing

Grabb and Smith Plastik Cerrahi 7. Baskı Kısım 5, 41 Türkçe çeviri (2016)

Organic Dermal implant revolution: new molecule introduction

Kuwait Derma Update and Laser Symposium VIII, Kuwait (2017)

Natural injectable implant : agarose gel

The 12.th International Conference of Aesthetic and Antiaging Medicine Warsaw Poland (2017)

Facial Applications with Radiofrequency Energy, Review

Journal Türkiye Klinikleri Plastik Cerrahi Cilt:7, Sayı:1 (2018)

Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty with Agarose gel

International Medical Aesthetic Conference Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2018)

Agarose gel : a natural injectable implant and volumizer

Dubai Derma World Dermatology and Laser Conference Dubai (2018)

Dermal fillers (DAS)

TPRECD 40. Ulusal Kurultayı Antalya (2018)

Botilinum toksin ve dolgu uygulamaları

Plastik Cerrahi Asistan Okulu, Antalya (2019)

Filler Complications and Management

23. Ulusal Estetik Plastik Cerrahi Kongresi İstanbul (2019)

Midface and zygoma volumizing with agarose gel

SIES International Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery Congress Bologna Italy (2019)

Dr. Rivera co-directs the Plastic Surgery Unit at Quirónsalud Marbella, specializing in post-bariatric body contouring with over a decade of experience.

• Trained in Tissue Engineering at the University of Granada
• Works closely with the Breast Cancer Unit for reconstructive surgeries
• Regular participant in international surgical conferences
• Performs advanced abdominoplasty and thigh lift procedures

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.

Dr. Onalan specializes in obesity treatment and post-bariatric plastic surgery at Atlas University Hospital.

• Over 15 years of experience in general surgery
• Expert in laparoscopic hernia surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Performs endoscopic diagnosis and treatment interventions

PLOYPAILIN RATTANACHINNAKORN, M.D.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

Graduated (M.D. From)
Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

Certificates

Certificate of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

Certificate of specialty in Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University

Certificate for Doctors Training Program at the 2024 KVPS (Korea V Plastic Surgery Symposium), Demonstrating Excellence in Facelift with Masters Course.

Work History (Experiences)

Member of the Medical Council of Thailand (Memberships)

Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand

Current Positions

PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGEON AT INTRARAT HOSPITAL

Thanakom Sukcharoen, M.D.

Expertise

Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine & Men Health Specialist

Graduated (M.D. From)

2012 Doctor of Medicine, Thammasat University

2019 Master of Science in Dermatology, Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University

Certificates

2020 American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM), USA

2021 Certificate of Preventive Medicine Specialist, Medical Council

2021 Diploma in Clinical Sexology & Sexual Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University

Current Positions

Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine & Men Health Specialist at Intrarat Hospital

Specializes in post-bariatric body contouring with expertise in abdominoplasty and fat removal – helping patients achieve their desired shape after weight loss.

• Skilled in multiple reconstructive and aesthetic techniques
• Performs microsurgery for precision results
• Experienced in handling complex skin and tissue cases
• Offers comprehensive solutions for post-weight loss body shaping

Professor Firat specializes in post-bariatric plastic surgery, with extensive training in reconstructive and aesthetic procedures at Inonu University.

• Expert in microsurgery and reconstructive techniques
• Published research on long-term results of reduction mammoplasty
• Professor at Inonu University Faculty of Medicine since 2019
• Skilled in nerve injury treatments and tumor surgery

Doctor Ieva Kastytė is a specialist in plastic and reconstructive surgery . In 2016 graduated from Vilnius University, Medicine Faculty and acquired professional qualification of medicine doctor.

Specialization fields: injections, breast surgeries, body contouring surgeries (tummy tuck, liposuction, arm, thigh lift, and etc.

Doctor Ieva Kastytė speaks fluent Lithuanian, English and Russian languages.

Education

2010 - 2016 y. Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine, medical doctor
2016 y.  Internship in Antakalnis hospital & Rokiškis hospital
2016 – 2021 y. Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency

Professional experience

2016 - 2021 y. Resident doctor of plastic and reconstructive surgery at Vilnius University Hospital
2017 y. Resident doctor of plastic and reconstructive surgery at RVUL
2020 – 2021 y. Medical doctor - assistant at VUL SK Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Since 2021 y. Plastic and reconstructive surgery doctor at VUL SK Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
2016 – 2021 y. Medical doctor - assistant at “Baltijos – Amerikos terapijos ir chirurgijos klinika”, gydytoja - asistentė
2020 – 2021 y. Medical doctor - assistant at Medical diagnostic and treatment center
Since 2021 y. Medical doctor - assistant at NordClinic
Since 2021 y. Plastic and reconstructive surgery doctor at VitkusClinic
Since 2021 y. Plastic and reconstructive surgery doctor at InMedica Clinic
2021 – 2022 y. Plastic and reconstructive surgery doctor at “Grožio akademija” Clinic
Since 2022 y. Plastic and reconstructive surgery doctor at Perfectus Clinic Perfectus
Since 2022 y. Plastic and reconstructive surgery doctor at InnMed Clinic

Scientific activity

• Internship in France, Nice
• Internship in Monaco
• Internship in United Kingdom, London
• International and Lithuanian plastic and reconstructive surgery conferences
• 2021 y. Aesthetic Cadaver Workshop „CROMA IS MORE“ at the Institut Universitaire de la Face at du Cou (IUFC) in Nice
• 2022 y. Face and Body Surgery Congress in London

Dr. Mete Akin brings extensive academic and clinical expertise in internal medicine and gastroenterology to post-bariatric plastic surgery cases.

• Specialized in gastroenterology at Süleyman Demirel University
• Assistant and Associate Professor roles at Akdeniz University
• Over 15 years of experience in internal medicine

Dr. Yasar Tuna specializes in post-bariatric plastic surgery at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, combining extensive medical training with practical experience.

• Bachelor's degree from Hacettepe University
• Master's and Ph.D. from Akdeniz University
• Over a decade of experience in gastroenterology
• Works at a leading hospital with an organ transplant center

Dr. Koksal specializes in post-bariatric plastic surgery at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex, with extensive training in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

• Completed plastic surgery specialization at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• Affiliated with the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association
• Currently practices at BAU MedicalPark Göztepe Hospital