Associate Professor Burak Özkan is a FEBOPRAS-certified surgeon who specialises in complex breast surgery and oncoplastic techniques at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital.

• Holds the prestigious title of Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
• Completed advanced clinical fellowships in reconstructive surgery in Belgium, Japan, and South Korea
• Serves as an executive committee member for the Turkish Reconstructive Microsurgery Society
• Recipient of the International Society of Burn Injuries Young Investigator Prize

General Information

Name-Surname: Vahip Karpınar

Date of Birth: August 13, 1993

Place of Birth: Seyhan/Adana

Education Information

2017 - Gazi University Faculty of Medicine

Work Experience

2023 - 2025 - Burdur State Hospital

2025 - 2026 - Isparta Medikaya Hospital

2025 - 2026 - Elazığ Medical Hospital

2025 - 2026 - Adana Güzelyalı Hospital

Specific Areas of Interest in Specialization:

Body Shaping

Facial Surgeries and Medical Interventions

Breast Lift (Augmentation - Reduction)

Leg, Arm, Face and Neck Lift

Eyelid Aesthetics

Tummy Tuck

Liposuction

Mesotherapy

Botox

Fillers

PRP

Op. Dr. Hasbi Mert Meral is a board-certified plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He has over 10 years of experience and has performed more than 2,000 surgeries. He is certified by the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS). He holds a reconstructive microsurgery certification (2017).

Current positions: Cayra Clinic and Mert Meral Plastic (since 2023). He previously worked at Private Imperial Hospital in Trabzon and Trabzon Kanuni Training and Research Hospital. His expertise includes rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation, and blepharoplasty. He also performs breast surgery, abdominoplasty, liposuction, and mommy makeovers. Other focus areas include fat transfer, body contouring, reconstructive surgery for skin cancer, burns, and hand conditions, and scar revision.

The doctor graduated from Istanbul University Medical Faculty in 1998 and specialized in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. She gained significant experience in microsurgery at Taiwan Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and laser treatments at TWMU Hospital in Tokyo. The doctor further honed her skills in face and breast aesthetics at Instituto Javier de Benito in Barcelona.

As an Assistant Professor at Yeditepe University Hospital, she contributed to the field of plastic surgery and later became a consultant at Bosphorus Anatomica Plastic Surgery Center. She specializes in Rhinoplasty, Blepharoplasty, face lifts, liposuction, and body shaping procedures, utilizing advanced techniques like VASER and LASER liposuction.

The doctor is a leading plastic surgeon in Turkey with over 20 years of experience, renowned for expertise in tummy tucks and revision rhinoplasty. He founded the Plastic Surgery Department at Zonguldak Karaelmas University, serving as the founding chairman for 12 years. The doctor's professional interests include breast surgery, body contouring, genital aesthetics, chronic wound treatment, skin cancer, and nose jobs.

He is qualified in plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery, specializing in face, body, and breast aesthetics, as well as non-surgical procedures. The doctor has trained at prestigious institutions, including Gazi University and Cleveland Clinic, and currently works as a specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

Dr Safa Manav is a European Board Certified plastic surgeon who holds international memberships with both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Aesthetic Society.

• Completed a specialist fellowship at the UZ Brussels Plastic Surgery Clinic in Belgium
• Performs breast augmentation with a focus on natural-looking aesthetic outcomes
• Maintains active membership with the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• Awarded the Best Medical Paper Award and Clinical Branch First Prize for his research
• Provides a structured pathway for overseas patients including medical hotel recovery support

Dr Ozlem Cemboluk leads the plastic surgery team at Anadolu Medical Center, bringing specialised training in oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgery to her aesthetic practice.

• Completed the advanced Aesthetic Breast Surgery workshop under renowned specialists in Istanbul
• Specialises in 'Mommy Makeover' procedures combining breast surgery with body contouring
• Member of the International Confederation of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
• Maintains membership with the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association
• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions

Dr Firat Ozer is a specialist surgeon at Memorial Atasehir Hospital with a career defined by rigorous training at the Gulhane Military Medical Academy.

• Trained at GATA, one of Turkey's most prestigious military medical institutions
• Specialises in aesthetic and reconstructive breast procedures
• Practiced at ONEP Medical Centre under national leaders in plastic surgery
• Experienced in complex reconstructive cases and aesthetic refinements
• Held specialist roles at Bezmialem and Medipol university hospitals

Professor Ozlem Cholak leads the plastic surgery department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital and is a recognised expert in breast surgery research.

• Awarded the title of Professor by the Turkish Higher Education Board
• Investigates breast implant capsule health with published research in top-tier journals
• Head of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Demiroglu University of Science
• Won second prize at the AAEF Surgical Forum Breast Symposium in Barcelona
• Volunteered as a consultant surgeon for humanitarian missions in Jordan and Uzbekistan

Dr Kadri Ozer brings high-level precision to aesthetic surgery after achieving a perfect clinical score in his plastic and reconstructive specialty training.

• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's most prestigious English-speaking medical schools
• Gained international surgical perspective through placements at Uppsala University Hospital and Osaka University
• Specialises in aesthetic breast procedures and reconstructive microsurgery
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons

CANER GELBAL, MD

Birth Date : January 16, 1993 year

Birth Place : İstanbul, Turkey

Education, Awards and Certifications

• Inter High School Olympic Competition,Ankara Science High School Olympic Team Captain,Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey(TUBİTAK)-2009 year
• Ankara Science High School-2007-2010 year
• İzmir Science High School – 2010-2011 year 
• Istanbul University School of Medicine – 2017 year 
• Animal Research Certificate – January 2019 year 
• Microsurgery Certificate- May 2019 year 
• Bagcilar Research and Training Hospital , Department  of Plastic,Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery  - 2018 year – Current
   

Rotations

November 2018 year - April 2019 year  - General Surgery Rotation - Bagcilar Research and Training Hospital Department of General Surgery

April - May 2019 year - Orthopedia Rotation - Bagcilar Research and Training Hospital Department of Orthopedia

Articles published in nationally-respected journals: 

1. Tatar BE, Gelbal C, Sezgiç M, Karakol P, Uslu C, Kabul S. A Rare Case: Malignant Granular Cell Tumor in Axillary Region.

Oral Presentations in International Meetings

1.Using Mandibular Bony Tissues Which Are Treated with Liquid Nitrogen As Scaffold For Partial Femoral Transplantation in Mandible Reconstruction and Evaluation of Bone Survival: Experimental Rat Femur Transplantation Model 

Percin Karakol, Burak Ergün Tatar, Can Uslu, Caner Gelbal, Mehmet Bozkurt 

11th European Plastic Surgery Research Council August 23-25, 2018 year, Munich, Germany

2. The Effect of Centrifuge Duration on Fat Graft Survival 

Percin Karakol, Burak Ergün Tatar, Can Uslu, Caner Gelbal, Mehmet Bozkurt

11th European Plastic Surgery Research Council August 23-25, 2018 year, Munich, Germany

3. Are the permanent effects of renal failure not so permanent? 

Percin Karakol, Caner Gelbal, Can Uslu, Burak Ergün Tatar, Mehmet Bozkurt

11th European Plastic Surgery Research Council August 23-25, 2018 year, Munich, Germany

Oral Presentations in national Meetings:

1.Üst ekstremite acil ve elektif vakalarda WALANT’ın kullanımı.                                   

Burak Ergün Tatar, Perçin Karakol, Can Uslu, Caner Gelbal  41. Ulusal Plastik Cerrahi Kurultayı, 26-30 October, 2019 year, Samsun,Turkey

Dr Majid Ismayilzade is a specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon who focuses on body contouring and breast aesthetic procedures at Central Hospital.

• Specialises in breast augmentation, mastopexy, and breast reduction surgery
• Uses innovative techniques for mommy makeover procedures to restore body shape
• Trained in microsurgery and reconstructive surgery for complex cases
• Performs scar revision and hand surgery using a patient-centred approach
• Maintains an active clinical practice backed by international surgical training

Dr Emrah Koksal brings intensive surgical training from Gulhane Military Medical Academy to his aesthetic practice at Medical Park Göztepe.

• Trained at Turkey's prestigious Gulhane Military Medical Academy for plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Maintains international standards as a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• Holds membership with the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association
• Member of the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association
• Focuses on both aesthetic enhancements and reconstructive techniques