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

Professor Emrah Koksal brings military-grade precision to body contouring at Medical Park Goztepe Hospital. He specialises in complex reconstructive and aesthetic procedures for the lower body.

• Trained at the prestigious Gulhane Military Medical Academy in plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• Holds specialist membership with the Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association
• Expertise includes reconstructive microsurgery techniques for natural-looking body enhancements
• Practises at a major JCI-accredited hospital complex in Istanbul

The doctor is renowned for surgical expertise in a wide array of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Specializing in operations such as tummy tuck, liposuction, facelift, and rhinoplasty, the doctor demonstrates a comprehensive skill set in both aesthetic and post-bariatric plastic surgery.

With a focus on patient care and post-operative satisfaction, the doctor is adept at procedures like breast augmentation, gynecomastia surgery, and Brazilian Butt Lift, ensuring detailed consultations and thorough follow-ups.

Dr Aziz Parspanci is a plastic and reconstructive specialist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with a focus on comprehensive body contouring and post-weight loss aesthetics.

• Specialises in Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) and body shaping procedures
• Performs microsurgical reconstruction and complex defect repair using flap and graft techniques
• Provides tailored post-bariatric surgery to address significant skin laxity after weight loss
• Practices at a major Turkish university hospital known for medical education and research

Dr. Ozge Utku Aydemir is a specialist in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery. Dr. Aydemir completed residency training at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital (2019–2023). Dr. Aydemir then served as a specialist doctor at Ankara Ataturk Sanatorium Training and Research Hospital (2023–2025). Dr. Aydemir earned an MD from Gazi University (English Program).

EBOPRAS (European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery) Part 1 certified on 25 Jan 2025. Interests include facial and breast aesthetics, body contouring, microsurgery and hand surgery, reconstructive surgery, injectables (fillers, Botox), and lasers.

Publications include a 2023 article in The Journal of Hand Surgery on outcomes of wide-awake flexor tendon repairs in 58 fingers and 9 thumbs. Dr. Aydemir also completed a thesis on amniotic membrane use in flexor tendon repair. Presentations include oral and poster sessions at TPRECD and an international congress. Member of TPRECD, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Society, and Aesthetic Surgery Society.

The doctor is an experienced Turkish plastic surgeon with over 15 years in the field, specializing in nose and breast surgeries, both aesthetic and reconstructive. The doctor has international experience, having worked at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in the USA.

Since 2016, the doctor has been serving as a plastic aesthetic and reconstructive surgeon at Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir. The doctor completed medical training at Uludağ University and specialized in plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgery at Ankara Training and Research Hospital, with additional expertise in oral, facial, and maxillofacial surgery.

Areas of Interests

• Face and Neck Lift (Rhytidectomy)
• Mommy Makeover (Abdominoplasty, Brachioplasty)
• Arm and Leg Lift after Massive Weight Loss
• Lipedema Surgery
• Rhinoplasty
• Diabetic Foot – Reconstructive Procedures for Lower Extremities and Trunk
• Hidradenitis Suppurativa Surgery
• PRP, Dermal Fillers, Botox
• Microsurgery
• Age-Related Skin Laxity and Rejuvenation

Education:

• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Medical Degree), 2003–2009
• Münster University, Germany (Erasmus), 2007–2008
• Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul – Residency in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 2010–2016
• ASAN Medical Centre, Seoul, South Korea – Microsurgery Fellowship, 2015–2016

Experience:

• Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul (2025–Present)
• Istinye University, MedicalPark GOP Hospital, Istanbul (2019–2025)
• Aydın University, MedicalPark Liv Florya Hospital, Istanbul (2018–2019)
• Gümüşhane State Hospital, Turkey (2016–2018)
• ASAN Medical Centre, Seoul, South Korea (2015–2016)
• Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul – Assistant Doctor (2010–2016)

International Peer-Reviewed Journals:

• Basaran K, Datli A, Sagir M, et al. Blunt Trauma Induced Closed Femoral Bone Fracture in a Rat Model. J Reconstr Microsurg 2025.
• Gurbuz MS, Datli A. Visual and Psychological Perceptions in Aesthetic Surgery. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2024.
• Caghan P, Datli A, et al. Panniculectomy with Bariatric Surgery. Ann Ital Chir. 2023.
• Datli A, Demirel O. Free-style Brachial Artery Flap in Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Int Wound J. 2023.
• Demirel O, Datli A. Double Layer Perichondrial Flap in Tip Graft. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2022.
• Caghan P, Datli A, et al. Emergency Surgical Outcomes in COVID-19 Pandemic. Ann Ital Chir. 2020.
• Datli A, Karasoy I, et al. Lower Extremity Reconstruction Challenges. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2020.
• Datli A, Suh H, et al. Free-style Deepithelialized Propeller Flaps. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2017.
• Basaran K, Datli A, et al. Cyst Formation After Rhinoplasty. J Craniofac Surg. 2015.
• Datli A, Pilanci O, et al. Ectopic Tooth in Maxillary Sinus. J Craniofac Surg. 2014.
• Basaran K, Datli A. Clenched Fist Syndrome. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2014.
• Pilanci O, Datli A, et al. Zygomatic Arch Fracture Reduction. J Craniofac Surg. 2013.

National Peer-Reviewed Journals:

• Datli A, Yildirim MC, Basaran K. Endoscopic Brow Lift – Cortical Tunnel Technique. Selcuk Med J. 2021.
• Datli A, Karasoy I, Zeynal M. Propeller Flap in Surgical Infection Management. Jt Dis Relat Surg. 2021.
• Basaran K, Datli A, et al. Traumatic Lymphangitis in the Arm. Hand Microsurg. 2014.
• Pilanci O, Datli A, et al. Full-Thickness Grafts in Degloving Injuries. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2013.

Congress Presentations:

• Impact of High-Velocity Trauma on Vascular Structures – 2024 Antalya, Turkey
• Free-style Propeller Flaps for Complex Wounds – 2023 Konya, Turkey
• Free-style Brachial Artery Flap in Hidradenitis Suppurativa – 2022 Cancun, Mexico
• Deepithelialized Propeller Flaps for Wounds with Dead Space – 2019 Bologna, Italy; 2017 Seoul, Korea
• Lower Extremity Reconstruction in Remote Regions – 2018 Belgrade, Serbia
• Burn Healing & Comorbidities – 2015 Hannover, Germany
• Chemical Burns – Beyond Standard Treatment? – 2015 Hannover, Germany
• Folk Remedy in Pediatric Burns – 2015 Hannover, Germany
• Autologous Fat Lipofilling for Hypertrophic Burn Scars – 2015 Hannover, Germany

Book Chapters:

• Joon Pio Hong, Aslı Datlı (2023). Surgical Flaps in Wound Healing. In: Chronic Wound Management. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-26110-7_12

Md Caner Kaya has performed over 10,000 surgeries throughout his career. He operates at Avicenna International Hospital, specialising in complex body contouring and lifting procedures.

• Board-certified surgeon with expertise in full body lifting surgeries
• Completed specialist training in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at Marmara University
• Focuses on achieving balanced proportions through personalised surgical plans
• Handles comprehensive post-weight loss cases including thigh and arm lifts
• Experienced in both aesthetic enhancements and reconstructive surgical techniques

The doctor is a highly regarded plastic surgeon based in Istanbul, specializing in tummy tucks, mommy makeovers, and revision rhinoplasty. With extensive expertise in cosmetic reconstruction post-obesity surgeries, the doctor has been practicing at Estetik International since 2011. Previous roles include serving as an Associate Professor at Kütahya Dumlupınar University and positions in various hospitals since 2005. The doctor holds a medical degree from Ankara University and a specialty in plastic surgery from Uludag University, along with a doctorate from Eskisehir Osmangazi University.

The doctor is a member of the İstanbul Estetik Forum and the Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

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Dr. Cihantimur has a wide range of experience and expertise, including breast augmentation and reconstruction, body contouring, facial rejuvenation, and rhinoplasty. Is a member of 7 professional American, Turkish and international associations.

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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.
 

Professor Halil Ibrahim Canter is an award-winning plastic surgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who won best experimental paper from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

• Specialises in using adipose tissue-derived stem cells for advanced tissue regeneration
• Maintains international standing as a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Holds a PhD in Advanced Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery from Hacettepe University
• Completed a high-level clinical fellowship at the Craniofacial Institute in Michigan
• Published over 50 academic papers on complex reconstructive and aesthetic techniques

Dr Orkun Uyanik is a key specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus, where he focuses on advanced body shaping and Brazilian butt aesthetics.

• Specialises in reconstructive and microsurgical operations for natural-looking results
• Expertise includes complex body contouring and breast reconstruction surgery
• Held academic positions at Halic University Medical Faculty
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Practises at Liv Hospital Ulus within a highly specialised aesthetic unit

The doctor began medical education in 2000 at Dokuz Eylul Medical Faculty University and completed reconstructive and aesthetic surgeries training at Abant Izzet Baysal University Faculty of Medicine in 2014. During residency, received microsurgery training from the University of Zurich in 2013, focusing on stem cells and PRP effects on collagen synthesis.

A member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the doctor specializes in Rhinoplasty, Secondary Rhinoplasty, Breast surgeries, Liposuction, tummy tuck, and post-bariatric surgeries. With extensive experience, the doctor has performed numerous surgeries for both local and international patients in Istanbul's top hospitals.

Dr Gokhan Semerci has performed over 1,100 treatments and holds advanced microsurgery training from Switzerland. He currently leads aesthetic and reconstructive cases at Happy Esthetic Clinic.

• Trained at Istanbul University Capa Medical Faculty – a premier Turkish institution
• Acts as a clinical educator training the next generation of plastic surgeons
• Specialises in complex body contouring and reconstructive procedures
• Speaks fluent English for clear and easy patient communication

He continued his education at Istanbul Kuleli Military High School in 1998. She studied medicine at Gülhane Military Medical Faculty between 2002-2008. Later, she completed her specialty training in Ankara Keçiören Training and Research Hospital Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery clinic.

He worked as a specialist physician at Yozgat City Hospital and Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital. During this period, he participated in congresses, conferences and presentations on Plastic Surgery. His articles have been published in national and international journals.