Forehead lift Doctors Abroad — Page 8

Dr Rajendra Dhondge earned his specialist qualifications from the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai – a globally recognised centre for complex surgical oncology.

• Completed more than 1,500 cases of microvascular tissue transfer
• Specialises in head and neck reconstruction for functional and aesthetic outcomes
• Lifetime member of the World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery
• Expertise includes vascular surgery and supermicrosurgery techniques
• Trained at B J Medical College in Pune for general surgery

Associate Professor Tayfun Türkaslan is a highly credentialed plastic surgeon who refined his surgical skills at St James Seacroft University Hospital in the United Kingdom.

• Holds the prestigious title of Associate Professor in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Maintains international standing as a member of the American Maxillofacial Surgeons Association
• Practised at Bezm-i Alem University, one of Turkey's established medical teaching institutions
• Published over 20 peer-reviewed research articles in international medical journals
• Member of the International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)

Dr. Ismail Barut is a board-certified plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He received advanced training at Ege University and Gazi University. He also completed a specialization in hand surgery. Dr. Barut has presented at more than 10 national and international congresses. He has published several peer-reviewed articles, including new techniques for head and neck reconstruction and orbital floor defects.

Dr. Barut took part in Turkey’s third face transplant operation. He is known for achieving natural-looking results using advanced, minimally invasive methods. He has worked at leading hospitals in Turkey and now practices in Istanbul. Dr. Barut provides patient-focused care to both local and international patients. His experience and scientific work make him a leading choice for plastic surgery in Turkey.

Dr. Fatih Çınar is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He ranked first nationwide in two exam categories among about two million students. He entered Koç University School of Medicine with a Suna-İnan Kıraç Foundation scholarship. He received the Vehbi Koç Honor Award twice. After a top TUS score, he trained in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Cerrahpaşa.

He passed the USMLE and holds ECFMG certification. He earned FEBOPRAS (European Board certification, Sigmund Freud University, Vienna). He trained at Stanford with Prof. Gordon Lee on post-cancer breast reconstruction, tissue transfers, and breast implants.

He has many publications. His facelift and tissue transfer technique is cited in international literature. His specialization thesis won first place from the Istanbul Medical Chamber.

Dr. Vipul Nanda is a plastic surgeon at Artemis Hospitals in Gurgaon. He developed an original cleft palate repair technique for treating cheiloschisis. Dr. Nanda specializes in Vaser liposuction, body contouring, and facial reconstructive surgery. He holds fellowships in microsurgery from Japan and cosmetic surgery from Spain.

• Completed surgical training at the Royal College of Surgeons in the UK.
• Former Head of the Plastic Surgery Department at Oman Hospital.
• Is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility ranked among the best by Newsweek.

Dr Bekir Zafer Akad graduated from the prestigious Faculty of Medicine at 9 Eylül University and now leads aesthetic treatments at Egemed Hospitals.

• Specialises in facial rejuvenation including forehead and eyelid surgery
• Performs delicate micro surgery for nerve and vascular repairs
• Experienced in treating facial fractures and structural chin or nose issues
• Offers both surgical lifting and non-surgical facial rejuvenation lasers
• Member of the clinic providing care for complex reconstructive cases

Associate Professor Cenk Melikoglu is an award-winning plastic surgeon at Ekol International Hospitals, specialising in endoscopic facial stretching and complex head-to-neck procedures.

• Performed over 1,000 microsurgeries and reconstructive operations
• Winner of the first-place prize in surgical medicine from Gulhane Military Medical Academy
• Trained in advanced surgical techniques at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago
• Certified for proficiency by the Turkish Plastic Surgery Association
• Expert in closed endoscopic methods for facial rejuvenation and migraine relief

The doctor is a leading Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon with 28 years of experience, specializing in Cosmetic Breast Surgery and Breast Reconstruction.

Graduated with an MD from Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand, in 1993 and obtained a Diploma of The Thai Board of Plastic Surgery in 2001.

Completed fellowships in Hand and Microsurgery at Ramathibodi Hospital in 2002 and at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, USA, in 2008.

Dr. Phattrapohn Liangcheep, M.D., is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. She specializes in facial aesthetic surgery, facial rejuvenation, and reconstructive plastic surgery. She treats facial aging, drooping eyelids, eyelid bags, nasal deformities, facial asymmetry, ear or lip deformities, facial scars, benign skin and soft-tissue lesions, and localized fat.

Accreditations: Diploma, Thai Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Plastic and reconstructive surgery training at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. M.D., Phramongkutklao College of Medicine.

Featured procedures: rhinoplasty; upper and lower blepharoplasty; facelift; brow lift; lip lift or reduction; facial fat grafting; otoplasty and ear reconstruction; scar revision; liposuction; fat transfer. She provides evidence-based, patient-centered care in Thai and English.