Best Orthognathic Surgery Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr Hasan Sahin has performed over 12,000 surgeries for 5,000 patients worldwide at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He specialises in complex craniofacial and reconstructive procedures of the face and jaw.

• Expert in microsurgical vascular nerve repair to restore function and sensation
• Treats complex restorative needs including jaw cysts and chin augmentation
• Board-certified by the Turkish Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Completed advanced international microsurgery training in Antalya and Istanbul
• Focuses on both aesthetic outcomes and functional jaw alignment

Dr. Tanongsak Panyawirunroj is a leading plastic surgeon at Asia Cosmetic Hospital in Bangkok. He has performed 15,000+ operations throughout his career. Dr. Tanongsak specializes in transformative procedures like rhinoplasty and sexual reassignment surgery. He completed fellowships in the US, Canada, South Korea, and Taiwan.

• Official representative of the Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons.
• Maintains membership with the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).
• Performs complex facial feminization (FFS) and orthognathic surgeries.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility with a 0% post-surgery complication rate.

Dr. Abdulsamet Kundakcioglu is a maxillofacial surgeon at Dentavie Istanbul Dental Clinic. He specializes in orthognathic surgery and dental implant procedures. Dr. Kundakcioglu earned his PhD in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Istanbul University. He focuses on complex cases like jaw cysts and maxillofacial traumas.

• Participated in the Orthognathic Surgery Symposium at the Royal College of London.
• Completed specialized training on custom-made implants in Brussels.
• Member of the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Works at an ITI- and AAO-affiliated center treating 3,600+ patients annually.

Dr. Tayfun Apuhan founded the ENT department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He has performed over 4,000 procedures throughout his career. Dr. Apuhan serves as a professor and head of the audiometry program at Doğuş University. He has published over 200 scientific works in the field of head and neck surgery.

• Trained at The Ohio State University and University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf.
• Specializes in functional rhinoplasty, revision nose jobs, and endoscopic sinus surgery.
• Treats head and neck cancers, including tongue and laryngeal tumors.
• Performs pediatric surgeries for tonsils, adenoids, and cleft lip repair.

Professor Furkan Erol Karabekmez is a senior academic surgeon who personally performs high-complexity orthognathic cases using 3D imaging for precise surgical planning.

• Completed a research fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in the USA – one of the world's most prestigious medical centres
• Performed 900+ specialist procedures with a focus on functional and aesthetic success
• Specialises in High LeFort I and BSSO double jaw surgery for complex bite corrections
• Holds a diploma from the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Professor Cemal Firat is a senior specialist in maxillofacial and reconstructive surgery at Medical Park Antalya, specialising in complex facial corrections.

• Holds the rank of Professor at Inonu University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed subspecialty training in microsurgery for precise surgical outcomes
• Expertise includes treating cleft lip and advanced maxillofacial trauma cases
• Focuses on reconstructive techniques to restore both facial function and aesthetics
• Heads educational coordination for future specialists in surgical hospital sciences

Associate Professor Ezgi Yuceer Cetiner is a highly skilled maxillofacial surgeon who has performed over 900 procedures at the Bahçeşehir University Dental Hospital.

• Serves as the Chief Physician of the BAU dental clinic and hospital in Istanbul
• Specialises in reconstructive surgery, bone tissue regeneration, and orthognathic cases
• Holds a PhD in oral and maxillofacial surgery from Ondokuz Mayıs University
• Active member of several international associations for oral and maxillofacial surgeons
• Published researcher with numerous articles in peer-reviewed medical journals

Dr. Yun Chang Woon is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He is a former professor at Soon Chun Hyang University and a former department head at Armed Forces Capital Hospital.

Professional memberships: Korean Medical Association; Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (lifetime member); Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; Korean Association for Maxillofacial Contouring Surgery; Korean Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery; Korean Society for Microsurgery; IPRAS. He is the Academic Chair of the Minimal Invasive Plastic Surgery Society.

Publications: Co-author of Neomajou: The 18 Korean Masters in Plastic Surgery. First author of “The Understanding and Stability of Insertion Layers in Thread Lift” (Journal of Surgery, 2023; 8:1903). Also published “Effectiveness of Botulinum Toxin A in Treatment of Frey’s Syndrome” (Arch Craniofac Surg, 2009; 10(2):114-119).

Professor Altan Varol is a senior academic and surgeon who leads the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department at Bahçeşehir University Dental Hospital.

• Brings over two decades of clinical focus to complex jaw reconstruction
• Specialises in orthognathic surgery for both functional and aesthetic correction
• Earned a Professorship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2016
• Expert in treating congenital and acquired jaw deformities
• Trained at Marmara University – a top-tier medical institution in Turkey