Scar revision Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Shananya Varophas is a versatile plastic surgeon at Wansiri Hospital in Bangkok. She graduated with first-class honors from Thammasat University. Dr. Varophas focuses on facial aesthetics, breast surgery, and body contouring. She treats patients at a center with 99% success rates for major aesthetic procedures.

• Completed a specialized fellowship in reconstructive surgery at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.
• Performs open and closed rhinoplasty, breast lifts, and buccal fat extraction.
• Holds memberships in the Societies of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgeons of Thailand.
• Practices at Wansiri Hospital, which is accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons Thailand.

Dr. Fatih Algan is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Dr. Safa Manav Clinic in Istanbul. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. This distinction confirms he meets the highest European surgical standards. Dr. Algan specializes in body contouring and facial rejuvenation.

• Expertise includes rhinoplasty, tummy tucks, facelifts, and liposuction.
• Accredited by the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons.
• Graduated from the prestigious Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine.
• Works at a private clinic focused on adult aesthetic medicine and cosmetology.

Dr. Banu Atalar is a professor and radiation oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She is an Honorary Fellow of the American College of Radiology (H.FACR). She completed a clinical research fellowship in stereotactic radiosurgery at Stanford University. Stereotactic radiosurgery and MR-guided adaptive SRS make up 75% of her clinical practice.

• President of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology.
• Chair of the ESTRO National Societies Committee.
• Recipient of the ASCO International Development and Education Award.
• Author of over 70 international peer-reviewed publications.

Professor Cemal Firat is a microsurgery specialist with over 900 successful procedures performed at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialises in reconstructive surgery for burn emergencies and complex nerve injuries
• Published specific research on improving wound healing and preventing tissue necrosis
• Former Education Coordinator and Professor at Inonu University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise includes maxillofacial surgery and tumour removal for functional recovery

Op. Dr. Semih Özçınar is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He earned his M.D. from Ankara University and completed his plastic surgery residency at İnönü University. He is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).

His scientific work includes an oral presentation at the 2022 National Congress of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery titled "Retrospective Analysis of Regional, Free, and Local Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction." He also wrote a thesis on the effect of septocolumellar flap use on nasal tip projection in rhinoplasty.

He has completed training in ISAPS Live Surgery Rhinoplasty, the ISAPS World Congress 2022 in Istanbul, Bosphorus Breast Live Surgery, the 9th Rhinoplasty & Facial Aesthetics fresh cadaver course, BTS International Aesthetic in Sweden, and FABCAST meetings. His focus areas are facial aesthetics, breast surgery, body contouring, and reconstruction.

Dr. Umit Naci Karacal is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Memorial Ankara Hospital. He held a professorship at Black Sea Technical University for over two decades. Dr. Karacal specializes in aesthetic surgery and complex reconstructive procedures. He completed his medical degree at the prestigious Hacettepe University. He then finished his specialty training at Ankara Numune Hospital.

• Served as a faculty member at Izmir Bakirçay University.
• Achieved the rank of Professor in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
• Served as a chief assistant at Ankara Numune Hospital.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Ankara Hospital.

Doctor Sirintip Jira-adisai combines expertise in dermatology and regenerative medicine to treat complex skin concerns at Asia Cosmetic Hospital. She focuses on restoring skin health through modern dermatological techniques and anti-ageing protocols.

• Specialises in regenerative medicine to assist with healthy skin tissue recovery
• Focuses on dermatology to address texture and appearance concerns
• Practices at a dedicated cosmetic facility in Bangkok
• Offers integrated anti-ageing medicine to support long-term skin health

Dr. Semih Tiber Mentese is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He has extensive international training. Dr. Mentese completed medical exchange programs and observerships in Romania, Spain, Italy, Denmark, and Greece. He works at a JCI-accredited university hospital holding ISO quality certification.

• Specializes in complex breast surgery, including lifts and augmentations with implants.
• Performs cosmetic facial rejuvenation and abdominal wall reconstructions.
• Authored over 15 presentations on topics like hand anomalies and nerve grafts.
• Completed microsurgery training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Yeo In Gwon is a board-certified dermatologist at Lienjang Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Center in Seoul. He graduated from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine. He completed a dermatology residency at Chung-Ang University Hospital. He earned a Ph.D. in Dermatology from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine.

He is a member of the Korean Dermatological Association, Korean Acne & Rosacea Society, Korean Society of Dermatologic Laser Surgery, Korean Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and Korean Society for Anti-Aging Dermatology. His clinical focus is medical and cosmetic dermatology. Areas of interest include acne, rosacea, pigmentation disorders, and skin aging. He provides evidence-based care and uses laser and minimally invasive procedures.

Dr Hasan Sahin has performed over 12,000 surgeries at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, helping more than 5,000 international patients with complex restorative needs.

• Uses advanced flap surgery and microsurgical techniques to reconstruct damaged tissue and scars
• Specialises in vascular nerve repair to restore function and sensation
• Treats both primary scar concerns and difficult secondary revision cases
• Board-certified by the Turkish Society of Plastic Surgeons with specific training in wound healing and care

Dr. Orhan Babucçu was the founding chairman of the Plastic Surgery Department at Zonguldak Karaelmas University. He is a specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. Dr. Babucçu focuses on revision rhinoplasty, tummy tucks, and breast surgery. He trained at the Cleveland Clinic in the United States.

• Specializes in reconstructive microsurgery, chronic wound treatment, and skin cancer.
• Maintains membership in the International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery.
• Performs body contouring, genital aesthetics, and gynaecomastia surgery for men.
• Works at Memorial Şişli, the first hospital in Turkey to earn JCI accreditation.