Facelift Doctors Abroad — Page 12

Professor Gulden Avci Cakmak is an academic specialist who previously led plastic surgery at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University Faculty of Medicine.

• Trained at the prestigious Hacettepe University Medical Faculty
• Specialised at the Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on aesthetic, plastic, and reconstructive facial surgery
• Practical expertise at Emsey Hospital in Istanbul
• Brings academic rigour and clinical precision to facelift procedures

Dr Aziz Parspanci is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital who specialises in comprehensive facial rejuvenation and contouring.

• Focuses on combined facial aesthetics including temporal lifts and brow lifts
• Perform neck lifts and profiloplasty to improve the jawline and side profile
• Trained at Manisa Celal Bayar University in plastic and aesthetic surgery
• Experienced in complex microsurgical reconstruction and flap surgery
• Member of the Turkish National Plastic Surgery Congress

Dr Mehmet Yidirim is a dedicated specialist at Istanbul's Estherian Clinic who completed his intensive aesthetic training at the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Completed a specialised fellowship programme with the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Society (EPCD)
• Holds certification in basic microsurgery for handling delicate tissue repairs
• Focuses on face and neck surgery within a high-volume cosmetic department
• Underwent advanced training in reconstructive and aesthetic techniques at Artvin State Hospital

Associate Professor Tayfun Türkaslan is a highly skilled aesthetic surgeon who serves as a member of the International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He gained significant international experience at St James’s University Hospital in the UK before becoming an Associate Professor in 2010.

• Maintains membership with the American Maxillofacial Surgeons Association
• Practised at Bezm-i Alem University Faculty of Medicine
• Published over 20 articles in international medical journals
• Specialises in aesthetic surgery at his dedicated private practice in Istanbul

The doctor has been awarded an MCh from TATA Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, and completed an MS in General Surgery from B. J. Medical College, Pune. Specializing in Head & Neck Reconstruction, Breast Reconstruction, Trunk & Limb Reconstruction, Vascular Surgery, and Lymphedema Management, the doctor has performed over 1500 cases of Microvascular Tissue Transfer for Oncoreconstruction. The doctor is a lifetime member of the World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, International Course on Supermicrosurgery, and the Indian Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery.

The doctor is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, specializing in dermatology. With a strong educational background, the doctor holds an MD with honors from Chulalongkorn University and has further trained at the Institute of Dermatology in Bangkok and the Department of Dermatology at Stanford Medical Center. The doctor is a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology, showcasing a high level of expertise and accreditation in the field. Fluent in both English and Thai, the doctor is well-equipped to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr Lee Jong Seok brings global surgical perspective to Wonjin Plastic Surgery, having completed clinical training at UChicago Medicine in the United States.

• Holds a Master's degree from Korea University Graduate School of Medicine
• Member of the Korean Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
• Completed surgical training at Korea University Guro Hospital
• Full member of the Rhinoplasty Research Society for plastic and reconstructive surgeons
• Specialises in aesthetic refinements at one of Seoul's high-volume plastic surgery centres

Dr. Faruk Ozkiris is the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Private Anadolu Hospital in Turkey. He is a multi-disciplinary specialist with expertise in both neurosurgery and ENT conditions. He performs a high volume of plastic and reconstructive procedures. Dr. Ozkiris practiced medicine since 1990 and leads medical training initiatives for new healthcare professionals.

• Specializes in septoplasty, rhinoplasty, and complex ear reconstruction.
• Performs a range of surgeries including facelifts, blepharoplasty, and body contouring.
• Practices at a 6,400-square-meter facility with four modern operating rooms.
• Provides care at Private Anadolu Hospital, which supports patients in multiple languages.

Professor Akad leads the plastic surgery team at Egemed Hospitals with a dual focus on complex facial reconstruction and aesthetic rejuvenation.

• Specialises in facial fractures and rejuvenation including eyelid and ear aesthetics
• Trained at the faculty of medicine at 9 Eylül University
• Performs surgical skin cancer removals and facial mole treatments
• Offers non-surgical facial rejuvenation laser and gold needle therapies alongside surgery
• Expertise includes hand and microsurgery for delicate nerve and vascular repairs

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.

Dr Ali Ertan Capar has performed more than 1,100 surgical procedures, specialising in aesthetic reconstructions at Estophia Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, a top-tier Turkish institution
• Research focus includes cellular therapies and mesenchymal stem cell applications for tissue healing
• Expertise in flap pathophysiology, which is critical for successful facelift outcomes
• Previously served at major medical centres including Bayindir Healthcare Group