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My Story

Dr. Ahmet Kaplan is a dedicated Plastic Surgeon Specialist known for his expertise in cosmetic procedures, particularly in facial and body aesthetics. His passion for this field led him to pursue higher education at Ankara Science High School, where he graduated in 2008. He furthered his academic journey at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, earning his degree in 2014.

Dr. Ahmet Kaplan’s Achievements

Dr. Kaplan’s commitment to excellence in plastic surgery culminated in the attainment of his Plastic Surgery Specialist Title in 2020. In 2022, he achieved a significant milestone by passing the final stage of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery exam, earning him the esteemed title of EBOPRAS.

Currently based in Istanbul, Dr. Kaplan leverages his extensive knowledge and hands-on experience to provide exceptional care to his patients. His approach is characterized by a deep understanding of individual preferences and a commitment to ensuring patients feel at ease throughout their treatment journey.

Op.Dr. Omer Ekin has many awards in clinical and experimental fields and has published articles in prestigious international journals. Ömer Ekin, completing his state service obligation in Ordu State Hospital, still continues plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries in  AYT Clinic in Ankara.

Medical Education

2002-2008 Gülhane Military Medical Academy

2011-2016 Ankara Kecioren Training and Research Hospital Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Resident

Places of Work

Istanbul Umraniye Training and Research Hospital

Yozgat City Hospital

Specialties

Breast Plastic Surgery (Breast augmentation, lifting, reduction)

Nose Plastic Surgery

Body Contour Surgery

Facelift-Renewal

Eyelid Surgery

Auricle Correction

Liposuction

Blepharoplasty

 

EDUCATION

1996 – 2000                        Junior High School and High School Education

                                               Kabataş Erkek High School, Istanbul 

2000 – 2006                        Medical Education (graduated with the degree of one of                                                  three highest ranked student)

                                               Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli 

2008 – 2013                        Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Education                                                Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Plastic,                                                              Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Ankara

THESIS of GRADUATION 

December 2013                 “Ex Vivo Biomechanical Evaluation of Flexor Tendon                                                       Repair Using Barbed Suture Material: A Comparative                                                     Study”

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT

01/07/2005 – 31/07/2005   Internship

                                                   Humboldt University, Helios Klinikum Emil von                                                                Behring, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and                                                        Aesthetic Surgery, Berlin 

01/08/2005 – 30/09/2005    Internship

                                                    Humboldt University, Waldkrankenhaus, Berlin                                                                 

09/ 2008 – 10/2013                 Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery                                                                    Residency

                                                    Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Plastic,                                                               Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Ankara 

01/04/2013 – 26/04/2013     Guest Doctor

                                                    Lacomed Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic                                                               Surgery Clinic, Berlin 

01/2014 – 10/ 2014                Consultant Surgeon

                                                   Sinop Ataturk State Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive                                                    and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Sinop

03/01/2016 – 06/01/2016    Consultant Surgeon in ISAPS-LEAP Volunteer Mission                                                     for Syrian Refugees

                                                    Al Maqassed Charity Hospital, Amman (Jordan)

28/09/2016 – 08/10/2016     Consultant Surgeon in International Humanitarian Aid                                                      Program

                                                     Namangan Children’s Hospital, Plastic Surgery                                                                Clinic, Ferghana Valley 

2014 – 2019                              Consultant Specialist

                                                    Health Sciences University, Cemil Tascioglu Training                                                     and Research Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and                                                       Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Istanbul 

09/ 2019                                     Title of Associate Professor in Plastic,                                                                                Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

                                                     Chair of the Higher Education Board, Ankara

2020 – 2022                               Head of Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and                                                          Aesthetic Surgery

                                                    Health Sciences University, Cemil Tascioglu Training                                                     and Research Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and                                                       Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Istanbul 

2023- Attending                       

MEMBERSHIPS 

2013                                           Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and                                                                   Aesthetic Surgeons (TPRECD)

2013                                           Reconstructive Microsurgery Association (RMCD)

2014                                           Association of Emergency Hand Surgery and                                                                     Microsurgery (ACELEMDER)

HONOR AND/OR AWARDS

12/11/2015 – 14/11/2015     Second Prize,

                                                  Turkish Society of Surgery, VIII. Surgical Research                                                         Congress, IV. Contest of Invention, Konya

                                                  Project name: “Therapeutic apparatus for ingrown                                                           toenail”

14/04/2016 – 16/04/2016  Second Prize

                                                 AAEF Surgical Forum in Breast Symposium,                                                                      Barcelona (Spain) 

                                                 Presentation name: “V.A.C.™ Therapy To Manage                                                            Extensive, Large, Potentially Lethal Degloving Injuries”

SCIENTIFIC ACHIVEMENTS

• - Published more than 40 articles in international and national peer-reviewed journals
• - Presented more than 61 presentations in international and national scientific meetings
• - Wrote more than 2 book chapters nationally and internationally.

Education

1995-2002 Karatay Anatolian High School, Konya 
2002-2008 Selçuk University, Selçuklu Medical Faculty, Konya 
Residency: 
2009-2014 Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery residency, Eskişehir Osmangazi University, School of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Eskişehir, Turkey

Work experience

2009-2014 Research Assistant at Eskişehir Osmangazi University, School of Medicine,

2014-2016 Yüksek İhtisas Research and Training Hospital, Bursa

2016-2017 Bursa Private Jimer Hospital, Bursa

2018-2020 Yüksek İhtisas Research and Training Hospital, Bursa

2020-present Private practice

Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Eskişehir

CERTIFICATES EBOPRAS

European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery; 2014-Helsinki, 2015-Brussels

Membership in organizations

Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association 

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Associatio

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS 
Articles published in national peer-reviewed journals: 
1-Tamer Şakrak, Sezi Mangır, Ahmet Kormutlu, Ozlem Cemboluk, Ozgen Kıvanc, Aydın Tekgoz; Retrospective analysis of 1205 hand injury cases; Turkish Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery – 17(3);134-138,2009 

2-Tamer Şakrak, Sezi Mangır, Ahmet Körmutlu, Özlem Cemboluk; Retrospective Analysis of Our Electric Injury Cases; Turkish Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery -19(1); 1-4, 2011 

Articles published in international peer-reviewed journals: 
1. Karabagli Y, Kose AA, Mangir S, Cetin C.; e-Flap Nipple Reconstruction in Amputation Mammaplasty; Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2012 
2. Karabağlı Y, Kocman EA, Velipaşaoğlu M, Kose AA, Ceylan S, Cemboluk O, Cetin C.: Labia Majora Augmentation with De-epithelialized Labial Rim (Minora) Flaps as an Auxiliary Procedure for Labia Minora Reduction. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2015 Jun;39(3):289-93 

Papers presented at national scientific meetings and published in the proceedings book: 
1-Tamer Şakrak, Sezi Mangır, Ahmet Körmutlu, Aydan Köse, Yakup Karabağlı, Cengiz Çetin; Retrospective analysis of electrical burn patients hospitalized in our burn unit; xxxi. Turkish plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery national congress, Adana; p: 53 
2-Tamer Şakrak, Sezi Mangır, Ahmet Körmutlu, Özlem Cemboluk, Aydan Köse, Yakup Karabağlı, Cengiz Çetin; Our 5-year screening results of our clinic in hand surgery cases; xxxi. Turkish plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery national congress, Adana; p: 160 

Papers presented at international scientific meetings and published in the proceedings book: 
1- Sezi Mangır, A. Aydan Köse, Özlem Cemboluk, Yakup Karabağlı, Cavit Can, Cengiz Çetin; Penil Squamouse Cell Carsinom and Dynamic Sentinel Node Biopsy; Mayo Clinic- Selcuk University plastic surgery special joint meeting, Konya 2011

He was born in 1978 in Turkey. He was graduated from

Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 2003. He had

Operator Doctoral degree between 2011-2005 from

Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine.

COURSE SYMPOSIUM AND CONGRESS PARTICIPATION

1- Non-Invasive Aesthetic Approaches (Botox and Filling Materials) Çukurova University

Faculty of Medicine Plastic Surgery Department, Adana 2006

2- Rhinoplasty Symposium, Mersin University Medical Faculty Hospital

Plastic Surgery Department, Mersin 2006

3- Maxillofacial Surgeons Association Course, Basic Principles and Applications of

Maxillofacial Surgery, Uludağ, Bursa March 2007

4- Rhinoplasty Winter Symposium Uludağ Bursa March 2007

5- Oculoplasty Symposium, Gaziantep University, Faculty of Medicine, Department

of Plastic Surgery, Gaziantep April 2008

6- Residency Student Basic Training Course Gaziantep University,

Faculty of Medicine December 2008

7- Experiment Animal Course in Scientific Research Gaziantep University,

Faculty of Medicine November 2009

28 -8. Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery National Congress,

Ankara, September 2006

5 -9. National Wound Care Congress Gaziantep October 2010

10- Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association 15th National Congress Istanbul January 2011

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DOMESTIC POSTER PAPERS

1- Sunay M, Büyükgüral B, Doğan M, Köseoğlu M. N, Mutaf M “Scalp Replantation with

Single Artery and Vein Anastomosis” 29th National Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and

Aesthetic Surgery Congress Eskişehir September 2007 (Poster)

2- Mutaf M, Bulut Ö, Köseoğlu M.N., Sunay M, A New Technique for Closure of Lateral

Cantal Defects; Spider ProcedureOculoplasty Symposium Gaziantep April 2008. (Poster)

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Microsurgery Course,

Microsurgery Research and Training

Laboratory,Department of Orthopaedic

Surgery, Columbia University,

May 31 - June 2016 , 03. New York, USA.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer

Center, Department of Surgery for the

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Service. December 2017 ,11

–January 2018 ,31. New York-USA.

NYU Langone Health,

The Hansjörg Wyss Department

of Plastic Surgery.

May 2019 ,31-1. New York-USA

ROTATIONS

November 2013 - April 2014 - General

Surgery Rotation - Ankara University

Medical Faculty, Department of

General Surgery.

April - May 2014 - Anatomy Rotation

- Ankara University Medical Faculty,

Department of Anatomy

May - June 2014 - Neurosurgery

Rotation - Ankara University Medical

Faculty, Department of Neurosurgery

PRESENTATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS

1.Serel S, Bayar S, Kaya B, Yigit P, Celik B, Sezgic M. Reverse Abdominoplasty

for Locally/Advanced Recurrent Breast Cancer. 2016 Barcelona Breast

Meeting, March 16-18, 2016. Barcelona-Spain.

2. Aydinli Y, Sezgic M, Serel S. Possible Factors Associated With Failure of

Free Flaps in Reconstruction of Head-Neck and Lower Extremity Defects.

13'th Congress of the European Federation of Societies for Microsurgery, April

21-24, 2016. Antalya-Turkey.

3. Aydinli Y, Sezgic M, Ozden S, Ozdemir A, Kaya B, Serel S.Reconstruction of

Complex Scalp and Calvarial Defects with Cranioplasty and Free Flaps. 4’th

Congress of Asian Pacific Federation of Societies for Reconstructive

Microsurgery, May 09-13, 2018. Antalya-Turkey.

4. Aydinli Y, Sezgic M, Ozden S, Serel S, Ergun H, Kaya B. Effect of Quercetin (A

Powerful Flavonoid) on Survival of Random Skin Flap in Rats : An

Experimental Study. European Association of Plastic Surgeons Research

Council, May 16-17, 2018. Madrid -Spain.

5. Sezgic M, Aydinli Y, Kirmizi BA, Heper A, Serel S. The Effect of Poly-L-Lactic

Acid Dermal Fillers on Tendon Healing. European Association of Plastic

Surgeons Research Council, May 16-17, 2018. Madrid -Spain.

6. Sezgic M, Aydinli Y, Kaya B, Serel S. Our Clinical Experience with

Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Imaging. International Congress on

Occupational Accidents, Hand Injuries and Amputations, April 26-27, 2019.

Istanbul-Turkey.

7. Balikci T, Bozkurt M, Karakol P, Sezgic M, Metin A. Providing Functional and

Aesthetic Healing With Matriderm® and Late Fat Injection in Frontal Arm

Flexor Face Burn Contracts. 17th Annual IFATS Conference, December 4-7,

2019. Marseille, France.

8. Balikci T, Bozkurt M, Karakol P, Sezgiç M, Metin A. Investigation of the

Peripheral Effects of SVF Treatment in Patients with Ischemic Limb. 17th

Annual IFATS Conference, December 4-7, 2019. Marseille, France.

PUBLICATIONS

National

1. Ozden NS, Aydinli Y, Sezgic M, Kaygusuz G, Kaya B. Yüz Yerleşimli Nodüler

Fasiit Olgusu. Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası 2019;72(1):114-117

2. Tatar BE, Gelbal C, Sezgiç M, Karakol P, Uslu C, Kabul S. Nadir Bir Olgu:

Aksiller Bölgede Malign Granüler Hücreli Tümör. Bagcilar Med Bull

2019;4:106-109.

3. Karakol P, Tatar BE, Uslu C, Sezgic M. A rare cause of unclosed abdominal

wall wound: Swallowed suture needles. Turk J Plast Surg 2020;28:185-7

4. Sezgic M , Karakol P . Tek Tarafli İzole Konjenital Alt Lateral Kikirdak Total

Yokluğu Olgusu. Journal of Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. 2020; 45-44.

International

1. Sezgic M, Aydinli Y, Serel S. Small Cell Lung Cancer Presenting as a

Benign Subcutaneous Mass on the Frontotemporal Region. JCR [serial

online] 2019[cited 2019 Dec 1];9:170-173. Available from:

http://www.casereports.in/articles/9/3/Small-Cell-Lung-Cancer-Presenting-a

s-a-Benign-Subcutaneous-Mass-on-the-Frontotemporal-Region.html

2. Bayram Y, Sezgic M, Karakol P, Bozkurt M, Filinte GT. The use of

autologous fat grafts in breast surgery: A literature review. Arch Plast Surg.

2019;46(6):498–510. doi:10.5999/aps.2019.00416

3. Karakol P, Sezgic M, Tatar BE, Gelbal C, Uslu C. The use of dorsoradial

forearm flap for the treatment of dorsal hand defect. J Surg Case Rep.

2020;2020(7):rjaa153. Published 2020 Jul 14. doi:10.1093/jscr/rjaa153

4. Karakol P, Sezgic M. "Early lipogranuloma formation after foreign

material injection to the face". Journal of Surgery and Medicine 4 (2020 ):

842-844

5. Karakol P, Sezgic M, Bozkurt M. A Complicated Cardiac Pacemaker

Case Resulting In Mastectomy andDeath In Consequence Of Covid-19

Infection. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS)e-ISSN:

2279-0853, p-ISSN: 2279-0861.Volume 19, Issue 11 Ser.8 (November. 2020)

6. Bozkurt, M., Tatar, B.E., Karakol, P., Sezgic M., Uslu C., Gelbal C. Matriderm

and platelet-rich plasma combination in the treatment of recurrent carpal

tunnel syndrome: a new approach. Eur J Plast Surg (2021).

https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-021-01863-9

7. Karakol P., Sezgic M., Altinel Y., Bozkurt M. The Therapeutic Effect of

Platelet-Rich Fibrin, Curcumin and Ozone Among Oral Wound Healing

Process. International Journal of Basic and Clinical Studies (IJBCS). 2021; 10(1):

16-27

DOCTORAL THESES/SUFFICIENT STUDIES SUPERVISED:

ROLES IN PROJECTS:

1. Research on Functions of Growth Inhibitory Factor-2 (ING-2) in Basal Cell Carcinoma, Gaziantep University BAP, Researcher, 2010.
2. Investigating the Efficacy of Pre-dressing Disinfectants (povidone iodine and thyme extract) and dressing applications (hypericum perforatum l. and thiocillin ointment) in a diabetic wound model in rats, Project Lead, 2015.
3. Research on the Efficacy of B-Complex Vitamins in the Treatment of Peripheral Nerve Injuries in an Experimental Model, Project Lead, 2015.

COURSES AND CERTIFICATES ATTENDED:

1. Basic Training Course for Residents. Gaziantep University, School of Medicine. GAZIANTEP 2008.
2. 4th Maxillofacial Surgery Course and Workshop, GATA, ANKARA 2009.
3. Animal Experiments Local Ethics Committee Scientific Research Course, Gaziantep University, 2009.
4. Clinical Researcher Training Program, Gaziantep University, School of Medicine, GAZIANTEP, 2010.
5. Applied Fue Technique Hair and Eyebrow Transplant Course, TRABZON, 2010.
6. Laser Treatment of Pigmented and Vascular Lesions Course, TRABZON, 2010.
7. Vertical Mammoplasty: Technical Details, Limits, and Problems, TRABZON, 2010.
8. Oculoplastic Surgery, TRABZON, 2010.
9. Blepharoplasty, TRABZON, 2010.
10. Simultaneous Rhinoplasty and Facial Contouring Techniques, TRABZON, 2010.
11. TPRECD IV. Plastic Surgery Residency School, ÇEŞME/ İZMİR, 2011.
12. TPRECD V. Plastic Surgery Rhinoplasty Course and Symposium, ANKARA, 2012.
13. 15th Basic Microvascular Surgery Course, KONYA, 2013.
14. Aesthetic Breast Surgery Course, November 4-7, 2014, ANKARA, Turkey, 2015.
15. Breast Reconstruction Course, November 4-7, 2014, ANKARA, Turkey, 2015.
16. Op. Dr. Teoman Doğan Rhinoplasty Live Surgery Course, November 4, 2017, ISTANBUL.

WORKS

1. ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN INTERNATIONAL PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS:
2. Mutaf M, Günal E, Temel M. A New Technique for Closure of the Infraorbital Defects. Ann Plast Surg. 2011 Dec;67(6):600-5.
3. Mutaf M, Günal E, Temel M. Closure of defects of the malar region. J Craniofac Surg. 2011 Mar;22(2):631-4. PMID:21403544
4. Türkmen A., Temel M., Bekerecioglu M. Primary mucosal malignant melanoma of the oral cavity. Eur J Plast Surg. 2011; 34: 325-9
5. Mutaf M, Temel M, Günal E, Işik D. Island Volar Advancement Flap for Reconstruction of the Thumb Defects. Ann Plast Surg. 2012 Feb;68(2):153-7.
6. Mutaf M., MD, Temel M., Gunal E., MD. The Spider Procedure: A New Z-Plasty-Based Local Flap Procedure for Closure of the Skin Defects. Ann Plast Surg. 2012 Nov;69(5):555-9. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0b013e31821ee4ce.
7. Mutaf M., MD, Temel M., Gunal E., MD. A New Z-Plasty Based Local Flap Procedure for Closure of the Lateral Canthal Skin Defects. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2012 Feb;129(2):372-374.
8. Mutaf M., MD, Temel M., Gunal E., MD. The reading man flap for closure of large meningomyelocele defects. J. Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2012 May;65(5):578-83.
9. Arif Turkmen, Metin Temel, Ayla Gokce, Mehmet Bekerecioglu. Orbital exenteration for the treatment of advanced periocular skin cancer. Eur J Plast Surg. 2013; 36:69-74
10. Erhan Yengil, Metin Temel, Vedat Uruc, Cengiz Cevik, Erkan Yula, Omer Serkan Yildiz, Cansu Onlen, Mehmet Arslan. Surgical Hand Antiseptic Potential of Oregano Essential Oil. Euras J Fam Med 2014; 3(3):149-156.
11. Metin Temel, Arif Turkmen, Recep Dokuyucu, Cengiz Cevik, Serdar Oztuzcu, Beyhan Cengiz. A novel tumor suppressor gene in basal cell carcinoma: inhibition of growth factor-2. Tumour Biol. 2015 Jan 23. [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 25613071
12. Aslı Can, Metin TEMEL, Recep Dokuyucu, Mehmet Mutaf. The Effect of Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone) on Random Pattern Skin Flap Survival in Rat Model. Ann Plast Surg. 2015 May 7. [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 25954836
13. Metin Temel, Ali O. KARAKAŞ, Recep Dokuyucu, Arif Türkmen. ''The dermal internal brassiere flap,'' a new modification of inferior pedicle breast reduction technique. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2015 Jun;39(3):350-8. doi: 10.1007/s00266-015-0483-y. Epub 2015 Apr 17. PMID: 25894021
14. Ömer Berberoğlu, Metin Temel, Arif Türkmen. Effects of Reduction Mammaplasty Operations on the Spinal Column: Clinical and Radiological Response. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery August 2015, Volume 39, Issue 4, pp 514-522.
15. Metin Temel, Mustafa Nihat Koç, Saffet Ulutaş, Bülent Göğebakan. The Expression Levels of The Sirtuins in Patients With BCC. Tumour Biol. 2015 Dec 2. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 26631040. 2015
16. Metin Temel, Arif Türkmen, Ömer Berberoğlu. Improvements in Vertebral-Column Angles and Psychological Metrics After Abdominoplasty With Rectus Plication. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. [Epub ahead of print]. DOI:10.1093/asj/sjv257. 2015
17. Tumay Ozgur, Metin Temel. Pilar Sheath Acanthoma Presenting as a Nevus. International Journal of Trichology. 2015:7(4);187-188.
18. Temel M, Berberoğlu Ö, Türkmen A. Response to Comment on ''Effects of Reduction Mammaplasty Operations on the Spinal Column: Clinical and Radiological Response''. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2016 May 13. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 27178569.
19. Temel M, Şamil Kahraman Ş, Berber Ö, Çevik C, Akoğlu E. Comparison of the result of consolidative technique otoplasty and incisionless otoplasty in the repairs of prominent ears. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2016 Jan 25. [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 26810363.
20. Temel M, Gunal E, Kahraman SS. Reconstruction of Congenital Isolated Alar Defect Using Mutaf Triangular Closure Technique in Pediatric Patients. J Craniofac Surg. 2016 May 17. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 27192642.
21. Metin Temel, Consolidative Technique Otoplasty: Comprehensive Approach In Combining Techniques. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2016 Sep 9. [Epub ahead of print] PMID:27612463. DOI: 10.1007/s00266-016-0699-5.
22. Mehmet Mutaf, Metin Temel. A New Technique For Total Reconstruction of The Lower Lid. Annals of Plastic Surgery 2016.
23. E Zobaci, M Temel, AÇ Yasti, M Zorlu, F Coskun, M Dolapci, İT Şahiner. The use of the triangular closure technique for defect coverage in pilonidal sinus treatment. Int J Clin Exp Med 9 (7), 12804-12810.
24. Mehmet Mutaf, Metin Temel, Mustafa Nihat Koç. A new surgical technique for closure of pilonidal sinus defects: Triangular closure technique. e-ISSN 1643-3750 © Med Sci Monit, 2016; 22: DOI: 10.12659/MSM.899879. Feb 26 - Mar 4, 2017.
25. Mutaf M, Metin Temel, MD. Reading Man Flap: A Nasal Reconstruction Technique. Ann Plast Surg. 2022. PMID: 34711730.
26. Ali Yeniocak, Osman Kelahmetoğlu, Mustafa Özkan, Metin Temel, Ethem Güneren. A Basic Algorithmic Surgical Approach for Nicolau Syndrome. J Cutan Aesthet Surg 2020 Apr-Jun;13(2):154-159. doi: 10.4103/JCAS.JCAS_139_19.
27. Arif Türkmen, Mehmet Doğan, Metin Temel. A free radical scavenger (Tempol) and its effect on intimal hyperplasia of vein grafts in rats. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2018 Sep;24(5):379-386. doi: 10.5505/tjtes.2017.80281.
28. Mehmet Mutaf 1, Metin Temel. A New Cartilage-Sparing Procedure for Correction of the Prominent Ear Deformity: Dermal Anchor Technique. Ann Plast Surg. 2020 Sep;85(3):221-228. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000002257.
29. Arif Türkmen, MD, FRCS, FRCS (Plast), Metin Temel, MD. Algorithmic approach to the prevention of unnecessary fasciotomy in extremity snake bite. DOI: 10.12659/MSM.899879. Feb 26 - Mar 4, 2017.
30. PAPERS PRESENTED AT INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES AND PUBLISHED IN PROCEEDINGS:
31. Mehmet Aliakdamar, Ethem Ünal, Metin Temel, Abdullah Haholu, H.Tuba Sanal, Yalçın Özdemir. Inflammatory Polyp Of The Ileum Causing Perforation In A Young Patient. 23rd World Congress of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, May 26-30, Istanbul, Turkey. (Diyarbakır Military Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Mardin Military Infirmary).
32. Metin Temel, Recep Dokuyucu, Hasan Gökçe, Zeynel Abidin Taş, Okan Tutuk, Hatice Doğan, Gökhan Ağtürk. Wound Healing Effect of Centaury Oil Treatment in Diabetic Wound Model. 41st National Congress of Physiology. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. September 9-13, 2015.
33. Metin Temel, Recep Dokuyucu, Hasan Gökçe, Gökhan Ağtürk, Hatice Doğan, Gökhan Ağtürk. Disinfectant Effect of Thyme Oil in Diabetic Wound Model. 41st National Congress of Physiology. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. September 9-13, 2015.
34. Metin Temel, Hasan Gökçe, Recep Dokuyucu, İbrahim Kahraman, Abdurrahman Akdağ, Fatih Sefil. Investigation of the Efficacy of Vitamin B Complexes on Peripheral Nerve Injuries Treatments in Experimental Models. 41st National Congress of Physiology. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. September 9-13, 2015.
35. Recep Dokuyucu1, Metin Temel2, Hasan Gökçe3, Hatice Doğan1, Gökhan Ağtürk1, Abdurrahman Akdağ4, Okan Tutuk1, Cemil Tümer1. Therapeutic Effects of Thymoquinone and Peanut Oil in an Infected Diabetic Wound Model. 41st National Congress of Physiology. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. September 9-13, 2015.
36. ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN NATIONAL PEER-REVIEWED JOURNALS:
37. Senem Koruk, Gülşen Özkan Tanrıverdi, Rauf Gül, Metin Temel, Sıtkı Göksu, Ünsal Öner. Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Cases: Our Experience with Intubation. Gaziantep Journal of Medicine, 2009;15(3):29-32.
38. Arif Türkmen, Metin Temel, Ertan Günal, Koray Çelebi, Mehmet Bekerecioğlu. A Case Report of Freeman-Sheldon Syndrome (Whistling-Face). Gaziantep Journal of Medicine, 2010; 16(2):39-41.
39. Arif Türkmen, Ertan Günal, Metin Temel, Ömer Berberoğlu. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type-1: Social Aspects and Life Planning. Gaziantep Journal of Medicine, 2010; 16(2):53-56.
40. Akif ACAY1, Ethem ZOBACI2, Metin TEMEL3, A. Fahri ŞAHİN4. A Case of Jessner’s Lymphocytic Infiltration Mimicking Basal Cell Carcinoma. Kocatepe Journal of Medicine, 2015;16(2):151-3.
41. Metin Temel, Ethem Zobacı, Ahmet Kahraman, Mustafa Özkan, Ali Ö. Karakaş. Revisiting Contraindications of Abdominoplasty and a Complicated Case Report. Mustafa Kemal University Journal of Medicine, Volume 5, Issue 20, Year 2014:45-9.
42. Metin Temel, Ebru Çelik. Long-Term Results of the Combination of Dermofat Graft and Platelet-Rich Plasma in a Patient with Hemifacial Atrophy: A Case Report. Turgut Özal Medical Center Journal, 2016;23(1):92-5. doi: 10.5455/jtomc.2015.2867.
43. Metin Temel, Ebru Çelik, Mehmet Yaldiz, Ali Ö. Karakaş. Punch Biopsy Leads to Misdiagnosis in Pilomatrixoma: A Case Report. TPRECD Journal, Manuscript ID: 1984 DOI: 10.5152/TurkJPlastSurg.2017.1984.
44. Arif Türkmen1, Metin Temel2. History of Microvascular Surgery in Plastic Surgery. 1. Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey; 2. Mustafa Kemal University School of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Hatay, Turkey. Türkiye Klinikleri, Experimental Microsurgery Special Issue, Turkiye Klinikleri J Plast Surg-Special Topics 2016;5(1).
45. Metin Temel, Ebru Çelik, Raif Ozden, A.Çigdem Dogramacı, Yunus Doğramacı, Vedat Uruc. Results of a New Suture Technique in the Treatment of Ingrown Toenails. Mustafa Kemal University Journal of Medicine, 2016.
46. NATIONAL CONFERENCES ATTENDED: 
47. Rhinoplasty Symposium, Mersin University School of Medicine Plastic Surgery Department, MERSIN, 2006.
48. Oculoplasty Symposium, Gaziantep University, School of Medicine, Plastic Surgery Department, GAZIANTEP, 2008.
49. 29th National Congress of Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, October 17-19, 2007, ESKIŞEHIR.
50. 30th National Congress of Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, October 15-19, 2008, ANTALYA.
51. 32nd National Congress of Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, September 15-19, 2010, TRABZON.
52. 5th National Wound Care Congress, October 25-28, 2010, GAZIANTEP.
53. 15th National Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Congress, January 15-16, 2011, ISTANBUL.
54. 33rd National Congress of Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, September 14-19, 2011, IZMIR.
55. 41st National Congress of Turkish Physiological Sciences, September 9-13, 2015, ÇANAKKALE.
56. 37th National Congress of Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, November 4-7, 2015, ANKARA.
57. National Congress of Aesthetic Face and Nose Surgery, February 17-19, 2017, ISTANBUL.

E. BOOK TRANSLATIONS:

Atlas of Hand Surgery, Tendon Transfers Section

EDUCATION Undergraduate Faculty of Medicine Ege University Faculty of Medicine/İzmir 1982-1989 Ph.D. General Surgery Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medicine Faculty/Istanbul 1989-1989 PhD Plastic, Reconstructive and Plastic surgery Gazi University Medicine Faculty/Ankara 1989-1996 Minor Branch education Hand Surgery Istanbul Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital/Istanbul 2000-2001 

After achieving a high degree in the national exam, Dr Hakan Tekin started his medical education at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty / English Department. Dr Tekin worked in the E&A Department and ICU of State Hospital in Van after graduation for two years. He started to work in Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Department at Van Yuzuncu Yil University. He was trained in many types of surgical procedures, including; microsurgery, maxillofacial surgery, congenital deformities, hand surgeries and aesthetic procedures. 

He worked in Van Training and Research Hospital as head of the Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery Department. In 2016 he started to work at Memorial Private Hospital in Diyarbakır. In 2018 Dr Tekin worked at Zurich University/Swiss as a fellow. By the end of 2018, he founded his private clinic in Diyarbakır. He performed thousands of aesthetic surgical procedures since then.

Dr Tekin moved to London in 2022 and has continued to perform his procedures in İstanbul. Dr Tekin has published numerous scientific articles in international and national plastic surgery journals. He presented many scientific presentations at international and national congresses and conferences.

Dr Tekin attended dozens of international courses led by world-known mentors, improved his deep knowledge, and got certified. He is a member of ISAPS, TPRECD and TTB.