DR.SHANIKA ARSECULARATNE
Dr. Shanika Arsecularatne represents an exciting hybrid in cosmetology and aesthetic medicine – a pairing of old-world techniques with new-world technology and the diverse and inclusive sensibilities of the modern woman.
Her mother is legendary Professor Ramani Arsecularatne, a pioneer in South Asian beauty culture for over 30 years. Inspired by her mother’s iconic career, Shanika became the youngest Sri Lankan to qualify as a medical cosmetologist at the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine.
Shanika established Christell Luxury Wellness in 2014 to popularize non-invasive, sustainable & holistic solutions that combine Western innovation and Eastern sensibilities to address the underlying cause and not just the symptoms.
The Island’s Resident Beauty Doctor encourages people to explore their own body’s unique potential – because beauty in any given era is what we celebrate – and you can celebrate yourself always.
Dr. Shanika’s passion is molding a culture in which everyone lives in their happiest bodies – strong, healthy, and glowing with purpose and peace.
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Dr. Shanika Arsecularatne represents an exciting hybrid in cosmetology and aesthetic medicine – a pairing of old-world techniques with new-world technology and the diverse and inclusive sensibilities of the modern woman.
Her mother is legendary Professor Ramani Arsecularatne, a pioneer in South Asian beauty culture for over 30 years. Inspired by her mother’s iconic career, Shanika became the youngest Sri Lankan to qualify as a medical cosmetologist at the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine.
Shanika established Christell Luxury Wellness in 2014 to popularize non-invasive, sustainable & holistic solutions that combine Western innovation and Eastern sensibilities to address the underlying cause and not just the symptoms.
The Island’s Resident Beauty Doctor encourages people to explore their own body’s unique potential – because beauty in any given era is what we celebrate – and you can celebrate yourself always.
Dr. Shanika’s passion is molding a culture in which everyone lives in their happiest bodies – strong, healthy, and glowing with purpose and peace.
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
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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