Prof. Haluk Duman is an expert plastic surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey with over 35 years of experience. He specializes in plastic surgery after cancer, burns, and skin tumors, as well as hand and maxillofacial surgery. He has a general medical degree from Istanbul University Medical Faculty and specialty in plastic and reconstructive surgery from Ankara GATA Medical School, and a fellowship from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Prof. Duman has published over 60 papers and participated in 100+ conferences. He is a member of various organizations.
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Read moreDr. Karla Sandoval is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, specializing in rhinoplasty, BBL, blepharoplasty, liposuction, and minimally invasive surgery. She is a graduate of the University of Guadalajara (Mexico), and has a specialization in plastic and reconstructive surgery from the Instituto de Cirugia Reconstructiva Dr. José Guerrerosantos in Guadalajara, Mexico. She is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) and the International Association of Plastic Surgeons.
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Giorgio Giovannelli was born in Rome on 18 April 1971.
He obtained his scientific high school diploma in the 1988/1989 school year at the “San Giuseppe Calasanzio” Institute in Rome.
In the 1989/1990 academic year he enrolled in the degree course in Medicine and Surgery at the “La Sapienza” University of Rome.
On 22 March 1997 he obtained a degree in Medicine and Surgery discussing the experimental thesis in Plastic Surgery concerning the reconstruction of the breast entitled "Clinical and hemodynamic study on the phenomenon of autonomization in the myocutaneous flap of the rectus abdominis muscle (TRAM) ”, speaker Prof. Nicolò Scuderi.
He obtained the qualification to practice as a Doctor-Surgeon in the first session relating to the 1997 academic year.
In the A.Y. 2000/2001, being the winner of the relevant competition based on qualifications and exams, he enrolled in the first year of the specialization school in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Catholic University of Rome directed by Prof. Eugenio Farallo.
He attended, as a medical resident, the Plastic Surgery department of the “A. University Hospital” until January 2006. Gemelli” in Rome, directed by the head physician Prof. Eugenio Farallo, participating in the activities of the clinic, department and operating room.
On 10 February 2006 he obtained his specialization in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with top marks, discussing the thesis entitled "Losses of substance in the lower limb; reconstructive techniques and the role of the plastic surgeon”, speaker Prof. Eugenio Farallo.
The scientific activity took the form of participation in congresses of the specialty, both national and international, refresher courses, reports at congresses of the specialty and the drafting and publication of scientific works in national and international specialist journals.
The studies and research carried out have concerned practically all sectors of plastic surgery with particular attention to the development of new techniques for cosmetic surgery and for the surgical therapy of skin tumors.
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REGISTERED WITH THE MEDICAL ORDER OF NAPLES
SPECIALIST IN RECONSTRUCTIVE AND COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGERY AT THE LUIGI VANVITELLI UNIVERSITY
PhD in experimental reconstructive surgery
Master Tutor in Aesthetic Medicine at Luigi Vanvitelli University
WINNER OF SICPRE SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNSHIP ABROAD
TUTOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CATALUNYA FOR CORPSE DISSECTION COURSES
Registered with Sicpre
Author of dozens of scientific publications
He won the PhD in "Experimental Reconstructive Surgery" at the "Luigi Vanvitelli" University where he directed his research group and authored numerous scientific publications.
He participates in numerous conferences as a speaker and is registered with the most important and authoritative companies in the sector. Always looking for innovative techniques that improve patient satisfaction, he has performed numerous internships abroad and in Italy.
He worked for a year at the “Eva Peron” hospital in Buenos Aires by prof. Hector Lanza where he dedicated himself to reconstructive surgery of the breast and all congenital malformations of newborns. In fact, he participated in numerous humanitarian missions in the “Solitary Homeland Surgery” project. He spent 12 months in Rio de Janeiro where he dedicated himself to cosmetic surgery at the Ivo Pitanguy school and carried out hundreds of operations. He was in Brno in the Czech Republic at Prof. Vesely's plastic surgery clinic where he took refresher courses to perfect some microsurgery techniques for breast reconstruction.
He actively attended, both from an operating and a scientific point of view, the plastic surgery departments of the "Antonio Cardarelli" hospital and the "Pellegrini" hospital. He attended the Senology department at the "Pascale" hospital in Naples.
He was tutor of the Master of Aesthetic Medicine at the “Luigi Vanvitelli” University and was a teacher and tutor of cadaver dissection courses at the private University of Catalonia in Barcelona, during which he taught the most innovative surgical techniques for facial surgery.
Read moreDr Pedro Bertelli has solid training in plastic surgery, a specialist member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery, during his training he acquired extensive experience in aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries, especially breast changes. Always updating herself in the area of non-invasive facial aesthetics in her spare time through courses and specific training in the application of botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, chemical peels and new technologies such as Laser, ultrasound and non-ablative light.
Read moreSpecializations
Breast Aesthetics
Tummy Tuck
Genital Aesthetics
Eyelid aesthetic
Gynecomastia Correction
Rhinoplasty
Prominent Ear Aesthetics
Botox Applications
Filling Applications
Postbariatric Surgeon
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Experience:
2017- Private Practice
2017 – Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist – Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Clinic – Endorphin Center – Istanbul
2016-2017 – Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist – Bitlis State Hospital
2010-2015 – Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic – Kartal Training and Research Hospital – Istanbul
2009 – General Practitioner – Çekmeköy Taşdelen Health Center – Istanbul
courses
27-28 September 2013, Prof. Dr. Rıdvan Ege 8. Basic Hand Surgery, Acute Hand Injuries Course, Turkish Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Association, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara
7-11 January 2014, 19th Basic Microsurgery Course, Reconstructive Microsurgery Association, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul
16-25 January 2014, Experimental Animals Use Course, Yeditepe University Experimental Animals Ethics Committee, Istanbul
VIII. Plastic Surgery School (11-18 April 2015) Akra Barut Hotel, Antalya
Read morePatient requests:
Age-related changes in various areas of the body;
Breast augmentation or correction;
Condition, after full or partial removal of the breast;
Consequences of injuries, burns, removal of various tumor-like formations;
Lymphatic edema of the extremities after various injuries and surgical interventions.
Areas:
All types of operations in the field of aesthetic and reconstructive surgery;
All types of microsurgical operations;
Consultation of patients.
Methods:
Surgical techniques aimed at correcting age-related changes in the face and body;
All types of operations with corrections of congenital and acquired skin defects and deformations of various localization;
All types of operations for the correction of postoperative scars and skin deformations;
All types of microsurgical operations.
Education
Kyiv Medical Institute named after O.O. Bogomolets in 1980, Sergeon;
Since 1980, work in the department of microsurgery and plastic surgery of NIHT named after O.O. Shalimova with a specialization in vascular surgery;
1987 he defended his candidate's thesis "auto-alloneuroplasty of defects of the peripheral nerves of the limbs";
In 1996, he completed the cycle of works on microsurgery in the field of neuroplasticity, received the State Award of Ukraine in the field of science and technology;
In 1999, he defended his doctoral thesis "Autotransplantation of complex tissue complexes for closing defects in functionally important areas of the limbs";
Since 2007 - professor of the department of combustiology and plastic surgery, head of the cycle - "Mammoplasty";
Read moreHis special interests are; Breast Aesthetics & Dual-Plan Method, Aesthetic nose surgery, Lymphedema surgery, Endoscopic facial stretching, Aesthetic body shaping surgery (abdominal stretching, liposuction, aesthetic breast surgery), Hair transplantation with FUE method, Migraine surgery, Gynecomastia correction, Genital aesthetics (especially penis enlargement), Lymphedema Treatment (Laser Assisted, With Microcannula Lymph Protective Method), Penis Enlargement (Length & Thickness Combined Method), Migraine Surgery (Closed Method with Scopy). He was entitled to receive the "Proficiency Certificate" by being successful in the examination, which was held by the Turkish Plastic Surgery Association in 2010. In 2015, he participated in a scientific competition by Gülhane Military Medical Academy with his study 'Saddle-nose deformity repair with micro-plate-adapted costal cartilage.’ He has won the first place in the field of surgical medicine. In 2018, he worked at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago, USA for three months in April, May and June on advanced techniques on gender reassignment and penis enlargement in men. He is still continuing his academic and scientific studies.
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Read moreDr. Jose Cortes is a top plastic surgeon in Mexico City, specializing in esthetic and reconstructive surgery, tummy tucks, BBLs, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, facelift and liposuction. He is a member of various international organizations and has won multiple awards. He has extensive education in the field and has published 10 scientific articles.
Read moreDr. Erik E. Marquez is an experienced general surgeon in Puerto Rico with over 20 years of practice. His specialties include general surgery and repairing tissue and organs in the abdomen, such as the stomach and colon.
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