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EDUCATION

2022

Associate Professor

2017 - 2020, Istanbul/Turkey

University of London, School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Master’s Program in Clinical Trials

2013, Istanbul/Turkey

AMERICAN HOSPITAL, IVF UNIT

Ministry of Health Subspecialty Training in Reproductive Medicine

2005 - 2010, Istanbul/Turkey

İSTANBUL GÖZTEPE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology

1998 - 2004, Istanbul/Turkey

İSTANBUL UNIVERSITY, CERRAHPAŞA FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Medical Doctor (M.D.) Education                                                                      

Dr. Caner Kaya is a plastic surgeon in Istanbul with over 15 years of experience. He works at TWT Health Clinic. Dr. Kaya focuses on aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. His main areas include rhinoplasty, facelifts, eyelid correction, breast augmentation, thigh lifts, mommy makeovers, and FUE hair transplantation.

He earned his medical degree from Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University. He then specialized in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at Marmara University. Dr. Kaya has performed thousands of surgeries. He is known for high patient satisfaction and strong safety standards. Dr. Kaya is dedicated to excellence and ongoing learning in aesthetic medicine.

Doctor Lee Jeong Min is an 17 years experienced plastic surgeon. A permanent member of Korean Society Of Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. A permanent member of Korean Society Of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Currently Dr.Lee is an acting professor at Gachon University.  Apart from plastic surgery studies, he did great research related to carcinoma pigmentation (port-wine stain), cyst, foreign body granuloma after use of dermal fillers and others. All these research made a great contribute to his work and carrier. His researches were publised not only locally, but aslo abroad and were presented  at Korean plastic surgery symposium.   

MEDICALEXPERIENCE

2025 -Present

MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL

Aesthetic,Plastic and Reconstructiv eSurgery Specialist

2021- 2024

ISTANBUL SURGICAL HOSPITAL

Department of Aesthetic,Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

2018- 2021

ESTETİKI NTERNATIONAL

Department of Aesthetic,Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

2018- 2022

YENİ YÜZYIL UNIVERSITY GAZİOSMANPAŞA HOSPITAL

Assistant Professor Doctor /İstanbul,Turkey

2013 - 2015

TUNCELİ STATE HOSPITAL

Specialist Doctor /Tunceli,Turkey

2013 - 2013

KOCAELİUNIVERSITYFACULTY OFMEDICINE

Department of Aesthetic,Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

2015 - 2017

YENİ YÜZYIL UNIVERSITY GAZİOSMANPAŞA HOSPITAL

Assistant Professor Doctor

2006- 2013

KOCAELİ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Department of Aesthetic,Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

1996- 2003

KOCAELİ  UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

1995 -1996

Attended 10 professional meetings/conferences

7 national congress proceeding sand publications

3 scientific articles published in International Journals

3 scientific articles publishedi n National Journals

17 Vocational courses-certificates received

Board-Certified,Turkish Board of Plasticand Reconstructive

Surgery

Memberof Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic

Surgery Association

Member of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association

Memberof Turkish Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery

Member of Affiliation with Yeni Yüzyıl University

Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital

Dr. Svitlana Rabotenko is a leading plastic surgeon at Vidnova Clinic. She holds the Highest Qualification Category. Dr. Rabotenko is an international member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). She is also a member of the All-Ukrainian Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons.

Dr. Rabotenko has over 16 years of experience. She performs about 300 operations each year. Her main areas of expertise are breast, body, and facial plastic surgery. She completed advanced training at the P.L. Shupyk National Medical Academy. Dr. Rabotenko regularly attends international conferences and helps advance plastic surgery in Ukraine.

Get to know the clinic's doctors

Dr. Bank, Dr. Kobchai Santisukwongchot

Skin specialist
- Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University

- Worked at Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital for 1 year.

• Studying forensic medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University
  - Graduated with a specialization and worked as a medical professor at Rayong 
  - Along the way, there are training sessions and study of various procedures such as:

✅ Filler

✅ Botox

✅ Including laser procedures

✅ Thread lift

✅ Ulthera

-Trend Update techniques for beautiful lips by injecting Belotero Lips Filler, a filler from Switzerland.

- Join the class on belotero filler injection from Switzerland 

Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon from King Chulalongkorn memorial hospital faculty of Medicinet, Chulalongkorn University.

As a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, He believes that every patient's concern should be accurately diagnosed and treated. Offering only visibly effective treatment is not sufficient also aim to maximize patient's satisfaction and the overall well-being.

At Menness, we offer personalised programs and unwavering support to help you feel comfortable and confident in your own skin. Our specialised team provides safe and effective solutions tailored to your needs, ensuring the best results for all your health concerns. We strive to offer all services with privacy and aim to provide the most comfortable and best experience for you.

Education Info:

 

Graduated from Orgeneral Halil Sözer Primary School, Eskisehir – 2003
Graduated from Kılıçoğlu Anatolian Highschool, Eskisehir -2007

Graduated from Marmara University School of Medicine with instructions fully in English, Istanbul, 2013

Internship in Abroad:

April, 2013  One month internship in a department of ENT in Basel University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

Experience :

Work experience on Sleeping Apnea at the Labaratory of Polisomnography, Section of Pulmonary Diseases in Akademik Hospital, Istanbul. (2010-2011)

Work experience in Dr.Back Up Company related to Medline, Istanbul. ( between July-October of 2013)

Work experience in a clinic of emergency in Cankırı City Hospital, Cankırı. (from November of 2013 to January of 2014)

Work experience in a clinic of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery in Istanbul Bagcilar Research Hospital(from July 2014-2018)

Work experience in a clinic of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery in Istanbul Bahcelievler State Hospital(from September 2018-2020)

Work experience in a clinic of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery in Istanbul Florya Medical Park Hospital ( from January 2021- November 2023)

Work experience as an instructor in medical school of Istanbul Aydın University ( from April 2021- December 2023)

Now working in his private clinic in Tesvikiye Mah. Terrace Fulya Center, Istanbul. 

Mostly Work On;

Septorhinoplasty,

Rhinoplasty,

Tipplasty,

Revision Rhinoplasty,

Ethnic Rhinoplasty

Asian Rhinoplasty

Otoplasty.

Liplift surgery,

Bichectomy,

Chin implants,

Septoplasty,

Endoscopic Septoplasty,

Congress:

2008, 2009, 2010 Masco (Marmara Medical Student Congress)

18th April 2013, International Congre for Pediatric Surgery, Aarau, Baden, Switzerland

37th Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery-2015

12th Turkish National Congress of  Rhinology-2016

8th Turkish National Congress of Istanbul’s Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgeons-2016

13th Turkish National Congress of  Rhinology-2017

14th Turkish National Congress of  Rhinology-2018

41th Turkish National Congress of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery-2020

International Reviews and Researchs:

http://mmj.dergisi.org/pdf/pdf_MMJ_523.pdf Pg.33,oral presentation 28.

“Comparison of Frey Syndrome Rates Following Superficial Parotidectomy and Partial Superficial Parotidectomy for Pleomorphic Adenoma.”

PMID:27391515

J Craniofac Surg. 2016 Jul;27(5):e469-71

“Can serum neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio be a predictive biomarker to help differentiate active chronic otitis media from inactive chronic otitis media?"

J Craniofac Surg. 

“Histopathological Effects of Bone Cement on Cartilage Tissue”

J Craniofac Surg. May/Jun 2019;30(3):936-939.

 doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000005202.

“Single-sided Sinonasal Mass: A Retrospective Study”

North Clin Istanb. 2018 Apr 12;5(2):139-143.

 doi: 10.14744/nci.2017.57984. eCollection 2018.

“Effects of Repeated Atmospheric Pressure Alterations on the Inner Ear.”

Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2021 Jul 1;92(7):550-555.

doi:10.3357/AMHP.5732.2021. PMID: 34503628

“Association of Conductive Hearing Loss with the Structural Changes in the

Organ of Corti. “

ORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relat Spec. 2021;83(4):272-279. doi:

10.1159/000513871. Epub 2021 Mar 30. PMID: 33784680

“Chest Image Staging and Prevalence of Current Smoking among Hospitalized

COVID-19 Patients in Turkey.”

ENT-Uptades. 2022; 12: 44-50

DOI: 10.5152/entupdates.2021.21065

National Reviews and Researchs:

http://mmj.dergisi.org/pdf/pdf_MMJ_523.pdf Pg.33,oral presentation 28.

“The Reliability of Istanbul Municipal Water Supply in terms of public health”

Ongoing Researchs:

Serum Vitamin D düzeyinin BPPV üzerine etkisi.

Attended Medical Courses:

Rhinoplasty School in Eskisehir- July, 2015

Pediatric Airway Problems and live surgery- April, 2015

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery- October, 2015

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Cadaver Course- August, 2016

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Course-October, 2016

Facial Plastic Course- October, 2016

Facial Plastic Course, Sapanca, 2017

Middle Ear Surgery Cadaver Course-  2017

Rhinoplasty School- 2019

All in One Rhinoplasty Course- 2019

All in One Rhinoplasty Course- 2020

Botox and Filler Course-2020

Foreign Languages:

English (Advanced)

German (Beginner)

Members of Communities:

Turk Tabipler Birligi- Turkish Doctor’s Union

EAACI- European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology

PhD. Sökmen graduated from Eskişehir Kılıçoğlu High

School in 2002 and studied at Istanbul Cerrahpaşa

University Medical School in the same year,

graduating in 2008.

Later, he specialized in urology at Bakırköy Urology

Clinic of Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research

Hospital was the only clinic in Turkey with European

Accreditation (FEBU) accreditation at the time and

was appointed as Urology Specialist in 2014.

Since becoming a specialist, he has actively

participated in trainings and conferences in the fields

of urological oncology, robotic surgery, renal

transplantation and andrology, and has participated in

numerous surgeries with leading professors from

around the world.

In recent years, he has become particularly interested

in “men’s sexual health and sexual aesthetics” and has

been performing surgeries in this area since 2017.He

continues to perform surgeries and research, including

penile enlargement and regenerative treatments for

erectile dysfunction, penile implant implantation,

chronic prostatitis, sexually transmitted diseases, and

chronic pelvic pain syndrome.

PhD. Sökmen has been a member of the European

Association of Urology since 2009. He has also

organized and served as an instructor for many

accredited training courses for the organization.

2021 Ph.D. Sökmen introduces unique andrology

trends in the field of urology with its portfolio of

treatments, patented devices and regenerative

therapies.He is currently conducting scientific research

and patient examinations at the Andro Expertise

Center for Men’s Health and Aesthetics, which was

opened in 2022 with his colleague Dr. Zulfu Sertkaya

with the same vision. He treats patients in his own

clinic and performs surgeries in affiliated hospitals.

Dr. Cem Çerkez, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon. He graduated from Ankara University School of Medicine in 2005. He completed his specialization in plastic surgery in 2012 after extensive training and exams.

Dr. Çerkez founded Renovium Clinic in 2015. The clinic offers plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery. He is a member of several professional organizations. He also attends national and international conferences to stay updated in his field and provide quality care to his patients.

Experience:

• • 2014 to 2018 — plastic surgeon at Oleg Kolibaba Medical Center.
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• • 2018 to 2021 — plastic surgeon at the Lita Plus clinic.
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• • 2021 to 2023 — plastic surgeon at the LaserOne clinic.
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• • Since 2024 — plastic surgeon Yurchenko Team.

Scientific conferences, exhibitions, seminars, symposia, workshops:

• • 2013 — international master class on rhinoplasty.
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• • 2015 — international conference “Singapore ENT Courses”, Singapore.
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• • 2015 – “Rhinoplasty” conference under the auspices of UAPRAS.
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• • 2016 — conference “Complex cases in plastic surgery”.
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• • 2017 — International Conference “Rhinoplasty Workshop”, Istanbul, Türkiye.
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• • 2018 – “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Course”, Budapest, Hungary.
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• • 2019 — International Congress on Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine.

Education:

• • 2004 to 2010 — A. A. Bogomolets National Medical University.
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• • 2010 to 2013 — Master’s degree in surgery, diploma with honors at the Ukrainian Military Medical Academy.
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• • 2015 to 2018 — postgraduate study at the Ukrainian Military Medical Academy.
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• • 2019 — defense of candidate's dissertation at the National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education named after Shupik.

The procedures I perform:

• Open rhinoplasty;

• closed rhinoplasty;

• • septorhinoplasty;
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• • revision rhinoplasty.
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• Participation in associations:

Member of the All-Ukrainian Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (VAPREKH).

Dr. Selçuk Aytaç is an experienced and highly rated plastic surgeon in Istanbul, specializing in tummy tuck, mommy makeover, and revision rhinoplasty procedures. He is also an expert in cosmetic reconstruction after obesity operations. He is a member of the Istanbul Estetik Forum and the Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and holds a doctorate from the Department of Anatomy at Eskisehir Osmangazi University. He emphasizes the importance of taking good care of our bodies.

Dr. Majid Ismayilzada is a specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. He trained at Necmettin Erbakan University, one of Turkey’s leading academic centers. He also completed an international internship in Pediatric Cardiology at Sapienza University in Rome.

Dr. Ismayilzada has co-authored more than 15 peer-reviewed scientific publications. His work appears in respected journals such as Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Annals of Plastic Surgery, and the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. His research focuses on new surgical techniques, including computer-assisted mandibular reconstruction, scar prevention, and fingertip replantation.

He has broad experience in trauma care, craniofacial and burn reconstruction, microsurgery, and advanced aesthetic procedures. Dr. Ismayilzada is known internationally for his innovative work and dedication to improving surgical care.

Education

• Doctor of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Second Class Honors, 2002
• Diploma of General Surgery, Prince of Songkla University, 2007
• Diploma of Plastic Surgery, Ramathibodi Hospital, 2009
• Fellowship in Craniofacial Surgery, Chulalongkorn University, 2010

Expertise

• Craniofacial surgery (Correction of facial deformities)
• Facial contouring (Correction of facial structure, e.g., jaw reduction surgery, V-line surgery)
• Aesthetic surgery (Cosmetic surgery)
• Breast reconstruction (Breast augmentation, breast surgery)

Additional Training

• July 2010: Workshop on Endoscopic Brow Lift, Chulalongkorn University
• September 2009: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Conference 2009, Singapore
• July 2009: IMCAS (International Master Course on Aging Skin) Asia 2009, Bangkok, Thailand
• February 2009: Ramathibodi-Tawanchai Cleft Craniofacial Forum, Hua Hin, Thailand
• October 2006: The 13th ASEAN Congress of Plastic Surgery, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Academic Work

• Anatomy of Skin Perforators of lower leg in Thailand Populations
• Randomized control trial comparison between Antibiotic irrigation and NSS irrigation in chronic wound in Vacuum dressing
• Outcome of speech index of cleft patients in Ramathibodi Hospital

Memberships/Medical Associations

• Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Thailand
• Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand
• Thai Burn Association
• Thai Association of upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Certification

2022 Certification Course in Regenerative Medicine by ExomeLearning, Mexico City.

2022 Theoretical-Practical Course for the Application of Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Natural Killer Cells, Dermic and Capillary Factors by the Cellular Therapy Institute, Guadalajara, Jalisco.

2022 Integration Course of Parenteral Nutrition (Suerotherapy) in Regenerative Medicine, Mexico City.

2014 Theoretical-Practical Course of Ozonotherapy in Cuernavaca, Morelos.

2011 Certification Course in Aesthetic Medicine and Antiaging, Board Certification Course, Level 1 and 2, American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, Miami, FL.

2006-2009 Medical Surgeon, Autonomous University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco.

Congresses

2022 International Congress on Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine. Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico.

2014 World Congress on Antiaging and Exhibition. A4M, American Academy of Antiaging Medicine, Mexico City.

2011 Congress of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, Miami, Florida.

2010 Endoscopic Surgery Congress, Zamora, Michoacán.

2007 Neurology Congress, Guadalajara, Jalisco.

2007 Diploma in Evidence-Based Medicine, Guadalajara, Jalisco.

Work Experience

2011 - 2024 MER, Regenerative Medicine and Cellular Therapy Aesthetic Clinic. Azuna Medical Center, Cancun, Quintana Roo.

2007 - 2024 Formative Scientific Research

Dr. Çiğdem Karakuş is a dentist at Dent Glow Clinic in Izmir. She specializes in aesthetic dentistry, dental implants, and veneers. She graduated with honors from Ege University Faculty of Dentistry in 2020. Dr. Karakuş has completed advanced training in implantology, porcelain laminate veneers, and implant-supported prostheses.

She has performed thousands of dental treatments and is known for her expertise and patient care. Dr. Karakuş received a Certificate of Honor from Ege University. She also holds several accreditations in implantology and cosmetic dentistry. She is a member of the Turkish Dental Association and speaks both English and Turkish.

Dr. Gulden Avci Cakmak is a specialist in Aesthetic, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery. She earned her medical degree from Hacettepe University Medical Faculty between 1989 and 1997. She completed her specialty training at Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital from 1999 to 2005.

Dr. Cakmak has worked at Balıkesir State Hospital, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Faculty of Medicine, and Kadıköy Şifa Ataşehir Hospital. She is known for her successful surgeries and high patient satisfaction. She has also contributed to medical education and clinical practice in her field.

Dr. Yoiner Cedeno, MBBS, M.D., is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 12 years of experience. He specializes in cosmetic procedures such as liposuction, abdominal liposuction, mammoplasty, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, liposculpture, gynecomastia surgery, labiaplasty, and botox injections.

He earned his PhD in Medicine from the Central University of the East in 2008. He completed a Master’s in Aesthetic Medicine at UCAM in 2009. In 2019, he finished his specialization in Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery at the University of Brazil. Dr. Cedeno is a member of the Dominican Academy of Plastic Surgery and the Brazilian Association of Plastic Surgeons. He also serves as an editorial contributor to the Journal of Prestieesci in Surgery.