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Verified surgeonPlastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery · Aesthetic Facial Surgery · Breast Surgery · Body Contouring Surgery · Reconstructive Microsurgery · Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery · Orthognathic Surgery · Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery
Prof. Dr. Furkan Erol Karabekmez is a plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon based in Ankara, Türkiye, with experience spanning aesthetic surgery, reconstructive surgery and cranio-maxillofacial surgery. He is Professor of Plastic Surgery at Ankara Medipol University School of Medicine and holds the FEBOPRAS…
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FEBOPRAS – Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS)
Qualified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Qualified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
European Association of Plastic SurgeonsEURAPS
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryISAPS
European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic SurgeryESPRAS
European Union of Medical SpecialistsUEMS
Mayo Alumni AssociationMayo
Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic SurgeryTSPRAS
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
Specialist Training in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine
Research Fellowship
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA
Cranio-Maxillofacial Fellowship
Münster University Clinic, Germany
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Istanbul Bilgi University
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Prof. Dr. Furkan Erol Karabekmez follows a surgeon-led approach in which assessment and treatment planning are performed directly with the patient. His approach emphasizes clear communication, realistic guidance and individualized planning based on the patient's anatomy, concerns and proposed procedure.
For patients travelling to Ankara for surgery, planning also considers the international patient journey, including preparation before travel and structured follow-up before and after the patient returns home.
His broad background in aesthetic, reconstructive and cranio-maxillofacial surgery allows consultations to consider both aesthetic goals and relevant reconstructive or functional factors when appropriate.
Treatment is planned in an appropriate hospital setting in Ankara, with access to advanced hospital environments, including JCI-accredited hospital environments when applicable.
Prof. Dr. Furkan Erol Karabekmez is a plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon based in Ankara, Türkiye, with experience spanning aesthetic surgery, reconstructive surgery and cranio-maxillofacial surgery.
He is Professor of Plastic Surgery at Ankara Medipol University School of Medicine and holds the FEBOPRAS European board qualification in plastic surgery. He is also qualified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and holds an MBA from Istanbul Bilgi University.
Dr. Karabekmez completed his medical degree at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine and specialist training in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine. His international training includes a research fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, USA, and a cranio-maxillofacial fellowship at Münster University Clinic in Germany.
His clinical interests include aesthetic facial surgery, breast surgery, body contouring, reconstructive microsurgery, cleft lip and palate surgery, and cranio-maxillofacial and orthognathic surgery.
For international patients, his stated approach emphasizes surgeon-led assessment and treatment planning, clear communication, realistic guidance and structured follow-up before and after travel.
Hand · 2009
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research · 2012
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery · 2011
BioMed Research International · 2015
Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery · 2019
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery · 2019
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy · 2019
Türk Plastik Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi Dergisi · 2013
Procedures
His clinical interests include aesthetic facial surgery, breast surgery, body contouring, reconstructive microsurgery, cleft lip and palate surgery, and cranio-maxillofacial and orthognathic surgery.
Prof. Dr. Karabekmez is based in Ankara, Türkiye. He is Professor of Plastic Surgery at Ankara Medipol University School of Medicine.
He speaks Turkish natively and English fluently at C2 level, according to the supplied professional profile.
Yes. His professional profile specifically describes an international-patient approach based on direct surgeon-led assessment, clear communication, realistic guidance and structured follow-up before and after travel.
Yes. His training includes a research fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, USA, and a cranio-maxillofacial fellowship at Münster University Clinic in Germany.
His supplied professional profile lists FEBOPRAS European board qualification in plastic surgery.
His international-patient model includes structured follow-up before and after travel. The exact follow-up schedule will depend on the procedure and individual treatment plan.
Yes. His listed clinical interests span aesthetic facial, breast and body contouring surgery as well as reconstructive microsurgery, cleft surgery and cranio-maxillofacial surgery.
Patients should be prepared to discuss their treatment goals, relevant medical history and previous procedures. Additional medical information or photographs may be requested depending on the procedure being considered.
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