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prof dr ahmet seyhan

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Seyhan

Aesthetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

A professor of plastic surgery and former Head of Department at Celal Bayar University, with nearly four decades in the field. He has authored 39 published articles, delivered more than 80 invited lectures, and developed several surgical techniques now cited in the international literature.

 🎓 Former Head of Department

📖 ISAPS Membership

💬 English – Turkish

📍Izmir, Turkey

20+ Years of Experience

39 Published Articles

Specializes in Face Surgeries

Specialist Since 1983

ABOUT

About Prof. Dr. Ahmet Seyhan

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Seyhan is an aesthetic and plastic surgeon whose career combines nearly four decades of clinical practice with a full academic professorship. Born in Ladik, Samsun in 1962, he graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 1983, completed his postgraduate training there in 1985, and earned his doctorate in plastic surgery at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine in 1992.

He joined Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine in 1994, becoming Associate Professor in 1999 and full Professor in 2005. He served as Head of the Plastic Surgery Department at Celal Bayar University, and remained with the faculty as a lecturer until 2011. He is a certified surgeon of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons.

What distinguishes his practice is a sustained record of surgical innovation. Several of the techniques he developed — from the modified gate flap for lower lip reconstruction to his work on spreader flaps, septal extension grafts and vertical mammaplasty with en-bloc suspension — have been published in leading international journals including Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Annals of Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and are taught at national and international courses where he is a regular invited speaker.

He has practised as an independent plastic surgeon in Izmir since 2011, with particular focus on rhinoplasty, breast aesthetic surgery and facial rejuvenation. His stated philosophy is that every aesthetic procedure must be individual and natural — applying the same operation to everyone produces unnatural results that satisfy no one.

INNOVATION

Published Surgical Techniques

Prof. Seyhan has developed and published a number of original techniques that carry his name in the surgical literature:

  • Vertical Mammaplasty with Retromammary En Bloc Suspension — a breast reduction technique published in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (2021)
  • Autologous Breast Augmentation Using Abdominal Dermis Fat Strip Grafts — Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (2016)
  • Pillar Extension Flap — correction of nipple divergence in reduction mammaplasty, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (2013)
  • Double-Layered, Stepped Spreader Graft — for the deviated nose, Annals of Plastic Surgery (2009)
  • Simplified Septal Extension Graft — to control nasal tip location, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (2007)
  • Upper Lateral Cartilage Bending — middle vault reconstruction in primary rhinoplasty, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (1997)
  • Modified Gate Flap — lower lip reconstruction, European Journal of Plastic Surgery (1992)
  • “V”-Shaped Ruler & Mini Z-in-Z — Z-plasty planning and tension relief techniques, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (1998)

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

Researches, Citations and Publications

International Journal Publications

(In reverse chronological order — 23 articles)

  1. Seyhan A. Vertical mammaplasty with retromammary en bloc suspension. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2021;45:78–91.

  2. Seyhan A. Classification of spreader flap techniques. Facial Plastic Surgery. 2017;33:452.

  3. Seyhan A. Autologous breast augmentation using abdominal dermis fat strip grafts: a preliminary report. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2016;40:266–276.

  4. Seyhan A. Correction of nipple divergence in reduction mammaplasty: pillar extension flap. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2013;37:752–761.

  5. Seyhan A. Management of the lateral walls in crooked nose (case report). World Journal of Plastic Surgery. 2012.

  6. Seyhan A. Evaluation of nasal dorsum, osteotomies, grafts. Türkiye Klinikleri Journal of Plastic Surgery Special Topics. 2010;2(2):21.

  7. Seyhan A, Özden S, Güngör M, Çelik D. A double layered, stepped spreader graft for deviated nose. Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2009 Jun;62(6):604–608.

  8. Seyhan A, Özaslan U, Sır E, Özden S. Three-dimensional modeling of nasal septal deviation. Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2008 Feb;60(2):157–161.

  9. Seyhan A, Özden S, Özaslan U, Sır E. A simplified use of septal extension graft to control nasal tip location. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2007 Sep–Oct;31(5):506–511; discussion 512–513.

  10. Seyhan A, Özden S. An unusual antihelical deformity causing prominent ear: isolated absence of the inferior crus. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2005;115:336–337.

  11. Seyhan A, Tarhan S, Türkdoğan P. Needle guided shave excision with ultrasonographic assistance. Dermatologic Surgery. 2003;29:1210–1214.

  12. Erhan Y, Sakarya A, Aydede H, Demir A, Seyhan A, Atıcı E. A case of large mucinous adenocarcinoma arising in a long-standing fistula-in-ano. Digestive Surgery. 2003;20:69–71.

  13. Seyhan A. Planimetric gain in Z-plasty. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2001;107:1617–1618.

  14. Seyhan A, Yoleri L, Barutçu A. Immediate hair transplantation into a newly closed wound to conceal the final scar on the hair-bearing skin. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2000;105:1866–1870 (discussion 1871).

  15. Seyhan A. Reply (to Lerma J.: The “Lapel” Technique). Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 1998;102:2274–2275.

  16. Seyhan A, Akarsu N, Keskin F. A large family with type IV radial polydactyly. Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume). 1998;23B:530–533.

  17. Seyhan A. Obtaining a perfectly circled areolar perimeter after reduction mammaplasty. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 1998;101:2008–2009.

  18. Seyhan A. Mini Z in Z to relieve the tension on the transverse closure after Z-plasty transposition. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 1998;101:1635–1637.

  19. Seyhan A. A “V” shaped ruler to detect the largest transposable Z-plasty. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 1998;101:870–872.

  20. Seyhan A. Method for middle vault reconstruction in primary rhinoplasty: upper lateral cartilage bending. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 1997;100:1941–1943.

  21. Seyhan A, Gürel M, Tuğsel E, Çilengir M, Aliç B. Modified gate flap for lower lip reconstruction. European Journal of Plastic Surgery. 1992;15:186–191.

  22. Gürel M, Aliç B, Seyhan A, Çilengir M. Total lower lip reconstruction in advanced squamous carcinoma: application of the gate-flap technique. Annals of Plastic Surgery. 1992;28:434–441.

  23. Aliç B, Gürel M, Çilengir M, Seyhan A, Atlıhan S. Unilateral gate flap for reconstruction of the lower lip. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 1989;84:814–819.

Domestic Journal Publications

(16 articles)

  1. Şakar A, Yorgancıoğlu A, İlker SS, İşisağ A, Seyhan A, Tavlı T. Giant cell arteritis and lung involvement. Thorax Journal. 2001;2:99–102.

  2. Seyhan A, Sakarya A, Yoleri L, Aydede H. Comparison of two different breast reduction methods: mammaplasty with reverse “T” scar and vertical scar. Journal of Breast Diseases. 2001;8:20–24.

  3. Seyhan A. Post-traumatic mandibular deformity. İnsizyon. 1998;1:94–98.

  4. Kaya Y, Aker Y, Sakarya A, Uncu H, Seyhan A. Axillary accessory breast tissue. Journal of Breast Diseases. 1998;5:42–44.

  5. Seyhan A, Çilengir M, Keskin F, Kesim SN. Retrospective analysis of rhinoplasty cases. Dicle Medical Journal. 1996;23:47–52.

  6. Seyhan A. The effect of aprotinin on blood flow in skin flaps (Letter to the Editor). Journal of Clinical and Experimental Surgery. 1996;4:181–182.

  7. Ünlü Z, Seyhan A, Tüzün Ç. The relationship between active range of motion and general joint laxity in the temporomandibular joint. Romatizma (Rheumatism). 1996;11:161–166.

  8. Ünlü Z, Seyhan A, Tüzün Ç, Şentürk S. Joint laxity and craniomandibular dysfunction. Journal of Rheumatology and Medical Rehabilitation. 1996;7:157–161.

  9. Seyhan A, Kesim SN. Closure of medium-sized scalp defects with the aid of a simple device: a clinical pre-study. Turkish Journal of Plastic Surgery. 1996;4:36–41.

  10. Seyhan A, Kesim SN, Çizmeci O, Bilgiç L. Laminar soft tissue expansion in one and two directions with an external device: experimental study. Turkish Journal of Plastic Surgery. 1996;4:28–35.

  11. Seyhan A. Reconstruction of the tip of the nose: 3 different cases, 3 different methods. Turkish Journal of Medicine. 1996;3:32–39.

  12. Seyhan A, Yazıcı O. Traumatic periorbital deformity: a case report. Bulletin of Surgical Medicine. 1996;5:56–60.

  13. Çilengir M, Seyhan A, Keskin F. A severe nasal stenosis. Dicle Medical Journal. 1995;22(4):159–164.

  14. Seyhan A, Çilengir M, Keskin F. Non-operated cleft lip and palate. Dicle Medical Journal. 1995;22(3):165–169.

  15. Çilengir M, Seyhan A, Keskin F, Tuğsel E. Effect of chlorpromazine on distal flap necrosis: experimental study. Dicle Medical Journal. 1995;22(B):19–26.

  16. Arıtürk E, Dokucu Aİ, Toktaş S, Seyhan A. A different approach in split-thickness skin graft application. Dicle Medical Bulletin. 1991;18:138–142.

Invited Lectures & Congress Presentations

(80 lectures, most recent first)

2022

  1. Structural Correction of Dorsum–Tip Relationship — Structure-Preservation Rhinoplasty Conference, Istanbul, 23–26 June 2022.
  2. Structural Correction of the Deviated Nose — Structure-Preservation Rhinoplasty Conference, Istanbul, 23–26 June 2022.
  3. Spreader Flap, Fold-in Flap — Structure-Preservation Rhinoplasty Conference, Istanbul, 23–26 June 2022.
  4. Difficulties and Solutions in Secondary Rhinoplasty — Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Ankara, 28–29 May 2022.
  5. Body Shaping — TPRECD Winter Symposium, Uludağ, 24–27 March 2022.
  6. Grafts Obtained from Tissue Removed in Abdominoplasty: Aspirated Fat, Chopped Fat, and Clinical Approach to the Skin–Fat Strip — 26th National Congress of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association, Istanbul, 15–16 January 2022.
  7. Abdominoplasty — 26th National Congress of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association, Istanbul, 15–16 January 2022.

2021

  1. Preservation Mammaplasty (DAS) — TPRECD 43rd National Congress, Antalya, 10–14 November 2021.
  2. My Personal Experience in Rhinoplasty — TPRECD 43rd National Congress, Antalya, 10–14 November 2021.

2020

  1. Vertical Mammaplasty (A New Vertical Mammaplasty Technique with En-Bloc Suspension) — TPRECD 42nd National Congress, Izmir, 22–25 October 2020.
  2. Serious Septal Deviations — TPRECD 42nd National Congress, Izmir, 22–25 October 2020.
  3. Open/Closed Rhinoplasty — TPRECD Winter Symposium, Uludağ, Bursa, 27 February – 1 March 2020.
  4. Complication Management and Secondary Cases in Rhinoplasty — TPRECD Winter Symposium, Uludağ, Bursa, 27 February – 1 March 2020.
  5. Personal Innovative Techniques in Rhinoplasty — TPRECD Winter Symposium, Uludağ, Bursa, 27 February – 1 March 2020.
  6. Personal Applications in Facial Rejuvenation — Practical Combinations: Transconjunctival Approach and Hemostatic Net — 24th National Congress of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association, Istanbul, 10–12 January 2020.

2019

  1. Rhinoplasty: Performing Operations Outside the Nose — Beautifying the Face — Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association, Istanbul, 16–17 November 2019.
  2. Rhinoplasty: Nasal Tip Position Control with Septal Extension Graft — Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association, Istanbul, 16–17 November 2019.
  3. Rhinoplasty: Simple, Classic, Personal Approach to Frequently Encountered Cases — Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association, Istanbul, 16–17 November 2019.
  4. Vertical Mammaplasty Without Nipple–Areola Flap (With En-Bloc Breast Suspension) — Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Van, 12–14 July 2019.
  5. Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty — Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association, Istanbul, 12–13 January 2019.

2018

  1. Abdominoplasty and Regulation of the Waist–Hip Relation — TPRECD 40th National Congress, Antalya, 17–21 October 2018.
  2. Vertical Mammaplasty with Retromammary En-Bloc Breast Suspension — TPRECD 40th National Congress, Antalya, 17–21 October 2018.
  3. Rhinoplasty Video Course — TPRECD 40th National Congress, Antalya, 17–21 October 2018.
  4. My Personal Innovative Practices in Mammaplasty — TPRECD Winter Symposium, Antalya, 1–4 March 2018.
  5. The Safest Nipple–Areola Pedicle in Mammaplasty — TPRECD Winter Symposium, Kartalkaya, 1–4 March 2018.

2017

  1. Segmental Reconstruction of Uncorrectable Septums — TPRECD 39th National Congress, Antalya, 11–14 October 2017.
  2. Simple to Complex Cases and Techniques for Over-resected Noses — 9th International Eurasian Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Course & 5th Istanbul Advanced Rhinoplasty Course, Istanbul, 15–18 June 2017.
  3. Avoiding Total Extracorporeal Septoplasty: Segmental Approach — 9th International Eurasian Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Course & 5th Istanbul Advanced Rhinoplasty Course, Istanbul, 15–18 June 2017.
  4. The Importance of the Side Wall in the Flat Nose — 14th Cerrahpaşa Plastic Surgery Days, Istanbul, 19–20 May 2017.
  5. Spreader Flap: Over 20 Years of Experience — 14th Cerrahpaşa Plastic Surgery Days, Istanbul, 19–20 May 2017.
  6. Periorbital Aesthetic Procedures — Northern Cyprus Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery 13th National Congress, TRNC, 27–30 April 2017.
  7. Ear Reduction Operations — Northern Cyprus TPRECD 13th National Congress, TRNC, 27–30 April 2017.
  8. Combined Procedures in Facial Aesthetics: Everything About Face and Neck — TPRECD Winter Symposium, Davraz, Isparta, 2–5 March 2017.
  9. Ear Reduction — 21st National Congress of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association, Istanbul, 14–15 January 2017.

2016

  1. Elongation of the Short Nose — 8th Eurasian Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Course & 4th Istanbul Advanced Rhinoplasty Course, Istanbul, 16–19 June 2016.
  2. Treatment of Alar Cartilage Malposition — 8th Eurasian Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Course & 4th Istanbul Advanced Rhinoplasty Course, Istanbul, 16–19 June 2016.
  3. Strategy in Secondary Rhinoplasty — TPRECD 9th Rhinoplasty Course, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anatomy, Ankara, 9–10 April 2016.
  4. Tummy Tuck and Arrangement of the Waist–Hip Relationship — 20th National Congress of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association, Istanbul, 9–10 January 2016.

2015

  1. Creation of Nasal Aesthetic Lines — TPRECD 8th Rhinoplasty Course, Istanbul, 21–24 May 2015.
  2. Personalized Facial Rejuvenation — 19th National Congress of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association, Istanbul, 10–11 January 2015.

2014

  1. Periorbital Aesthetics: Personal Combined Applications — 12th National Northern Cyprus Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Congress, Girne, TRNC, 4–7 September 2014.
  2. Costochondral Graft Applications — TPRECD 7th Rhinoplasty Course, Izmir, 9–11 May 2014.
  3. Septal Extension Graft — TPRECD 7th Rhinoplasty Course, Izmir, 9–11 May 2014.
  4. Rhinoplasty in the Elderly: Nasal Rejuvenation — TPRECD 7th Rhinoplasty Course, Izmir, 9–11 May 2014.
  5. Combined Surgical Applications in Facial Rejuvenation — 18th National Congress of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association, Istanbul, 11–12 January 2014.
  6. The Safest Nipple–Areola Pedicle in Mammaplasty — 18th National Congress of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association, Istanbul, 11–12 January 2014.

2013

  1. Correction of Nipple Divergence in Reduction Mammaplasty — 5th International Eurasian Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Course, Istanbul, 19–23 June 2013.
  2. Width and Symmetry Adjustment in the Skeletal Structure — TPRECD 6th Rhinoplasty Course, Bahçeşehir University, Istanbul, 10–12 May 2013.
  3. Open Rhinoplasty and Septum Surgery (Experience Transfer Class) — 17th National Congress of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association, Istanbul, 12–13 January 2013.
  4. Breast Reduction Surgery in Patients with Protruding Nipple — 17th National Congress of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association, Istanbul, 12–13 January 2013.

2012

  1. Approach to the Septum: A Plastic Surgery Perspective — TPRECD 34th National Congress, Antalya, 31 October – 4 November 2012.
  2. Management of the Lateral Walls in the Crooked Nose — 4th International Eurasian Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Course, Istanbul, 16–19 June 2012.
  3. Nasal Wing Excisions and Alar Floor Modifications — TPRECD 5th Rhinoplasty Course, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, 10–12 May 2012.
  4. Lateral and Medial Osteotomies — TPRECD 5th Rhinoplasty Course, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, 10–12 May 2012.
  5. Management of the Lateral Walls in the Crooked Nose — 1st Congress of the Rhinoplasty Society of Europe, Stuttgart, Germany, 21 April 2012.
  6. Augmentation Mastopexy Mammaplasty — Regional Meeting, Izmir, 8 April 2012.
  7. Open Rhinoplasty and Septum Surgery — 16th National Congress of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association, Istanbul, 7–8 January 2012.

2011

  1. Total Nasal Deviation — Istanbul International Rhinoplasty Course, Istanbul, 21–24 June 2011.
  2. Septal Extension Grafts — Istanbul International Rhinoplasty Course, Istanbul, 21–24 June 2011.
  3. Experiences in Reduction Mammaplasty and Mastopexy — Plastic Surgery Special Joint Meeting, Selçuk University, Konya, 20–21 May 2011.

2010

  1. Mastopexy: Personal Practices and Differences — TPRECD 32nd National Congress, Trabzon, 15–19 September 2010.
  2. Panel: Rhinoplasty — Same Cases, Different Surgeons — TPRECD 32nd National Congress, Trabzon, 15–19 September 2010.
  3. Approach to the Septum — TPRECD 32nd National Congress, Trabzon, 15–19 September 2010.
  4. Combined Approaches in Facial Aesthetics — Northern Cyprus TPRECD 8th National Congress, TRNC, 14–18 July 2010.
  5. Correction of Dorsal Deviations — Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 14th National Congress & 2nd Eurasian International Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Course, Istanbul, 17–20 June 2010.
  6. Crooked Noses — TPRECD 3rd Rhinoplasty Course, Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Izmir, 7–9 May 2010.
  7. Nasal Septum Perforations — TPRECD 3rd Rhinoplasty Course, Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Izmir, 7–9 May 2010.
  8. Osteotomies — TPRECD 3rd Rhinoplasty Course, Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Izmir, 7–9 May 2010.
  9. Protection and Importance of the Upper Lateral Cartilage — TPRECD 3rd Rhinoplasty Course, Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Izmir, 7–9 May 2010.

2009

  1. Combined Procedures in Facial Rejuvenation — Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Winter Meeting, Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul, 26–27 December 2009.
  2. Approach to Deviated Noses — Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Winter Meeting, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, 26–27 December 2009.
  3. Facial Rejuvenation — Istanbul University, Istanbul (Çapa) Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic Surgery Education Meeting, Çapa, Istanbul, 16 December 2009.
  4. “My Approach to Rhinoplasty and My Philosophy” — with live nasal surgery. Rhinoplasty Days Istanbul, Live Surgery, Private German Hospital, Çamlıca, Istanbul, 11–13 December 2009.
  5. Approach to Crooked Noses — Northern Cyprus TPRECD 7th National Congress, Merit Crystal Cove Hotel, Kyrenia, Cyprus, 8–12 July 2009.
  6. Septum Reconstruction — TPRECD 2nd Rhinoplasty Course, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, 24–26 April 2009.
  7. Lateral and Medial Osteotomies in Rhinoplasty — TPRECD 2nd Rhinoplasty Course, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, 24–26 April 2009.

2008

  1. Flat (Asymmetric) Nasal Ridge Correction — TPRECD 1st Rhinoplasty Course, Cerrahpaşa University, Istanbul, 24 April 2008.
  2. Septal Deformity Correction in Rhinoplasty — TPRECD 1st Rhinoplasty Course, Cerrahpaşa University, Istanbul, 24 April 2008.
  3. Nasal Tip Position Control — TPRECD 1st Rhinoplasty Course, Cerrahpaşa University, Istanbul, 24 April 2008.
  4. Nasal Tip and Alar Cartilage Procedures — TPRECD 1st Rhinoplasty Course, Cerrahpaşa University, Istanbul, 24 April 2008.

 

  • TPRECD = Türk Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi Derneği (Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery).