Tonguc Isken

Tonguc Isken is a plastic surgeon and a member of the International Society of Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). He has authored over 50 scientific articles and served as a faculty member at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Isken holds the rank of Professor and performs reconstructive and aesthetic procedures at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

Specialization and Surgical Focus

Dr. Isken uses aesthetic and reconstructive techniques for the face and body. He treats conditions such as alopecia and gynaecomastia using surgical methods. The specialist performs a wide range of procedures including:

• Facial rejuvenation: Facelifts, blepharoplasty, and jawline contouring
• Breast surgery: Mammoplasty, breast reduction, and fat transfer augmentation
• Body contouring: Tummy tucks, 360 liposuction, and Brazilian Butt Lift
• Male-specific surgery: Liposuction, gynaecomastia repair, and pectoral implants
• Reconstructive work: Cleft lip repair and penile skin defect reconstruction

Academic and Research Achievements

Dr. Isken researches medical literature and has published 33 international articles and six books or book chapters. He has completed three TUBITAK projects and received two science incentive awards. The specialist also earned the 2nd Prize in the Turkish Society of Plastic Surgery Research Competition. He has delivered over 170 scientific presentations and speeches at national and international meetings. Notable research topics include:

• Abdominal fascial flaps for breast reconstruction
• Color Doppler evaluation for gluteal perforator flaps
• New techniques for breast projection in mammoplasty
• Anterior scrotal artery flaps for penile skin repair
• Botulinum toxin applications for asymmetric crying faces
• W-plasty design for the excision of irregular lesions — a technique that improves scar appearance by creating a zig-zag incision

Work Experience

• 2019 – Present – Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital – Plastic Surgery Specialist, Turkey
• 2015 – Present – Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine – Faculty Member, Turkey
• 2000 – 2015 – Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine – Faculty Member, Turkey
• 2009 – Johns Hopkins University – Faculty Member, USA
• 2008 – Uppsala University – Faculty Member, Sweden

Education and Training

• 2015 – Professor degree
• 2009 – Associate Professor degree
• 1992 – 1999 – Mediterranean University Faculty of Medicine – Expertise Training, Turkey
• 1985 – 1991 – Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree, Turkey

Professional Memberships

• International Society of Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
• Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
• Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association
• Balkan Association of Plastic Reconstructive Aesthetic Surgery
• The AO Foundation (AO CMF)
• Interplast Turkey Association
• Turkish Medical Informatics Association
• Kocaeli Breast Diseases Research and Treatment Association