Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
Op. Dr. Buğra İPEK, a Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, provides a wide range of aesthetic procedures, including Facial Aesthetics, Face and Neck Lift, Eyelid Surgery, Rhinoplasty, Breast Aesthetics, Liposuction, Tummy Tuck, BBL and Mommy Makeovers.
He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, English Program, one of Turkey’s most prestigious medical schools. After beginning his career at İzmir Katip Çelebi University Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, he completed his specialty training in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at University of Health Sciences Ankara Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, becoming a Specialist Physician in 2021.
During his specialty training, Dr. İPEK gained international experience as a clinical observer at the Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery at New York University Langone Medical Center. He also participated in exchange programs at George Papanikolaou Hospital in Thessaloniki and the University of Porto in Portugal.
He later continued his career at Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif İnan Training and Research Hospital, gaining extensive experience in burn treatment, upper extremity injuries, free flap surgery, and head and neck reconstruction.
Experience, Scientific Expertise and a Patient-Centered Approach
Op. Dr. Buğra İpek’s professional approach is built on national and international scientific work, continuous professional development, and individualized treatment planning.
Awards and Achievements
Dr. Buğra İpek has contributed to numerous scientific studies throughout his professional career and has delivered presentations at national and international congresses. He is the recipient of prestigious distinctions such as the “Young Plastic Surgeon Award.” He also holds the EBOPRAS European Board Certification.
Memberships and Certifications
He is a member of professional organizations, including the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons, and continues his professional development through courses and training programs in rhinoplasty, microsurgery, and facial aesthetics.
Patient-Centered Approach and Mission
In reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, he prioritizes patient satisfaction and safe treatment processes. For each patient, he develops personalized treatment plans based on individual needs, expectations, and anatomical characteristics.
Health Tourism
Within the scope of the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate issued by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, patients coming from abroad are supported with online consultations, VIP transfers, accommodation, interpretation, and healthcare consultancy services.
Scientific and Academic Work
You can access publications, presentations, awards, professional memberships, and scientific activities attended through the sections below.
Scientific Activities and Certifications
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EBOPRAS – The European Board of Plastic,
Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
European Board Certification, 2022 - International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate issued by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health
Awards
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Young Plastic Surgeon Award
Three in One Congress of Balkan Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, 10th Balkan Congress of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 19–21 May 2017, Belgrade, Serbia - İş Bankası Golden Youth ÖSS Achievement Award, 2009
- Health and Education Foundation English Mathematics Competition First Place Award, 2005
Scientific and Professional Memberships
- Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons – TPRECD
- The European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery – EBOPRAS
Scientific Publications
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İpek, B., İnözü, E. and Tellioğlu, A. T.
History of social rehabilitation in burn treatment:
Guinea Pig Club.
Turkish Journal of Plastic Surgery,
25(3), 159–161, 2017.
DOI: 10.5152/TurkJPlastSurg.2017.2199 - İpek, B., Şener, U., Elmas, F., Seven, E., Uslu, A. and Karamürsel, S. Upper extremity high-pressure injection injuries with paint thinner: Case reports with review of the literature. Turkish Journal of Plastic Surgery, 29(4), 213, 2021.
- Atılgan, N., İpek, B., Duman, N., Orhan, O. and Yılmaz, M. Can anterolateral thigh flap be a rescuer in lower extremity injuries? European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences, 27(15), 2023.
International Oral Presentations
- B. İpek, A. Özpak, E. İnözü, E. Seven, A. T. Tellioğlu. Hunter Silicone Rod Removal After 8 Years. Three in One Congress of Balkan Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, May 2017, Belgrade, Serbia.
- M. K. Keleş, F. Elmas, B. İpek, S. Karamürsel, A. T. Tellioğlu. Mandibula Defect Reconstructed with Two Free Flaps. Three in One Congress of Balkan Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, May 2017, Belgrade, Serbia.
- M. K. Keleş, B. İpek, B. Ünal, H. G. Muratoğlu, A. T. Tellioğlu. Fire Arm Injuries Caused by Sound Cartridge. Three in One Congress of Balkan Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, May 2017, Belgrade, Serbia.
- M. K. Keleş, B. Ünal, F. Elmas, B. İpek, A. T. Tellioğlu. Clinical Experience in Forearm Amputations. Three in One Congress of Balkan Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, May 2017, Belgrade, Serbia.
- E. Akbay, F. Elmas, H. R. Özakpınar, A. T. Tellioğlu, B. İpek. Adipofascial Flap in Tissue Defect of the Forearm. Three in One Congress of Balkan Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, May 2017, Belgrade, Serbia.
- F. Elmas, E. Akbay, E. Seven, A. T. Tellioğlu, B. İpek. Spitzoid Melanoma. Three in One Congress of Balkan Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, May 2017, Belgrade, Serbia.
- F. Elmas, A. Özpak, E. İnözü, A. T. Tellioğlu, B. İpek. Posterior Brachial Skin Flap: Case Report. Three in One Congress of Balkan Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, May 2017, Belgrade, Serbia.
- E. İnözü, U. Horoz, M. K. Keleş, B. İpek, A. T. Tellioğlu. Forgotten Complication of Diabetes, Diabetic Hand. Three in One Congress of Balkan Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, May 2017, Belgrade, Serbia.
National Oral Presentations
- Buğra İpek, Feridun Elmas, Hatice Gözde Muratoğlu, Bekir Ünal, Ergin Seven, Ali Teoman Tellioğlu. Contagious Viral Infection in Burn Patients: Orf Virus. Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons 39th National Congress, October 2017, Antalya.
- Musa Kemal Keleş, Buğra İpek, Uğurcan Şener, Buğçe Ballıoğlu Güney, Ömer Bayır, Güleser Saylam, Sebat Karamürsel. Simultaneous Bone, Mucosal and Skin Reconstruction with a Free Fibula Flap in Head and Neck Reconstruction. Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons 41st National Congress, October 2019, Antalya.
Posters Presented at National Congresses
- B. İpek, N. Koç, B. Ünal, A. Çakmak, A. T. Tellioğlu, F. Elmas. A Case of Myiasis Developing on a Background of Squamous Cell Carcinoma. TPRECD 38th National Congress, October 2016, Antalya.
- M. K. Keleş, B. İpek, B. Ünal, H. G. Muratoğlu, A. T. Tellioğlu. Firearm Injuries Caused by Blank Cartridges. TPRECD 38th National Congress, November 2016, Antalya.
- Buğra İpek, Abdullah Anıl Özpak, Bekir Ünal, Emre İnözü, Ergin Seven, Ali Teoman Tellioğlu. Removal of a Hunter Prosthesis After Eight Years. TPRECD 39th National Congress, October 2017, Antalya.
- Buğra İpek, Uğurcan Şener, Feridun Elmas, Ergin Seven, Ayşegül Aksakal Uslu, Sebat Karamürsel. Cases of High-Pressure Injection Injuries of the Upper Extremity. TPRECD 41st National Congress, October 2019, Antalya.
- Uğurcan Şener, Buğra İpek, Feridun Elmas, Emre İnözü, Sebat Karamürsel. A Rare Disease: Rosai-Dorfman Disease of Soft Tissue. TPRECD 41st National Congress, October 2019, Antalya.
- Uğurcan Şener, Buğra İpek, Feridun Elmas, Hülda Rıfat Özakpınar, Sebat Karamürsel. A Rare Skin Lesion: Our Experience with the Solitary Type of Nevus Lipomatosus Superficialis. TPRECD 41st National Congress, October 2019, Antalya.
- Uğurcan Şener, Elif Akbay, Abdullah Anıl Özpak, Buğra İpek, Ergin Seven, Sebat Karamürsel. Extensor Tendon Rupture Secondary to Scaphoid Subluxation. TPRECD 41st National Congress, October 2019, Antalya.
- Begüm Kolcu, Hasan Demirbaşoğlu, Uğurcan Şener, Buğra İpek, Hatice Gözde Muratoğlu, Ergin Seven, Sebat Karamürsel. Reconstruction Planning After SCC Excision of the Nose: A Case Report. TPRECD 42nd National Congress, October 2020.
- Merve Aslan Akdoğan, Buğra İpek, Hatice Gözde Muratoğlu, Ergin Seven, Sebat Karamürsel. A Rarely Located Mass: Intramuscular Lipoma of the Biceps Brachii. TPRECD 42nd National Congress, October 2020.
Congresses, Training Programs, Courses and Seminars Attended
- TPRECD 9th Rhinoplasty Course, 9–10 April 2016, Ankara
- Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons 38th National Congress, 27–30 October 2016, Antalya
- 21st National Congress of the Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 14–15 January 2017, Istanbul
- 10th Balkan Congress of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 19–21 May 2017, Belgrade, Serbia
- Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons 39th National Congress, 11–14 October 2017, Antalya
- 22nd National Congress of the Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 13–14 January 2018, Istanbul
- 4th Asia Pacific Federation of Societies for Reconstructive Microsurgery and 8th National Turkish Reconstructive Microsurgery Congress, 9–13 May 2018, Antalya
- TPRECD 11th Rhinoplasty and 4th Facial Aesthetics Course, 7–10 June, Izmir
- Turkish Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 34th Basic Microsurgery Course, 12–16 February 2019, Ankara
- 24th National Congress of the Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 10–11 January 2020, Istanbul
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