Prof. Dr. Selahattin Özmen
Board-Certified Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon | Professor of Medicine
Professional Summary
Prof. Dr. Selahattin Özmen is an internationally acclaimed board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, and a Professor of Medicine based in Istanbul, Turkey. With over 25 years of exceptional clinical and academic experience, he has cemented his legacy as a pioneer in complex reconstructive procedures and advanced aesthetic surgery. Notably, in 2012, he led the surgical team that performed Turkey’s third face transplant—historic as the country’s first 3D and first female-to-female face transplant. Prof. Özmen has received over 20 prestigious national and international awards, including the highly coveted PSEF Best Experimental Study Award (USA) and the EURAPS Young Plastic Surgeon Scholarship. A dedicated educator, researcher, and global surgical leader, he currently serves as the National Secretary of ISAPS for Turkey, bridging advanced Turkish surgical expertise with the global aesthetic community.
Current Positions & Leadership
- National Secretary (Turkey), International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) (Elected 2023)
- Professor & Principal Surgeon, Koç University Hospital & American Hospital (Istanbul, Turkey)
- Co-Founder & Principal Surgeon, ENSO Clinic (Nişantaşı, Istanbul)
- Member, Tissue Transplantation Scientific Committee, Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health (Since 2010)
Education & Advanced Surgical Training
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialization: Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (2013).
- Hand and Microsurgery Specialization: Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (2013).
- Professorship & Academic Career: Reached Professorship at Gazi University in 2013, following his roles as an Associate Professor (2007) and Assistant Professor (2004).
- International Fellowships:
- Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship: Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, Sweden (2004 – Supported by the EURAPS Scholarship).
- Plastic Surgery Fellowship: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio, USA (2003 – 2004).
- Plastic Surgery Residency: Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (1995 – 2002).
- Medical Degree (MD): Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (Graduated 3rd in class, 1995).
Clinical Expertise & Surgical Milestones
- Historic Reconstructive Surgery: Led the team performing Turkey’s first 3D (bone-inclusive) and first female-to-female face transplant.
- Advanced Facial Aesthetics: Comprehensive expertise in rhinoplasty, deep-plane and endoscopic facelifts, blepharoplasty, and complex maxillofacial reshaping.
- Breast & Body Contouring: Advanced techniques in aesthetic breast surgery (augmentation, mastopexy, reduction), post-bariatric 360-degree body lifts, and Vaser liposculpture.
- Regenerative Medicine: Extensive application of stem cell therapies, PRP, and advanced fat grafting techniques for facial and bodily contouring.
Awards & Academic Contributions
- Prestigious Awards: Recipient of over 20 awards, including the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation (PSEF) Best Experimental Study Award (a highly esteemed honor in the USA) and the EURAPS Young Plastic Surgeon Scholarship.
- Scientific Publications: Authored more than 80 peer-reviewed articles in international journals and over 50 in national journals, with his research receiving over 1,600 citations globally.
- Editorial Roles: Serves on the editorial boards of prominent medical journals, including the Gazi Medical Journaland Turkish Medical Sciences.
