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Cagri (Chagri) Cakmakoglu, MD, FEBOPRAS | Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Surgeon

Dr. Cagri Cakmakoglu is an aesthetic plastic surgery clinical director in the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of California, Irvine. With extensive training and experience in both surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures, Dr. Cakmakoglu is dedicated to aesthetic surgery to provide exceptional care and achieving beautiful, natural-looking results for his patients.

Educational Background:

  • Fellowship: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, University of California, Irvine (1 year)
  • Fellowship: Reconstructive Supermicrosurgery and Advanced Breast Reconstruction, Cleveland Clinic (2 years)
  • Residency: Integrated Plastic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic (6 years)
  • Medical Education: Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine (6 years)

Extensive Training and Expertise: Dr. Cakmakoglu has trained with world-renowned surgeons and has a rich background in various specialized areas:

Advanced Fellowships:

  • Dr. Bruce Connell Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Clinical Fellowship at the University of California, Irvine, focusing on advanced aesthetic procedures and innovative techniques in facial, breast surgery, and body contouring.
  • Reconstructive Supermicrosurgery and Advanced Breast Reconstruction Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic, where Dr. Cakmakoglu honed his skills in complex microsurgical techniques and cutting-edge breast reconstruction methods.
  • Reconstructive Microsurgery Clinical Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic, emphasizing precision in microsurgical procedures for both aesthetic and reconstructive purposes.

Residency Training:

  • Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, where Dr. Cakmakoglu gained comprehensive experience in all aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery. His training included working alongside leading experts in facial aesthetic surgery, breast reconstruction, and body contouring.

Research and Clinical Contributions:

  • As a Microsurgery Basic Science Researcher at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Cakmakoglu investigated novel methods in eye and face transplantation, developing an eye transplant model to perform eye transplantation simultaneously with face transplantation.
  • Active involvement in the postoperative care of face transplantation patients at Cleveland Clinic, where he developed a passion for facial 3-D anatomy, facial aesthetic surgery, breast surgery, and body contouring.

Professional Experience:

  • Facial Anatomy and Aesthetic Surgery: Worked closely with Dr. James Zins, a world-famous facelift surgeon at Cleveland Clinic, and Dr. Bahman Guyuron, a leading authority in rhinoplasty in Cleveland.
  • Migraine Surgery: Trained under Dr. Guyuron, the founder of migraine surgery, mastering techniques to alleviate migraine symptoms through surgical intervention.

Specialized Procedures and Services:

  • Facial Aesthetic Surgery:
  • Deep plane facelift
  • Male facelift
  • Neck lift
  • Brow lift
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Genioplasty/Chin Implant
 
  • Body Contouring:
  • Liposuction/VASER
  • Mini/full abdominoplasty
  • Mommy Makeover Surgery
  • Bra-line back lift
  • Belt lipectomy
  • Circumferential body lift,
  • Arm lift
  • Thigh lift
  • Body contouring after massive weight loss.
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures:
  • Injectables (Soft tissue fillers, Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Kybella)
  • Liquid rhinoplasty
  • Jaw line contouring with fillers
  • Lasers
  • Chemical Peels
  • Radiofrequency treatments
  • Fat grafting
 
  • Special Procedures:
  • Hair restoration/transplantation
  • Genital aesthetic surgery (Labiaplasty)
  • Migraine surgery

Professional Achievements:

  • Over one hundred peer-reviewed publications and presentations
  • Active member of the Aesthetic Society and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • Active reviewer for all major professional plastic surgery journals

Clinic Locations:

  • UC Irvine Medical Center, Orange Campus
  • UC Irvine Costa Mesa Clinic

Contact Information:

  • Phone: (312) 207-9804

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