İbrahim Alper Aksakal

Dr. İbrahim Alper Aksakal serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Istanbul Okan University Faculty of Medicine, commencing his appointment in December 2024. Previously, he held clinical positions at Samsun Training and Research Hospital (2015-2017) and Gebze Medical Park Hospital (2017-2019) following completion of his medical specialty training.

His academic foundation includes:

• Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (2003-2009)
• Specialty Training at Ondokuz Mayıs University (2009-2015)

A leading researcher in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Aksakal focuses on rhinoplasty innovations, breast reconstruction techniques, and facial/body contouring procedures. His clinical interests prominently feature nasal aesthetics, breast surgery, facial rejuvenation, liposuction, and hair transplantation, with particular attention to complication management and technical refinement.

Analysis of his 17 publications (2011-2019) reveals persistent exploration of rhinoplasty methodologies, breast reconstruction using dermoglandular flaps, and microsurgical approaches to hand trauma. Recent work demonstrates growing interest in wound healing technologies and vascularized graft alternatives, reflecting evolving expertise in complex reconstructive challenges.

Fluent in English, Dr. Aksakal maintains active clinical practice while contributing to surgical literature through international journals including Aesthetic Surgery Journal and Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. His academic trajectory shows consistent progression from foundational medical training to specialized surgical research and faculty appointment.