Aesthetic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Ünal Gülmeden
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Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Ünal Gülmeden is an Aesthetic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery specialist with 21+ years of experience. She treats complex reconstructive needs including breast and autologous breast reconstruction, microsurgical reconstruction, free tissue transfer, perforator flap procedures, vascular malformations, pressure sore and sacral defect coverage, ear reconstruction, upper extremity injury reconstruction, and lower leg and foot postoperative edema management. She offers consultations in Turkish and English, including online video consultation.
About Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Ünal Gülmeden
Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Ünal Gülmeden is an Aesthetic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery specialist with 21 years of experience. Her listed areas of expertise include free tissue transfer, perforator flap reconstruction, omental flap reconstruction, ear concha reconstruction, postauricular island flap reconstruction, vascular malformation surgery, upper extremity mutilating injury reconstruction, and lower leg and foot postoperative edema management.
Dr. Ünal Gülmeden graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in 1998. She completed Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine in 2005. She was an Assistant Professor at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery from 2007 to 2013, and an Associate Professor there from 2013 to 2014. She joined Acibadem Health Group in 2014.
In 2007, Dr. Ünal Gülmeden held a Fellowship in Breast Reconstruction at Gent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The profile lists six professional bodies, among them the Turkish Reconstructive Microsurgery Society, ISAPS (International Society Aestetic, Plastic Surgery), and EFSM (European Federation Society of Microsurgery).
The profile lists 10 publications dated between 2005 and 2013. Their subjects include reconstruction involving the sacral area, ischial pressure sores and breast tissue expanders; perforator mapping and flap reconstruction; and vascular injury in mutilating injuries of the upper extremity. The publications also include a case report on omentum in sacral reconstruction and a review of breast repair using autogenous tissues.
Dr. Ünal Gülmeden speaks Turkish and English. Online consultation is available, allowing patients abroad to speak with her before travelling.
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Education
- 2005Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
- 1998Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
- 1985–1992Üsküdar American High School
Professional Experience
- 2014Acibadem Health Group
- 2013–2014Associate Professor at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
- 2007–2013Assistant Professor at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
- 2007Fellowship in Breast Reconstruction at Gent University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- 2005–2007Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist Doctor
Professional Memberships
- Full Member of Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Secretary of Qualification Board (2012-2014), Secretary of Breast Study Group (2010-2011)
- Turkish Reconstructive Microsurgery Society
- Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association
- ISAPS (International Society Aestetic, Plastic Surgery)
- EFSM (European Federation Society of Microsurgery)
- Breast Surgery Association
Selected Publications
- The Role of Preoperative Radiological Assessment of Vascular Injury on Surgical Decision Making in Mutilating Injuries of the Upper Extremity. Ann Plast Surg, 70(3):289-95, 2013. Unal C, Yasar EK, Sarisoy HT.
- Utility of the Omentum in Sacral Reconstruction Following Total Sacrectomy due to Recurrent and Irradiated Giant Cell Tumor of the Spine – Case Report. Ind J Plast Surg. S.140-3, Jan- Apr 2012. Unal C, GG Eren, E Isil, A Alponat, A Sarlak.
- Use Of Custom Made Stockings For Postoperative Edema Treatment Of The Lower Leg And Foot In Patients Treated With Free Tissue Transfer And External Fixation Of Fractures. J Foot & Ankle Surg. 51(2):246-8, 2012. Unal C, Gercek H.
- Use of Inferior Gluteal Artery and Posterior Thigh Perforators in Management of Ischial Pressure Sores With Limited Donor Sites for Flap Coverage. Ann Plast Surg. 69(1):67-72, 2012. Unal C, Ozdemir J, Yirmibesoglu O, Yucel E, Agir H.
- Current Methods in Perforator Mapping. Turkish Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Vol. 19, No: 2, 2011. S Tuncer, B Kaya, K Güney, Ç Ünal, AY Öner, S Ayhan.
- Lateral Intercostal Artery Perforator Flap Used in Salvage of Exposed Tissue Expander of Breast: Case Report. Microsurgery.31(6):495-8, 2011. Unal C, Gercek H, Yasar EK, Utkan Z.
- Total Breast Repair with Autogenous Tissues – Review. Journal of Breast Diseases, Volume 17, Issue 1; S5-15, 2010. Ç Ünal, S Tuncer, BÇ Özden.
- In Vivo Observation of Leukocyte Endothelium Interaction in Ischeamia Reperfusion Injury With the Dorsal Window Chamber and The Effects of Pentoxifylline on Reperfusion Injury. J Surg Res. 138(2):259-66, 2007. Unal C, Sen C, Iscen D, Dalcik H.
- Treatment Options and Surgical Approaches in Vascular Malformations. Turkish Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Volume 14, Issue 1, 2006. D. İşcen, T. İşken, C. Şen, M. Reis, Ç. Ünal.
- Reconstruction of the ear concha with a postauricular island flap. Turkish Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Volume 13, Issue 3, 2005. Ç. Ünal, C. Şen, D. İşcen.
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