Aesthetic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Prof. Dr. Hakan Ağır
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About Prof. Dr. Hakan Ağır
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Prof. Dr. Hakan Ağır is an Aesthetic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery specialist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul with more than 35 years of experience.
He treats cleft lip and palate conditions, including unilateral cleft lip and palate, cleft palate, and palatal fistula, and performs cleft lip, cleft palate, and palatal fistula repair, as well as craniofacial reconstruction, maxillofacial surgery, reconstructive microsurgery, free flap reconstruction, microvascular anastomosis, mandibular fracture management, hand soft…
Prof. Hakan Ağır is a board-qualified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with extensive experience in aesthetic, craniofacial, and microsurgical procedures. He earned his qualification from the Turkish Society of Plastic Surgery in 2016 and has been practicing with Acıbadem Health Group since 2020. His clinical interests include cleft and craniofacial repair, aesthetic surgery, and complex reconstructive microsurgery.
He combines meticulous surgical technique with a patient-centered approach to deliver safe, reliable outcomes and tailored care plans. Prof. Ağır is an active member of numerous national and international professional societies, including the European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery; the Asia-Pacific Cleft/Craniofacial Society; the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association; the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery; the Maxillofacial Surgeons Association; the Turkish Cleft Lip and Palate Association; the Turkish Medical Association (Istanbul Medical Chamber); the Turkish Reconstructive Microsurgery Society; the Australia–New Zealand Head & Neck Society; the American Cleft Palate–Craniofacial Association; and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He is committed to continuous learning, multidisciplinary collaboration, and advancing patient care through both clinical practice and professional engagement.
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Education
- 2016Turkish Society of Plastic Surgery Qualification
- 2015Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine / Professor
- 2013Medical Specialization Board Decision / Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialization
- 2012Board of Specialization in Medicine Oral, Facial and Maxillofacial Surgery
- 2012Recognition by the New Zealand Medical Council / Permission to practice as a Plastic Surgeon in the country
- 2009European Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialty Examination (FEBOPRAS)
- 2007Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine / Associate Professor
- 2007Turkish Society of Plastic Surgery Qualification
- 2006Taiwan CG Memorial Hospital Cleft Lip and Palate and Maxillofacial Surgery
- 2004–2005Y. Zealand Wellington Head-Neck and Oral-Facial-Jaw Surgery / Upper Specialization
- 2001–2004Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
- 2000–2001Craniomaxillofacial Surgery / Upper Specialization in Adelaide, Australia
- 1997Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
- 1996Department of Plastic Surgery, Rigshospital, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
- 1991Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
- 1985Izmir Bornova Anatolian High School
Professional Experience
- 2020Acibadem Health Group
- 2012–2016Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
- 2011–2012Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery (Consultant) in Wellington, New Zealand
- 2011New Zealand Hamilton Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery (Consultant)
- 2006–2011Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
- 2005Taiwan Chang Gung Hospital Lip and Palate / Maxillofacial Surgery
- 2004–2005New Zealand Wellington Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery (Fellow)
- 2000–2001Adelaide Craniofacial Center Craniomaxillofacial Surgery / Fellow in Australia
- 1998–2000Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
- 1997–1998Diyarbakır Military Hospital Plastic Surgery
- 1996Department of Plastic Surgery, Rigshospital Copenhagen, Denmark
- 1991–1997Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
Professional Memberships
- European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
- Asia-Pacific Cleft / Craniofacial Society
- Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association
- Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
- Maxillofacial Surgeons Association
- Turkish Cleft Lip and Palate Association
- Turkish Medical Association (Istanbul Medical Chamber)
- Turkish Reconstructive Microsurgery Society
- Australia-New Zealand Head & Neck Society
- American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
- International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Selected Publications
- Acellular Dermal Matrix Use in cleft palate and palatal fistula repair: a potential benefit? Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 26:5, 1517-1522,(2015). Agir H., Eren GG., Yasar EK.
- Primary Treatment Timing and Methods in Cleft Lip: Primary Surgical Treatment of Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate? Turkey Klinkleri Cleft Lip and Palate Special Issue 3:1, 68-75, 2011, Ağır H.
- Fourniers gangrene in chilhood: a report of 3 infant patients? Journal of Pediatric Surgery., 43, e39-e42, (2008). Ekingen G., Isken T., Agir H., Oncel S., Gunlemez A
- Li-Fraumeni Syndrome: a case with 4 seperate primary sarcomas and 5 sequential free flaps in the maxillofacial region Journal of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery 66(8), 1714-19, (2008). Agir H., Mackinnon CM., Tan ST
- Extended Lateral Supramalleolar Flap For Very Distal Foot Coverage: A Case With Arteriovenous Malformation? J Foot Ankle Surg., 46, 310-313, (2007). Agir H., Sen C.
- W(h)ither Orbital Pseusotumor? J Craniofac Surg., 18, 1148-1153, (2007). Agir H., Aburn N., Davis C., MacKinnon C., Tan ST.
- Distally based posterior interosseous flap: primary role in soft tissue reconstruction of the hand? Ann Plast Surg., 59, 291-296 (2007). Agir H., Sen C., Alagoz S., Onyedi M., Isil E.,
- Simple and reliable procedure for end-to-side microvascular anastomosis: the diamond technique Microsurgery, 26, 160-164 (2006). Sen C., Agir H., Iscen D.,
- Fracture patterns and bone healing in recurrent mandibular fractures: a clinical study of 13 patients?, Plast Reconstr Surg., 116,427-436; discussion 437-439 by Edward Ellis, III. (2005). Agir H., Moore MH., David DJ., McLean NR., Cooter R.,
- From birth to maturity: a group of patients who have completed their protocol management. Part I. Unilateral cleft lip and palate Plast Reconstr Surg., 113, 805-817 (2004). Schnitt DE., Agir H., David DJ.
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What patients say about Prof. Dr. Hakan Ağır
★★★★★From 2,400+ verified patient reviews“My chronic disease management was handled with real skill and genuine care. Dr. Sağırkaya is clearly an expert and it showed at every stage. The nursing staff were attentive and kind throughout.”
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