Dr. Ufuk Durgun

He completed his residency in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Bezmialem Vakıf University in Istanbul. During this training, he pursued additional certifications in microsurgery and laboratory animal use, broadening his technical range.

In his final year of training, Dr. Durgun observed at El Paso Cosmetic Surgery Clinic in Texas, working alongside Dr. Ozan Sözer for roughly three months. This experience exposed him to advanced facial contouring techniques used in the United States.

His academic work has drawn international attention. His experimental thesis was ranked among the top 200 globally and selected for oral presentation at the 2022 Plastic Surgery Meeting in Boston, with the abstract published in a respected plastic surgery journal.

Dr. Durgun specializes in the deep plane facelift, a technique that repositions the deeper facial tissue layers rather than simply tightening the skin. This approach aims for natural-looking rejuvenation that respects the underlying anatomy of facial aging.

His surgical interests extend across the face and neck. He performs neck lift, eyelid surgery, brow lift, lip lift, and facial fat transfer, allowing him to design combined plans tailored to each patient's features.

The deep plane facelift focuses on the SMAS (the superficial musculoaponeurotic system, a supportive layer of muscle and connective tissue beneath the skin). By releasing and lifting this layer, the technique addresses sagging at its structural source.

Dr. Durgun's philosophy centers on careful surgical planning. In his own words during consultations, he walks patients through the surgical plan step by step, discussing technical aspects, possible risks, and realistic expectations.

He places emphasis on communication before surgery. This methodical approach helps patients aged 55 to 65 understand exactly what a deep plane facelift can and cannot achieve for their individual concerns.

Recovery is a central part of his patient conversations. Dr. Durgun prepares patients for the swelling and bruising typical of the early weeks, and for the gradual refinement of results over several months.

Istanbul serves as the backdrop for his practice, a city long regarded as a bridge between Europe and Asia. This East-meets-West medical hub attracts patients from many countries seeking facial rejuvenation.

Although Dr. Durgun is earlier in his career with 2+ years of independent aesthetic focus, his training pedigree reflects exposure to both Turkish academic surgery and American cosmetic technique. He is affiliated with TSPRAS, the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons.

His work spans facial and body procedures, though his public profile increasingly centers on facelift and neck rejuvenation. This concentration allows him to refine his approach to the deep plane technique specifically.

For women considering facial surgery, Dr. Ufuk Durgun represents a surgeon who combines academic credentials, international observation experience, and a communication-focused consultation style within Istanbul's competitive aesthetic surgery landscape.