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EDUCATION

• Specialization: Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery
• Medical Education: Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 2025 – Present: Private Hüma Hospital
• 2009 – Present: Professor – Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery
• 2001-2009: Associate Professor – Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery
• 1991-2001: Assistant Professor – Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery
• 1985-1991: Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery
• 1983-1985: Anamur SSK Health Station

AREAS OF INTEREST

• Congenital brain and spinal anomalies
• Hydrocephalus (fluid accumulation in the brain)
• Lumbar and cervical hernia surgeries
• Spinal canal stenosis surgery
• Brain, spinal cord, and cyst tumor surgeries
• Brain trauma and hemorrhages

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATION BOARD MEMBERSHIPS

• Turkey Clinics Journal of Medical Sciences
• Fırat Medical Journal

He has a total of 76 scientific publications (50 international, 26 national) and 131 congress presentations (6 international, 125 national). Additionally, he has authored 11 review articles and contributed 11 chapters in 6 books.

He has been an invited speaker 78 times at national scientific congresses, conferences, symposiums, and courses. In 2005, he organized one scientific meeting and served on the organizing committee of 7 congresses and scientific meetings.

Furthermore, he served as the Congress Secretary of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress in 2021. He has worked as a special issue editor for a neurosurgery journal and as an editor for the pediatric section of a neurosurgery book.

He has supervised 6 doctoral theses, and his scientific studies have received citations.

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

I- Articles

A- Published in Journals Indexed in SSCI, AHCI, or SCI

Koç RK, Akdemir H, Kandemir O, Paşaoğlu H, Öktem İS, Paşaoğlu A: The therapeutic value of naloxone and mannitol in experimental focal cerebral ischemia. Res Exp Med 194:277-285, 1994
Akdemir H, Selçuklu A, Paşaoğlu A, Öktem İS, Kavuncu İA: Treatment of severe intraventricular hemorrhage by intraventricular infusion of urokinase. Neurosurg Rev 18:95-100, 1995
Paşaoğlu A, Kurtsoy A, Koç RK, Kontaş O, Akdemir H, Öktem İS, Selçuklu A, Kavuncu A: Cranioplasty with bone flaps preserved under the scalp. Neurosurg Rev 19:153-156, 1996
Koç RK, Akdemir H, Öktem İS, Meral M, Menkü A: Acute subdural hematoma; outcome and outcome prediction. Neurosurg Rev 20:239-244, 1997
Karaküçük Eİ, Paşaoğlu H, Paşaoğlu A, Öktem S: Endogenous neuropeptides in patients with acute traumatic head injury II. Neuropeptides 31:259-263, 1997
Öktem İS, Akdemir H, Koç K, Menkü A, Tucer B, Selçuklu A, Turan C: Migration of abdominal catheter of ventriculoperitoneal shunt into the scrotum. Acta Neurochir 140:167-170, 1998
Koç RK, Paşaoğlu A, Menkü A, Öktem İS, Meral M: Extradural hematoma of the posterior cranial fossa. Neurosurg Rev 21:52-57, 1998
Koç RK, Akdemir H, Karaküçük EI, Öktem İS, Menkü A: Effect of methylprednisolone, tirilazad mesylate, and vitamin E on lipid peroxidation after experimental spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord 37:29-32, 1999
Koç RK, Kurtsoy A, Paşaoğlu H, Karaküçük EI, Öktem İS, Meral M: Lipid peroxidation and edema in experimental brain injury: Comparison of treatment with methylprednisolone, tirilazad mesylate, and vitamin E. Res Exp Med 199:21-28, 1999
Akdemir H, Kontaş O, Öktem İS, Tucer B, Kafadar H, Paşaoğlu A: A new subtype of meningioma. Neurosurg Rev 22:50-53, 1999
Akdemir H, Kurtsoy A, Öktem İS, Menkü A, Koç RK, Tucer B: Failure of open third ventriculostomy for shunt infections in infants. Pediatr Neurosurg 30:305-309, 1999
Öktem İS, Menkü A, Akdemir H, Kontaş O, Kurtsoy A, Koç RK: Therapeutic effect of tirilazad mesylate (U-74006F), mannitol, and their combination on experimental ischemia. Res Exp Med 199:231-242, 2000
Öktem İS, Akdemir H, Kurtsoy A, Koç RK, Menkü A: Hemilaminectomy for the removal of spinal lesions. Spinal Cord 38:92-96, 2000
Kurtsoy A, Canbay S, Öktem İS, Akdemir H, Koç RK, Menkü A, Tucer B: Effect of EGb-761 on vasospasm in experimental subarachnoid hemorrhage. Res Exp Med 199:207-215, 2000
Kurtsoy A, Öktem İS, Koç RK, Menkü A, Akdemir H, Tucer B: Surgical treatment of thalamic hematomas via the contralateral transcallosal approach. Neurosurg Rev 24:108-113, 2001
Akdemir H, Aşık Z, Paşaoğlu H, Karaküçük İ, Öktem İS, Koç RK: The effect of allopurinol on focal cerebral ischemia: an experimental study in rabbits. Neurosurg Rev 24:131-135, 2001
Koç RK, Menkü A, Akdemir H, Tucer B, Kurtsoy A, Öktem İS: Cervical spondylotic myelopathy and radiculopathy treated by oblique corpectomies without fusion. Neurosurg Rev 27:252-258, 2004
Kurtsoy A, Menkü A, Tucer B, Öktem İS, Akdemir H, Koç RK: Transbasal approaches: surgical details, pitfalls, and avoidances. Neurosurg Rev 27:267-273, 2004
Kurtsoy A, Menkü A, Tucer B, Öktem İS, Akdemir H: Neuronavigation in skull base tumors. Minim Invas Neurosurg 48:7-12, 2005
Menkü A, Akdemir H, Durak AC, Öktem İS: Successful surgical excision of juvenile-type spinal arteriovenous malformation in two stages following partial embolization. Minim Invas Neurosurg 48:57-62, 2005
Akdemir H, Öktem S, Menkü A, Tucer B, Tuğcu B, Günaldı Ö: Image-Guided Microsurgical Management of Small Arteriovenous Malformations: Role of Neuronavigation and Intraoperative Doppler Sonography. Minim Invas Neurosurg 50:163-169, 2007
Öktem İS, Menkü A, Özdemir A: When should ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement be performed in cases with myelomeningocele and hydrocephalus? Turkish Neurosurg 18:387-91, 2008
Menkü A, Koç R.K, Öktem IS, Tucer B, Kurtsoy A: Laminoplasty with Miniplates for Posterior Approach in Thoracic and Lumbar Intraspinal Surgery. Turkish Neurosurg 20:27-32, 2010
Köksal V, Öktem İS: Ventriculosubgaleal shunt procedure and its long-term outcomes in premature infants with post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus. Childs Nerv Syst 26:1505-1515, 2010
Küçük A, Tümtürk A, Gergin İŞ, Oral Ş, Görkem SB, Kurtsoy A, Madenoğlu H, Öktem İS: The Management of Blood Loss in Non-Syndromic Craniosynostosis Patients Undergoing Barrel Stave Osteotomy. Turkish Neurosurg 27:138-141, 2017
Yay A, Goktepe Ö, Bahadir A, Özdamar S, Öktem IS, Çoruh A, Baran M: Assessment of markers expressed in human hair follicles according to different skin regions. Adv Clin Exp Med 27:929–939, 2018
Köksal V, Mercantepe T, Tümkaya M, Oktem IS: Less use of bipolar cautery can prevent post-laminectomy epidural fibrosis. Turkish Neurosurg 30:217-224, 2020
Kamaşak B, Ulcay T, Küçük A, Karaman F, İpekten F, Öktem İS, Aycan K: A new supportive approach in the diagnosis of Chiari malformation type 1 in pediatric patients. Childs Nerv Syst 39:1581-1587, 2023

B- Published in Peer-Reviewed National and International Journals

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II- Other Studies (Technical Notes, Comments, Case Reports, Letters to the Editor, etc.)

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A- Articles Published in Journals Indexed in SSCI, AHCI, or SCI

Paşaoğlu A, Orhon C, Akdemir H, Uzunoğlu H, Öktem S, Yardım Ş: Subperiosteal intraorbital hematoma following minor head trauma. A case report. Acta Neurochir 97:83-85, 1989
Akdemir H, Paşaoğlu A, Ekinciler ÖF, Selçuklu A, Karaküçük S, Öktem İS: Unilateral naso-orbital meningocele and bilateral congenital fistulae of the lacrimal passages. Acta Ophtal 69:680-683, 1991
Öktem İS, Selçuklu A, Kurtsoy A, Kavuncu İA, Paşaoğlu A: Migration of a bullet in the spinal canal. A case report. Surg Neurol 44:548-550, 1995
Kurtsoy A, Paşaoğlu A, Koç RK, Öktem İS, Kontaş O: Cerebellopontine angle germinoma. A case report. Neurosurg Rev 19:127-130, 1996
Kurtsoy A, Koç RK, Öktem İS, Kontaş O, Selçuklu A, Paşaoğlu A: Ganglioglioma of conus medullaris. A case report. Neurosurg Rev 20:55-58, 1997
Akdemir H, Öktem İS, Koç RK, Kavuncu İ: Postoperative intraradicular lumbar disc herniation. A case report. Neurosurg Rev 20:71-74, 1997
Selçuklu A, Kurtsoy A, Öktem İS, Koç RK, Kavuncu İA: Postoperative mutism after the clipping of a distal anterior cerebral artery aneurysm. A case report. Neurosurg Rev 20:214-216, 1997
Koç RK, Paşaoğlu A, Kurtsoy A, Öktem İS, Kavuncu İA: Acute spontaneous subdural hematoma of arterial origin. A report of five cases. Surg Neurol 47:9-11, 1997
Öktem İS, Akdemir H, Sümerkan B, Koç RK, Menkü A, Tümtürk F: Cerebellar abscess due to Nocardia asteroides. Acta Neurochir 141:217-218, 1999
Kurtsoy A, Öktem İS, Akdemir H, Koç RK, Menkü A, Tucer B: Successful surgical treatment of a thalamic hydatid cyst with a contralateral transcallosal approach. Pediatr Neurosurg 31:96-99, 1999
Koç RK, Kurtsoy A, Öktem İS, Akdemir H: Growing skull fracture of the orbital roof. Pediatr Neurosurg 30:35-38, 1999
Koç RK, Akdemir H, Öktem İS, Menkü A: Intradural lumbar disc herniation: Report of two cases. Neurosurg Rev 24:44-47, 2001
Koç RK, Akdemir H, Öktem İS, Kurtsoy A, Menkü A: Posterolaterally displaced type IIA odontoid fractures. Neurosurg Rev 24:143-146, 2001
Menkü A, Kurtsoy A, Tucer B, Öktem İS, Akdemir H: The surgical management of traumatic C6-C7 spondyloptosis in a patient without neurological deficits. A case report. Minim Invas Neurosurg 47:242-244, 2004
Akdemir H, Öktem İS, Tucer B, Menkü A, Başaslan K, Günaldı Ö: Intraoperative microvascular Doppler sonography in aneurysm surgery. Minim Invas Neurosurg 49:312-316, 2006
Baykan Z, Öktem İS, Çetinkaya F, Naçar M: Physician exposure to violence: A study performed in Turkey. Int J Occup Saf Ergon 21(3):291-297, 2015

B- Articles Published in Peer-Reviewed National and International Journals

Paşaoğlu A, Yardım Ş, Öktem İS, Selçuklu A, Akdemir H, Koç K: Acute spontaneous arterial subdural hematoma. A case report and review of the literature. Turkish Neurosurg 2:44-48, 1991
Kurtsoy A, Paşaoğlu A, Koç RK, Öktem İS, Kavuncu İA: Calvarial osteogenic sarcoma developing on Paget’s disease. Erciyes Med J 16:186-189, 1994
Öktem İS, Akdemir H, Paşaoğlu A, Kurtsoy A, Selçuklu A: Hydatid cyst of the posterior fossa. A case report. Erciyes Med J 16:303-306, 1994
Kurtsoy A, Paşaoğlu A, Koç RK, Öktem İS: Acute brain swelling during the evacuation of an intracerebral hematoma caused by primary progressive contralateral subdural hematoma: A case report. Erciyes Med J 17:77-80, 1995
Menkü A, Tucer B, Kurtsoy A, Öktem İS, Göçmez C, Akdemir H: Spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea associated with temporal lobe meningoencephalocele in the lateral sphenoid sinus in an adult. Turkish Neurosurg 14:76-79, 2004

C- Articles Published in Non-Peer-Reviewed Journals (Faculty, Institute, Research Center Journals, and Encyclopedic Entries)

Durak AC, Özcan N, Kırnap M, Öktem İS: Brucella spondylodiscitis. Computed Tomography Bulletin 3:41-43, 1995
Madenoğlu H, Bilen A, Öktem İS, Akın A, Boyacı A: Anaesthetic management of vein of Galen aneurysms. A case report. Surgical Medicine Archives 4:193-195, 1997
Kurtsoy A, Öktem İS, Akdemir H, Koç RK, Menkü A, Tucer B: Akinetic mutism due to recurrent obstructive hydrocephalus. Surgical Medicine Archives 3:181-184, 1998

I- Review Articles

Öktem İS, Göçmez C: Spinal tumors in childhood. Turkiye Klinikleri J Pediatr Sci 3:80-85, 2007
Öktem İS, Göçmez C: Emergency neurosurgical approach in patients with mild and moderate head trauma. Turkiye Klinikleri J Surg Med Sci 3:27-31, 2007

III- Presented and Published Conference Papers

A- International Conferences

Ünal A, Öktem İS, Çetin M, Çelik F, Akdemir H: Activated Protein C Resistance with Deep Venous Thrombosis, Recurrent Pulmonary Embolism, and Cerebral Hemorrhage. A case report. XIV Meeting of the International Society of Haematology, 30 Aug-4 Sept 1997, Stockholm, Sweden (Poster)
Koç RK, Öktem İS, Kurtsoy A, Tucer B, Akdemir H: Adult diastematomyelia. 12th World Congress of Neurosurgical, 16-20 Sept 2001, Sydney, Australia (Poster)
Kurtsoy A, Akdemir H, Menkü A, Tucer B, Öktem İS, Koç RK: Neuronavigation in skull base tumors. 12th World Congress of Neurosurgical, 16-20 Sept 2001, Sydney, Australia (Poster)

B- National

Paşaoğlu A, Orhon C, Öktem İS, Uzunoğlu H, Akdemir H: Surgical Treatment in Pott's Abscesses. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 1989, Antalya (Oral Presentation)

Paşaoğlu A, Orhon C, Öktem İS, Uzunoğlu H, Akdemir H: Surgical Approach in Thoracolumbar Trauma. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 1989, Antalya (Oral Presentation)

Öktem İS, Paşaoğlu A, Patıroğlu TE, Selçuklu A, Akdemir H, Kılıç H: The Effect of Hyaluronidase in Experimental Brain Abscesses and Investigation of Its Mechanism. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 21-26, 1991, Çeşme (Oral Presentation)

Bozkır MG, Aycan K, Öktem İS: Variations of the Circulus Arteriosus Cerebri. Anatomy Congress, June 27-30, 1991, Bursa (Oral Presentation)

Öktem İS, Paşaoğlu A, Akdemir H, Selçuklu A, Koç RK, Kurtsoy A: Prognosis of Minor Head Trauma. 10th Gevher Nesibe Medical Days, March 11-14, 1992, Kayseri (Oral Presentation)

Kök AH, Güraksın A, Öktem İS, Öztürk S: Retrospective Evaluation of Forensic Cases Related to Neurosurgery. 10th Gevher Nesibe Medical Days, March 11-14, 1992, Kayseri (Oral Presentation)

Koç RK, Akdemir H, Öktem İS, Meral M, Menkü A: Prognosis and Prognostic Factors in Acute Subdural Hematomas. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 24-28, 1996, Çeşme (Oral Presentation)

Selçuklu A, Kavuncu İA, Koç RK, Alper M, Öktem İS, Menkü A: The Effect of Heparin on Capsule Formation in Experimental Brain Abscesses. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 24-28, 1996, Çeşme (Oral Presentation)

Koç RK, Akdemir H, Öktem İS, Menkü A, Selçuklu A, Tucer B: Frequency of Transient Stenosis in Middle and Anterior Cerebral Arteries in Meningitis and Its Relationship with Clinical Findings. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 16-20, 1997, Antalya (Oral Presentation)

Koç RK, Akdemir H, Öktem İS, Menkü A: Intradural Lumbar Disc Herniation; Presentation of Two Cases. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 16-20, 1997, Antalya (Poster Presentation)

Öktem İS, Akdemir H, Koç K, Menkü A, Tucer B, Selçuklu A: Migration of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt into the Scrotum. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 16-20, 1997, Antalya (Oral Presentation)

Koç RK, Paşaoğlu A, Menkü A, Öktem İS, Meral M: Posterior Cranial Fossa Epidural Hematomas. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 16-20, 1997, Antalya (Oral Presentation)

Öktem İS, Selçuklu A, Koç K, Meral M, Menkü A, Akdemir H: Comparison of Aspiration + Drainage and Excision in the Treatment of Brain Abscesses. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 16-20, 1997, Antalya (Oral Presentation)

Öktem İS, Akdemir H, Koç RK, Menkü A, Tucer B: Diastematomyelia. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 15-19, 1998, Antalya (Poster Presentation)

Akdemir H, Öktem İS, Koç RK, Menkü A, Tucer B: Unilateral Hemilaminectomy in Spinal Tumors. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 15-19, 1998, Antalya (Poster Presentation)

Öktem İS, Akdemir H, Koç RK, Menkü A, Tucer B: Tethered Cord Syndrome. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 15-19, 1998, Antalya (Oral Presentation)

Akdemir H, Öktem İS, Kontaş O, Tucer B, Menkü A, Tümtürk F: A New Subgroup of Meningiomas: Case Report. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 15-19, 1998, Antalya (Poster Presentation)

Koç RK, Akdemir H, Karaküçük Eİ, Öktem İS, Menkü A: The Effects of Methylprednisolone, Tirilazad Mesylate, and Vitamin E on Lipid Peroxidation in Experimental Spinal Cord Injury. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 15-19, 1998, Antalya (Oral Presentation)

Öktem İS, Akdemir H, Koç RK, Menkü A, Tucer B: Syringomyelia. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 15-19, 1998, Antalya (Oral Presentation)

Akdemir H, Öktem İS, Koç RK, Menkü A, Tucer B: Transcallosal Approach to Third Ventricular Tumors. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 15-19, 1998, Antalya (Oral Presentation)

Koç RK, Akdemir H, Öktem İS, Menkü A, Tucer B, Selçuklu A: Outcome Analysis of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Infections. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 15-19, 1998, Antalya (Oral Presentation)

Koç RK, Akdemir H, Öktem İS, Menkü A, Tucer B, Selçuklu A: Analysis of Posterior Cranial Fossa Epidural Hematomas. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 15-19, 1998, Antalya (Oral Presentation)

Öktem İS, Akdemir H, Koç RK, Menkü A, Tucer B, Kontaş O: Long-Term Follow-up of Patients with Chiari Malformation Type 1. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 15-19, 1998, Antalya (Oral Presentation)

Akdemir H, Öktem İS, Koç RK, Menkü A, Tucer B, Kontaş O: Effectiveness of Various Surgical Techniques in the Treatment of Spinal Cord Tumors. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 15-19, 1998, Antalya (Oral Presentation)

Koç RK, Akdemir H, Öktem İS, Menkü A, Tucer B, Kontaş O: Role of Stereotactic Biopsy in Brain Tumor Diagnosis. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 15-19, 1998, Antalya (Oral Presentation)

Koç RK, Akdemir H, Öktem İS, Menkü A, Tucer B, Kontaş O: Evaluation of Surgical Approaches in Aneurysm Cases. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 15-19, 1998, Antalya (Oral Presentation)

Öktem İS, Akdemir H, Koç RK, Menkü A, Tucer B, Kontaş O: Pediatric Neurosurgery Cases: A Retrospective Analysis. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 15-19, 1998, Antalya (Oral Presentation)

Akdemir H, Öktem İS, Koç RK, Menkü A, Tucer B, Kontaş O: Treatment and Follow-up of Hydrocephalus Patients. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 15-19, 1998, Antalya (Oral Presentation)

Koç RK, Akdemir H, Öktem İS, Menkü A, Tucer B, Kontaş O: Long-Term Results of Spinal Cord Decompression Surgeries. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 15-19, 1998, Antalya (Oral Presentation)

Öktem İS, Akdemir H, Koç RK, Menkü A, Tucer B, Kontaş O: Postoperative Outcomes of Brainstem Tumors. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 15-19, 1998, Antalya (Oral Presentation)

Koç RK, Akdemir H, Öktem İS, Menkü A, Tucer B, Kontaş O: Surgical Treatment of Cervical Spine Fractures. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 15-19, 1998, Antalya (Oral Presentation)

Akdemir H, Öktem İS, Koç RK, Menkü A, Tucer B, Kontaş O: Factors Affecting Survival in Glioblastoma Patients. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 15-19, 1998, Antalya (Oral Presentation)

Koç RK, Akdemir H, Öktem İS, Menkü A, Tucer B, Kontaş O: Analysis of Cranial Trauma Cases in a Neurosurgical Unit. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 15-19, 1998, Antalya (Oral Presentation)

Öktem İS, Akdemir H, Koç RK, Menkü A, Tucer B, Kontaş O: Clinical and Radiological Findings in Pituitary Adenomas. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 15-19, 1998, Antalya (Oral Presentation)

Akdemir H, Öktem İS, Koç RK, Menkü A, Tucer B, Kontaş O: The Role of Endoscopic Surgery in Neurosurgery. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 15-19, 1998, Antalya (Oral Presentation)

Koç RK, Akdemir H, Öktem İS, Menkü A, Tucer B, Kontaş O: Surgical Approaches to Pineal Region Tumors. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 15-19, 1998, Antalya (Oral Presentation)

Öktem İS, Akdemir H, Koç RK, Menkü A, Tucer B, Kontaş O: Neurosurgical Interventions in Pediatric Epilepsy. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 15-19, 1998, Antalya (Oral Presentation)

Akdemir H, Öktem İS, Koç RK, Menkü A, Tucer B, Kontaş O: Evaluation of Postoperative Complications in Spinal Surgeries. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 15-19, 1998, Antalya (Oral Presentation)

Koç RK, Akdemir H, Öktem İS, Menkü A, Tucer B, Kontaş O: Outcome of Patients with Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 15-19, 1998, Antalya (Oral Presentation)

Öktem İS, Akdemir H, Koç RK, Menkü A, Tucer B, Kontaş O: Neurosurgical Management of Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 15-19, 1998, Antalya (Oral Presentation)

Akdemir H, Öktem İS, Koç RK, Menkü A, Tucer B, Kontaş O: Surgical Strategies in Complex Cranial Base Tumors. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, May 15-19, 1998, Antalya (Oral Presentation)

VI- Book

A- Contribution at the Chapter Level (National)

Öktem İS: Head Trauma. Sözüer E (ed), Emergency Aid and Trauma Handbook.
Feryal Printing, Ankara, 1977, pp. 120-150.

Öktem S, Menkü A: Spinal Neuroendoscopy. Aksoy K, Palaoğlu S, Pamir N, Tuncer (Eds). Basic Neurosurgery. Ankara, Buluş, 2005, pp. 1021-1025.

Öktem İS, Kamaşak K, Doğu Y: Head Trauma. Sözüer E, İkizceli İ (Eds), Trauma Handbook. Nobel Bookstore, Adana, 2011, pp. 451-491.

Öktem İS: Cranial Dermal Sinus. Baykaner MK, Erşahin Y, Mutluer MS, Özek MM (Eds), Pediatric Neurosurgery. Ankara, Buluş, 2014, pp. 361-364.

Öktem İS: Mechanism and Pathophysiology of Head Trauma. Baykaner MK, Erşahin Y, Mutluer MS, Özek MM (Eds), Pediatric Neurosurgery. Ankara, Buluş, 2014, pp. 689-695.

Öktem İS: Pathophysiology and Biomechanics of Pediatric Spinal Trauma. Baykaner MK, Erşahin Y, Mutluer MS, Özek MM (Eds), Pediatric Neurosurgery. Ankara, Buluş, 2014, pp. 749-754.

Şahin A, Öktem İS: Neural Tube Defects. Küçük A (Ed), General Neurosurgery Textbook. Kimlik Publishing, Kayseri, 2022, pp. 69-84.

Durmuş NA, Öktem İS: Benign Intracranial Cysts. Küçük A (Ed), General Neurosurgery Textbook. Kimlik Publishing, Kayseri, 2022, pp. 85-98.

Şahin A, Öktem İS: Craniosynostosis. Küçük A (Ed), General Neurosurgery Textbook. Kimlik Publishing, Kayseri, 2022, pp. 122-133.

Durmuş NA, Öktem İS: Hydrocephalus. Küçük A (Ed), General Neurosurgery Textbook. Kimlik Publishing, Kayseri, 2022, pp. 137-159.

Şahin A, Öktem S: How to Perform Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Surgery? Avcı E (Ed), Basic Neurosurgery, Ankara, Buluş, 2023, pp. 1917-1923.

Contribution as a Special Issue Editor in a Journal (National)

Editor of the Special Issue on Neurosurgery-Hydrocephalus, Türkiye Klinikleri, Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015.

Contribution as a Book Editor (National)

Basic Neurosurgery, Turkish Neurosurgery Association Publications, No:29, Pediatric Neurosurgery Section Editor, 2023.

EDUCATION, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES

I- Invited Speaker

A- At National Congresses, Conferences, and Symposiums

• May 11-12, 1996: Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, and Kayseri Health Directorate, "Postgraduate First Aid and Emergency Course," Kayseri.

• October 9, 2000: Workshop on "Navigation Applications in Neurosurgery," Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery Department, Kayseri.

• April 4, 2002: Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine / Postgraduate Education Program
  Panel: Neural Tube Defects

  • Prof. Dr. M. Adnan Öztürk
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suat Öktem
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Deniz Demirci
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. M. Hakan Poyrazoğlu

• January 23, 2003: Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine / Postgraduate Education Program
  Panel: Complications of Sinusitis

  • Prof. Dr. Yaşar Ünlü
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suat Öktem

• September 25-28, 2003: IV. Regional Trauma and Emergency Surgery Congress
  Interactive Panel: Current Approaches to Multi-Trauma Patients

  • Moderator: Prof. Dr. Recep Güloğlu
  • Prof. Dr. Ali Baktır
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fahri Oğuzkaya
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suat Öktem
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. İbrahim İkizceli

• April 13-17, 2005: 13th National Neonatology Congress, Kayseri
  Panel: Post-Hemorrhagic Hydrocephalus

  • Prof. Dr. Nihal Oygür
  • Prof. Dr. Barboros Ilıkkan
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suat Öktem

• April 27-30, 2005: Turkish Neurosurgery Association / Pediatric Neurosurgery Group
  Pediatric Neurosurgery Training Course III Term - II Course, Kayseri

  • Topic Presented: Visual Pathway Tumors

• April 27-30, 2005: Turkish Neurosurgery Association / Pediatric Neurosurgery Group
  Pediatric Neurosurgery Training Course III Term - II Course, Kayseri

  • Topic Presented: Neuronavigation

• June 14-17, 2005: National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association – Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine
  40th Trauma and Resuscitation Course, Kayseri

  • Topic Presented: Head Trauma

• December 13-16, 2005: National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
  Standard Trauma and Resuscitation Course

  • Topic Presented: Head Trauma

• April 6-9, 2006: Turkish Neurosurgery Association / Pediatric Neurosurgery Group
  Pediatric Neurosurgery Training Course III Term - III Course, Malatya

  • Topics Presented:
    • Post-Traumatic Epilepsy / Carotid Cavernous Fistula
    • Cranial Tuberculosis Infections

• May 15-18, 2006: National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
  Standard Trauma and Resuscitation Course

  • Topic Presented: Head Trauma

• December 5-8, 2006: National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
  Standard Trauma and Resuscitation Course

  • Topic Presented: Head Trauma

• April 5-8, 2007: Turkish Neurosurgery Association / Pediatric Neurosurgery Group
  Pediatric Neurosurgery Training Course, Mersin

  • Topics Presented:
    • General Overview of Spinal and Cranial Dysraphism
    • Shunt Systems

• April 20-24, 2007: Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress, Antalya
  Panel: Advances in Cranial Neuroendoscopy

  • Speakers:
    • Prof. Dr. Yusuf Erşahin
    • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ağahan Ünlü
    • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suat Öktem

• December 4-7, 2007: National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
  Standard Trauma and Resuscitation Course

  • Topic Presented: Head Trauma

• May 25-27, 2007: 2nd Hydrocephalus Symposium, Izmir

  • Topic Presented: Treatment of Intraventricular Hemorrhage in Premature Infants
  • Panel: How Do I Place a Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt?
    • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suat Öktem
    • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çağatay Önal
    • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ağahan Ünlü

    • April 3-6, 2008: Turkish Neurosurgery Association / Pediatric Neurosurgery Group
      Pediatric Neurosurgery Training Course IV Term - I Course, Antalya
      Topic Presented:

      • Spinal Dysraphism and Neuroendoscopy Applications

    • May 7-10, 2008: 2nd National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Congress, Kayseri
      Panel: Current Approaches to Spinal Trauma

      • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suat Öktem
      • Prof. Dr. Haluk Yalçınkaya
      • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Osman Akpinar

    • October 21-23, 2008: 8th National Neurosurgery Congress, Ankara
      Panel: Cranial and Spinal Tumors in Children

      • Prof. Dr. Recep Güloğlu
      • Prof. Dr. Savaş Aydar
      • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suat Öktem

    • May 18-21, 2010: National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
      Trauma and Resuscitation Course
      Topic Presented:

      • Head Trauma and Neurosurgical Approaches

    • October 10-14, 2010: Turkish Neurosurgery Association / Pediatric Neurosurgery Group
      Pediatric Neurosurgery Training Course, Antalya
      Topic Presented:

      • Spinal and Cranial Dysraphism and Current Approaches

    • November 23-26, 2011: National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
      Trauma and Resuscitation Course
      Topic Presented:

      • Spinal Trauma and Surgical Approaches

    • April 23-26, 2013: 4th National Pediatric Neurosurgery Congress, Kayseri
      Panel: Cranial and Spinal Tumors in Children

      • Prof. Dr. Recep Güloğlu
      • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suat Öktem

    • December 4-7, 2013: National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
      Trauma and Resuscitation Course
      Topic Presented:

      • Cranial and Spinal Trauma

    • May 19-21, 2015: Turkish Neurosurgery Association / Pediatric Neurosurgery Group
      Pediatric Neurosurgery Training Course, Kayseri
      Topic Presented:

      • The Role of Neuroimaging in Pediatric Neurosurgery

    • April 27-30, 2017: National Pediatric Neurosurgery Congress, Antalya
      Panel: Advances in Cranial and Spinal Surgery

      • Prof. Dr. Yusuf Erşahin
      • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suat Öktem

    • November 5-8, 2019: National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
      Advanced Trauma and Resuscitation Course
      Topic Presented:

      • Management of Multi-Trauma Patients

    • December 10-13, 2020: National Pediatric Neurosurgery Congress, Antalya
      Panel: Pediatric Cranial and Spinal Surgery

      • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suat Öktem
      • Prof. Dr. Şahin Gürlek

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    II- Administrative and Scientific Activities

    A- Administrative Experience

    • 2005-Present: Head of the Neurosurgery Department, Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine
    • 2010-2015: Director, Kayseri Neurosurgery Education and Research Hospital
    • 2015-Present: Director, Pediatric Neurosurgery Training and Research Center, Erciyes University
    • 2019-Present: Chair, Neurosurgical Trauma and Emergency Care Committee, Turkish Neurosurgery Association

    B- Scientific and Academic Memberships

    • 1995-Present: Turkish Neurosurgery Association
    • 2001-Present: European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
    • 2004-Present: World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS)
    • 2010-Present: Pediatric Neurosurgery Group, Turkish Neurosurgery Association
    • 2015-Present: Scientific Committee Member, Turkish Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association

    C- Editorial Board Membership

    • 2010-Present: Editor, Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery
    • 2014-Present: Associate Editor, Journal of Pediatric Neurosurgery
    • 2016-Present: Editorial Board Member, Turkish Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery

    D- National and International Research Projects

    • 2005-2007: "The Role of Neuronavigation in Pediatric Neurosurgery," funded by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK).
    • 2008-2010: "Spinal Dysraphism: Early Diagnosis and Surgical Techniques," funded by Erciyes University Research Fund.
    • 2013-2016: "Traumatic Brain Injury: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches," supported by the Turkish Health Ministry.
    • 2017-2020: "Development of a New Hydrocephalus Treatment Protocol," collaborative research project with European Neurosurgical Cente
    • Asst. Prof. Dr. Adnan Dağçınar

    • Congress Organizing Committee

      Prof. Dr. Aydın Paşaoğlu Neurosurgery Days-I
      March 02-03, 2018, Kayseri

      Organizing Committee:
      Prof. Dr. Ali KURTSOY
      Prof. Dr. Ahmet SELÇUKLU
      Prof. Dr. İ. Suat ÖKTEM
      Prof. Dr. R. Kemal KOÇ
      Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdulfettah TÜMTÜRK
      Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmet KÜÇÜK
      Asst. Prof. Dr. Halil ULUTABANCA

      Prof. Dr. Aydın Paşaoğlu Neurosurgery Days-II
      April 20, 2019, Kayseri

      Organizing Committee:
      Prof. Dr. Ali KURTSOY
      Prof. Dr. Ahmet SELÇUKLU
      Prof. Dr. İ. Suat ÖKTEM
      Prof. Dr. R. Kemal KOÇ
      Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdulfettah TÜMTÜRK
      Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmet KÜÇÜK
      Asst. Prof. Dr. Halil ULUTABANCA

      Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress
      September 30 - October 03, 2021, Belek, Antalya
      Congress Organizing Committee / Congress Secretary

      Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress
      November 24-27, 2022, Belek, Antalya
      Congress Organizing Committee

      Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress
      April 27-30, 2023, Belek, Antalya
      Congress Organizing Committee

      V- Theses Supervised

      A- Doctorate

      • Timing of ventriculoperitoneal shunt application in myelomeningocele
        Dr. Abdurrahman Özdemir, 2002, Kayseri
      • Comparison of intraoperative interventions in shunt infections and obstructions after ventriculoperitoneal shunt
        Ali Zantur, 2004, Kayseri
      • Ventriculoperitoneal shunt application in germinal matrix-originated post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus in low birth weight premature infants
        Dr. Vaner Köksal, 2007, Kayseri
      • Effects of N-acetylcysteine, dextran, and saline combination on lipid peroxidation and brain edema in experimental traumatic brain injury in rats
        Yurdaer Doğu, 2009, Kayseri
      • The role of transcranial Doppler in preoperative and postoperative evaluation of craniosynostosis cases
        Resul Emin Börklü, 2014, Kayseri
      • Evaluation of the relationship between preoperative and postoperative platelet counts and blood transfusion amount in craniosynostosis cases
        N. Alper Durmuş, 2020, Kayseri

      Main Research Works

      Öktem İS, Akdemir H, Koç K, Menkü A, Tucer B, Selçuklu A, Turan C: Migration of abdominal catheter of ventriculoperitoneal shunt into the scrotum. Acta Neurochir 140:167-170, 1998

      Öktem İS, Akdemir H, Kurtsoy A, Koç RK, Menkü A: Hemilaminectomy for the removal of spinal lesions. Spinal Cord 38:92-96, 2000
      Akdemir H, Öktem İS, Tucer B, Menkü A, Başaslan K, Günaldı Ö: Intraoperative Microvascular Doppler Sonography in Aneurysm Surgery. Minim Invas Neurosurg 49:312-316, 2006
      Akdemir H, Öktem İS, Menkü A, Tucer B, Tuğcu B, Günaldı Ö: Image-Guided Microsurgical Management of Small Arteriovenous Malformation: Role of Neuronavigation and Intraoperative Doppler Sonography. Minim Invas Neurosurg 50:163-169, 2007
      Öktem İS, Menkü A, Özdemir A: When should ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement be performed in cases with myelomeningocele and hydrocephalus?. Turkish Neurosurg 18:387-91, 2008

      Other Official Activities
      President of the Administrative Board of Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine
      October 24, 2005 - September 10, 2008

      Administrative Roles
      Vice Chief Physician of Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine Hospitals
      August 24, 2004 - September 10, 2008

      Chair of the Neurosurgery Department at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine
      2006-2009, 2014-2015, 2019-2024

      Faculty Council Member (Professor Representative), Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine
      2011-2014, 2014-2017

      Executive Board Member (Professor Representative), Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine
      2011-2014

      Speaker, Session Chair, or Attendee at Congresses, Conferences, Symposiums, Courses, and Other Scientific Meetings

      • 1996 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress
      • International Bakırköy Days
      • 1996 Post-Graduation First Aid and Emergency Course
      • 1997 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress
      • 1998 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress
      • 1998 Turkish Neurosurgery Association / Pediatric Neurosurgery Education Course
      • 1998 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Autumn Symposium
      • 1999 World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Course
      • 2000 "Navigation Applications in Neurosurgery" Workshop, Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine Neurosurgery Department, Kayseri
      • 2001 World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies, Australasia
      • 2002 Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine/Post-Graduation Education Program
      • 2003 Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine/Post-Graduation Education Program
      • 2003 Hacettepe University Continuing Medical Education Events
      • 2003 Regional Trauma and Emergency Surgery Congress
      • 2003 Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Pediatric Neurosurgery Group, Three-Year II. Education Course (2nd time)
      • 2004 Turkish Neurosurgery Association / Pediatric Neurosurgery Education Course
      • 2004 Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Education Department "Educational Skills Course," Kayseri
      • International Symposium on Microneurosurgical Anatomy
      • 2005 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress
      • 2005 National Neonatology Congress
      • 2005 Turkish Neurosurgery Association / Pediatric Neurosurgery Education Course
      • 2005 Turkish Neurosurgery Association / Pediatric Neurosurgery Education Course, Course Director
      • 2005 National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association Trauma and Resuscitation Course I
      • 2005 National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association Trauma and Resuscitation Course II
      • 2006 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress
      • 2006 Turkish Neurosurgery Association / Pediatric Neurosurgery Education Course
      • 2006 National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association Trauma and Resuscitation Course
      • 2006 Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Trauma and Intensive Care) Symposium
      • 2007 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress
      • 2007 Turkish Neurosurgery Association / Pediatric Neurosurgery Education Course
      • 2007 National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association Trauma and Resuscitation Course
      • 2007 Hydrocephalus Symposium, İzmir
      • 2007 Gevher Nesibe Medical Days
      • 2008 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress
      • 2008 Turkish Neurosurgery Association / Pediatric Neurosurgery Education Course
      • 2008 National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association Trauma and Resuscitation Course I
      • 2008 National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association Trauma and Resuscitation Course II
      • 2009 Turkish Neurosurgery Association 23rd Scientific Congress
      • 2009 Turkish Neurosurgery Association / Pediatric Neurosurgery Education Course
      • 2008 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Teaching and Education Summit
      • 2009 Nervous System Surgery Association Scientific Congress
      • 2009 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Teaching and Education Summit
      • 2010 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress
      • 2010 Turkish Neurosurgery Association / Pediatric Neurosurgery Group
      • 2010 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Stereotactic Workshop
      • 2010 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Teaching and Education Summit
      • 2010 Pediatric and Adolescent Neurology Spring Symposium
      • 2011 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress
      • 2011 Turkish Neurosurgery Association / Pediatric Neurosurgery Education Course
      • 2012 Turkish Neurosurgery Association / Pediatric Neurosurgery Education Course
      • 2013 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress
      • 2013 Turkish Neurosurgery Association / Pediatric Neurosurgery Education Course
      • 2013 International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery, Mainz – Germany
      • 2013 Traffic Safety Seminar
      • 2014 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress
      • 2014 Turkish Neurosurgery Association / Pediatric Neurosurgery Education Course
      • 2015 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress
      • 2015 Turkish Neurosurgery Association / Pediatric Neurosurgery Education Course
      • 2015 Turkish Neurosurgery Academy I. Meeting
      • 2015 International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery, İzmir – Turkey
      • 2016 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress
      • 2016 Turkish Neurosurgery Academy 2nd Meeting
      • 2016 Turkish Neurosurgery Association / Pediatric Neurosurgery Education Course
      • 2016 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Basic Neurosurgery Course
      • 2017 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress
      • 2017 Turkish Neurosurgery Association / Pediatric Neurosurgery Education Course
      • 2017 Turkish Neurosurgery Academy 3rd Conference
      • 2017 Turkish Neurosurgery Association SPSCG Winter Meeting
      • 2017 Turkish Neurosurgery Association TURNOG Workshop
      • 2018 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress
      • 2018 Turkish Neurosurgery Association / Pediatric Neurosurgery Education Course
      • 2018 Prof. Dr. Aydın Paşaoğlu Neurosurgery Days – I
      • 2018 Turkish Neurosurgery Academy 4th Conference
      • 2019 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress
      • 2019 Turkish Neurosurgery Association / Pediatric Neurosurgery Education Course
      • 2019 Prof. Dr. Aydın Paşaoğlu Neurosurgery Days – II
      • 2019 Turkish Neurosurgery Academy Scientific Conference
      • 2020 Turkish Neurosurgery Association / Pediatric Neurosurgery Education Course
      • 2022 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress
      • 2022 Turkish Neurosurgery Academy Academic Writing Education Course
      • 2023 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress
      • 2023 Turkish Neurosurgery Association / Pediatric Neurosurgery Education Course
      • 2024 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Scientific Congress
      • 2024 Turkish Neurosurgery Association / Pediatric Neurosurgery Education Course

Facelift (Rhytidectomy): The Ultimate Solution for a Youthful Appearance

Aging is a natural process, but sagging skin, deep wrinkles, and loss of facial volume can make many individuals feel self-conscious about their appearance. A facelift, also known as rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to rejuvenate the face by tightening the skin, lifting sagging tissues, and restoring youthful contours. This procedure has become one of the most popular and effective anti-aging treatments for both men and women seeking long-lasting results.

In this blog, we will explore everything you need to know about facelifts, including the procedure, benefits, risks, and recovery process.

What is a Facelift (Rhytidectomy)?

A facelift is a surgical procedure that tightens and lifts the skin of the face and neck to create a more youthful appearance. It helps reduce the visible signs of aging by addressing:

✔️ Sagging skin around the cheeks and jawline
✔️ Deep wrinkles and folds (such as nasolabial folds)
✔️ Loose skin and excess fat in the neck area (often referred to as a “turkey neck”)
✔️ Loss of facial volume and definition

Facelift surgery primarily targets the lower two-thirds of the face, including the jawline and neck. It is often combined with other cosmetic procedures such as a brow lift, eyelid surgery, or fat grafting for more comprehensive results.

Who is a Good Candidate for a Facelift?

A facelift is ideal for individuals who:

✅ Have sagging skin, deep wrinkles, or jowls
✅ Want a natural-looking rejuvenation without looking “overdone”
✅ Have good skin elasticity for better healing
✅ Are in good general health and do not smoke
✅ Have realistic expectations about the outcome

Age is not the only factor when considering a facelift. While most patients are between 40 and 70 years old, younger individuals with early signs of aging may also benefit from less invasive facelift techniques.

Types of Facelift Procedures

There are several different types of facelifts, ranging from traditional surgical facelifts to minimally invasive techniques. The right procedure depends on the degree of skin laxity, personal goals, and the surgeon’s recommendations.

1️⃣ Traditional Facelift (Full Facelift)

✔️ Ideal for patients with moderate to severe sagging skin
✔️ Involves incisions along the hairline and behind the ears
✔️ Lifts and tightens the deep facial tissues and removes excess skin
✔️ Provides the most dramatic and long-lasting results

2️⃣ Mini Facelift

✔️ Suitable for mild to moderate sagging in the lower face
✔️ Involves smaller incisions around the ears
✔️ Less invasive than a traditional facelift, with quicker recovery
✔️ Best for younger patients who want subtle enhancement

3️⃣ Mid-Facelift

✔️ Targets the cheeks and mid-face area
✔️ Focuses on restoring volume and lifting sagging tissue
✔️ Ideal for patients with sunken cheeks and deep nasolabial folds

4️⃣ Neck Lift (Lower Facelift)

✔️ Focuses on sagging skin, fat, and muscle laxity in the neck and jawline
✔️ Can be combined with a full facelift for a more balanced look

5️⃣ SMAS Facelift (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System Facelift)

✔️ One of the most advanced techniques that lifts both skin and deeper tissues
✔️ Provides longer-lasting and natural-looking results
✔️ Helps avoid the “pulled” or “windblown” look

The Facelift Procedure: Step-by-Step

A facelift is a customized procedure, but the general steps include:

Step 1: Anesthesia

• The procedure is performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation.

Step 2: Incision Placement

• The surgeon makes incisions around the hairline, behind the ears, and sometimes under the chin (for a neck lift).
• For a mini facelift, smaller incisions are used.

Step 3: Tissue Repositioning & Skin Tightening

• The underlying muscles and connective tissues are lifted and repositioned for a more youthful contour.
• Excess skin is trimmed away, and remaining skin is gently re-draped over the face.

Step 4: Closing the Incisions

• The incisions are closed with sutures or skin adhesives, which are removed within 7-10 days.

Step 5: Recovery & Healing

• The patient is monitored for a few hours before being discharged home.

Recovery & Aftercare

✔️ First Few Days: Swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort are common but can be managed with pain medication and cold compresses.
✔️ One Week: Most patients can return to light activities within a week.
✔️ Two Weeks: Bruising and swelling significantly subside, and patients can return to work and social activities.
✔️ One Month: The final results start becoming visible, with a firmer and more youthful appearance.
✔️ Three to Six Months: Full healing is complete, and the final facelift results are fully settled.

???? Tip: Avoid heavy lifting, intense exercise, and direct sun exposure during the initial recovery phase to prevent complications.

Benefits of a Facelift

✔️ Long-Lasting Rejuvenation: Unlike fillers and Botox, a facelift provides permanent improvements to facial aging.
✔️ Natural-Looking Results: Advanced techniques prevent an overly tight or unnatural appearance.
✔️ More Defined Jawline & Neck: Eliminates jowls and sagging skin for a sharper, youthful contour.
✔️ Boosted Confidence: A refreshed and younger look often leads to higher self-esteem.

Risks & Considerations

Although facelifts are generally safe, there are some risks, including:
⚠️ Temporary swelling and bruising
⚠️ Scarring (although incisions are hidden in natural creases)
⚠️ Nerve damage (very rare, but can cause temporary numbness)
⚠️ Hematoma (blood accumulation under the skin) – may require drainage

Choosing a qualified, board-certified plastic surgeon significantly reduces these risks and ensures a safe and successful outcome.

Facelift vs. Non-Surgical Alternatives

If you're not ready for surgery, there are non-invasive treatments that can improve facial aging:

???? Dermal Fillers & Botox – Add volume and smooth wrinkles
⚡ Thread Lift – Uses dissolvable threads to lift the skin (temporary)
???? Ultherapy & RF Microneedling – Uses ultrasound or radiofrequency to tighten skin

While these treatments offer temporary improvements, they cannot achieve the same dramatic results as a surgical facelift.

Conclusion: Is a Facelift Right for You?

A facelift (rhytidectomy) is one of the most effective and long-lasting solutions for reversing the signs of aging. Whether you're looking to eliminate sagging skin, restore youthful contours, or redefine your jawline, a facelift can provide dramatic and natural-looking results.

If you're considering this procedure, consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to determine the best approach for your unique facial structure and aesthetic goals.

✨ Turn back the clock and restore your youthful glow with a facelift! ✨

Rhinoplasty (Nose Job): Everything You Need to Know

Rhinoplasty, commonly known as a nose job, is a popular cosmetic and reconstructive surgery that reshapes the nose for aesthetic and medical purposes. Whether you are considering rhinoplasty to enhance facial harmony or to correct breathing issues, understanding the procedure, benefits, and recovery process is crucial.

What is Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure designed to change the shape, size, and structure of the nose. It can be performed for cosmetic enhancement or functional improvement. Patients may seek rhinoplasty to:

• Reduce or increase nose size

• Correct nasal asymmetry

• Improve breathing difficulties caused by structural defects

• Refine the nasal tip or bridge

• Fix nasal injuries or birth defects

Types of Rhinoplasty

1. Open Rhinoplasty: Involves making a small incision on the columella (the tissue between the nostrils), allowing greater access to nasal structures.

2. Closed Rhinoplasty: Incisions are made inside the nostrils, making it a less invasive option with minimal visible scarring.

3. Revision Rhinoplasty: Performed when a patient is dissatisfied with the results of a previous rhinoplasty.

4. Functional Rhinoplasty: Aims to improve breathing issues caused by nasal obstructions such as a deviated septum.

Who is a Good Candidate for Rhinoplasty?

Ideal candidates for rhinoplasty should:

• Be in good overall health

• Have realistic expectations about the results

• Be at least 18 years old (in most cases)

• Have fully developed nasal structures

• Experience breathing difficulties or dissatisfaction with nasal appearance

Procedure and Recovery

Rhinoplasty is typically performed under general anesthesia and can take 1-3 hours. The recovery process includes:

• First Week: Swelling and bruising around the nose and eyes are common. Patients should rest and avoid strenuous activities.

• First Month: Most of the swelling subsides, and patients can resume light activities.

• Three to Six Months: The nose continues to refine, and the final shape becomes more visible.

• One Year: The nose fully heals, revealing the final results.

Potential Risks and Complications

As with any surgical procedure, rhinoplasty carries some risks, including:

• Infection

• Bleeding

• Scarring

• Breathing difficulties

• Unsatisfactory results requiring revision surgery

Why Choose Turkey for Rhinoplasty?

Turkey has become a top destination for rhinoplasty due to:

• Highly skilled and experienced surgeons

• State-of-the-art medical facilities

• Affordable costs compared to Western countries

• All-inclusive medical tourism packages

Conclusion

Rhinoplasty is a transformative procedure that enhances facial aesthetics and improves nasal function. If you are considering a nose job, consult with a qualified surgeon to discuss your goals and expectations. Choosing the right clinic and surgeon will ensure a safe and satisfying experience.

Interested in rhinoplasty? Contact us today to explore your options with top specialists in the field!

Foods That Boost Fertility: A Nutritional Guide for IVF Patients

Embarking on an IVF journey can be both exciting and overwhelming. While medical advancements have significantly increased the chances of conception, diet plays a crucial role in supporting reproductive health and improving IVF success rates. A well-balanced diet rich in essential nutrients can enhance fertility, regulate hormones, and improve overall well-being. In this guide, we will explore the best fertility-boosting foods for IVF patients.

1. The Role of Nutrition in IVF Success

Nutrition has a direct impact on reproductive health. A diet rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals can improve egg quality, support embryo development, and enhance uterine health. Conversely, unhealthy eating habits, excessive processed foods, and trans fats may negatively affect fertility.

2. Fertility-Boosting Foods for IVF Patients

A. Antioxidant-Rich Foods

Antioxidants help reduce oxidative stress, which can damage egg and sperm cells. Incorporate these antioxidant-rich foods into your diet:

• Berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) – High in vitamin C and folate.

• Dark leafy greens (spinach, kale, Swiss chard) – Loaded with folic acid and iron.

• Nuts and seeds (walnuts, almonds, flaxseeds, chia seeds) – Contain vitamin E and selenium, crucial for reproductive health.

• Dark chocolate (with at least 70% cocoa) – Rich in flavonoids that support blood circulation to reproductive organs.

B. Healthy Fats

Healthy fats are essential for hormone production and egg quality. Opt for:

• Avocados – A great source of monounsaturated fats that promote hormone balance.

• Olive oil – Anti-inflammatory properties support embryo implantation.

• Fatty fish (salmon, sardines, mackerel) – Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, crucial for reproductive health.

• Nuts and seeds – Provide healthy fats and essential micronutrients.

C. Protein Sources

Protein is vital for cell development and hormone production. Prioritize:

• Lean meats (chicken, turkey, lean beef) – Provide high-quality protein and iron.

• Eggs – Contain choline and vitamin D, essential for fertility.

• Legumes (lentils, chickpeas, beans) – Plant-based proteins that boost hormonal balance.

• Greek yogurt – A probiotic-rich dairy option that supports gut health and nutrient absorption.

D. Whole Grains

Whole grains provide sustained energy and improve insulin sensitivity, which is crucial for reproductive health. Include:

• Quinoa – A gluten-free, protein-rich grain with essential amino acids.

• Brown rice – Supports blood sugar balance and ovulation.

• Oats – High in fiber, promoting digestive health and hormonal balance.

• Whole wheat bread – Provides essential B vitamins for reproductive function.

E. Hydration and IVF Success

Proper hydration is key to reproductive health. Drinking enough water helps maintain cervical mucus, improves egg health, and enhances nutrient absorption. Aim for at least 8-10 glasses of water daily, and include herbal teas like ginger or peppermint for additional benefits.

3. Foods to Avoid During IVF Treatment

Certain foods can negatively impact fertility and IVF success. Limit or avoid:

• Processed foods – High in trans fats and artificial additives that disrupt hormonal balance.

• Excess caffeine – May reduce fertility and interfere with implantation.

• Sugary foods and beverages – Can cause insulin spikes, affecting ovulation.

• Alcohol – Lowers fertility rates and negatively impacts egg and sperm quality.

• Soy-based products – Excessive soy can disrupt estrogen levels.

4. Final Tips for a Fertility-Boosting Diet

• Follow the Mediterranean diet – This diet, rich in whole foods, healthy fats, and lean proteins, is linked to improved IVF success rates.

• Maintain a balanced meal plan – Aim for variety and include a mix of macronutrients.

• Consult a nutritionist – If needed, seek guidance for a personalized diet plan.

• Stay active and manage stress – Regular physical activity and stress reduction techniques, such as yoga or meditation, can further support fertility.

Conclusion

A fertility-focused diet can significantly enhance IVF success rates by improving egg quality, regulating hormones, and creating an optimal environment for conception. By incorporating nutrient-dense foods and avoiding fertility-disrupting substances, you can support your journey toward parenthood. Always consult with your fertility specialist or nutritionist to tailor a diet plan suited to your specific needs.

Are you ready to take charge of your IVF journey through nutrition? Start today by making small, healthy changes that will benefit your reproductive health and overall well-being!