Dr. Çiğdem Ünal Gülmeden

Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Ünal Gülmeden is a distinguished leader in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery, practicing in the heart of Istanbul. With a career rooted in the rigorous academic environment of Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, she has built a reputation for delivering transformative results that blend artistry with surgical precision. Her clinic, located at Teşvikiye Mah. Poyracık Sok. No:63 K:2 D:6 Pınar Apt. Oda:205 Şişli, serves as a sanctuary where patients receive personalized care in a welcoming, state‑of‑the‑art setting. Dr. Ünal’s warm, patient‑centric approach ensures that every individual feels heard, respected, and confident throughout their journey to renewed confidence. Dr. Ünal’s professional foundation is built on a blend of academic excellence and international experience. After completing her medical degree at Istanbul University, she earned the European Plastic Surgery Board certification and pursued a fellowship in breast reconstruction and aesthetic breast surgery at Gent University’s Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. This fellowship, supported by the EURAPS scholarship, granted her fellowship status with the European Association of Plastic Surgeons. Her training has been complemented by continuous research, leading to over twenty international publications and recognition through two prestigious awards. Her surgical portfolio is comprehensive, encompassing facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, brow lift, eyelid and ear procedures, chin and jaw contouring, as well as body contouring techniques such as liposuction and laser therapies. Dr. Ünal is particularly passionate about breast aesthetics, offering a range of options from augmentation and reduction to reconstruction and asymmetry correction, including the innovative Preservé® technique. She emphasizes natural, harmonious outcomes, tailoring each procedure to the unique anatomy and aesthetic goals of her patients. By integrating advanced technology with meticulous surgical skill, she consistently achieves results that enhance both appearance and self‑esteem. Beyond the operating room, Dr. Ünal is an active contributor to the global plastic surgery community. She holds memberships in the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association, the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, among others. Her expertise is frequently sought at national and international conferences, where she serves as a panelist and educator. Through her dedication to research, teaching, and compassionate patient care, she continues to advance the field while ensuring that every patient receives the highest standard of personalized, ethical, and transformative surgical care.