Gökçe Özel

Prof. Dr. Gökçe Özel

Dr. Gökçe Özel is an Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgeon specializing in facial plastic surgery, oculoplastics, and rhinology. She graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2004. In 2011, she completed her five-year specialty training in the Ear, Nose, and Throat, Head and Neck Surgery Department at Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital. After fulfilling her mandatory service in Malatya, she joined the Kırıkkale University Ear, Nose, and Throat Department, where she specialized further in facial aesthetic surgery.

In 2015, she earned the title of Associate Professor in Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery. Dr. Özel has 20 years of active clinical experience and has published over 100 scientific research papers in international and national journals, achieving an H-index of 14. She is a double board-certified facial surgeon, having successfully passed the EAFPS board exam in 2023.

Since 2021, Dr. Özel has been in private practice, operating her own Facial Rejuvenation and Wellness Clinic.

Prof. Dr. Gökçe Özel currently serves as the General Secretary of the Turkish Association of Facial Plastic Surgery and is the President of both the Full Face Rejuvenation Congress and the Face Minima Congress. She is also a member of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery and an international expert board member of the Complications in Medical Aesthetic Collaborative (CMAC). As an academic opinion leader in the field of aesthetics in Turkey, she continues to treat patients at her clinic.

Titles:

• Academic opinion leader in Turkey

• Board Member and General Secretary of the Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Society

• President of the Full Face Rejuvenation Congress and Face Minima International Congress

• Member of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery

• International Expert Board Member of the Complications in Medical Aesthetic Collaborative (CMAC)


Sessions

09-11
07:30
30min
Step-By-Step Upper Blepharoplasty Course
Gökçe Özel

Step-by-step upper blepharoplasty course

a comprehensive course covering:

– preoperative evaluation

– surgical steps of the procedure

– postoperative care and recommendations

Facial Plastic Surgery
Facial Plastic 1 (ICC - B2 Floor - Çamlıca)
09-11
08:00
15min
“Gender Affirming Surgery: The Latest Thoughts And Techniques”
Gökçe Özel, Danial Knott

Gender affirming surgery: the latest thoughts and techniques

Facial Plastic Surgery
Facial Plastic 1 (ICC - B2 Floor - Çamlıca)
09-11
08:15
30min
Facial Autologous Fat Grafting
Gökçe Özel

Autologous fat grafting (AFG) is central to modern facial rejuvenation and reconstruction, valued for its biocompatibility, low donor-site morbidity, and stem-cell-mediated regenerative potential.

as people age, fat loss in specific fat compartments is a major contributor to structural aging of the face. Autologous fat grafting is safe, abundant, readily available, and completely biocompatible, which makes it the preferred soft-tissue filler in the correction of facial atrophy. The addition of volume through fat grafting gives an aging face a more youthful, healthy, and aesthetic appearance.

facial fat grafting can be performed with a more standardized technique based on many valid scientific studies with good and consistent results by many experienced surgeons for facial rejuvenation, contouring, and regenerative surgery.

Facial Plastic Surgery
Facial Plastic 1 (ICC - B2 Floor - Çamlıca)
09-11
08:45
15min
Chin İmplant In Difficult And Severe Chin Deformitied
Gökçe Özel

This study explores the role of alloplastic chin implants in the correction of complex and severe chin deformities. Emphasis is placed on patient selection, implant design, and adjunctive contouring techniques to achieve facial harmony and stability. The research aims to assess aesthetic outcomes, complication rates, and long-term satisfaction in challenging cases.

Facial Plastic Surgery
Facial Plastic 1 (ICC - B2 Floor - Çamlıca)
09-11
09:00
15min
Modified Scalp Preserving Coronal Forehead Lift
Gökçe Özel, Akbar Bayat

This instructional course presents the concept and biomechanical basis of a modified scalp-preserving coronal forehead lift. The main focus is on preserving the hair-bearing scalp and its hair follicles while achieving effective forehead and brow elevation.

In conventional coronal forehead lifting, excision of the hair-bearing scalp may result in the loss of healthy scalp tissue and hair follicles. The modified approach is based on preserving the scalp rather than excising it and on applying biomechanical principles to achieve forehead and brow elevation.

The presentation will explain the rationale behind this technique, the biomechanical principles involved, and the importance of hair follicle preservation. Clinical cases and overall patient satisfaction will be presented to illustrate the clinical application of the technique.

The course will also discuss the indications, limitations, and conceptual differences between this method and conventional coronal forehead-lifting techniques. The emphasis will be on understanding the underlying philosophy of the procedure rather than providing a step-by-step operative demonstration.

By the end of the session, participants should understand the biomechanical rationale of the modified technique, the role of scalp and hair follicle preservation, and the potential advantages and limitations of this approach in appropriately selected patients.

Facial Plastic Surgery
Facial Plastic 1 (ICC - B2 Floor - Çamlıca)
09-11
09:15
30min
Extended Deep Plane Face Lift
Gökçe Özel, Saeed Golparvaran

Extended deep plane face lift

Facial Plastic Surgery
Facial Plastic 1 (ICC - B2 Floor - Çamlıca)
09-12
14:00
15min
Uppereyelid Filler Injectıons
Gökçe Özel, BETUL SAHİN

upper eyelid filler injectıon techniques

Facial Plastic Surgery
Facial Plastic 2 (ICC - B3 Floor - 3B/01)
09-12
14:15
15min
The Digital Renaissance: Integrating Artificial Intelligence In Our Facial Rejuvenation Practice
Gökçe Özel, BETUL SAHİN, Roberto Quijano
Facial Plastic Surgery
Facial Plastic 2 (ICC - B3 Floor - 3B/01)
09-12
14:30
30min
Endolifting Laser:Laser Facelift
Gökçe Özel, BETUL SAHİN

The aim of this course is to teach the fundamental principles of aesthetic facial evaluation and to introduce participants to facial anatomy, proportions, and the critical points to consider in aesthetic analysis. During the course, clinical methods for assessing different regions of the face and planning aesthetic interventions will be detailed. Additionally, participants will learn the decision-making process for selecting the appropriate procedures based on individual patient needs.

Participants will gain the ability to identify key anatomical structures, skin characteristics, and signs of aging that are crucial in facial aesthetic analysis. The course will also provide guidance on how to evaluate patients both before and after minimally invasive procedures.

This course will be beneficial for physicians who wish to improve their clinical observation skills as well as specialists interested in facial aesthetic procedures. The training will be supported by theoretical knowledge, case studies, practical procedure videos, and real-life patient evaluation examples.

Facial Plastic Surgery
Facial Plastic 2 (ICC - B3 Floor - 3B/01)
09-12
15:00
15min
Midface Shaping With Hyalouronic Acid Fillers
Gökçe Özel, BETUL SAHİN

midface shaping with HA fillers

Facial Plastic Surgery
Facial Plastic 2 (ICC - B3 Floor - 3B/01)
09-12
15:15
30min
Complications In Revision Rhinoplasty And Their Management
Ahmet Alp, Gökçe Özel, BETUL SAHİN

Revision rhinoplasty is a complex and evolving field that often involves managing difficult complications arising from previous surgeries. These complications may include structural instability, asymmetry, skin envelope issues, graft-related problems, and scarring.

this instructional course will provide a systematic approach to identifying, preventing, and managing complications in revision rhinoplasty. Through case-based discussions, surgical strategies, and evidence-based principles, attendees will gain insight into the nuances of handling complex revision scenarios.

by the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • recognize common complications in revision rhinoplasty

  • understand how to tailor surgical plans based on the underlying cause

  • explore grafting techniques and materials for correction

  • implement preventive strategies to minimize complications in future cases

Facial Plastic Surgery
Facial Plastic 2 (ICC - B3 Floor - 3B/01)
09-12
16:30
60min
Filler Complications
KÜBRA TOPAL, Özcan Çakmak, Gökçe Özel, Zeliha Kapusuz Gencer, BETUL SAHİN, Tülay Erden Habeşoğlu

Filler complications round table discussions

Facial Plastic Surgery
Facial Plastic 2 (ICC - B3 Floor - 3B/01)