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Medical Aesthetics

Expert Board

All articles published in this section are reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert Board.

Dr. Hamza Gemici

Dr. Hamza Gemici

Medical Director, DoktorClub · Aesthetic Medicine Physician

A physician since 1995 and a graduate of Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine. His aesthetic practice covers botulinum toxin, fillers, skin rejuvenation, HIFU, PRP, thread lifting and aesthetic medicine for men. At DoktorClub he is responsible for the medical review of published content for accuracy and patient safety.

Board review areas

InjectablesFacial rejuvenationThread liftingAesthetic medicine for menPatient safety
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Dr. Murat Toktamışoğlu

Dr. Murat Toktamışoğlu

Physician · Aesthetic Medicine

A 1990 graduate of Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, working in aesthetic medicine in Ataşehir, Istanbul. His main areas are botulinum toxin, fillers, mesotherapy, PRP, laser treatments and the assessment of hair loss. At DoktorClub he also reviews preventive-medicine and digital-health content.

Board review areas

Laser treatmentsPigmentation and skin healthHair loss
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Prof. Dr. Hasan Ahmet Özdoğan

Prof. Dr. Hasan Ahmet Özdoğan

Professor of Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery

More than 40 years of clinical and over 30 years of academic experience at the Department of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery, İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. His main interests are functional rhinoplasty, head and neck oncology, thyroid surgery, laryngology and otology; he completed fellowships at Baylor College of Medicine and the universities of Michigan and Columbia in the USA. On the board he reviews facial anatomy and procedural safety.

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Facial and nasal anatomyProcedural safetyComplications
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Articles reviewed by the board

Treatment GuidesBotulinum Toxin (Commonly Called “botox”): What It Is, Who It Suits and What to Watch ForHow botulinum toxin works, who it suits, how the procedure is done, its side effects and when to see a doctor. A patient guide.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert BoardTreatment GuidesHyaluronic Acid Filler: What It Is, How It Is Done and What the Risks AreWhat hyaluronic acid filler is, who it does not suit and how it is done. Expected side effects, signs of vascular occlusion and realistic expectations.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert BoardSafety CentreA 10-Point Safety Checklist for Choosing a Clinic and Doctor for Medical Aesthetics10 safety questions to ask when choosing a clinic and doctor before filler, botulinum toxin or another medical aesthetic procedure.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert BoardSafety CentreAfter Fillers: When Is It an Emergency? Vascular Occlusion and Other Warning SignsWhich symptoms after filler are normal and which are urgent? Signs of vascular occlusion, vision problems, infection and allergy; what to do first.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert BoardTreatment GuidesLaser Hair Removal: How It Works, Who It Suits and What to Watch ForHow hair reduction with laser and IPL works, why skin and hair colour matter, how many sessions are needed and what the risks are. A patient guide.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert BoardStart With a ConcernDark Spots and Melasma: Causes, When to See a Doctor and What Treatments Are AvailableWhat sun spots, melasma and post-inflammatory spots are, when to see a doctor, why sun protection is essential and what treatments are available.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert BoardTreatment GuidesChemical Peels: What They Are, Who They Suit and What Recovery InvolvesThe differences between superficial, medium and deep chemical peels, recovery times, risk of pigment spots, who needs caution and aftercare advice.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert BoardTreatment GuidesPRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma): How Effective Is It for Skin and Hair?What PRP is, how it is prepared, what the evidence says for hair loss and skin, and who should avoid it. A plain, referenced guide for patients.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert BoardTreatment GuidesMesotherapy: What Is It, What Is It Used For, and What Does the Evidence Say?What mesotherapy is and how effective it is for skin and hair: the limits of the evidence, risks of unknown mixtures and possible side effects.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert BoardGuidesA Guide for People Having Medical Aesthetics for the First TimeBefore your first medical aesthetic procedure: deciding, realistic expectations, choosing a doctor, consent, aftercare and emotional readiness.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert BoardRumour or Science?Rumour: “Botulinum toxin (commonly called ‘botox’) is poison” — What does the science say?Is botulinum toxin really a poison? A plain explanation of dose, why a doctor's treatment differs, the real risks and the danger of counterfeit products.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert BoardSafety CentreWho Can Perform Medical Aesthetic Treatments? What You Need to Know as a PatientWho should perform fillers, botulinum toxin and laser? The differences between doctors, specialists and beauticians, and how to check a practitioner.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert BoardTreatment GuidesThread Lift (Non-Surgical Facial Lifting Threads): Who Is It For, How Long Does It Last, and What Are the Risks?What a thread lift is, who it suits, how long it lasts: limits of dissolvable threads, possible side effects and a realistic comparison with surgery.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert BoardGuidesMedical Aesthetics for Men: What Is Different, and What Should You Watch Out For?Medical aesthetics for men: anatomical differences, common treatments, planning for a natural result, choosing a doctor and safety, in a plain guide.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert BoardSafety CentreCounterfeit Products and Unlicensed Treatments: Risks, Warning Signs and What to DoRisks and warning signs of counterfeit or unlicensed injectables and of treatments in non-medical settings such as homes or salons, and emergency signs.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert BoardTreatment GuidesHIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound): How Effective Is Non-Surgical Tightening?How non-surgical skin tightening with HIFU works, who it suits, how noticeable the results are and what the risks are. A patient guide.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert BoardTreatment GuidesSkin Booster Injections: What Are They, and Who Are They For?What is a skin booster and how does it differ from filler? Hydrating injections, biostimulators, exosomes, polynucleotides: evidence, risks, expectations.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert BoardStart With a ConcernAcne Scars: Types, Treatment Options and Realistic ExpectationsTypes of acne scars, the difference between marks and scars, treating active acne first, and realistic expectations from laser, peels and microneedling.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert BoardStart With a ConcernHair Loss: Causes, When to See a Physician and What Treatments Are AvailableCommon causes of hair loss, when to see a physician, which tests are done and what the evidence-based treatment options are.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert BoardTreatment GuidesFractional Laser: How Suitable Is It for Acne Scars, Wrinkles and Skin Texture?How ablative and non-ablative fractional lasers work, what to expect for acne scars and wrinkles, recovery and pigmentation risk. A patient guide.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert BoardStart With a ConcernDark Circles Under the Eyes: Causes, When to See a Physician and What Can Be DoneWhy dark circles form and when they may signal illness; sun protection, creams, filler, laser and surgical options and their risks.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert BoardTreatment GuidesTreatment of Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis): Botulinum Toxin and Other OptionsWhy does excessive sweating happen, and when should it be investigated? Antiperspirants, iontophoresis, medicines, botulinum toxin and more, step by step.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert BoardTreatment GuidesRadiofrequency Skin Tightening and Radiofrequency Microneedling: What Can You Expect?How do radiofrequency and radiofrequency microneedling work, who are they suitable for, how many sessions are needed, what are the risks? A patient guide.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert BoardStart With a ConcernRosacea: Symptoms, Triggers and Treatment OptionsWhat is rosacea, what are its symptoms and triggers, which treatments may a physician suggest, laser/IPL, and when to see a physician for eye symptoms?Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert BoardGuidesAftercare After Medical Aesthetic Procedures: General Principles and Warning SignsGeneral aftercare principles after injections, laser, peels and device treatments; what is normal, and when to call your physician or 112.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert BoardTreatment GuidesLaser Tattoo Removal: How Many Sessions, Which Colours Are Difficult, What Are the Risks?How does laser tattoo removal work, why are many sessions needed, why do colours respond differently, what are the risks? A realistic patient guide.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert BoardRumour or Science?Rumour: “Botulinum toxin (commonly called ‘botox’) makes your face look frozen” — What does the science say?Does botulinum toxin make your face look frozen? Plain information on dose, injection points, planning a natural result and when a frozen look occurs.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert Board

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