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Prof. Özlem Çolak, M.D.

DEPARTMENT : Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 

PRIMARY LOCATION : Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

LANGUAGES : English, Turkish

2023-Present
Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals (Gayrettepe Hospital)
Consultant Surgeon and Head of Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
2020
Health Sciences University, Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Istanbul
Head of Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
2014-2019
Health Sciences University, Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Istanbul
Consultant Specialist
2016
Namangan Children’s Hospital, Plastic Surgery Clinic, Ferghana Valley
Consultant Surgeon
2016
Al Maqassed Charity Hospital, Amman
Consultant Surgeon in ISAPS-LEAP
2014
Sinop Ataturk State Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic
Consultant Surgeon
2013
Lacomed Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic, Berlin
Guest Doctor
2008–2013
Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Residency
2005
Humboldt University, Waldkrankenhaus, Berlin (Germany)
Intership
2005
Humboldt University, Helios Klinikum Emil von Behring, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Berlin (Germany)
Intership
2008–2013
Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Education
2000–2006
Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
Medical Education
1996-2000
Kabataş Male High School, Istanbul
1988-1996
Şişli Kaptanpaşa Primary School, Istanbul
  • Microsurgery
  • Breast surgery
  • Body reshaping
  • Facial aesthetics

A1. Oruc M, Kankaya Y, Aslan OC, Ozer K, Kocer U. Squamous cell carcinoma on the basis of

pilonidal disease: a complication of chronicity. Eur J Plast Surg. 2013 Sep;36(9):605-6.

A2. Bektas CI, Kankaya Y, Ozer K, Baris R, Aslan OC, Kocer U. A tie-over dressing using a silicone tube to graft deep wounds. Arch Plast Surg. 2013 Nov;40(6):711-4.

A3. Ozer K, Colak O, Goktas FB, Sungur N, Kocer U. A rare location for a common problem: popliteal pressure ulcer. Int Wound J. 2014 Apr 3. 2016:13(2):287-8.

A4. Ozer K, Aslan OC, Ozturk Y, Ulusoy MG, Kocer U. An untreated benign lesion: digital dermatofibroma with lysis on phalanx. Eur J Plast Surg. 2014 Jun;37(6):359-60.

A5. Ozer K, Aslan OC, Cetinkaya A, Gursoy K, Kocer U. Penile epidermal inclusion cyst: the importance of surgical care. 2015 Feb;38(1):85-6.

A6. Kankaya Y, Sungur N, Aslan ÖÇ, Ozer K, Ulusoy MG, Karatay M, Oruç M, Gürsoy K, Karaaslan Ö, Koçer U. Alternative method for the reconstruction of meningomyelocele defects: V-Y rotation and advancement flap. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 2015 May:15(5):467-74.

A7. Kankaya Y, Oruç M, Sungur N, Aslan ÖÇ, Gürsoy K, Ozer K, Koçer U. Four flap suspension technique for prevention of bottoming out after breast reduction. Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research. 2016 Jan 1;90(1):10-5.

A8. Mutlu OO, Colak O, Canli M, Akcay A. Scalp Reconstruction With Free Latissimus Dorsi Flap in a Patient With Giant Cutis Verticis Gyrata. J Craniofac Surg. 2016 Sep;27(6):e553-4.

A9. Çolak Ö, Ozer K, Dikmen A. Toll-Like Receptor 4 Expression in Human Breast Implant Capsules: Localization and Correlation with Estrogen Receptors. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2016 Oct;138(4):757e- 8e.

A10. Oruç M, Ozer K, Çolak Ö, Kankaya Y, Koçer U. Does crossover innervation really affect the clinical outcome? A comparison of outcome between unilateral and bilateral digital nerve repair. Neural Regen Res. 2016;11:1499-505.

A11. Ozkaya O, Colak O, Sutcu M, Akan M. The outcome of coronoidectomy in bilateral coronoid process hyperplasia. Cranio. 2018 Jan;36(1):53-60. doi: 10.1080/08869634.2017.1283788.

A12. Ozer K, Colak O. Discussion On The Effect of Omeprazole Usage on the Viability of Random Pattern Skin Flaps in Rats. Ann Plast Surg. 2018 Jan;80(1):92. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000001166.

A13. Oruç M, Gürsoy K, Ozer K, Çolak Ö, Kankaya Y, Sungur N, Ulusoy MG, Kocer U. Clinical experience of eight years about digit replantation: demographic characteristics and outcomes. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2017 Jul;23(4):311-316.

A14. Colak O, Ozer K, Dikmen A, Ozakinci H, Ozkaya O. Evaluation of Safe Systemic Immunosuppression Created with Dexamethasone in Prevention of Capsular Contracture: A Glance to Distinct Perspectives with Toll-Like Receptors. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2018 Aug;42(4):1133-1143.

A15. Ozer K, Çolak Ö, Atan O. Adipose Tissue-Preserved Skin Graft: Applicability and Long-Term Results. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Aug;142(2):240e-241e.

A16. Ozer K, Kankaya Y, Çolak Ö. An important and overlooked parameter in platelet rich plasma preparation: The mean platelet volume. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2019 Apr;18(2):474-482. doi: 10.1111/jocd.12682.

A17. Ozer K, Colak O. Micro-Autologous Fat Transplantation Combined With Platelet-Rich Plasma for Facial Filling and Regeneration: A Clinical Perspective in the Shadow of Evidence-Based Medicine. J Craniofac Surg. 2019 May/Jun;30(3):672-677. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000005122.

A18. Ozer K, Colak O. Evaluation of platelet-rich plasma on infraorbital dark circles by using the FACE-Q scales. Int J Res Dermatol. 2019;5:224-30. doi: 10.18203/issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20191001.

A19. Çolak Ö, Kankaya Y, Sungur N, Özer K, Gürsoy K, Şerbetçi K, Koçer U. Barbed sutures versus conventional tenorrhaphy in flexor tendon repair: An ex vivo biomechanical analysis. Arch Plast Surg. 2019 May;46(3):228-234. doi: 10.5999/aps.2018.00962.

A20. Ozer K, Colak O. Leucocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin as a rescue therapy for small-to-medium- sized complex wounds of the lower extremities. Burns Trauma. 2019 May 6;7:11. doi: 10.1186/s41038-019- 0149-0.

A21. Colak O, Ozer K. Patient perception, satisfaction and cosmetic results of platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of acne scars: a patient-reported outcome of a non-surgical management. Int J Res Dermatol. 2019;5:361-9. doi: 10.18203/issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20191002.

A22. Ozer K, Kankaya Y, Colak O, Kocer U. The Impact of Duration and Force of Centrifugation on Platelet Content and Mass in the Preparation of Platelet-Rich Plasma. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2019 Aug;43(4):1078-1084. doi: 10.1007/s00266-019-01375-9.

A23. Ozer K, Atan O, Çolak Ö. Autologous Biological Vitamin-C-added (ABC) Filler for Facial Volume Restoration. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2021 Oct;45(5):2328-2337. doi: 10.1007/s00266-021-02297-1. Epub 2021 May 10. PMID: 33973050.

A24. Ozer K, Atan O, Çolak Ö. Invited Response on: Autologous Biological Vitamin-C added (ABC) Filler for Facial Volume Restoration. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2022 Jan 7. doi: 10.1007/s00266-021-02761-y. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34997281.

PRESENTATIONS PRESENTED IN INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS

B1. Kankaya Y, Sungur N, Ozer K, Ulusoy MG, Colak O, Kocer U. A new treatment modality for mallet finger injuries “4-2-2” protocol. 8th Congress of the Balkan Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 5-8 September 2013. Budva (Montenegro).

B2. Kankaya Y, Ozer K, Sungur N, Colak O, Turan A, Kocer U. Pediatric trigger thumb: our experiences and review of the literature. 8th Congress of the Balkan Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 5-8 September 2013. Budva (Montenegro).

B3. Kankaya Y, Sungur N, Colak O, Ozer K, Ulusoy MG, Karatay M, Karaaslan O, Kocer U. Closure of large meningomyelocele defects with two and four (butterfly technique) V-Y rotation advancement flaps. 8th Congress of the Balkan Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 5-8 September 2013. Budva (Montenegro).

B4. Gursoy K, Oruc M, Ozer K, Aslan OC, Turan A, Kankaya Y, Ulusoy MG, Kocer U. Ankara hospital protocol for digital replantations/revascularizations: review of complications. 12th Congress of the European Federation of Societies for Microsurgery. 3-5 April 2014. Barcelona (Spain).

B5. Oruc M, Gursoy K, Ozer K, Aslan OC, Kankaya Y, Sungur N, Ulusoy MG, Kocer U. Digit replantation of eight years experience: demographic characteristics and outcomes. 12th Congress of the European Federation of Societies for Microsurgery. 3-5 April 2014. Barcelona (Spain).

B6. Kankaya Y, Oruc M, Gursoy K, Ozer K, Aslan OC, Turan A, Ulusoy MG, Kocer U. Six years’ experience in crush and avulsion type finger amputation with application of vein graft. 12th Congress of the European Federation of Societies for Microsurgery. 3-5 April 2014. Barcelona (Spain).

B7. Kankaya Y, Ozer K, Anayurt E, Gursoy K, Colak O, Kocer U. The role of perioperative prophylaxis in carpal tunnel surgery: randomized, controlled, two-blinded study. 9th Congress of the Balkan Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 17-20 September 2015. Thessalanoki (Greece).

B8. Kankaya Y, Ozer K, Gursoy K, Celebi NU, Oruc M, Colak O, Gozel S, Karaaslan O, Kocer U. The evaluation of platelet rich plasma, collagen cellulose (Promogran®) and epidermal growth factor (Neoderm®) on hypertrophic scar formation in a rabbit ear model. 9th Congress of the Balkan Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 17-20 September 2015. Thessalanoki (Greece).

B9. Ozer K, Colak O, Demircan FBG, Sungur N, Kocer U. Popliteal pressure ulcer: common problem, rare location. 9th Congress of the Balkan Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 17-20 September 2015. Thessalanoki (Greece).

B10. Ozer K, Colak O, Cetinkaya A, Gursoy K, Kocer U. Penile epidermal inclusion cyst: the importance of surgical care. 9th Congress of the Balkan Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 17-20 September 2015. Thessalanoki (Greece).

B11. Ozer K, Colak O, Ozturk Y, Ulusoy MG, Kocer U. An untreated benign lesion: digital dermatofibroma with lysis on phalanx. 9th Congress of the Balkan Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 17-20 September 2015. Thessalanoki (Greece).

B12. Ozer K, Kankaya Y, Akdeniz H, Colak O, Bektas CI, Kocer U. Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans cases which neglected and reached giant sizes. 9th Congress of the Balkan Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 17-20 September 2015. Thessalanoki (Greece).

B13. Colak O, Kankaya Y, Sungur N, Ozer K, Gursoy K, Kocer U. Ex vivo biomechanical evaluation of flexor tendon repair using barbed suture material: a comparative study. 9th Congress of the Balkan Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 17-20 September 2015. Thessalanoki (Greece).

B14. Kankaya Y, Ozer K, Gursoy K, Colak O, Koca G, Oruc M, Celebi NU, Gozel S, Karaaslan O, Kocer U. The evaluation of platelet rich plasma, microneedling and additive effects of both on the viability of random skin flaps. 9th Congress of the Balkan Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 17- 20 September 2015. Thessalanoki (Greece).

B15. Ozer K, Dikmen A, Oruc M, Colak O, Gursoy K, Kocer U. Unnecessary stress ulcer prophylaxis in a plastic surgery service: guidelines may be learned. 9th Congress of the Balkan Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 17-20 September 2015. Thessalanoki (Greece).

B16. Özkaya Ö, Tasasız K, Çolak Ö, Bingöl D. Treatment of “en coup de sabre” deformity with lopasce technique fat grafting. 9th Congress of the Balkan Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 17-20 September 2015. Thessalanoki (Greece).

B17. Özkaya Ö, Çolak Ö, Sütçü M, Akan M. Hyperplasia of the coronoid process; diagnosis and treatment algorithm with our late surgical results. 9th Congress of the Balkan Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 17-20 September 2015. Thessalanoki (Greece).

B18. Özkaya Ö, Dilber A, Çolak Ö, Bingöl D, Egemen O. Complicated fingertip defects: clinical approach to their reconstruction and the flaps that can be used in emergency settings. 9th Congress of the Balkan Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 17-20 September 2015. Thessalanoki (Greece).

B19. Tasasız K, Özkaya Ö, Çolak Ö, Egemen O, Bingöl D. Retrospective analysis and functional results of our treatment and rehabilitation method for flexor tendon injury. 9th Congress of the Balkan Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 17-20 September 2015. Thessalanoki (Greece).

B20. Özkaya Ö, Bingöl D, Çolak Ö, Tasasız K. Reconstruction of complex facial and scalp defects after radical resection of advanced skin cancers. 9th Congress of the Balkan Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 17-20 September 2015. Thessalanoki (Greece).

B21. Mutlu OO, Dilber A, Aslan ÖÇ, Tasasız K. Our experience for reconstruction of axillary region with regional flaps. 13th Congress of the European Federation of Societies for Microsurgery. April 21-24, 2016 Antalya (Turkey).

B22. Mutlu OO, Şahin AE, Aslan ÖÇ, Tasasız K, Canlı M. Successful soft tissue coverage of middle third lower extremity defects with perforator flaps in propeller fashion. 13th Congress of the European Federation of Societies for Microsurgery. April 21-24, 2016 Antalya (Turkey).

B23. Mutlu OO, Canli M, Aslan ÖÇ, Kayadibi T. Reconstruction of tissue defects after surgical excision of soft tissue sarcomas. 13th Congress of the European Federation of Societies for Microsurgery. April 21-24, 2016 Antalya (Turkey).

B24. Mutlu OO, Yasak T, Üsçetin İ, Çolak Ö, Akçay AA. Reconstruction of soft tissue and traumatic amputation defects of the hand. 13th Congress of the European Federation of Societies for Microsurgery. April 21-24, 2016 Antalya (Turkey).

B25. Mutlu OO, Aslan ÖÇ, Canlı M, Akçay AA. Scalp reconstruction with free latissimus dorsi flap in a patient with giant cutis verticis gyrata. 13th Congress of the European Federation of Societies for Microsurgery. April 21-24, 2016 Antalya (Turkey).

B26. Çolak Ö. Clinical Caveats on Platelet Rich Plasma: True or False?. 2nd Conference of the Associations of Kosovo and .albania Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons with International Participation. November 17-18, 2016 Prishtina (Kosovo).

B27. Colak O, Ozer K, Dikmen A, Ozakinci H, Ozkaya O. Evaluation of Safe Systemic Immunosuppression Created with Dexamethasone in Prevention of Capsular Contracture: A Glance to Distinct Perspectives with Toll-Like Receptors. 6th European Association Of Plastic Surgeons (EURAPS) Research Council Meeting, May 24-25 2017 Pisa Congress Center (Italy).

B28. Colak O. The versatile use of temporoparietal fascia flap in periorbital reconstruction. 14th Congress of the European Federation of Societies for Microsurgery, May 05-08, 2018 Belgrade Hyatt Hotel (Serbia).