Assoc. Prof. Anı Çinpolat | Plastic Surgeon in Istanbul
Assoc. Prof. Anı Çinpolat is an EBOPRAS-certified plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon and a co-founder of Anka Plastic Surgery in Nişantaşı, Istanbul. Her main areas of work are breast surgery, body contouring, reconstructive surgery, scar treatment and regenerative medicine.
She plans aesthetic operations on the principles of reconstruction: blood supply, tissue transfer and wound healing. In breast surgery she uses a patient’s own tissue where the anatomy allows, and adds an implant only when it is needed.
Operations and treatments
Assoc. Prof. Çinpolat generally leads the following, with Assoc. Prof. Gamze Bektaş joining the team where appropriate:
- Breast surgery: breast reduction, breast augmentation, breast lift and gynaecomastia
- Body contouring: tummy tuck, arm lift, thigh lift and liposuction, including after major weight loss
- Fat transfer
- Scar treatment
- Reconstructive surgery
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| Certification | EBOPRAS (European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery), 2011; Turkish Board Certification, 2011 |
| Medical degree | Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, 2004 |
| Specialist training | Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Akdeniz University, 2004–2011 |
| Further degrees | MSc in Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, İstinye University, 2018–2021; PhD in the same department, in progress |
| Academic title | Associate Professor (awarded in Türkiye), 2020 |
| Languages | Turkish, English |
| Memberships | Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery; Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association; Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies Association |
| Operates at | Istanbul Cerrahi Hospital; Memorial Şişli Hospital on request |
Scar treatment and regenerative medicine
Scar treatment has been a particular interest of Assoc. Prof. Çinpolat since her years working in Antalya. She completed a master’s degree in Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering at İstinye University in 2021 and continues her doctoral research in the same department.
Scars are not only changes on the skin surface. Their appearance depends on how deep the wound was, its blood supply, inflammation, collagen organisation and how each person heals, so treatment is planned around the biology of each scar. Scars can often be improved, but they cannot be erased. Read about scar treatment →
Training and career
- 2004: Graduated from Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine.
- 2004–2011: Residency in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Akdeniz University, with extensive experience in microsurgery and a number of experimental and clinical research projects.
- 2011: Passed the Turkish Board examination in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, and the written and oral examinations of EBOPRAS in Belgium and Greece.
- 2012: Observership in periocular surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London.
- 2012–2013: Compulsory public service at Adana Numune Training and Research Hospital, where she treated many patients with burn injuries. She developed a new flap technique for foot defects in burn patients and presented it at the 6th National Congress of Reconstructive Microsurgery.
- 2013–2015: Worked with Prof. Dr. Ömer Özkan at his clinic in Antalya, with a focus on scar treatment and breast surgery.
- 2015: Co-founded Anka Plastic Surgery in Istanbul.
- 2015: Instructor on the Basic Microsurgery Course of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
- 2018–2021: Master’s degree in Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, İstinye University.
- 2018–2024: Faculty member at Yeni Yüzyıl University Faculty of Medicine, teaching plastic surgery to medical students and taking part in reconstructive cases, including free flap surgery, while continuing to practise at Anka.
- 2020: Associate Professor title, awarded in Türkiye.
Transplantation work
At Akdeniz University, Assoc. Prof. Çinpolat was a member of the multidisciplinary surgical teams involved in the first uterus transplantation from a multi-organ donor and in Türkiye’s first face and upper-extremity transplantations.
Research
She has authored or co-authored more than 30 scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals and has contributed to two book chapters. Her work is listed on Google Scholar.
Publications
1. Cinpolat A, Bektas G, Ozkan O, Rizvanovic Z, Seyhan T, Coskunfirat OK, Ozkan O.
Metatarsal artery perforator-based propeller flap. Microsurgery. 2014;34(4):287–291.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/micr.22201
2. Cinpolat A, Bektas G, Coskunfirat N, Rizvanovic Z, Coskunfirat OK.
Comparing various surgical delay methods with ischemic preconditioning in the rat TRAM flap model.
Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery. 2014;30(5):335–342. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0033-1363326
3. Cinpolat A, Ozkan O, Bektas G, Ozkan O.
Closed reduction of zygomatic tripod fractures using a towel clip. Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery. 2017;51(4):275–279. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/2000656X.2016.1251934
4. Cinpolat A, Bektas G, Coskunfirat OK.
Complex partial nasal reconstruction using free prelaminated temporoparietal fascial flap.
Microsurgery. 2013;33(2):156–159. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/micr.22058
5. Cinpolat A, Bektas G, Seyhan T, Ozad U, Coskunfirat OK.
Treatment of a supernumerary large breast with medial pedicle reduction mammaplasty.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2013;37(4):762–766. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-013-0129-x
6. Cinpolat A, Ozkan O, Bektas G, Bicici P, Ozkan O.
Perforator flap from adjacent thigh skin to improve the repair of the donor site of the anterolateral thigh flap.
Microsurgery. 2013;33(3):249–250. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/micr.22076
7. Cinpolat A, Bektas G.
Distally based dorsal metatarsal artery perforator flap: Vascular study and clinical implications.
Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery. 2016;32(6):498. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0035-1570024
8. Ozkan O, Ozkan O, Dogan U, Yilmaz VT, Uysal H, Undar L, Dogan EA, Salim O, Cinpolat A, Ramazanoglu A.
Consideration of difficulties and exit strategies in a case of face allotransplantation resulting in failure.
Microsurgery. 2017;37(6):661–668. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/micr.30137
9. Bektas G, Cinpolat A, Bicici P, Seyhan T, Coskunfirat OK.
Reconstruction of lateral lower lip defects with transverse lip advancement flap.
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 2013;24(3):984–986. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0b013e3182869f83
10. Ozkan O, Ozkan O, Cinpolat A, Bektas G.
Reconstruction of distal lower extremity defects using the free peroneal artery perforator vessel-based flap.
Microsurgery. 2014;34(8):629–632. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/micr.22290
11. Ozkan O, Ozkan O, Bektas G, Cinpolat A, Bassorgun IC, Ciftcioglu MA.
The relationship between ischemia time and mucous secretion in vaginal reconstruction with the jejunal free flap: An experimental study on the rat jejunum. Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2015;75(1):98–101.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/01.SAP.0000466781.69925.b2
12. Ozkan O, Ozkan O, Bektas G, Cinpolat A.
Experiences with the flow-through radial forearm flap as a bridge in lower extremity reconstruction.
Microsurgery. 2016;36(2):128–133. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/micr.22410
13. Ozkan O, Ozkan O, Cinpolat A, Ubur MC, Bektas G, Jumshudov A, Uysal H.
Functional lower lip reconstruction with the partial latissimus dorsi muscle free flap without nerve coaptation.
Microsurgery. 2019;39(2):131–137. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/micr.30313
14. Coskunfirat OK, Uslu A, Cinpolat A, Bektas G.
Superiority of medial circumflex femoral artery perforator flap in scrotal reconstruction.
Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2011;67(5):526–530. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/SAP.0b013e318208ff00
15. Tuzuner S, Ozkan O, Erin N, Ozkaynak S, Cinpolat A, Ozkan O.
Effects of neuromodulator injection on healing and tensile strength of ruptured rabbit Achilles tendons.
Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2015;74(4):496–500. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/SAP.0b013e31829aa2e1
16. Bektas G, Ozkan O, Cinpolat A, Bassorgun IC, Ciftcioglu MA, Ozkan O.
Comparing the effects of pedicle torsion on axial or perforator flaps; improving the perforator flap resistance to pedicle torsion with delay phenomenon. Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery. 2014;30(8):531–538.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0033-1357281
17. Ozkan O, Ozkan O, Derin AT, Bektas G, Cinpolat A, Duymaz A, Mardini S, Cigna E, Chen HC.
True functional reconstruction of total or subtotal glossectomy defects using a chimeric anterolateral thigh flap with both sensorial and motor innervation. Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2015;74(5):557–564.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/SAP.0b013e3182a6add7
18. Ozkan O, Bektas G, Cinpolat A, Ozkan O.
A successful replantation of total scalp, forehead, left ear, eyebrows and upper eyelids amputation and 6-year follow-up results. Turkish Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery. 2013;19(3):277–281.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5505/tjtes.2013.66492
19. Ozkan O, Ozkan O, Bektas G, Cinpolat A, Erdogan O, Sanli S, Yilmaz M.
Subcutaneous placement of a free jejunum and pedicled colon segment to create a diversionary conduit for total esophageal reconstruction. Microsurgery. 2012;32(3):235–239. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/micr.20985
20. Ozkan O, Cinpolat A, Bektas G, Ozkan O.
Malignant melanoma developed on a congenital melanocytic nevus with lymph node metastasis in a 19-month-old boy. Turkish Journal of Pediatrics. 2012;54(4):432–435.
21. Coskunfirat OK, Bektas G, Cinpolat A, Unal K, Coskunfirat N.
Experiences with functional gracilis muscle flap in lower lip reconstruction. Microsurgery. 2017;37(6):487–493. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/micr.22431
22. Ozkan O, Ozkan O, Cinpolat A, Dogan NU, Bektas G, Dolay K, Gurkan A, Arici C, Dogan S.
Vaginal reconstruction with the modified rectosigmoid colon: Surgical technique, long-term results and sexual outcomes. Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery. 2018;52(4):210–216.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/2000656X.2018.1444616
23. Coskunfirat OK, Cinpolat A, Bektas G, Ogan O, Taner T.
Comparing different postconditioning cycles after ischemia reperfusion injury in the rat skin flap.
Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2014;72(1):104–107. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/SAP.0b013e3182586d67
24. Ozkan O, Cinpolat A, Bektas G, Akcal A, Simsek H, Bicici P, Savas SA, Unal K.
Reconstruction of the lower extremity with cross-leg free flaps.
Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery Open. 2016;1(1):12–18. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0036-1571278
25. Bektas G, Cinpolat A.
Reconstruction options of the lower lip. Clinics in Surgery. 2017;2:1629.
26. Bektas G, Cinpolat A, Bicici P, Unal K, Coskunfirat OK.
A new application to free-nipple-graft reduction mammaplasty for breast and nipple projection.
Eplasty. 2012;12:e37.
27. Ozkan O, Ozkan O, Cinpolat A, Arici C, Bektas G, Ubur MC.
Robotic harvesting of the omental flap: A case report and mini-review of the use of robots in reconstructive surgery. Journal of Robotic Surgery. 2019;13(4):539–543. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-019-00949-8
28. Bektas G, Cinpolat A, Rizvanovic Z.
Nasal filling in plastic surgery practice: Primary nasal filling, nasal filling for post-rhinoplasty defects, rhinoplasty after hyaluronidase injection in dissatisfied nasal filling patients. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 2020;44(6):2208–2218. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-020-01895-9
29. Cinpolat A, Bektas G.
Reconstruction of full-thickness lower eyelid defect using a superficial temporal artery island flap.
Akdeniz Medical Journal. 2018;4(3):289–293.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17954/amj.2018.1193
30. Cinpolat A.
Reconstruction with pectoralis muscle flap of soft tissue defect of anterior chest wall following open heart surgery. Akdeniz Medical Journal. 2018;4(2):170–174. DOI: https://doi.org/10.17954/amj.2018.137
31. Cinpolat A, Ozkan O, Bektas G, Arici C, Ozkan O.
Robot assisted plastic surgery applications, early experiences and future landmarks.
Akdeniz Medical Journal. 2015;1(2):73–76. DOI: https://doi.org/10.17954/amj.2015.11
32. Unal K, Akcal A, Cinpolat A, Bicici P, Aydin SS, Ilhan S.
Patient consultation with smartphones in plastic surgery. Akdeniz Medical Journal. 2015;1(3):162–165.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17954/amj.2015.30
33. Cinpolat A, Unal K, Ozkan O, Ozkan O.
Surgical repair of pterigium colli in a case with Turner syndrome. Akdeniz Medical Journal. 2018;4(1):82–84.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17954/amj.2018.121
34. Cinpolat A, Bektas G, Coskunfirat OK.
The third treatment option in skin avulsion injury: Case report. Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Case Reports. 2013;21(4):190–192.
35. Cinpolat A, Seyhan T, Rizvanovic Z, Demirturk P, Bektas G.
A very rare complication: Keloid formation after circumcision and its treatment: Case report.
Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Case Reports. 2015;23(4):444–446. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5336/caserep.2013-37383
36. Ozkan O, Unal K, Ogan O, Cinpolat A, Bektas G, Ozkan O.
Aesthetic and functional revision of free flaps used in soft tissue reconstruction.
Akdeniz Medical Journal. 2016;2(1):17–22. DOI: https://doi.org/10.17954/amj.2016.38
37. Ozkan O, Ozkan O, Cinpolat A, Bektas G, Safak T.
The subcutaneous pedicle tensor fascia lata flap for coverage of trochanteric pressure sores: Surgical technique.
Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences. 2013;33(1):290–296. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5336/medsci.2011-25896
38. Ozkan O, Bektas G, Cinpolat A, Unal K, Ubur MC, Ozkan O.
Comparison of fixation methods used in cross-leg flaps for lower extremity reconstruction.
Akdeniz Medical Journal. 2015;1(3):157–161. DOI: https://doi.org/10.17954/amj.2015.29
Books and Book Chapters
1. Coskunfirat OK, Cinpolat A.
Gluteal perforator flaps for coverage of pressure sores.
In: Di Giuseppe A, Shiffman MA, editors. New Frontiers in Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery. JP Medical Ltd; 2015.
2. Ozad U, Cinpolat A, Bektas G, Rizvanovic Z.
Improvement steps of plastic surgery to tissue engineering by nanotechnology.
In: Ficai D, Grumezescu AM, editors. Nanostructures for Novel Therapy: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications.Elsevier; 2017. p. 409–427. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-46142-9.00015-3
ISBN: 9780323461429
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