DR. BURCU CELET OZDEN

Prof. Dr. Burcu Çelet Özden is a leading professor of plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery with over 20 years of experience. She is internationally recognised for her expertise in breast surgery and reconstruction, focusing on restoring both form and function after mastectomy. Her approach blends advanced microsurgical and implant-based techniques with personalised planning, ensuring natural, long-lasting results tailored to each patient’s body shape, oncologic history, and aesthetic goals. Prof. Dr. Çelet Özden actively participates in international scientific collaborations and breast surgery symposia and has published extensively on breast reconstruction and post-mastectomy radiotherapy, establishing her as a top breast surgeon in Europe and the Middle East.

Areas of Expertise

• Aesthetic breast surgery, including breast augmentation, lifts, and reductions
• Immediate and delayed breast reconstruction after mastectomy using implants or autologous tissue
• Revision breast surgery to improve previous results and correct complications
• Correction of breast asymmetry and congenital breast deformities
• Body contouring procedures related to breast surgery, such as fat grafting
• Multidisciplinary breast cancer care in collaboration with oncology, radiology, and radiation therapy teams

Education & Qualifications

• Medical degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialisation in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at a leading Istanbul university hospital
• Academic progression from specialist to Associate Professor and then Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Double board-certified plastic surgeon with European fellowships and certifications (including FEBS/FEBOPRAS credentials)
• Author and co-author of international peer-reviewed publications on breast reconstruction and post-mastectomy radiotherapy

Professional Experience

• Over 20 years of clinical practice in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery, with a focus on breast procedures
• Founder and lead surgeon at Istanbul Breast Clinic, with senior roles in university-affiliated hospitals
• Regular faculty member, chair, and invited speaker at international breast surgery meetings and congresses
• Active member of national and international professional societies in plastic and breast surgery
• Extensive experience treating international patients, providing high-quality, guideline-based breast reconstruction and cosmetic procedures in Turkey