Who is Özlem Çolak?

After graduating from Kabataş High School for Boys with a good grade in 2000, Özlem Çolak graduated from Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, where she started her medical education, as the top student in 2006. While she was a student at the Faculty of Medicine, she did an internship at Humboldt University in Berlin. Following her compulsory service after university graduation, she successfully completed her specialization, which she started in 2008, at Ankara Training and Research Hospital Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinic. She aimed to create a different vision by working in many Plastic Surgery Clinics in Germany in order to increase her knowledge and experience during her specialization. After becoming a specialist, she did compulsory service in Sinop. In 2014, she started working as an operator doctor at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital. During this period, many national and international articles were published and she attended many meetings and congresses as a speaker. She received the title of Associate Professor in 2019.

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Especially in the early stages after abdominoplasty, pregnancy is not recommended. This is because weight gain during pregnancy and changes in the abdominal wall can reverse the advantages gained from surgery. The abdominal wall may loosen. The most appropriate approach in this regard is to undergo abdominoplasty only if there are no plans for pregnancy in the near future, and if pregnancy is planned, to schedule the procedure after childbirth.

Most swelling and bruising after aesthetic nose surgery disappear within the first week. Typically, there is very slight drainage from the nostrils in the first few days after surgery, and mild nasal congestion may be felt for a few weeks. Your surgeon will likely instruct you not to blow your nose for a week or longer during the healing process of the tissues. If there are nasal packs inside the nose, they will be removed after a few days and you will  feel much more comfortable. All dressings and the plaster cast on your nose are usually removed by the end of the first or sometimes second week.

Women considering breast aesthetic surgery should discuss their plans for pregnancy with their doctor. It’s important that the operation does not harm the nipple or milk ducts to avoid affecting the breastfeeding process. When these factors are considered, women planning to become mothers can safely undergo breast augmentation, reduction, or lift surgeries without any issues related to breastfeeding. Contrary to common belief, especially after augmentation surgeries involving implants, it is possible for women to breastfeed. Therefore, personalized planning is crucial for the comfort and outcomes of the surgery.”

The volume of the breast to be created after breast augmentation surgery can be decided based on the individual’s expectations. Several measurements are taken. Three-dimensional simulation programs show what the breast will look like with different sizes and types of implants. It may not be ideal to place a very large implant in someone with little breast tissue, or conversely, to use a very small implant in someone with a wide breast base. Based on the individual’s measurements, an implant size range that may be suitable is recommended.

Additionally, decisions are made according to the individual’s preferences such as whether the implant will be teardrop-shaped or round, placed under or over the muscle. Our preference is to choose an implant size that does not compromise natural appearance and does not make it obvious from the front view that there is a silicone implant, while satisfying the patient. Breast augmentation surgeries are performed for individuals who find their breast volume insufficient. Insufficiency in breast volume can be structural, related to weight gain or loss, or can occur after breastfeeding. Typically, we perform breast augmentation with silicone implants. However, partial enlargement or shaping operations can also be performed solely with fat injections or other types of injections, depending on the individual’s expectations.

Large and sagging breasts can cause unbearable pain, especially in the neck and back. It not only affects a person’s health but also negatively impacts their social life. Common issues in individuals with large breast problems include skin irritation, fungal infections, and other discomforts. Health problems such as indentations on the shoulders from bra straps, numbness in the arms due to weight, and conditions like neck and back hernias can also arise.Breast reduction surgeries can last around 2-3 hours on average. It is usually necessary to stay in the hospital overnight after the operation. Within seven days after surgery, patients can typically return to their social lives.  However  it is essential to wear a special bra for 15 days after surgery. Following that a sport bra should be worn for another 15 days before transitioning to a regular bra. It is advisable  to avoid strenuous physical activities or sports for 15-20 days after surgery.

Expectations for rhinoplasty vary for everyone . It should be planned differently for each face. Not every small, upturned nose may suit everyone’s face. Therefore, planning the nose structure according to the individual’s facial shape is necessary. In rhinoplasty surgeries where the nose size and shape closest to the golden ratio are preferred for the best results, it’s essential that your expectations are realistic. When performing an aesthetic procedure on the nose, it’s crucial to first evaluate any deformities. Patients may have issues with the nasal bridge, tip, width of the nasal wings, width of the nasal base, or the thickness of the nasal skin. Evaluating these deformities and the relationships with other facial features  such as the eyes , forehead, and ilps is essential for plnning rhinoplasty surgery . After this planning phase, the procedure is discussed with the patient to explain how the surgery will be performed.

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