True success in facial plastic surgery, particularly in rhinoplasty, is measured not only by a beautiful aesthetic outcome but by a result that functions flawlessly.<\/p>\r\n
My dual expertise as a European Board-Certified ENT Consultant and a Fellow of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery ensures that every aesthetic enhancement is performed with the utmost respect for your respiratory health, preserving and often improving your ability to breathe.<\/p>\r\n
I have dedicated my career to mastering advanced techniques in both primary and complex revision rhinoplasty. My approach is meticulous, academic, and entirely bespoke, ensuring that your results are both aesthetically harmonious and functionally sound for life.<\/p>","doctor_education":{"item-0":{"education_year":"2011\u20132017","education_degree":"MBChB (MD), English Programme","education_institution":"Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine"},"item-1":{"education_year":"2013\u20132014","education_degree":"Clinical Elective \/ Fellowship","education_institution":"Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary"},"item-2":{"education_year":"2018\u20132023","education_degree":"Specialist Training: ENT, Head & Neck Surgery","education_institution":"Ba\u015fkent University School of Medicine"},"item-3":{"education_year":"2016-2017","education_degree":"Clinical Internship","education_institution":"Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine"}},"doctor_diplomas_pictures":["2262","2259"],"doctor_memberships":{"item-0":{"membership_name":"Fellow of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology \u2013 Head and Neck Surgery (FEB ORL-HNS)","membership_logo":"2207"},"item-1":{"membership_name":"Fellow of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (EAFPS)","membership_logo":"2201"},"item-2":{"membership_name":"Member of the Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Society","membership_logo":"2204"},"item-3":{"membership_name":"Member of the Confederation of European Otorhinolaryngology \u2013 Head and Neck Surgery (CEORL-HNS)","membership_logo":"2198"}},"doctor_certificates":{"item-0":{"certicate_name":"Deep Plane Brazil & Rino Istanbul (International Course)","certificate_year":"2025"},"item-1":{"certicate_name":"Intensive Live Surgery Course \u2013 Special Edition","certificate_year":"2025"},"item-2":{"certicate_name":"Baku Rhinoplasty Days 2 (Guest Speaker)","certificate_year":"2024"},"item-3":{"certicate_name":"47th Annual Meeting of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (EAFPS)","certificate_year":"2024"},"item-4":{"certicate_name":"Structure & Preservation Rhinoplasty Conference","certificate_year":"2024"},"item-5":{"certicate_name":"9th All-in-One Rhinoplasty Course","certificate_year":"2024"},"item-6":{"certicate_name":"Preservation Rhinoplasty \u2018Young Generation\u2019","certificate_year":"2024"},"item-7":{"certicate_name":"Preservation Rhinoplasty for Beginners","certificate_year":"2024"},"item-8":{"certicate_name":"17th Annual Turkish Association of Facial Plastic Surgery Meeting","certificate_year":"2023"},"item-9":{"certicate_name":"46th Annual Meeting of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (EAFPS)","certificate_year":"2023"},"item-10":{"certicate_name":"8th All-in-One Rhinoplasty Congress","certificate_year":"2023"},"item-11":{"certicate_name":"Fellow of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery (FEB ORL-HNS)","certificate_year":"2022"},"item-12":{"certicate_name":"43rd Annual Turkish Association of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Meeting","certificate_year":"2022"},"item-13":{"certicate_name":"Structure & Preservation Rhinoplasty Conference","certificate_year":"2022"},"item-14":{"certicate_name":"17th Ba\u015fkent ENT Days: \"Rhinoplasty: Difficult Cases\"","certificate_year":"2021"},"item-15":{"certicate_name":"15th Annual Meeting of Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Association (Oral Presentation)","certificate_year":"2021"},"item-16":{"certicate_name":"EAFPS 44th Annual Meeting (Guest Speaker)","certificate_year":"2021"},"item-17":{"certicate_name":"14th National and 1st Virtual Facial Plastic Surgery Congress","certificate_year":"2020"},"item-18":{"certicate_name":"13th National Meeting of the Facial Plastic Surgery Association","certificate_year":"2019"},"item-19":{"certicate_name":"Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Course (Fresh Frozen Cadaver Dissection)","certificate_year":"2019"},"item-20":{"certicate_name":"Preservation Rhinoplasty Course","certificate_year":"2018"},"item-21":{"certicate_name":"Specialist Registrar Orientation Programme","certificate_year":"2018"}},"doctor_certificate_pictures":["2301","2304","2307","2310","2313","2316","2319","2322","2325","2328","2331"],"doctor_testimonials":{"item-0":{"testimonial_text":"
We travelled to AKM Clinic for a Deep Plane facelift, neck lift, and upper blepharoplasty. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our surgeons, Dr G\u00f6knil and Dr Mehdi, for their exceptional skill and the outstanding clinical care we received. We are currently six days post-operative and, although there is still some expected swelling, we are absolutely delighted with the initial results and the transformation ahead.<\/p>
I must also mention our private chauffeur, Memit, whose kindness and unwavering support throughout our journey were truly appreciated.<\/p>","testimonial_author":"Olivia DeAnda, Guernsey","testimonial_origin":"324","testimonial_rating":"5"}},"doctor_gallery_preview":["2371","2374","2377","2380"],"doctor_faq":[],"short_name":"Dr G\u00fcltekin","virtual_consultation_image":"2336","procedure_step_image":"2342","doctor_faq_1_question":"Why should I choose a surgeon who is also an ENT Specialist for my rhinoplasty?","doctor_faq_1_answer":"
This is a significant advantage. As a European Board-Certified ENT Consultant, Dr G\u00fcltekin possesses profound expertise in both the internal function and external structure of the nose. She performs 'functional rhinoplasty', ensuring that your aesthetic enhancements are perfectly balanced with improved breathing and long-term structural integrity.<\/p>","doctor_faq_2_question":"Dr G\u00fcltekin is a \"Fellow of the EAFPS\". What does this mean for a patient from the UK?","doctor_faq_2_answer":"
EAFPS stands for the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery. Being a Fellow (EAFPS) is a prestigious distinction, signifying that Dr G\u00fcltekin has completed advanced, specialist training in facial plastic surgery and is recognised by Europe's leading authority in the field. For our British patients, it serves as a key mark of international excellence and clinical authority.<\/p>","doctor_faq_3_question":"I have previously had rhinoplasty in the UK which I am unhappy with. Is Dr G\u00fcltekin experienced in 'revision' cases?","doctor_faq_3_answer":"
Yes. Dr G\u00fcltekin has a particular interest in complex cases, specifically revision rhinoplasty. Her clinical profile reflects extensive, ongoing training at international symposia \u2014 such as Preservation Rhinoplasty \u2014 dedicated to mastering the intricate techniques required for successful revision surgery.<\/p>","doctor_faq_4_question":"I see Dr G\u00fcltekin trained at Harvard. What did her time there involve?","doctor_faq_4_answer":"
During her medical degree, Dr G\u00fcltekin completed a Clinical Fellowship at Harvard Medical School (Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary). This early exposure to a world-leading institution helped shape her global perspective on patient care and advanced surgical innovation.<\/p>","doctor_faq_5_question":"I am interested in a facelift as well as rhinoplasty. Can Dr G\u00fcltekin perform both procedures?","doctor_faq_5_answer":"
Yes, absolutely. As a Fellow of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (EAFPS), Dr G\u00fcltekin\u2019s specialist training encompasses the full spectrum of facial aesthetics. Her expertise extends to procedures such as facelifts and blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), alongside her deep focus on rhinoplasty. During your virtual consultation, you can discuss a bespoke treatment plan to achieve a harmonious, natural-looking rejuvenation.<\/p>","ai_summary":""},"class_list":["post-13192","surgeons","type-surgeons","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/akmclinic.com\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/surgeons\/13192","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/akmclinic.com\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/surgeons"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/akmclinic.com\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/surgeons"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/akmclinic.com\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/surgeons\/13192\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13194,"href":"https:\/\/akmclinic.com\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/surgeons\/13192\/revisions\/13194"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/akmclinic.com\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9337"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/akmclinic.com\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13192"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}