About
Dr. Arda Kucukguven is a European Board-Certified plastic surgeon, fully registered with the General Medical Council (no. 7981898),specializing in facial aesthetic surgery.
Dr. Kucukguven has worked as a plastic surgeon at the famous cranio-maxillo-facial centre at Hacettepe University Hospital in Ankara, Turkey for 6 years. During his time here, his specialist interests included research into facial anatomy, facial rejuvenation surgery, cranio-maxillo-facial surgery, and complex facial reconstruction.
Due to his extensive academic contributions, Dr. Kucukguven has achieved the esteemed position of Clinical Associate Professor, reflecting his commitment to both clinical practice and advancing the field through academic excellence on an international level. In 2012, he also worked at Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, as a researcher in Boston, USA.
In the U.K. he has held plastic surgery posts at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London and The London Clinic.
Dr Kucukguven has completed two highly-esteemed fellowships in London:
- Fellowship of the Rhinoplasty Society of Europe
- Fellowship of the ISAPS (International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)
His special interests include rhinoplasty and combined facial procedures including deep plane facelift, deep plane neck lift, gliding brow lift, jaw surgery, facial implants, eyelid surgery, midface lift, fat injection, lip lift, prominent ear correction, facial injections and buccal fat removal.
Dr Kucukguven has published over 20 peer reviewed articles, 15 book chapters and 2 books about plastic surgery and his innovative rhinoplasty and facial anti-ageing techniques. His vast surgical experience and research-based holistic approach to the face has led to him being viewed as one of the exciting key opinion leaders in the field of modern facial aesthetic surgery.
Associate Professor Arda Kucukguven, MD, Febopras (GMC No. 7981898)
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon & Clinical Associate Professor
Scientific Publications
- Kucukguven A, Çelik M, Altunal SK, Kocer U. Nasal Tip Flexibility and Stability: Comparison of Septal Extension Grafts and Columellar Strut Grafts in a Prospective Plast Reconstr Surg. 2023 doi:10.1097/PRS.0000000000011132. Online ahead of print.
- Altunal SK, Celik M, Kocer U, Kucukguven A. Sensory Changes in Nasal Subunits Following Open and Closed Rhinoplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Aesthetic Plast 2023 Jul 12. doi: 10.1007/s00266-023-03496-8. Online ahead of print.
- Vargel I, Canter HI, Kucukguven A, Aydin A, Ozgur F. ALX-Related Frontonasal Dysplasias: Clinical Characteristics and Surgical Management. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2021 Jun 8:10556656211019621. doi: 1177/10556656211019621. Online ahead of print.
- Kucukguven A, Vargel I, Mavili E. A Novel Ultrasound-Guided Minimally Invasive Technique for the Treatment of Extracapsular Condylar Fractures. J Craniomaxillofac 2022 June. doi: 10.1016/j.jcms.2022.05.008. Online ahead of print.
- Çelik M, Altunal SK, Kocer U, Kucukguven A. Comprehensive Assessment of the Functional Outcomes of Partial Turbinectomy: A Prospective Clinical Trial. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2023 Jul 20. doi: 10.1007/s00266-023-03503-y. Online ahead of print.
- Acil MF, Kucukguven A, Calis M, Ozgur Tip Support in the Cleft Lip Rhinoplasty: A Comparison of Septal Extension Graft and Columellar Strut Graft. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2023 Aug 11. doi: 10.1007/s00266-023-03533-6. Online ahead of print.
- Kucukguven A, Galandarova A, Bitik O. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Early Relapse after Facelift. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2022 May 9. doi: 10.1007/s00266- 022-02894-8. Online ahead of print.
- Kucukguven A, Demiryurek MD, Kucukguven MB, Vargel A Novel Injection Technique to the Lateral Pterygoid Muscle for Temporomandibular Disorders: A Cadaveric Study. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 Nov 1;148(5):785e-790e. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000008493.
- Kucukguven A, Konas E. Fine Tuning of the Supratip in Rhinoplasty: An External Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2022 August 30. doi: 10.1007/s00266-022-03067-3. Online ahead of print.
- Kucukguven The Evolution of Subcutaneous Brow Lift: A Comparative Analysis of Outcomes and Complications. Med J Ankara Tr Res Hosp. 2022; 55(3) : 224-228 DOI: 10.20492/aeahtd.1117202
- Kucukguven A, Demiryurek MD, Vargel I. Temporomandibular Joint Innervation: Anatomical Study and Clinical Implications. Ann Anat. 2021 Dec 11;151882. doi: 1016/j.aanat.2021.151882. Online ahead of print.
- Kucukguven A, Ulkir M, Bilgic Kucukguven M, Demiryurek MD, Vargel Defining a Preauricular Safe Zone: A Cadaveric Study of the Frontotemporal Branch of the Facial Nerve. Aesthet Surg J. 2021 April, Volume 41, Issue 4, Pages 398–407, https://doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjaa232
- Yildizdal S, Kucukguven A, Calis M, Vargel I. Evaluation of histopathological margin and other recurrence parameters in basal cell carcinoma: Retrospective analysis of 8821 J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2022 June doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2022.06.01. Online ahead of print.
- Sert G, Kucukguven A, Zırh EB, Demirtaş TT, Çakar AN, Gümüşderelioğlu M, Calis Photobiomodulation with polychromatic light (600-1200 nm) improves fat graft survival by increasing adipocyte viability, neovascularization, and reducing inflammation in a rat model. Lasers Surg Med. 2021 Jul 21. doi: 10.1002/lsm.23457. Online ahead of print.
- Bitik O, Kucukguven A, Konas Posterior Cephalic Soft Triangle of the Nose: Surgical Implications. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2021 Apr;45(2):628-637. doi: 10.1007/s00266-020-01993-8. Epub 2020 Oct 9.
- Kucukguven A, Uzun H, Aksu Evaluation of Versatility and Outcomes of the First Dorsal Metacarpal Artery Flap in Thumb Defects. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2022 Dec;29(1):16-21. doi: 10.14744/tjtes.2022.58336.
- Kucukguven A, Calis M, Ozgur Assessment of nutrition and feeding interventions in Turkish infants with cleft lip and/or palate. J Pediatr Nurs. 2019 Jul 16. pii: S0882- 5963(19)30006-5. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2019.05.024.
- Kucukguven A, Uzun H, Menku FD, Sert G, Aksu Endoscopic retrieval of retracted flexor tendons: An atraumatic technique. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2019 Apr;72(4):622-627. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2019.01.007.
- Kucukguven A, Calis M, Topaloglu H, Ozgur F. Assessment of Neurologic Disorders and Rare Intracranial Anomalies Associated With Cleft Lip and Palate. J Craniofac Surg. 2018 Nov;29(8):2195-2197. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000004848.
- Kucukguven A, Calis M, Ozgur F. Giant Cervical Lipoma: A Case Report. Acta Medica 2018; (49)1
- Uzun H, Kucukguven A, Ustun GG, Aksoyler DY, Konas E, Akman O, Tirnaksiz MB, Aksu AE. Multidisciplinary Approach to Giant Malignant Recurrent Phyllodes Tumor of Acta Medica 2017; 48(4):18-24
- Kucukguven A, Khalil Matrix metalloproteinases as potential targets in the venous dilation associated with varicose veins. Curr Drug Targets. 2013 Mar;14(3):287-324.
Books And Book Chapters
- Cirak A, Kucukguven A, Ozgur Botulinum Toxin Applications in Temporomandibular Joint Disorders. Hekimoğlu C (ed). Conservative-Supportive and Permanent Treatment Applications in Temporomandibular Disorders. First Edition. Ankara: Turkiye Klinikleri Journal; 2023. p.59-65.
- Nasir SN, Kucukguven A. (2023). Quadruple Extremity Transplantation. In: Gurunian R, Rampazzo A, Papay F, Gharb BB (eds) Reconstructive Transplantation. Springer. ISBN: 978-3-031-21520-9
- Vargel I, Ozgur F, Kucukguven (editors) (2022) Beauty, Aging, and Antiaging. Elsevier. ISBN: 978-0-323-98804-9
- Kucukguven A, Vargel (2022). Antiaging Principles in Plastic Surgery. In: Vargel I, Ozgur F, Kucukguven A. (eds) Beauty, Aging, and Antiaging. Elsevier. ISBN: 978- 0-323-98804-9
- Kucukguven A, Vargel I. (2022). Antiaging: Is It Possible? In: Vargel I, Ozgur F, Kucukguven (eds) Beauty, Aging, and Antiaging. Elsevier. ISBN: 978-0-323-98804- 9
- Ozgur FF, Kucukguven (editors) (2020) Cleft Lip and Palate. First Edition. Istanbul: Hekim Tip Publishing. ISBN: 978-605-69180-3-2
- Vargel I, Kucukguven A. (2022) Facial Soft Tissue In: Ertekin C. (ed) Trauma. EMA Tıp Kitapevi. ISBN: 9786257849661
- Kucukguven A, Vargel I. (2022). Cellular Mechanisms of Aging. In: Vargel I, Ozgur F, Kucukguven A. (eds) Beauty, Aging, and Antiaging. Elsevier. ISBN: 978-0-323- 98804-9
- Kucukguven A, Vargel (2021) Design and Creation of Micro/Nano Environment in Regenerative and Restorative Medicine. In: Saglam N., Korkusuz F., Prasad R. (eds) Nanotechnology Applications in Health and Environmental Sciences. Nanotechnology in the Life Sciences. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978- 3-030-64410-9_12
- Kucukguven A, Vargel The Genetic Evolution of Melanoma. Isken T, Demir A, (eds). Malign Melanoma. First Edition. Ankara: Turkiye Klinikleri Journal; 2021 Jun. p.22-6.
- Kucukguven A, Ersoy Maxillary and Mandibular Distraction. Ozgur FF, Kucukguven A, (eds). Cleft Lip and Palate. First Edition. Istanbul: Hekim Tip Publishing; 2020. p. 464-72. ISBN: 978-605-69180-3-2
- Kucukguven A, Mavili ME. Orthognathic Surgery in Cleft Lip and Palate. Ozgur FF, Kucukguven A, (eds). Cleft Lip and First Edition. Istanbul: Hekim Tip Publishing; 2020.p.458-63. ISBN: 978-605-69180-3-2
- Kara M, Kucukguven A, Ozgur FF. Rhinoplasty in Patients with Bilateral Cleft Lip. Ozgur FF, Kucukguven A, (eds). Cleft Lip and Palate. First Edition. Istanbul: Hekim Tip Publishing; 2020. p. 360-69. ISBN: 978-605-69180-3-2
- Kamburoglu H, Kucukguven A, Ozgur Rhinoplasty in Patients with Unilateral Cleft Lip. Ozgur FF, Kucukguven A, (eds). Cleft Lip and Palate. First Edition. Istanbul: Hekim Tip Publishing; 2020. p. 350-59. ISBN: 978-605-69180-3-2
- Kucukguven A, Ozgur FF. Unilateral Cleft Lip. Ozgur FF, Kucukguven A, (eds). Cleft Lip and Palate. First Edition. Istanbul: Hekim Tip Publishing; 2020. p. 172-185. ISBN: 978-605-69180-3-2
- Kucukguven A, Aksu EA. Ulnar Artery Perforator Flaps (Section Translation). Ozmen S, Uygur HS (Translation editors). Flaps in Plastic and Reconstructive Istanbul: Hekim Tip Publishing; 2021. Chung KC, Aalst J, Mehrara BJ, Disa JJ, Lee GK, Gosain KA (editors). Original Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN: 9781975129491
- Kucukguven A. Vertical Reduction and Mastopexy: Problems and Solutions (Section Translation). Ozgur FF, Ustun GG (Translation editors). Vertical Scar Mammaplasty. Istanbul: Hipokrat Kitapevi, Moustapha hamdi (editor). Original Publisher: Springer. ISBN: 9786257399630
Achievements
- Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS),July 2023, London, UK
- Fellow of the Rhinoplasty Society of Europe (RSE),May, 2023, London, UK
- International Scholarship Support of the Plastic Surgery Education and Development Foundation (Turkish),2022
- Kucukguven A, Konas E, Bitik O. Posterior Cephalic Soft Triangle of the Nose. The Rhinoplasty Society Annual Meeting, May 16, 2019, New Orleans, USA. The R.K. Daniel Resident Award (10th Annual Resident Paper Competition)
- Kucukguven A, Demiryurek MD, Kucukguven MB, Vargel A Novel Injection Technique to the Lateral Pterygoid Muscle for Temporomandibular Disorders: A Cadaveric Study. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 Nov 1;148(5):785e-790e, 3th Science-Art Award of Plastic Surgery, Prof. Derya Ozcelik, MD, 2021
- Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (FEBOPRAS),November 13, 2021
- 14th most successful medical student among approximately 11.000 participants in the national medical specialty exam (TUS),highest ranked medical student to enter Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, September 2015.
- 15th most successful student among approximately 500.000 students in the national university entrance exam, highest ranked student to enter Hacettepe University School of Medicine, June 2009.
- ‘The Best Research Award’ at TUBITAK (The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey) National High School Research Projects Contest for my research project entitled “Effects of Various Wastes on Electricity Generation from Microbially
Produced Hydrogen Gas” May 2008. - 2nd most successful student among approximately 1.000.000 students in the national high school entrance exam, highest ranked student to enter Istanbul Ataturk High School of Science, June 2005.
- 5th most successful student among approximately 25.000 students in the national entrance exam for private schools, June 2005.
Presentations In International Meetings
- Kucukguven A. Fine Tuning of the Supratip in Rhinoplasty: An External Approach. ISAPS World Congress. September 20-24, 2022. Istanbul, Turkey.
- Kucukguven A. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Early Relapse After ISAPS World Congress. September 20-24, 2022. Istanbul, Turkey.
- Kucukguven A, Demiryurek MD, Kucukguven MB, Vargel I. A Simple Extraoral Botulinum Toxin-A Injection Technique to the Lateral Pterygoid Muscle: A Cadaveric Study and Clinical Implications. 32nd EURAPS Annual Meeting. May 26-28, 2022. Naples,
- Kucukguven A, Konas E. Management of the Supratip in Rhinoplasty: The External Supratip 32nd EURAPS Annual Meeting. May 26-28, 2022. Naples, Italy.
- Sert G, Kucukguven A, Zırh EB, Demirtaş TT, Çakar AN, Gümüşderelioğlu M, Calis Photobiomodulation with polychromatic light (600-1200 nm) improves fat graft survival by increasing adipocyte viability, neovascularization, and reducing inflammation in a rat model. 32nd EURAPS Annual Meeting. May 26-28, 2022. Naples, Italy.
- Kucukguven An Integrated Approach to Design of Microenvironment in Regenerative and Restorative Medicine. Istanbul Live Regenerative Surgery Multispecialty Course. March 26-27, 2022. Istanbul, Turkey.
- Kucukguven A. A Novel Injection Technique to The Lateral Pterygoid Muscle for Temporomandibular Disorders: A Cadaveric Study, ISAPS World, March 27-28,
- Kucukguven Acil F. Ozgur F. Secondary Cleft Nose: Analysis of Hacettepe University’s 35 years of experience. 7th International Congress of the Turkish Cleft Lip and Palate Society, September 9-10, 2021, Antalya, Turkey
- Kucukguven A, Demiryurek MD, Vargel I. Temporomandibular Joint Innervation: Anatomical Study and Clinical Implications. Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2021. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons 90th Annual Meeting, November 29 – December 1, 2021, Atlanta, USA
- Kucukguven A, Konas E, Bitik O. Posterior Cephalic Soft Triangle of the Nose. The Rhinoplasty Society Annual Meeting, May 16, 2019, New Orleans, USA
- Kucukguven A. Ear deformities associated with Cleft Lip and Palate. 6th International Congress of Cleft Lip and Palate, November 14-17, 2019, Antalya, Turkey
- Kucukguven A. Preoperative assessment of nutrition and feeding in patients with cleft lip and/or palate. 6th International Congress of Cleft Lip and Palate, November 14-17, 2019, Antalya, Turkey
- Kucukguven A, Calis M, Ozgur F. Evaluation of Nutrition and Feeding Interventions in Patients with Cleft Lip and/or Palate. 5th International Congress of Cleft Lip and Palate, October 27-28, 2018, Baku, Azerbaijan
- Kucukguven A, Calis M, Topaloglu H, Ozgur F. Assessment of neurological disorders and rare intracranial anomalies associated with cleft lip and palate. 24th European Association for Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery Congress, September 18-21, 2018, Munich, Germany
- Kucukguven A, Calis M, Bayindir Y, Topaloglu H, Ozgur Evaluation of Neurological Disorders in 2190 Patients with Cleft Lip and Palate: A Retrospective Study. 4th International Congress of the Turkish Cleft Lip and Palate Society, September 21-24, 2017, Izmir, Turkey
Presentations In National Meetings
- Kucukguven A. First Dorsal Metacarpal Artery Flap. 45th Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Congress. October 28 – November 1, 2023, Ankara,
- Kucukguven A Novel Approach in Surgical Treatment of Condylar Fractures: USG- Guided Percutaneous Reduction and External Fixation. 44th Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Congress. November 2-6, 2022, Antalya, Turkey.
- Akduman B, Kucukguven A, Koçer A Good Option in One-Stage Reconstruction of Ear Defects: Posterior Auricular Island Flap. 44th Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Congress. November 2-6, 2022, Antalya, Turkey.
- Kucukguven A, Ozmen B, Konas E, Kocer U. Supratip Control in Rhinoplasty: An External 44th Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Congress. November 2-6, 2022, Antalya, Turkey.
- Celik M, Kucukguven A, Ozdemir AG, Kocer U. A Powerful Option in the Treatment of Severe Cicatricial Ectropion: Temporalis Fascia Sling Graft. 44th Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Congress. November 2-6, 2022, Antalya,
- Acil F, Kucukguven A, Calis M, Ozgur F. Comparison of Septal Extension Graft and Columellar Strut Graft in Cleft Lip Nose Rhinoplasty. 44th Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery November 2-6, 2022, Antalya, Turkey.
- Altunal SK, Kucukguven A, Celik M, Kocer U. Prospective Analysis of Skin Sensory Changes in Open and Closed 44th Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Congress. November 2-6, 2022, Antalya, Turkey.
- Kucukguven A, Kaplan O, Turer OB, Soyer T, Uzun Surgical Separation of Pyopagus Conjoined Twins: A Multidisciplinary Approach. 43th Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Congress. November 11-14, 2021, Antalya, Turkey.
- Kucukguven A, Demiryurek MD, Kucukguven MB, Vargel I. Temporomandibular Joint Innervation: Anatomical Study and Clinical Implications. 43th Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery November 11-14, 2021, Antalya, Turkey.
- Yildizdal S., Kucukguven A., Calis M., Vargel I. Evaluation of recurrence parameters in basal cell carcinoma patients: retrospective analysis of 8821 lesions. 43th Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Congress. November 11-14, 2021, Antalya, Turkey
- Yildizdal , Kucukguven A., Ozdemir FDM, Cavusoglu G, Calis M., Uzun H. Ozgur Epidemiological and demographic characteristics of trauma patients evaluated in plastic surgery emergencies. 43th Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Congress. November 11-14, 2021, Antalya, Turkey
- Kucukguven Biomechanics of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction. 42nd Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Virtual Congress. October 22- 25, 2020.
- Kucukguven A, Calis M, Ozgur F. Analysis of nutrition and feeding interventions in infants with cleft lip and/or palate. 41st Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Congress. October 26-30, 2019, Samsun, Turkey.
- Kucukguven A, Uzun H, Menku FD, Sert G, Aksu Endoscopic retrieval of retracted flexor tendons: An atraumatic technique. 41st Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Congress. October 26-30, 2019, Samsun, Turkey.
- Yildizdal S, Kucukguven A, Menku FD, Calis M., Uzun H., Aksu M, Aksu AE, Ozgur Demographic and clinical features of cases with the etiology of violence in plastic surgery emergencies. 41st Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Congress. October 26-30, 2019, Samsun, Turkey.
- Kucukguven A, Uzun H, Aksu AE. Evaluation of versatility and outcomes of the first dorsal metacarpal artery flap in thumb 41st Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Congress. October 26-30, 2019, Samsun, Turkey.
- Kara M., Kucukguven A, Uzun H. A Rare Soft Tissue Tumor of the Upper Extremity: 40th Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Congress. October 17-21, 2018, Antalya, Turkey.
- Kucukguven A, Uzun H, Ustun GG, Aksoyler DY, Konas E, Akman O, Tirnaksiz MB, Aksu AE. Multidisciplinary Approach to Giant Malignant Recurrent Phyllodes Tumor of 39th Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Congress. October 11-14, 2017, Antalya, Turkey.
- Kucukguven A. Preoperative evaluation of feeding in patients with cleft lip and/or Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Eastern Mediterranean Regional Meeting – Cleft Lip and Palate. February 7-9, 2020, Gaziantep, Turkey.
- Küçükgüven A. Complications of the surgical treatments of maxillofacial fractures. Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Afyonkarahisar Victory Week Virtual Meeting – Maxillofacial Injuries. August 29, 2020