Prof. Dr. Yakup Çil

Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist

Prof. Dr. Yakup Çil is a physician with extensive clinical experience and academic expertise in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery. He has worked in numerous fields, including facial surgery, microsurgery, aesthetic surgery, breast aesthetics, skin cancers, congenital facial anomalies, and reconstructive surgery.

He graduated from the Military Medical Faculty of Gülhane Military Medical Academy (GATA) in 1997, earning his medical degree. He completed his specialization in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at GATA in 2005 and received the academic title of Associate Professor in the same field on April 2, 2015.

Throughout his professional career, he has worked in military hospitals, training and research hospitals, and city hospitals. At different stages of his career, he has served as a department head, clinical educator, and clinical supervisor, gaining experience in both surgical practice and medical education.

In addition to his clinical work, he has contributed to national and international scientific publications, presented his research at academic meetings, and served as a scientific reviewer for various medical journals. He has received TÜBİTAK publication incentive awards for his scientific contributions.

Education and Academic Career

Prof. Dr. Yakup Çil’s medical education, surgical specialization, and academic career were shaped at Gülhane Military Medical Academy. After graduation, he gained clinical experience at various healthcare institutions and focused his professional work on plastic surgery through his specialist training.

Education and academic titles:

  • 1997: Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Military Medical Faculty – Doctor of Medicine
  • 2005: Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara – Specialization in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
  • April 2, 2015: Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery – Associate Professorship

His specialization thesis was entitled “Comparison of TRAM Surgical Delay Methods in Risk Groups: An Experimental Study in Rats.”

This research was conducted as part of experimental studies examining tissue transfer techniques and tissue circulation in reconstructive surgery.

Professional Experience

Throughout his professional career, Prof. Dr. Yakup Çil has worked in military healthcare institutions and public hospitals in various cities across Turkey. In addition to his clinical work as a plastic surgery specialist, he has undertaken administrative and educational responsibilities at different stages of his career.

Institutions and positions:

Year Institution and Position
1997–1998 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara – Medical Intern
1998–2000 600-Bed Air Force Hospital, İzmir – Consulting Physician
2000–2005 GATA Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Ankara – Resident Physician
2005–2012 Eskişehir Military Hospital – Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist and Department Head
2012–2015 Diyarbakır Military Hospital – Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist and Department Head
2015–2016 Etimesgut Military Hospital, Ankara – Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery and Department Head
2016–2019 Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital – Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery and Clinical Educator
2019–2020 Ankara City Hospital – Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery and Clinical Educator
2020–2021 Eskişehir City Hospital – Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery and Clinical Supervisor

His work in military hospitals contributed to his experience in trauma-related injuries, tissue loss, and reconstructive surgery. During his appointments at training and research hospitals, he was involved in surgical education and academic activities alongside clinical services.

Areas of Expertise and Clinical Interests

Prof. Dr. Yakup Çil’s field of expertise includes surgical procedures aimed at improving aesthetic appearance, as well as the reconstruction of congenital or acquired tissue and structural abnormalities.

His main areas of practice include:

  • Facial Surgery: Aesthetic and reconstructive surgical procedures involving the anatomical structures of the face.
  • Microsurgery: Repair of small blood vessels and nerves using specialized surgical techniques.
  • Aesthetic Surgery: Surgical procedures aimed at improving facial and body appearance.
  • Breast Aesthetic Surgery: Aesthetic surgical procedures involving breast shape and volume.
  • Skin Cancers: Surgical treatment of skin tumors and tissue reconstruction when necessary.
  • Congenital Facial Anomalies: Surgical evaluation and correction of structural differences present in the facial region from birth.
  • Reconstructive Surgery: Reconstruction of tissue defects caused by trauma, injury, surgical intervention, or disease.

When planning surgical procedures in these areas, the patient’s anatomical characteristics, general health condition, and treatment expectations are evaluated together. In reconstructive surgery, restoring the function of the affected area is as important as improving its appearance.

Scientific and Academic Studies

Prof. Dr. Yakup Çil has an academic background that supports his clinical practice through scientific research. His research interests include craniofacial surgery, burn injuries, traumatic tissue defects, skin disorders, hand surgery, and reconstructive surgery.

In addition to articles published in national and international peer-reviewed journals, he has presented research at scientific meetings and contributed a book chapter to an international surgical atlas. He has received TÜBİTAK publication incentive awards for his scientific publications.

International Book Chapter

Prof. Dr. Yakup Çil contributed a chapter to the international surgical reference book Atlas of Operative Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, published in 2013.

Book Chapter: The Surgical Management of the Crooked Nose

Author: Yakup Cil (Turkey)

Book: Atlas of Operative Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery

Volume and Pages: Volume 2, 941–947

Editors: Bachi T. Hathiram and Vicky S. Khattar

Publisher: Jaypee Brothers

Publication Year: 2013

This chapter discusses the surgical management of crooked nose deformities. It is an academic work related to the evaluation of nasal anatomy, correction of structural problems, and surgical approaches within the field of rhinoplasty.

Articles Published in International Peer-Reviewed Journals

Prof. Dr. Yakup Çil’s international publications cover topics related to facial bone reconstruction, nasal surgery, traumatic injuries, skin disorders, and microsurgery.

Selected scientific publications:

  1. Mutlu FM, Duman H, Cil Y. Early-onset unilateral electric cataract: a rare clinical entity. Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation. 2004;25(4):363–365.
  2. Eski M, Nisanci M, Cil Y, Sengezer M, Ozcan A. A custom-made distraction device for experimental mandibular distraction osteogenesis. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 2005;16(4):675–683.
  3. Ozturk S, Sengezer M, Isik S, Turegun M, Deveci M, Cil Y. Long-term outcomes of ultra-thin porous polyethylene implants used for reconstruction of orbital floor defects. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 2005;16(6):973–977.
  4. Ozturk S, Cil Y, Sengezer M, Yigit T, Eski M, Ozcan A. Squamous cell carcinoma arising in the giant cutaneous horns accompanied with renal cell carcinoma. European Journal of Plastic Surgery. 2006;28(7):483–485.
  5. Eski M, Cil Y, Durmuş M, Sengezer M. Unusual facial impalement injury with wooden material. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2006;117(6):2087–2088.
  6. Eski M, Ilgan S, Cil Y, Sengezer M, Ozcan A, Yapici K. Assessment of distraction regenerate using quantitative bone scintigraphy. Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2007;58(3):328–334.
  7. Cil Y, Eski M. Supraorbital Rim Contour Restoration with Porous Polyethylene Implant via Preexisting Scar. Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction. 2011;4(1):59–60.
  8. Cil Y, Kocman AE, Yapici AK, Ozturk S. Radial bone graft usage for nasal septal reconstruction. Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery. 2011;44(1):36–40.
  9. Çil Y, Babayiğit MA, Aktaş G, Yapıcı AK, Öztürk S. Adipose tissue measurement in gynecomastia with computerized tomography. Erciyes Medical Journal. 2012;34(1):15–19.
  10. Çil Y, Kahraman E. An analysis of 45 patients with pure nasal fractures. Turkish Journal of Trauma & Emergency Surgery. 2013;19(2):152–156.
  11. Cil Y, Simsek HA, Yıldız H. Primary intraosseous cavernous hemangioma of the toe. Musculoskeletal Surgery. 2013;97(3):259–261.
  12. Cil Y, Kocman AE. Railway graft for internal nasal valve reconstruction. European Journal of Plastic Surgery. 2014;37(11):583–588.
  13. Cil Y. Second degree skin burn with garlic and table salt. Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery. 2015;8(1):72–73.

Articles Published in National Peer-Reviewed Journals

Prof. Dr. Yakup Çil’s national scientific publications consist of research articles and case reports covering various areas of plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Publications in national journals:

  1. Nişancı M, Eski M, Çil Y, Şengezer M. Atypical Thumb Duplication: A Case Report. Gülhane Medical Journal. 2005;47(3):224–227.
  2. Nişancı M, Eski M, Çil Y, Şahin İ, Şengezer M. Electrical Injuries Caused by High-Voltage Railway Lines. Turkish Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 2006;14(1):42–46.
  3. Çil Y, Sezgin M, Işık S. Extensor Muscle Anomaly Mimicking a Ganglion Cyst on the Dorsum of the Hand. Turkish Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 2006;14(3):207–209.
  4. Çil Y, Sezgin M. Reconstruction of a Full-Thickness Nasal Alar Defect Using a Composite Auricular Graft and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Journal. 2008;21(3):296–297.
  5. Çil Y. A Giant Cutaneous Horn of the Lower Lip with Underlying Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Journal. 2009;72(2):52–54.
  6. Çil Y. Giant Cell Tumor of the Tendon Sheath Involving the Palmar Region and Volar Surface of the Second Finger: A Case Report. Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Journal. 2010;23(3):373–376.
  7. Çil Y, Çekmen S, Yapıcı AK. Erythema Ab Igne Caused by Laptop Computer Use. Cumhuriyet Medical Journal. 2011;33(1):253–254.
  8. Çil Y, Kocman AE, Öztürk S, Yapıcı AK, Kılıç K. Emergency Repair of an Amputated Ear: A Case Report. Turkish Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. 2011;19(1):23–26.
  9. Yıldız H, Çil Y, Şimşek HA, Yıldız Ş. Biphasic Amyloidosis Responding to Acitretin. Journal of Clinical and Analytical Medicine. 2012.
  10. Çil Y, Yıldız H, Karabudak Abuaf Ö. Electrothermal Ring Burn. Turkish Journal of Dermatology. 2012;6(3):106–107.
  11. Çil Y, Yıldız H. Skin Abrasion and Chafing Caused by Sauna Suit Clothing. Journal of the Turkish Academy of Dermatology. 2014;8(3):1–3.
  12. Çil Y, Yeşil H, Yıldırım Ş. Trichilemmal Tumor of the Scalp: A Case Report. Acıbadem University Health Sciences Journal. 2017;8(4):244–246.

Presentations at National Scientific Congresses

Prof. Dr. Yakup Çil has presented research on topics such as traumatic injuries, reconstructive surgery, and burn treatment at scientific congresses.

The Role of Ventilation-Perfusion Scintigraphy in the Diagnosis of Burn-Related Inhalation Injury

  1. National Turkish Congress of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, October 18–20, 2002, Ankara.

Our Experience in the Treatment of Naso-Orbito-Ethmoidal Region Injuries Caused by Gunshot Wounds

  1. National Turkish Congress of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, October 14–17, 2003, Samsun.

Reconstruction of Traumatic Partial Ear Defects Using Porous Polyethylene Implants and Superficial Temporal Fascia Flaps

  1. National Turkish Congress of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, October 14–17, 2003, Samsun.

Scientific Journal Peer Reviewing

Prof. Dr. Yakup Çil has contributed to scientific publishing through peer review and evaluation activities. He has served as a scientific reviewer for various journals related to plastic surgery, dermatology, burn treatment, and aesthetic surgery.

National Journals

  • Turkish Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery – 2010
  • Ankara Training and Research Journal – 2020

International Journals

  • Dermatologic Surgery (USA) – 2012
  • International Journal of Dermatology (USA) – 2011
  • Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (USA) – 2014
  • IBIMA Publishing Journal (USA) – 2014
  • Musculoskeletal Surgery Journal (Italy) – 2013
  • Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery (India) – 2015
  • Journal of Burn Care & Research (USA) – 2020

Scientific journal peer reviewing is an activity that contributes to the evaluation of academic studies in terms of methodology, scientific consistency, and publication standards.

Professional Memberships and Awards

Prof. Dr. Yakup Çil’s professional memberships include the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons.

He has received TÜBİTAK publication incentive awards for his scientific research and publication activities.

Surgical Approach

Plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery is a medical specialty that requires a detailed evaluation of both anatomical structures and aesthetic expectations. Every patient has different needs, health conditions, and levels of suitability for surgery.

In treatment planning within Prof. Dr. Yakup Çil’s areas of expertise, preserving anatomical structures and functions is as important as improving aesthetic appearance. Surgical decisions are approached individually, taking into account patient evaluation, the scope of the procedure, potential risks, and the recovery process.