Scientific Publications

Scientific Publications

1. Bitik O.Intraorbital Fixation Midface Lift.Aesthet Surg J. 2023 Feb 21;43(3):269-286. doi: 10.1093/asj/sjac289.PMID: 36342769

2. Kucukguven A, Galandarova A, Bitik O.A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Early Relapse After Facelift. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2023 Feb;47(1):144-155. doi: 10.1007/s00266-022-02894-8. Epub 2022 May 9.PMID: 35534779 Review.

3. Bitik O.Sub-SMAS Reconstruction of Retaining Ligaments. Aesthet Surg J. 2022 Oct 13;42(11):1207-1217. doi: 10.1093/asj/sjac117.PMID: 35512707

4. Kara M, Bitik O, Üstün GG, Ülkir M, Sargon MF, Aksu AE.A supportive donor nerve for long-term facial paralysis: Anatomical analysis of the posterior auricular nerve and micro-anatomical comparison with zygomatic nerve. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2021 Oct 22:S1748-6815(21)00490-3. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2021.09.049. PMID: 34776387

5. Kamburoglu HO, Bitik O, Vargel İ Airflow Considerations and the Effect of Webster's Triangle in Reduction Rhinoplasty. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2021 Oct;45(5):2244-2254. doi: 10.1007/s00266-021-02168-9. PMID: 33598741 Clinical Trial.

6. Aksoyler D, Bitik O, Menku Ozdemir FD, Gokoz O, Uzun H, Yeniceri B, Nasir SN A New Experimental Lymphedema Model: Reevaluating the Efficacy of Rat Models and Their Clinical Translation for Chronic Lymphedema Studies.Ann Plast Surg. 2021 Jun 1;86(6):707-713. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000002479.PMID: 32759623

7. Bitik O Commentary on: External Approach to Buccal Fat Excision in Facelift: Anatomy and Technique. Aesthet Surg J. 2021 Apr 12;41(5):535-536. doi: 10.1093/asj/sjab106.PMID: 33661275 

8. Bitik O, Kucukguven A, Konas E.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.PMID: 33037475

9. Uzun H, Özdemir FDM, Üstün GG, Sakarya AH, Bitik O, Aksu AE.Oberg-Manske-Tonkin Classification of Congenital Upper Extremity Anomalies: The First Report From Turkey.Ann Plast Surg. 2020 Sep;85(3):245-250. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000002397.PMID: 32332389

10. Sert G, Bitik O, Vargel I.Minimally invasive cortical bone collector: A new tool in rhinoplasty. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2020 Jul;73(7):1357-1404. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2020.02.034. Epub 2020 Feb 20.

11. Bitik O. Sub-SMAS Transposition of the Buccal Fat Pad. Aesthet Surg J. 2019 May 6. Pii: sjz129. Doi: 10.1093/asj/sjz129.

12. Kamburoğlu HO, Bitik O. A New Technique for Robust Stabilization in the Keystone Area during Extracorporeal Septorhinoplasty. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2019 May;143(5):956e-959e. Doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000005527.

13. Bitik O, Kamburoglu HO, Uzun H. The Composite Spreader Flap. Aesthet Surg J. 2019 Jan 17;39(2):137-147. Doi: 10.1093/asj/sjy122.

14. Konas E, Bitik O. Combined Nasal Osteotomies With Caudal Transverse Osteotomy and Their Effect on Dorsal Geometry. Aesthet Surg J. 2019 Jan 1;39(1):29-40. Doi: 10.1093/asj/sjy107.

15. Uzun H, Bitik O, Ersoy US, Bilginer B, Aksu AE. Comparison of Musculocutaneous and Fasciocutaneous Free Flaps for the Reconstruction of the Extensive Composite Scalp and Cranium Defects. J Craniofac Surg. 2018 Oct;29(7):1947-1951. Doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000005052.

16. Uzun H, Bitik O, Çalış M, Aksöyler DY, Üstün GG, Kösemehmetoğlu K, Aksu AE. Varenicline increases random flap survival in rats submitted to nicotine. J Plast Surg Hand Surg. 2018 Oct;52(5):312-318. Doi: 10.1080/2000656X.2018.1493387. Epub 2018 Jul 24.

17. Bitik O, Uzun H, Konas E. Scroll Reconstruction: Fine Tuning of the Interface Between Upper and Lower Thirds in Rhinoplasty Aesthet Surg J. 2017 Dec19. doi: 10.1093/asj/sjx264

18. Aksu AE, Uzun H, Bitik O, Tunçbilek G, Şafak T. Microvascular Tissue Transfers for Midfacial and Anterior Cranial Base Reconstruction. J Craniofac Surg. 2017 Jan 23. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000003448.

19. Aliyev A, Ekin O, Bitik O, Tuncbilek G. A Novel Method of Neo-Osseous Flap Prefabrication: Induction of Free Calvarial Periosteum with Bioactive Glass. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2017 doi:10.1055/s-0037-1598254

20. Ustun GG, Aksu AE, Uzun H, Bitik O. The systematic review and meta-analysis of free flap safety in the elderly patients. Microsurgery. 2017 Jul;37(5):442-450

21. Uzun H, Bitik Ozan, Uzun Ö, Ersoy US, Aktaş E. Platelet-rich plasma versus corticosteroid injections for carpal tunnel syndrome. J Plast Surg Hand Surg. 2016 Dec 6:1-5. doi: 10.1080/2000656X.2016.1260025.

22. Bitik Ozan, Uzun H. (2016). Analysis of Lower Breast Pole Length and Nipple-Areola Complex Position Following Superior Pedicle, Short Horizontal Scar Breast Reduction. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2016 Oct;40(5):690-8. doi: 10.1007/s00266-016-0663-4.

23. Ekin O, Bitik Ozan, Aksoyler D, Aliyev A, Abdullazade S, Aksu AE. (2015).Jejunum/DIEP Composite Flap: A Novel Rat Model of Viscerocutaneous Flap Prefabrication. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2016 Oct;32(8):587-93. doi: 10.1055/s-0036-1584171.

24. Uzun H, Bitik Ozan, Baltu Y, Sönmez Ç, Öztürk Kaymak A. (2015). The Effects of Reduction Mammaplasty on Serum Leptin Levels and Insulin Resistance. Int J Endocrinol. 2015;2015:719824. doi: 10.1155/2015/719824.

25. Uzun Hakan, Bitik Ozan, Kamburoğlu Haldun Onuralp, Dadacı Mehmet, Çalış Mert, Öcal Engin (2015). Assessment of Patients Who Underwent Nasal Reconstruction After Non-melanoma Skin Cancer Excision. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 2015;26(4) 00-00 Doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000001563

26. Dadaci M, Ince B, Altuntas Z, Bitik Ozan, Uzun H, Bilgen F. (2015). A novel technique for distal fingertip replantation: Polypropylene suture guided interpositional vein graft. J Plast Surg Hand Surg. 2015 May

27. Bitik Ozan, Uzun Hakan, Kamburoğlu Haldun Onuralp, Çalıs Mert, Zins James (2015). Revisiting The Role of Columellar Strut Graft in Primary Open Approach Rhinoplasty. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 135(4) 00-00 Doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000001263

28. Bitik Ozan, Uzun Hakan, Kamburoğlu Haldun Onuralp, Dadaci Mehmet (2014). Nasal Tip Suspending Transfixion Suture. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 38(2), 309-315., Doi: 10.1007/s00266-014-0307-5

29. Bitik Ozan, Uzun H, ZinsJE Nipple areola reconstructing (NAR) reduction mammaplasty Aesthet Surg J. 2013 Nov 1;33(8):1129-37.

30. Uzun H, Bitik Ozan, Hekimoğlu R, Atilla P, Kayikçioğlu AU. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor enalapril reduces formation of hypertrophic scars in a rabbit ear wounding model. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2013 Sep;132(3):361e-71e

31. Bitik Ozan, Uzun H. Reconstruction of central upper lip defects with the subcutaneous pedicled nasolabial island flap: a single-stage alternative to Abbe flap in the elderly male. J Craniofac Surg. 2013 Jul;24(4):e337-8.

32. Alghoul M, Bitik Ozan, McBride J, Zins JE. Relationship of the zygomatic facial nerve to the retaining ligaments of the face: the Sub-SMAS danger zone. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2013 Feb;131(2):245e-252e

33. Kamburoğlu HO, Uzun H, Bitik Ozan, Sönmez E, Safak T, Atilla P, Çakar AN. A new microvascular anastomosis technique using muscle graft. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2012 Oct;28(8):501-8

34. Kamburoğlu HO, Uzun H, Bitik Ozan, Ersoy US, Ocal E, Caliş M, Sönmez E, Safak T, Pinar A, Atilla P. The effects of hyperhomocysteinemia on the microcirculation of skin flaps. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2011 Sep;128(3):124e-130e

35. Kayikçioğlu A, Bitik Ozan. Recycling the dorsal hump: a simple technique to prevent dorsal irregularities in primary rhinoplasty. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2010 Aug;126(2):73e-4e.

36. Bitik Ozan, Sönmez E, Safak T, Kecik A. Interpositional Vein Graft Suturing over Temporary Silastic Tube. J Reconstr Microsurg. 2009 Apr;25(3):197-202.