“Dr. Chagri” (Cagri Cakmakoglu), MD

Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon | Facial Rejuvenation, Body Contouring, and Advanced Breast Surgery

Pronounced Chagri Chak-mak-oglu, Cagri Cakmakoglu, MD—known to many as Dr. Chagri—is an internationally trained aesthetic plastic surgeon with over a decade of experience in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. With a unique background that spans elite institutions across Europe and the United States, Dr. Cakmakoglu combines surgical precision with artistic vision to help patients achieve elegant, natural-looking results.

He brings three years of post-residency subspecialty fellowship training—focused on aesthetic plastic surgery, microsurgery, and supermicrosurgery—to every procedure. His background in supermicrosurgery, a technique used to connect blood vessels and lymphatic channels smaller than 0.8 mm, sets him apart in his attention to the finest anatomical details. This level of precision translates into outstanding aesthetic outcomes and refined, subtle enhancements.

Educational Background

• Fellowship – Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
  University of California, Irvine (1 year)
  Dr. Cakmakoglu completed the prestigious Bruce Connell Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Clinical Fellowship—one of the most respected aesthetic fellowships in the country. The program carries the legacy of Dr. Bruce Connell, a pioneer of the modern facelift and facial rejuvenation surgery. The fellowship emphasizes advanced techniques in facial, breast, and body contouring procedures.
• Fellowship – Reconstructive Supermicrosurgery & Advanced Breast Reconstruction
  Cleveland Clinic (2 years)
  During this highly specialized training, Dr. Cakmakoglu developed expertise in complex microsurgical techniques, autologous breast reconstruction after cancer, and lymphedema prevention using cutting-edge supermicrosurgical methods.
• Fellowship – Reconstructive Microsurgery
  Cleveland Clinic
  This fellowship focused on high-precision microsurgical techniques for both aesthetic and reconstructive purposes, further refining his surgical dexterity and anatomical mastery.

Residency Training

• Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency
  Cleveland Clinic
  Dr. Cakmakoglu completed his integrated plastic surgery residency at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic—consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The program is recognized as one of the most competitive and comprehensive in the country. Dr. Cakmakoglu was one of only four residents selected that year from a pool of over 300 highly qualified applicants. His training covered all aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery, with a strong emphasis on facial aesthetics, breast surgery, and complex body contouring procedures.

Research and Clinical Contributions

• Pioneering Work in Face and Eye Transplantation
  As a basic science microsurgery researcher at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Cakmakoglu developed a groundbreaking experimental model enabling simultaneous face and eye transplantation—a concept at the frontier of reconstructive surgery.
• Postoperative Care of Face Transplant Patients
  He was deeply involved in the clinical care and long-term follow-up of face transplant recipients, which sparked his passion for facial 3D anatomy and laid the foundation for his interest in facial aesthetic surgery, breast surgery, and body contouring.

Professional Experience

• Facial Aesthetic Surgery & Anatomy ExpertiseDr. Cakmakoglu trained extensively with Dr. James Zins and Dr. Timothy Marten, internationally renowned facelift surgeons in the United States, as well as Dr. Bahman Guyuron, a global authority in rhinoplasty and facial aesthetics. These high-level mentorships refined his expertise in facelift, rhinoplasty, and other facial rejuvenation procedures, placing him at the forefront of advanced facial rejuvenation techniques.
• Migraine Surgery
  Under the direct guidance of Dr. Guyuron, the founder of migraine surgery, Dr. Cakmakoglu mastered innovative surgical techniques aimed at relieving chronic migraines—an area where aesthetics and function intersect.
• Face Transplant Surgery Team
  Dr. Cakmakoglu was part of the surgical team performing a face transplant at the Cleveland Clinic and played a key role in the perioperative and postoperative management of this complex, high-stakes procedure.

Specialized Procedures and Services:

Facial Aesthetic Surgery:

• Deep Plane Facelift
• Male Facelift
• Neck Lift
• Brow Lift
• Blepharoplasty
• Rhinoplasty
• Genioplasty/Chin Implant

Body Contouring:

• Liposuction/VASER
• Mini/full abdominoplasty
• Mommy Makeover Surgery
• Bra-line back lift
• Belt lipectomy
• Circumferential body lift
• Arm lift
• Thigh lift
• Body contouring after massive weight loss

Minimally Invasive Procedures:

• Injectables (Soft tissue fillers, Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Kybella)
• Liquid rhinoplasty
• Jaw line contouring with fillers
• Lasers
• Chemical Peels
• Radiofrequency treatments
• Fat grafting

Special Procedures:

• Hair restoration/transplantation
• Genital aesthetic surgery (Labiaplasty)
• Migraine surgery

Achievements & Memberships

• Over 100+ peer-reviewed publications and national/international presentations
• Active reviewer for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Aesthetic Surgery Journal, and more
• Member of:
  ▪ The Aesthetic Society (ASAPS)
  ▪ American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
  ▪ American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM)
  ▪ European Board of Plastic Surgery (EBOPRAS, board certified)

Practice Location

Coastal Plastic Surgeons
12264 El Camino Real, Suite 101
San Diego, CA 92130

(858) 365-3558

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