Assoc. Prof. Eser Yüksel

A highly accomplished plastic and reconstructive surgeon with an extensive international academic career, particularly in the United States. He has held long-term faculty positions at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborated with leading institutions in bioengineering and cell biology, contributing significantly to innovation in plastic surgery. International Academic Career Research Fellow, Plastic Surgery Division, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas (1996) Clinical Full Faculty Member, Baylor College of Medicine (1999) Faculty member and researcher at Baylor College of Medicine (1999–2014) Academic involvement with Rice University (Bioengineering) and Houston University (Cell Biology) Academic Titles Associate Professor (Türkiye, 2000) Associate Professor (Baylor College of Medicine, USA, 2006) Research, Grants & Awards Recipient of 19 research project grants and 13 prestigious awards/scholarships Funded by leading institutions such as NIH, American Medical Association, and major plastic surgery societies Winner of the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons Research Award (twice) Recipient of the PSEF National Endowment Grant Award (three times) His research includes pioneering work in: Tissue engineering Stem cell research Gene therapy Advanced aesthetic and reconstructive surgical techniques (midface, lip lift, eye contouring, breast reduction) These innovations have been featured in international medical publications and media. Academic Contributions 55 articles published in international scientific journals Contributor and editor of 7 scientific books Delivered 90+ presentations at international conferences (34 as invited panelist) Memberships Active member of numerous prestigious organizations, including: American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS) European Association of Plastic Surgeons Plastic Surgery Research Council (Scientific Committee) American Medical Association (AMA) American Heart Association American Society of Gene Therapy Tissue Engineering Society New York Academy of Sciences Turkish Medical Association Health Tourism Association of Türkiye And multiple other international scientific societies Professional Approach Combines advanced surgical expertise with cutting-edge research in regenerative medicine and aesthetics. His approach emphasizes innovation, precision, and evidence-based techniques to achieve both functional and aesthetic excellence in patient care.