Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hüray Hügül — Specialist in Aesthetic Dermatology and Venereology, Biography and Academic Background
Aesthetic Dermatology and Venereology
Assoc. Prof. Dr. HÜRAY HÜGÜL
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hüray Hügül, Specialist in Dermatology and Venereology, completed her medical education at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine and her residency at the same university's Department of Dermatology and Venereology.
Focusing her professional practice on aesthetic and cosmetic dermatology, dermatosurgery and advanced clinical applications, Assoc. Prof. Hügül has expanded her expertise to international level through trainings received both in Turkey and abroad. She is among the early practitioners in Turkey of many modern methods such as botulinum toxin, hyaluronic acid applications, thread lifting, stem cell and hair transplantation.
Continuing her academic and clinical work simultaneously, Assoc. Prof. Hügül serves as a faculty member at Antalya Bilim University and contributes scientifically as a board member of the Euro-Asian Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.
Her aesthetic approach is based on naturalness, balance and personalised planning. She evaluates the face as a whole and aims for understated, timeless and refined results.
Taking an active role in numerous national and international congresses, symposia and training programs, Assoc. Prof. Hügül shares her knowledge and experience through presentations delivered in English. She has published international articles, book chapters and scientific studies, and has appeared with expert opinions on various media platforms.
She is a member of the Turkish Dermatology Association, the Aesthetic and Cosmetic Dermatology Association, the Mediterranean Dermatology Association and the Turkish Medical Association.
She has advanced English and intermediate French.
Our Approach
For us, aesthetics is not about changing — it is about revealing balance. We aim for understated, natural results that preserve the face's own expression. Every application is planned individually and informed by current scientific evidence. The face is evaluated as a whole, not as isolated zones. Transparency, trust and realistic expectations are essential at every step, because a good outcome is completed not only by appearance but also by how it feels.
Naturalness
Balanced, understated results that preserve the face's own expression.
Scientific
Application protocols based on current literature and evidence.
Personalised
Individual planning that reads each face as a single whole.
Trust
A transparent process, realistic expectations and safe application.
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Academic Work
Education details covering undergraduate, residency, specialty and associate professorship stages are listed below.
Education
| Year | Field | Institution | Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Tıp Fakültesi | Akdeniz Üniversitesi | Doktor |
| 2002 – 2004 | Nöroloji ABD | Akdeniz Üniversitesi | Doktor (İhtisas) |
| 2004 – 2010 | Deri ve Zührevi Hastalıkları | Akdeniz Üniversitesi | Doktor (Uzmanlık) |
| 22.03.2024 | Deri ve Zührevi Hastalıkları | Antalya Bilim Üniversitesi | Doçent |
- 2001Doktor
Tıp Fakültesi
Akdeniz Üniversitesi
- 2002 – 2004Doktor (İhtisas)
Nöroloji ABD
Akdeniz Üniversitesi
- 2004 – 2010Doktor (Uzmanlık)
Deri ve Zührevi Hastalıkları
Akdeniz Üniversitesi
- 22.03.2024Doçent
Deri ve Zührevi Hastalıkları
Antalya Bilim Üniversitesi
Clinical Research
International training and certifications obtained within Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical research are listed below.
Training & Certifications
| # | Training / Certificate | Training Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Botulinum Toxin in Neuromuscular Spasticity (Courses) | Helsinki, Finlandiya | 2002 |
| 2 | Botulinum Toxin Medical Application Courses (Toxin and Fillers) | Stockholm, İsveç | 2004 |
| 3 | Aesthetic Dermatology Courses on Fillers & Toxins | Girne, Kıbrıs | 2007 |
| 4 | Filler Applications and Live Demonstrations | Paris, Fransa | 2008 |
| 5 | Aesthetic Medications of Face & Neck | Brüksel, Belçika | 2009 |
| 6 | Atopic Dermatitis / Prick Test Courses | Lubliana, Slovenya | 2010 |
| 7 | Fillers (Hyaluronic Acid vs Calcium) | Viyana, Avusturya | 2011 |
| 8 | Dermatoscopy Courses Live | Madrid, İspanya | 2012 |
| 9 | Mesotherapy & PRP on Aesthetic Approach | Nice, Fransa | 2014 |
| 10 | Thread Lifting Courses / Sertifika | Paris, Fransa | 2015 |
| 11 | Aesthetic Plastic Thread Interventions | Barselona, İspanya | 2015 |
| 12 | Thread Applications Sertifika (Spring Thread) | Antalya, Türkiye | 2015 |
| 13 | Theoretical and Practical Training on Happylift | Dubai, BAE | 2016 |
| 14 | Middle East Expert Education of Fillers | Dubai, BAE | 2016 |
| 15 | Body Sculpturing & Body Slimming with Lasers | Madrid, İspanya | 2016 |
| 16 | Thread Application & Live Demonstrations | Monte Carlo, Monako | 2017 |
| 17 | Thread Lifting Courses | İstanbul, Türkiye | 2018 |
| 18 | Theoretical and Practical Training on EndoLift Technology | İstanbul, Türkiye | 2019 |
| 19 | Expert Education of Fillers & Toxins | Abu Dabi, BAE | 2019 |
| 20 | Laser / RadioFrequency Energy Based Devices Live Demonstrations | Madrid, İspanya | 2019 |
| 21 | Expert Thread Courses | Bangkok, Tayland | 2019 |
Botulinum Toxin in Neuromuscular Spasticity (Courses)
2002Helsinki, Finlandiya
Botulinum Toxin Medical Application Courses (Toxin and Fillers)
2004Stockholm, İsveç
Aesthetic Dermatology Courses on Fillers & Toxins
2007Girne, Kıbrıs
Filler Applications and Live Demonstrations
2008Paris, Fransa
Aesthetic Medications of Face & Neck
2009Brüksel, Belçika
Atopic Dermatitis / Prick Test Courses
2010Lubliana, Slovenya
Fillers (Hyaluronic Acid vs Calcium)
2011Viyana, Avusturya
Dermatoscopy Courses Live
2012Madrid, İspanya
Mesotherapy & PRP on Aesthetic Approach
2014Nice, Fransa
Thread Lifting Courses / Sertifika
2015Paris, Fransa
Aesthetic Plastic Thread Interventions
2015Barselona, İspanya
Thread Applications Sertifika (Spring Thread)
2015Antalya, Türkiye
Theoretical and Practical Training on Happylift
2016Dubai, BAE
Middle East Expert Education of Fillers
2016Dubai, BAE
Body Sculpturing & Body Slimming with Lasers
2016Madrid, İspanya
Thread Application & Live Demonstrations
2017Monte Carlo, Monako
Thread Lifting Courses
2018İstanbul, Türkiye
Theoretical and Practical Training on EndoLift Technology
2019İstanbul, Türkiye
Expert Education of Fillers & Toxins
2019Abu Dabi, BAE
Laser / RadioFrequency Energy Based Devices Live Demonstrations
2019Madrid, İspanya
Expert Thread Courses
2019Bangkok, Tayland
Congresses, Symposia, Lectures / Hands-on Course Instructorships
Lecturer / Instructor / Educator
Oral paper presentations and instructorship activities at national and international congresses.
Oral Paper Presentations
- #012007
Genital Orf
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Girne, KIBRIS
- #0216–20 Mart 2016
Periorbital Dolgular
INDERCOS (International Dermatology & Cosmetology Congress)
İstanbul, TÜRKİYE
- #032017
Lip Augmentation with Threads
INDERCOS (International Dermatology & Cosmetology Congress)
İstanbul, TÜRKİYE
- #0414–17 Mart 2018
Venüs Dudağını Nasıl Elde Ederiz?
INDERCOS (International Dermatology & Cosmetology Congress)
İstanbul, TÜRKİYE
- #0531 Ocak – 2 Şubat 2019
Thread-Lifting: Our Experiences in Turkey
IMCAS World Congress 2019 Paris
Paris, FRANSA
- #0627–30 Mart 2019
Botulinum Toksinleri
INDERCOS (International Dermatology & Cosmetology Congress)
İstanbul, TÜRKİYE
- #074–6 Nisan 2019
Thread-Lifting: Our Experiences in Turkey
17. AMWC (Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress)
Monte-Carlo, MONACO
- #0829.11.2019
Orta ve Alt Yüz Germe
Ulusal MESTDER 2019 Kongresi
Antalya, TÜRKİYE
- #0911–14 Mart 2021
Gummy smiles and treatment / Visual loss in aesthetic dermatology / Tears trough problems and fillers
INDERCOS (International Dermatology & Cosmetology Congress)
Online Congress
- #1011–13 Mart 2022
Device-based treatment for vaginal wellness
INDERCOS (International Dermatology & Cosmetology Congress)
İstanbul, TÜRKİYE
- #113–5 Haziran 2022
Permanent Thread-Lifting: A Solution for Both Basic and Difficult Cases
IMCAS World Congress
Paris, FRANSA
- #121–3 Şubat 2024
New Era Illumination and Antiaging Protocol
IMCAS World Congress
Paris, FRANSA
- #1327–29 Mart 2024
Are Threads the ‘New Helmets’ Against Ageing Face and Neck?
22. AMWC (Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress)
Monte-Carlo, MONACO
- #1427–29 Mart 2024
AMWC Best Thread Treatment Award — 1. Derece
22. AMWC (Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress)
Monte-Carlo, MONACO
Awards
Best Threads Treatment — AMWC 2024, Monte-Carlo, Monaco
First prize in the 'Best Threads Treatment' category at the Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress (AMWC) 2024.
Winners list (PMFA Journal)
Articles & Citations
Articles, case reports and cited studies published in international and national peer-reviewed journals.
- #012023
Genital Rejuvenation Experiences in Female Patients: Retrospective Evaluation of Epidemiology, Treatment Methods and Patient Satisfaction
Hüray Hügül, Mustafa Derda Kaya, Muazzez Çiğdem Oba, Murat Kirişçi, Zekayi Kutlubay
Osmangazi Journal of Medicine
- #022013
Authors Reply: New Clues on the Path of Understanding Unilateral Nevoid Telangiectasia
Akman-Karakaş A, Kandemir H, Şenol U, Ünal A, Duman O, Çiftçioğlu M, Haspolat S, Alpsoy E.
Journal of European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (JEADV), 27(2):258-9. Epub 2011 Dec 21.
DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2011.04408.xPMID: 22188514View Publication - #032011
Unilateral Nevoid Telangiectasia Accompanied by Neurological Disorders
Akman-Karakaş A, Kandemir H, Şenol U, Ünal A, Duman O, Çiftçioğlu M, Haspolat S, Alpsoy E.
Journal of European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (JEADV), 25:1356–1359.
DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2010.03967.xView Publication - #042008Cited
Genital ORF
Kandemir H, Çiftçioğlu MA, Yılmaz E.
European Journal of Dermatology, 18(4):460-1. Jul–Aug. Epub 2008 Jun 23.
DOI: 10.1684/ejd.2008.0444PMID: 18573724View Publication - #052021
Efficacy of focused radiofrequency with ultrasound in body contouring: A study of 64 patients
Hügül H, Oba MC, Kutlubay Z.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 20(8):2507–2511.
DOI: 10.1111/jocd.13896PMID: 33340220View Publication - #062022
Focused radiofrequency and ultrasound for face and neck rejuvenation: A retrospective evaluation of 158 patients
Hügül H, Oba MÇ, Kirişçi M, Kutlubay Z.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 21(1):290–295.
DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14510View Publication - #07
Treatment of Demodicosis with Potassium Hydroxide Dermabrasion
Hügül H, Kutlubay Z, Kesici S.
Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
- #082021
Bart Simpson Deformity of the Upper Lip
Hügül H, Kandemir M, Özkoca D, Kutlubay Z.
Dermatologic Surgery, 47(8):1167–1168.
DOI: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000002977View Publication - #092022
Thread-Lifting: Does Patient Satisfaction Change According to Age, Type of Threads Used, Number of Threads Used and Treatment Area?
Hügül H, Özkoca D, Kutlubay Z.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 21(5):1936–1939.
DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14897View Publication
Books & Book Chapters
Books edited and contributed to, along with published book chapters, are listed below.
- #012025
Estetik Dermatolojide Eksozom, Yağ Grefti ve Kök Hücre Tedavileri
Editörler: Prof. Dr. Ümit Türsen, Prof. Dr. Zekayi Kutlubay
Esse Kitabevi
ChapterAlopesilerde Eksozom Uygulamaları – Yan Etki, Kontrendikasyon ve Komplikasyon Tedavi Yaklaşımları
Hüray Hügül
- #02
Hipertrofik Skar ve Keloid Oluşumunda Risk Faktörleri
Türkiye Klinikleri
ChapterHüray Hügül, Ayşe Akman Karakaş
- #03
Quick Updates of Botulinum Toxin in Dermatology for Non-Cosmetic Purposes
Editors: Ayşe Serap Karadağ, Ümit Türsen
Translation Editor: Linda Gray
Uluslararası Yayın
ChapterDefinition and Action Mechanism of Botulinum Toxin
Hüray Hügül, MD
- #04
Cerrahi Amaçla Trombositten Zengin Plazma, Botoks ve Mezoterapi Kullanımı
Türkiye Klinikleri
ChapterHüray Hügül, Ayşe Akman Karakaş
- #052021
COVID-19
Editör: Hasan Sözel
Akademisyen Kitabevi
ChapterCOVID-19 ve Dermatoloji
Hüray Hügül
- #062016
Estetik Dermatolojide İple Yüz ve Vücut Germe Teknikleri
Kongre Kitabevi
ChapterU. Türsen, H. Hügül
- #072018
Genital Rejuvenasyonda İp Kullanımı
Kongre Kitabevi
ChapterH. Hügül
- #082021, 2022, 2023
İplerle Lifting Tedavisi
Cerrahpaşa Üniversitesi Yayınları
ChapterUzm. Dr. Hüray Hügül
Clinic & Doctor Gallery
In this gallery you can view images of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hüray Hügül's clinic in Antalya, along with frames of the clinic environment and the doctor's work. The modern, hygienic and reassuring clinic atmosphere is arranged to prioritise patient comfort in aesthetic dermatology and skin health applications.
