Ayse Akkus

Dr. Ayse Akkus is a specialist in dermatology and venereology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. She is a member of the Turkish Dermatology Association. Dr. Akkus has published research on dermatological treatments in several international peer-reviewed journals.

Specialization and Aesthetic Procedures

Dr. Akkus focuses on both clinical dermatology and medical aesthetics. She performs various skin rejuvenation and corrective procedures. Her expertise includes:

• Stem cell therapy and anti-aging rejuvenation
• Botox injections for wrinkles and forehead lines
• Hyaluronic acid fillers and thread lifting
• Laser scar and acne spot removal
• PRP and mesotherapy for hair loss
• Non-surgical nose reshaping (filler rhinoplasty)
• Cryolipolysis (Coolsculpting) for body contouring — a procedure that uses cold temperatures to reduce fat cells
• Advanced dermatoscopy for mole examination and removal — a technique using a specialized skin microscope to evaluate lesions

Professional Experience

• 2017–2019 – Tunceli State Hospital, Dermatology Department
• 2012–2017 – Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Dermatology and Venereology Clinic

Education and Training

• 2017 – Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital – Specialization in Dermatology and Venereology
• 2012 – Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree

Research and Publications

Dr. Akkus has authored studies on nail treatments and skin diseases. She contributes to journals such as Dermatologic Therapy and Turkderm. Her published work includes research on chemical matricectomy and the Winograd method for ingrown nails. Additionally, she has published a case study on facial lentiginous lichen planus pigmentosus.

• "The treatment of ingrown nail: Chemical matricectomy with NaOH versus wedge resection"
• "Comparison of the Winograd method and chemical cauterization in the treatment of ingrown nails"
• "A case of facial lentiginous lichen planus pigmentosus associated with Hashimoto's thyroiditis"
• "A retrospective analysis of hospitalized autoimmune bullous disease patients"
• "A rare cause of lymphedema: Morbus Morbihan disease"
• "Rare cystic formations obstructing the external ear canal: Steatocystoma multiplex"
• "Demodicosis: Two cases"
• "A case of Paederus dermatitis"
• "A case of generalized lichen amyloidosis treated with retinoids"
• "A case of acne agminata treated with isotretinoin"

She has also presented research at international scientific meetings. These gatherings include the EADV Spring Symposia and the World Congress of Dermatology. Her presentations covered autoimmune bullous disease, Morbus Morbihan, and lichen amyloidosis. Furthermore, she presented findings on Demodicosis and Paederus dermatitis.

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Dermatology Association
• Ankara Dermatology and Venereology Association
• Turkish Medical Association