Philosophy & Approach

Every face is unique, and the nose is one of its most defining elements. Op. Dr. Gürcan Sünnetci's approach is based on preserving the natural structure of the face while achieving balanced, subtle, and personalized results. The aim is not merely a change, but a natural and noticeable improvement in harmony with the face.

Experience & Expertise

Op. Dr. Gürcan Sünnetci, born in Gümüşhane, completed his primary, secondary and high school education in Istanbul. He received his medical degree from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's most prestigious and respected medical institutions. He completed his ENT residency at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital.

After his mandatory service, he gained comprehensive clinical experience in functional and aesthetic nasal surgery. During his tenure at Darıca Farabi Training and Research Hospital between 2016 and 2022, he advanced his expertise in this field and achieved excellent clinical outcomes. Since 2022, he has been providing services at his own private clinic and has focused his work entirely on rhinoplasty surgery.

Education

Residency

ENT Residency Training

Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul

Medical School

Medical School Education

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Professional Experience

2022 – Present

ENT Specialist & Rhinoplasty Surgeon

Private Clinic — Gebze / Kocaeli

2016 – 2022

ENT Specialist

Darıca Farabi Training and Research Hospital, Kocaeli

Academic Work

Op. Dr. Gürcan Sünnetci is the author of numerous national and international scientific publications in rhinology and facial surgery. His work has been published in reputable peer-reviewed journals and contributes scientifically to the development of modern rhinoplasty techniques. He regularly participates in national and international congresses, presents scientific papers, and closely follows the latest developments in his field.

Scientific Publications

2026
The Effect of Phosphodiesterase Type Inhibitors on the Hearing of RatsGürcan Sünnetci, Güven Yıldırım, Ziya Saltürk, Tolgar Lütfi Kumral, Yavuz Uyar — Medical Research Archives, 14(5), 2026
The healing face: Evaluating the impact of face yoga on postoperative edema and ecchymosis following septorhinoplastyAA Cırık, YE Y Koçer, G Sünnetci, B Ünsal — American Journal of Otolaryngology, 104827, 2026
The Notch-and-Key Technique for Caudal Septal Deviation in Rhinoplasty: A Novel ApproachG Sunnetci, A Yenigun, RB Kucuk, E Ozdemir, A Arslanoglu, O Ozturan — Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 1–8, 2026
Patient Satisfaction Following Piezoelectric-Assisted Rhinoplasty: An Early Outcome AnalysisG Sünnetçi, A Arslanoğlu — European Journal of Rhinology and Allergy, 9(1), 32–36, 2026
Double Columellar Strut: Who, When, and How — Clinical Technique and OutcomesG Sünnetci, NB Muluk, A Arslanoğlu, T Yagci, C Bal, C Cingi — Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 10.1097, 2026
Human Nasal Epithelial Cells Exposed to Eucalyptus globulus Leaf Oil Reveal Novel Information About the Interactions Between Cells and Volatile Plant OilsG Sünnetçi, NB Muluk, E Alaskarov, A Kurt, MV Bulbul, SU Keskin et al. — Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 10.1097, 2026
A Translational Cell-Culture Study of Jojoba Oil: Potential Uses and Safety Considerations for Nasal ApplicationsG Sünnetçi, NB Muluk, TY Acar, MV Bulbul, İ Keskin, E Alaskarov, C Cingi — Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 10.1097, 2026
2025
Managing Caudal Septal Deviation: Techniques and Outcomes in Contemporary RhinoplastyE Özdemir, G Sünnetci, A Arslanoğlu — European Journal of Rhinology and Allergy, 8(3), 147–150, 2025
Contemporary Approaches to the Crooked Nose: Structural Foundations, Preservation Concepts, and Camouflage OptionsG Sünnetci, E Özdemir — European Journal of Rhinology and Allergy, 8(3), 142–146, 2025
Optimizing Respiratory Defense Against Viral ThreatsA Arslanoğlu, G Sünnetci, C Cingi — Medical Research Archives, 13(11), 2025
Nasal Airflow and Health: Physiological Mechanisms, Clinical Consequences, and the Role of RhinoplastyE Özdemir, G Sünnetci, C Cingi — Medical Research Archives, 13(11), 2025
Overview of Etiology and Management of Epistaxis: Through the Mnemonic EPISTAXISS Özbay, NB Muluk, T Yagci et al. — Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 10.1097, 2025
Geriatric Nasal Dryness: Pathophysiology, Clinical Assessment, and Therapeutic ApproachesE Azizli, A Arslanoğlu, G Sünnetci, J Bedrosian — European Journal of Rhinology and Allergy, 8(2), 73–76, 2025
Tailoring Rhinoplasty: Selecting the Ideal Graft and Suture for Each Patient and Each SurgeonA Arslanoğlu, G Sünnetçi, E Özdemir, NB Muluk et al. — European Journal of Rhinology and Allergy, 8(2), 77–84, 2025
Investigation of the Effects of Minimally Invasive Facial Plastic Surgery Applications on Well-Being of IndividualsE Özdemir, NB Muluk, G Sünnetci, A Arslanoğlu et al. — Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 10.1097, 2025
Does weight loss impact voice quality in obese individuals?E Özdemir, A Arslanoğlu et al. — Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 10.1097, 2025
Artificial Intelligence in RhinologyE Özdemir, A Arslanoğlu, G Sünnetci, M Yazir, C Cingi — The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 10.1097, 2025
Multicenter investigation of current asthma coexistence in allergic rhinitis casesE Özdemir, NB Muluk et al. — Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 10.1097, 2025
Cough: A Reflex That Disrupts Interpersonal CommunicationZG Yağci, NB Muluk et al. — Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 10.1097, 2025
2024
Evaluation of Subjective and Objective Voice Characteristics in Patients With Bulimia NervosaG Sunnetci, K Göktaş, Z Saltürk, SK Hızlan, Y Atar, BE Erkul — Journal of Voice, 10.1016, 2024
2023
An Important Clinical Marker Concerning COVID-19 Infection: Olfactory and Taste DysfunctionMY Akyıldız, G SünnetciKocaeli Medical Journal, 12(1), 67–74, 2023
2018
Histopathological analysis of the effects of corticosteroids on vocal cords: experimental studyZ Salturk, TL Kumral, G Sunnetçi, Y Atar et al. — Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, 70(1), 111–114, 2018
2017
Effects of smoke generated by electrocautery on the larynxY Atar, Z Salturk, TL Kumral, Y Uyar, C Cakir, G Sunnetci, G Berkiten — Journal of Voice, 31(3), 380.e7–380.e9, 2017
2016
Mucous retention cysts in the paranasal sinuses: A retrospective studyM Bal, Z Salturk et al. — Online Journal of Otolaryngology, 6(2), 2016
The effect of coenzyme Q10 on cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in ratsG Berkiten, TL Kumral, Z Saltürk, B Tutar, AE Göker, G Sünnetçi et al. — ENT Updates, 6(3), 2016
2015
Effects of electronic nicotine delivery system on larynx: experimental studyZ Salturk, Ç Çakır, G Sünnetçi et al. — Journal of Voice, 29(5), 560–563, 2015
How to rehabilitate long-term facial paralysisTL Kumral, Y Uyar, G Berkiten, AT Mutlu, E Ataç, G Sünnetçi, G Yildirim — Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 26(3), 831–835, 2015
The effect of coenzyme Q10 on the regeneration of crushed facial nerveG Yildirim, TL Kumral, G Berkiten, Z Saltürk, G Sünnetçi et al. — Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 26(1), 277–280, 2015
2014
Evaluation of vertigo in pediatric age groupZ Saltürk, G Yıldırım, G Sünnetçi, Y Uyar, Y Atar, TL Kumral, G Berkiten — Okmeydanı Medical Journal, 30(1), 57–62, 2014
2013
Nazoalveolar KistAE Göker, M Kuzdere et al. — Okmeydanı Medical Journal, 29(2), 63–66, 2013
Yaşlılıkta presbiakuzi ve rehabilitasyonuO Çakır, G Yıldırım et al. — Okmeydanı Medical Journal, 29(2), 116–120, 2013
2011
Esteziyonöroblastom nedeniyle kraniofasial rezeksiyon: Olgu sunumuM Bal, Y Uyar et al. — Turk Arch Otolaryngol, 49(1), 14–17, 2011

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