Specialist Dr. Ulaş Güvenç

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• dermal filler injections
• laser assisted lipolysis
• stem cell treatments
• hair transplant
• botulinum toxin applications
• Complication management in aesthetic dermatology

My interests are art history, history of philosophy, Russian literature, renaissance artists, classical physics, and I like to play chess, court and table tennis, and do yoga.

EDUCATION:

1993-1997 Adana High School

1997-2003 Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine 2004-2009 Specialization in Medicine, Mersin University Department of Dermatology.

WORKING EXPERIENCE

2003-2004 Yeşilli 112 Emergency Service, Mardin Turkey 2010-2012 Training and Research Hospital, Urfa, Turkey

2012-2014 Private Medical Park Hospital, Tarsus, Türkiye

2014-2018 Private Yenişehir Hospital Mersin, Turkey 2015-2016 Toros University Faculty of Health Sciences Faculty Member 2018-….. Owner, Dr Ulas

Güvenç Clinic, Mersin, Turkey 2019-…. Dermatology Department Coordinator, VM Medical Park Mersin Hospital 2022-…. Dermatology Department Coordinator, Medicana Ataşehir Hospital 2022-. … Dermatology Department Coordinator, Medical Park Adana Hospitals

Other Clinical Experiences

TURPSO Epidemiological Psoriasis Study – 2008-2010
Türkiye Study Group on Intralesional Epidermal Growth Factor in Diabetic Foot Wounds -2016-2017

MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATIONS

Turkish Medical Association (national)

European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (international)

Turkish Dermatology Association (national)

Pediatric Dermatology Association (national)

Çukurova Dermatology Association (national)

Association of Dermatological Surgery (national)

Mersin Dermatology and Cosmetology Association (national) Aesthetic and Cosmetological Dermatology Association (national)

AWARDS

Turkish Dermatology Association Türkan Saylan International Scholarship, Germany Mannheim University Dermatological Surgery Clinic (August-September 2011)

2nd European Dermatology Forum Winter School Scholarship Euroderm Excellence 2011 Course (Rome-Italy)

Referrals: 216 (according to Google Scholar)

h-index: 8

i10-index: 6

BOOK

Baz K, Güvenç U. “Pseudofolliculitis barba” In: Tüzün Y, Serdaroğlu S, Erdem C, Özpoyraz M, Önder M, Öztürkcan S. Treatment in Dermatology. Nobel Medical Bookstores, Istanbul, 2010: 711-721.
Baz K, Güvenç U. “Scleroderma” In: Tüzün Y, Serdaroğlu S, Erdem C, Özpoyraz M, Önder M, Öztürkcan S. Treatment in Dermatology. Nobel Medical Bookstores, Istanbul, 2010: 765-771.
Güvenc U, Türsen B, Türsen Ü. ‘Apremilast in Dermatology’ In: Immunomodulatory and Immunosuppressive Drugs in Dermatology. Academician Medical Bookstore, Ankara, 2016: 51-61.

PUBLICATIONS

International Publications

The relationship between tumor necrosis factor-alpha gene promoter polymorphism and acne at position 308 in Turkish patients K Baz, M Emin Erdal, AC Yazıcı, F Söylemez, U Güvenç, B Taşdelen Dermatological research archive 300, 371-376632008

CD4+ CD25+ Treg cells in toenail onychomycosis patients Til Kaya, G Eskandari, U Güvenç, G Güneş, U Tursen, MY Burak Çimen, … Dermatological research archive 301, 725-729332009

Efficacy of matrix cauterization with the following methods: trichloroacetic acid in the treatment of ingrown toenails E Terzi, U Güvenç, B Türsen, TÌ Kaya, T Erdem, Ü Türsen Indian Internet Journal of Dermatology 6 (1), 4272015

Effectiveness of matrix cauterization with bichloroacetic acid in the treatment of ingrown toenails E Terzi, U Güvenç, B Tursen, U Tursen, Tl Kaya Dermatological Surgery 43 (5), 728-733212017

Evaluation of intralesional epidermal growth factor in the treatment of diabetic foot wounds: First experiences in Turkey BM Ertuğrul, BA Lipsky, U Güvenç Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 107 (1), 17-29192017

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 107 (1), 17-29192017 6- Serum interleukin-2 and tumor necrosis factor-a concentrations under cyclosporine and acitretin treatment in plaque-type psoriasis C Akçali, EH Güven, N Kirtak, HS İnaloz, O Özgöztaşı, U Güvenç International Journal of Medical Research 42 (5), 1118-1122402014

Comparison of phenol and trichloroacetic acid chemical matricectomies in the treatment of Unguilis incarinatus

Long pulse 1,064-nm neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet laser in aesthetic dermatology TI Kaya, U Güvenç Dermatological therapy 32 (3), e1290792019

9- Turkish Intralesional Epidermal Growth Factor Study Group in Diabetic Foot Wounds: Evaluation of intralesional epidermal growth as a factor in the treatment of diabetic foot wounds BM Ertuğrul, BA Lipsky, U Güvenç J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 107 (1), 17-2992017

10- Becker’s nevus with bilateral and symmetrical involvement of the trunk Y Yeşilova, U Güvenç, E Turan, ME Güldür, iH Yavuz Turkish Academy Dermatology Journal 7 (4)42013

11- Atopy and skin diseases in Mersin K Baz, D Güvenç. KA YazicIAC, G İkizoğlu, B Tesdelen Turkey Clinics J Dermatol 17, 105-11142007

12-Fixed drug eruption: A new side effect of Bromelain Ö Kutlu, A Demirbaş, ÖF Elmas, U Güvenç. A Metin Contact Dermatitis 84 (1), 51-5212021

13- Effects of abobotulinumtoxinA applied with different dilutions on the upper face treatment. U Güvenç, Ö Kutlu. Dermatological Therapy 33 (6), e1385012020

14-Evaluation of supratrochlear artery depth and course changes along frown lines with Doppler ultrasonography for safer filler injections U Güvenç, B Ten, Ti Kaya, HH Yüksek, Ü Türsen Cosmetic Dermatology Journal 21 (12), 6717-67262022

15- Is botulinum toxin injection into the upper face an effective antihypertensive supplement? U Güvenç, B Türsen, T Lotti, Ü Türsen, OY Olisova, KM Lomonosov Cosmetic Dermatology Journal 21 (10), 5228- 52292022

16-Filling rhinoplasty (non-surgical rhinoplasty) U GüvenG TÜRKDERM-Turkish Dermatology and Venereology Archives 53 (1), 40-432019

17- LIPOLYSIS WITH 980 NM DIOD LASER: RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF 105 PROCEDURES U Güvenç, E Terzi Romanian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology 5 (3)2018

18-Comparison of Phenol and Bichloroacetic Acid Chemical Matricectomies in the Treatment of Ingrown Nails E Terzi, U Güvenç, B Türsen, E Tayfun, CC Nur, Ü Türsen Journal of the Turkish Academy of Dermatology 12 (2)2018

19-A simple xanthelasma palpebrarum treatment: Excision with scissors Ti kaya, U Güven TÜRKDERM-Turkish Dermatology and Venereology Archives 52 (4), 148-1492018

20- TREATMENT OF FACIAL ANGIOFIBROMES OF TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS BY RADIOFREQUENCY DESICATION AND COAGULATION U Güvenç, AG Bahali, U Tursen, TI Kaya, G İkizoğlu, E Terzi, E Terzi Romanian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology 4 (3)2017 22- Efficacy of Bichloracetic in the Treatment of Ingrown Nails Application of Matrix Cauterization with Acid (volume 43, page 728, 2017) 5RMATOLOGICAL SURGERY 43 (7),1000-10002017 ETerzi, U Güvenç, B Tursen, U Tursen

21- Apremilast Treatment in Dermatology B Türsen, U Güvenç, Ü Türsen Journal of the Turkish Academy of Dermatology 10 (3)2016

22- A case of Behçet’s disease, possibly triggered by ß-glucan BA BA Gülsel, KT İrfan, G Ulas, T Ümit , B Kıymet, I Guliz Developments in Dermatology and Allergology/Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii…2016 23- Due to alprazolam in a child cutaneous allergic reaction M KÜTÜK, G Güler, U Güvenç, F Toros, K Tamer Çukurova Medical Journal 41 ( 2), 400-4022016 26- APREMILAST IN DERMATOLOGY U Güvenc, B Türsen, Ü Türsen IMMUNODULATOR AND IMMUNESUPRESSIVE DRUGS IN DERMATOLOGY, 512016

24- Pseudoainhum in a patient with tuberous sclerosis complex: case report and review of the literature E Turan, Y Yeşilova, T Kokgil, U Güvenç International Journal of Dermatology 53 (3), 357-3612014 25- Serum leptin levels and insulin resistance in patients with superficial fungal disease OG Öztürk, U Güvenç, B Çimen, U Tursen, G İkizoğlu, U Atik FEBRUARY MAGAZINE 273, 264-2642006

National Publications

1. İkizoğlu G, Köktürk A, Baz K, Düşmez Apa D, Güvenç U. A case with bullous mastocytosis. Türkiye Clinics J Dermatol 2008;18(3):208-11. 2. Baz K, Güvenç U, Cordan Yazıcı A, Köktürk A, İkizoğlu G, Taşdelen B. Atopy and skin diseases in Mersin. Turkey Clinics J Dermatol 2007;17(2):105-11 3. Baz K, Güvenç U. Moisturization of the skin. Türkiye Clinics J Int Med Sci 2006, 3(17):20-7.

4. Köktürk A, Güvenç U, Ünal S. Pulse methylprednisolone treatment in children with alopecia areata. Mersin University Faculty of Medicine Journal 2009;10(3-4):45-48. 5. Güvenç U. Köktürk A. The relationship between herpes zoster virus and ultraviolet. Mersin University Faculty of Medicine Journal 2009;10(3-42):59-62. 6. Kaya T, Güvenç U. A simple treatment technique for xanthelasma: Excision with scissors TÜRKDERM-Skin Diseases and Syphilis Archive 52 (4), 148-1492018 7. Bahalı A, Köktürk A, Güvenç U. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of the patients with recurrent aphthosis stomatitis TURKDERM. 2014; 48(4): 242-248 | DOI: 10.4274/turkderm.89990 8. Güvenç U. Rhinoplasty with filler (non-surgical nose scar) Turkderm 53 (1), 40-432019

B. International Presentations:

B1. Güvenç U, Tursen U, Kaya TI, İkizoğlu G. Treatment of facial angiofibromas of tuberous sclerosis with radiofrequency desiccation and coagulation. 27th Annual International Society of Dermatological Surgery Congress. 31 August- 2 September 2006. Istanbul-Türkiye. B2. Güvenç U, Köktürk A, Kaya TI, Apa Düşmez D, Yılmaz SN, İkizoğlu G. A case of biphasic amyloidosis treated with narrow band UVB. 5th EADV Spring Symposium. 22-25 May 2008. Istanbul-Türkiye B3. İnandıoğlu P, Güvenç U, Baz K, İkizoğlu G. An eight-year-old girl with Chanarian-Dorfman syndrome. 5th EADV Spring Symposium. 22-25 May 2008. Istanbul-Türkiye. B4. Baz K, Emin Erdal M, Yazıcı AC, Söylemez F, Güvenç U, Taşdelen B, İkizoğlu G. The relationship between tumor necrosis factor-alpha gene promoter polymorphism at position -308 and acne in Turkish patients. 5th EADV Spring Symposium. 22-25 May 2008. Istanbul-Türkiye. B5. Kütük M, Toros F, Güvenç U, Kaya TI. Cutaneous allergic reaction due to alprozolam. International Conference Sponsored by ESCAP. 22-26 August 2009. Budapest-Hungary. B6. Güvenç U. Body count. IMCAS Annual World Congress 2018 B7. Güvenç U. 1st International Reconstructive – Aesthetic Genital Surgery & Sexology Congress (RAGSS). 7-30 September 2018. B8. Türsen U. Terzi E. Türsen B, Güvene U.Kaya TI.

The effectiveness of matrix cauterization with bichloroacetic acid in the treatment of ingrown toenails. 24th EADV Congress. Poster statement. 7-11 October.2015, Copenhagen.Denmark.

E. National Presentations:

E1. Güvenç U, Türsen Ü, Üstünsoy D, Kaya Ti, İkizoğlu G. A case with Kill Elbow Syndrome. 2nd Aegean Dermatology Days. 15-18 May 2006. Fethiye E2. İkizoğlu G, Köktürk A, Baz K, Düșmez Apa D, Güvenç U. A case with bullous mastocytosis. 2nd Aegean Dermatology Days. 15-18 May 2006. Fethiye E3. Baz K, ikioğlu G, Güvenç U, Cordan Yazıcı A, Aslan G, Düşmez Apa D. Erysipeloid leishmania cutis. 2nd Aegean Dermatology Days. 15-18 May 2006. Fethiye. E 4. Güvenç U, Baz K, Yazıcı Cordan A, ikioğlu G, Polat A. Prurigo pigmentosa. 18. Prof. Dr. Lütfi Tat Symposium, 6-10 November 2007. Ankara. E5.. Güvenç U, Baz K, Yazıcı Cordan A, İkioğlu G, Apa Düşmez D. Ultraviolet triggers granuloma annulare. 18. Prof. Dr. Lütfi Tat Symposium, 6-10 November 2007. Ankara. E6. Alp R, Güvenç U, Türsen Ü, Cordan Yazıcı A, Kaya Ti, twinoğlu G. Report of 3 cases with neonatal vitiligo. 3rd Aegean Dermatology Days. 2-6 May 2007. Kyrenia. E7. Güvenç U, Usta Güney A, Baz K, İkioğlu G, Düşmez Apa D. A case with desmoplastic trichoepithelioma. 3rd Aegean Dermatology Days. 2-6 May 2007. Kyrenia.. E8. İnandioğlu P, Güvenç U, Usta Güney A, Türsen Ü, Kaya Ti, İkizoğlu G. Congenital Becker nevus associated with cerebral hamartoma. 3rd Aegean Dermatology Days. 2-6 May 2007. Kyrenia.. E9. Bahalı AG, Güvenç U, Baz K, Ikizoglu G, Dusmez Apa D. Morphea and Psoriasis and its association: a case report. 3rd Aegean Dermatology Days. 2-6 May 2007. Kyrenia. E10. İnandioğlu P, Güvenç U, Türsen Ü, Kaya Ti, Īkizoğlu G. A case of systemic lupus erythematosus caused by vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia.3. Aegean Dermatology Days. 2-6 May 2007. Kyrenia E11. Güvenç U, Bahalı AG, İnandioğlu P, Kaya Ti, Türsen Ü, İkizoğlu G. Removal of ticks from the skin by applying cryotherapy. 22nd National Dermatology Congress. 14- 18 October 2008. Konya. E12. Kaya D, Güvenç Ù, Türsen Ü, ikioğlu G. Generalized morphea and hepatitis C. 22nd National Dermatology Congress. 14-18 October 2008. Konya. E13. Bahalı AG, Güvenç U, Baz K, Cordan Yazıcı A, Cinel L, İkizoğlu G. A case of vitiligo vulgaris accompanied by lichen planus. 22nd National Dermatology Congress. 14-18 October 2008. Konya. .E14. Güvenç U, Dusmez Apa D, Kkaya Ti, Tursen Ü, Ikizoglu G. A case of split discoid lupus erythematosus located in the eyelid. 22nd National Dermatology Congress. 14-18 October 2008. Konya. E15. Güvenç U, Baz K, Bahalı AG, Türsen Ü, İkizoğlu G. 5-year retrospective evaluation of Mersin University Phototherapy unit. 22nd National Dermatology Congress. 14-18 October 2008. Konya E16. Güvenç U, Dusmez Apa D, Kaya Ti, Tursen Ü, Ikizoglu G. A case of mycosis fungoides induced by vinyl ether. 22nd National Dermatology Congress. 14-18 October 2008. Konya. E17. Güvenç U, Türsen Ü, Kaya Ti, ikioğlu G. Possible relationship between the development of recurrent aphthous stomatitis and ABO blood groups. 19. Prof. Dr. A. Lütfi Tat Symposium. 11-15 November 2009. Ankara. E18. Kaya Ti, Eskandari HG, Güvenç U, Güneș G, Türsen Ü, Çimen B, İkizoğlu G. Regulatory T cell levels in patients with onychomycosis (CD4+ CD 25+). 19. Prof. Dr. A. Lütfi Tat Symposium. 11-15 November 2009. Ankara. E19. Güvenç U, Köktürk A. The relationship between herpes zoster virus and ultraviolet. 19. Prof. Dr. A. Lütfi Tat Symposium. 11-15 November 2009. Ankara. E20. Guvenc U, Cordan YazIcI A, Dusmez Apa G, Ikizoglu G. A case of pigmented purpuric dermatosis-like mycosis fungoides. 19. Prof. Dr. A. Lütfi Tat Symposium. 11-15 November 2009. Ankara. E21. Güvenç U, Türsen Ü, Kaya Ti, ikioğlu G. Erythema multiforme major due to ornidazole use. 19. Prof. Dr. A. Lütfi Tat Symposium. 11-15 November 2009. Ankara.