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- Hakan Usal
Hakan Usal, MD
Board Certified in Plastic Surgery
Born in Ankara, Turkey, Dr. Usal graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty. He began his medical career as a practitioner at the Russian border of Turkey at Mount Ararat where Noah’s Ark was lost. He furthered his surgical expertise by completing training in general surgery at hospitals in Istanbul and Ankara. After additional training in general surgery and plastic surgery in Aberdeen, Scotland, he moved to the United States, where he continued his general surgery training at Staten Island University Hospital. Upon finishing a fellowship in microsurgery at the prestigious NYU Department of Plastic Surgery, he went on to complete his training at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) with a residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery. He is the Director of the Microsurgery Division in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Hackensack Meridian Health and the Director of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY. He is also the designated plastic surgeon for the Center for Abnormal Placentation (CAP) team at Hackensack University Medical Center and is part of a board-certified microsurgery team based in Rockland County, offering innovative breast reconstruction procedures for breast cancer patients.
As an internationally recognized plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Usal has contributed to numerous articles, chapters, and textbooks. He's been invited to give lectures on the latest techniques in minimally invasive facial rejuvenation. He has also been invited as a guest faculty member at the International Masters Course on Aging Skin (IMCAS) in Paris, France. He holds visiting professorship at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine. One of Dr. Usal’s favorite leisure activities is ocean sailing. In 2009, he crossed the Atlantic Ocean and has been recognized for successfully completing the U.S. Coast Guard-approved curriculum for Upgrade Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels to Master 100 Tons. As watch captain for two consecutive years, he won in his division at the Marion to Bermuda Race in 2005 and at the Newport Bermuda Race the following year.

Education
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Undergraduate:
- Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty
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Residency:
- General Surgery, Ankara Numune Hospital, Turkey
- General Surgery, Staten Island University Hospital, NY
- Plastic Surgery, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, NJ
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Fellowship:
- Microvascular Fellow, Institute of Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery, New York University Medical Center, NY
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Professional Training:
- General Surgery: Hospitals in Istanbul and Ankara
- General Surgery: Staten Island University Hospital
Insurance Accepted
The Plastic Surgery Center participates in-network with a wide range of insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Horizon NJ Health, and Medicare. Each physician has their accepted insurance and hospital affiliations. For those out of network, our insurance specialists will work with you before your appointment to find the most coverage available for your treatment. We can often develop individual agreements with your insurance carrier for your personalized treatment plan.
Surgical
MOHS Surgery
MOHS Surgery
Reclaim your health through a trusted, microsurgical technique used to cure skin cancer. Read MoreTummy Tuck
Tummy Tuck
Enjoy a more toned and trim midsection or fit into your favorite jeans again. Read MoreLiposuction
Liposuction
Eliminate the frustrating pockets of fat that diet and exercise never seem to resolve. Read MoreBody Lift
Body Lift
Embrace your new healthy life by removing excess skin following weight loss. Read MoreUpper Arm Lift
Upper Arm Lift
Wave goodbye to flabby underarms and say hello summer dresses and tank tops. Read MoreThigh Lift
Thigh Lift
Remove the stubborn, sagging skin and cellulite that accompanies weight loss and aging. Read MorePost - Bariatric
Post - Bariatric
Complete your weight loss journey with a series of surgeries to remove excess skin. Read MoreFat Grafting
Fat Grafting
Overcome the signs of aging and use healthy fat cells for body contouring procedures. Read MoreLabiaplasty
Labiaplasty
Reshape or resize your vaginal contours through discreet, specialized surgical techniques. Read MoreBreast Augmentation
Breast Augmentation
Enjoy larger, fuller, more well-balanced breasts with safe, surgical breast implants. Read MoreBreast Reduction
Breast Reduction
Surgically decrease breast size, alleviate neck and shoulder pain, and improve body image. Read MoreBreast Reconstruction
Breast Reconstruction
Restore a natural appearance for one or both breasts after breast cancer surgery.
Read MoreBreast Lift
Breast Lift
Create a more youthful breast silhouette by lifting and removing sagging skin while reshaping the breast tissue. Read MoreBreast Correction
Breast Correction
Repair or correct complex issues caused by past surgeries or breast implant complications. Read MoreGynecomastia
Gynecomastia
Remove excessive male breast tissue and reshape chest silouhette for a more masculine appearance. Read MoreEarlobe Repair
Earlobe Repair
Repair a variety of earlobe concerns, including split earlobes from earring wear, bifid or cleft earlobes, and more.Lipoma Excisions
Lipoma Excisions
Our expert surgeons will evaluate your case and provide personalized care for safe, effective lipoma excision. Read MorePanniculectomy
Panniculectomy
Remove excess abdominal skin to relieve discomfort, improve mobility, and restore comfort after significant weight loss. Read MoreHakan Usal, MD
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