Dr. Cagri “Chagri” Cakmakoglu is a plastic surgeon with a distinguished background that bridges surgical artistry and technical precision. Known for his meticulous eye and compassionate approach, he brings over a decade of advanced experience in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery to Coastal Plastic Surgeons in San Diego. His work reflects artistry and technical innovation, shaped by his training at some of the world’s most prestigious medical institutions. Dr. Cakmakoglu’s philosophy is simple yet profound: to achieve results that look natural, refined, and distinctly tailored to each patient’s anatomy and goals.

Dr. Cakmakoglu’s commitment to innovation has contributed to significant advances in reconstructive surgery. As a microsurgery researcher at the Cleveland Clinic, he developed a pioneering experimental model enabling simultaneous face and eye transplantation, a groundbreaking step forward in the field.

He was also deeply involved in the clinical care and long-term follow-up of face transplant recipients, experience that strengthened his understanding of facial anatomy, healing, and patient-centered care.

Education and Training

Dr. Cakmakoglu’s surgical training is among the most rigorous in the world, including multiple post-residency fellowships focused on aesthetic, reconstructive, and supermicrosurgical techniques.

Fellowship – Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

University of California, Irvine

Dr. Cakmakoglu completed the prestigious Bruce Connell Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Clinical Fellowship—one of the most respected aesthetic training programs in the country, emphasizing advanced techniques in facial, breast, and body contouring surgery.

Fellowship – Reconstructive Supermicrosurgery & Advanced Breast Reconstruction

Cleveland Clinic

This two-year fellowship honed his expertise in complex microsurgical reconstruction and lymphedema prevention, utilizing cutting-edge techniques that redefine post-cancer recovery and limb restoration.

Fellowship – Reconstructive Microsurgery

Cleveland Clinic

During this additional fellowship, he refined his skills in high-precision microsurgical and aesthetic procedures, laying the foundation for his reputation for technical mastery and exceptional outcomes.

Residency – Integrated Plastic Surgery

Cleveland Clinic

Selected as one of only four residents from over 300 applicants, Dr. Cakmakoglu completed one of the nation’s most competitive and comprehensive plastic surgery residency programs. His training encompassed all facets of reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, emphasizing detail-oriented techniques and facial anatomy expertise.