Ziya Saylan

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Dr. Ziya Saylan is a Turkish medical doctor and former president of the European Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, based in Düsseldorf, Germany.{{Cite web|url=http://washingtontimes.com/upi-breaking/20040622-121845-8773r.htm|title = This story is no longer available - Washington Times|website = The Washington Times}} In June 2004, he announced a procedure utilizing titanium/polypropylene mesh inserts to perform breast reconstruction, anchoring the "internal bra" to the ribs and muscle tissue. The procedure has been used on at least three dozen women to date.{{Cite web |url=http://www.saylanmd.com/titaniumbra.htm |title=Internal titanium bra |access-date=2006-01-20 |archive-date=2005-12-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051210202858/http://www.saylanmd.com/titaniumbra.htm |url-status=dead }} Medical evidence regarding the safety of this procedure is still being compiled; however the technique of using titanium/polypropylene mesh in reconstructive surgery for hernias has been in use in Europe for years, and is approved for use for this purpose in the United States.{{Cite web|url=https://sell.sawbrokers.com/domain/Smalltimes.Com/|title=Smalltimes.Com domain name is for sale. Inquire now.|website=sell.sawbrokers.com}}