Best plastic surgeons in United Arab Emirates: TOP 17 doctors

Dr. Ahmad Tavassoli Ashrafi
Specialist in Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery
Member – ASAPS | Member – ISAPS
Over 20 Years of Excellence | Thousands of Successful Procedures

Professional Summary

With more than two decades of hands-on experience and thousands of successful surgeries, Dr. Ahmad Tavassoli Ashrafi stands as a distinguished expert in plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery. Known for his precision, natural results, and patient-focused approach, Dr. Ahmad is internationally recognized for his excellence in both surgical outcomes and medical education. His meticulous techniques and global standards of care attract both local and international patients seeking transformative results with absolute safety.

Areas of Expertise

Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping)

Facelift & Anti-Aging Surgeries

Breast Augmentation & Reconstruction

Body Contouring Procedures (including liposuction, tummy tuck, and more)

Revision Surgeries and Complex Reconstructive Cases

Professional Affiliations

ASAPS – American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

ISAPS – International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Dr. Ahmad actively contributes to these prestigious organizations, ensuring continual learning and application of the most advanced, evidence-based surgical techniques.

Experience & Achievements

20+ years of dedicated surgical practice

Thousands of successful procedures performed across aesthetic and reconstructive fields

Recognized speaker and international educator, sharing advanced surgical techniques with global peers

Contributor to academic and clinical research in the field of plastic surgery

Philosophy of Care

At the core of Dr. Ahmad’s practice is a commitment to patient-centered care, blending artistry with medical precision. Every procedure is custom-designed to reflect the individual’s goals, anatomy, and expectations. His approach is rooted in achieving natural-looking, long-lasting results while prioritizing safety, comfort, and satisfaction.

International Patient Services

Dr. Ahmad Tavassoli Ashrafi provides a seamless and discreet medical tourism experience for international patients, from personalized online consultations to post-operative care. His services are ideal for those seeking high-standard surgical care with personalized attention and optimal recovery support.

Dr. Rani Umul Khair is a board-certified plastic & reconstructive surgeon with 13 years of experience in the field. She received post-graduate training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery from Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India, which has one of the oldest plastic surgery departments in the country. Following which she pursued fellowship in cleft lip and palate at G S Memorial Hospital, Varanasi under the Smile Train Programme. This centre operates among the largest number of cases of cleft lip and palate cases in the world. She then pursued her Fellowship in Microvascular Surgery, at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai, India. She has done further training in Cosmetic Surgery under the guidance of Dr. Ivo Pitanguy at Ivo Pitanguy Clinic, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Dr. Rani has learnt the finesse and art of aesthetic surgery from the masters in this field around the world and has incorporated the same in her practice. She has been working in UAE since 2016 initially in public sector before moving to private sector since 2019. She travels to India twice a year to offer free surgeries to the underprivilege patients under the SEARCH Camp in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra India. With keen attention to details and attitude for perfection (that comes naturally to her as she is a painter and a sculptor) she has excelled in aesthetic surgeries and procedures. Reconstructive background and vast amount of research work and publication has given her bonus score in overall patient safety.

1. Body Procedures:

• VASER Liposuction
• Waist sculpting
• High-Definition Liposuction (Six Pack Abdomen)
• Liposuction of abdomen
• Liposuction of flank
• Liposuction of back
• Liposuction of bra-roll
• Liposuction of arms
• Liposuction of thighs
• Liposuction of legs, knees and ankle
• Liposuction of double chin and lower face
• Abdominoplasty
• Post bariatric (Weight Loss) body contouring - Abdominoplasty, Belt Plasty, Thigh Lift, Brachioplasty, Mastopexy

2. Breast Surgeries:

• Breast augmentation - breast implants
• Breast reduction
• Mastopexy
• Gynecomastia correction - male breast correction

3. Fat Grafting:

• Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) - butt augmentation
• Breast augmentation - fat transfer
• Facial rejuvenation
• Labial fat grafting

4. Facial Surgeries:

• Lip augmentation
• Lip reduction
• Dimple creation
• Buccal fat pad removal
• Otoplasty
• Blepharoplasty
• Genioplasty

5. Female Genital Surgeries:

• Vaginoplasty
• Labiaplasty

6. Non-Surgical Procedures:

• - Forehead lines, frown lines, crows feet, bunny lines, Nefertiti, masseter hypertrophy
• Fillers - Lip, undereye (tear trough), cheeks, nasolabial fold, Marionette lines, jaw line, nose
• Thread lift - face lift, neck lift
• Laser - Scar improvement
• Keloids and scar correction - Laser and injectables
• Ultherapy

Publications:
1. Agrawal K, Khair U R, Srivastava R K , Sharma S. Congenital Trilobe tongue associated with cleft palate: A rare anomaly. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2013 Sep 25.
2. Tiwari V K; Sarabahi S; Mulla Rani U K, Heterotopic implantation of amputated digits following Constriction Ring Syndrome - A Case Series. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2013 Dec;66(12):1815-7
3. Kumta S, Kumta M, Jain L, Purohit S, Ummul R. A novel 3D template for mandible and maxilla reconstruction: Rapid prototyping using stereolithography. Indian J Plast Surg [serial online] 2015 [cited 2017 Jul 29];48:263-73.
4. Kumta Warrier S, Jain L, Ummul R, Menezes M, Purohit S, Medial femoral condyle vascularised corticoperiosteal graft- a suitable choice for scaphoid non-union. Indian J Plast Surg 2017;50:138-47.
5. Chapter 17: Principles and Practice of Microsurgery, Volume 2: Hand and Upper Extremity. Textbook of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Samir Kumta, Leena Jain, Rani Umul Khair.
6. Chapter 50. Medicolegal issues in setting up a Plastic Surgery Day care surgery set up. Medicolegal issues in Dermatology and Plastic Surgery. Milan Doshi, Rani Umul Khair Mulla, 1st Edition. Year 2019. Dr Venkatratnam Mysore

Presentations:
Paper Presentation:
1. Unusual Presentation of amniotic band syndrome and their management-APSICON 2012
2. Anatomical variations in the harvest of Anterolateral Thigh Flap Perforators – APSICON 2015
3. The Blood supply of the breast revisited – CME EPSS May 2019.
4. Body Contouring with liposuction – DLCSH Intensve Webinar 3, November 26, 2021.
5. Classification of Thigh Lipoadiposity and directing management strategies – EPSC 2021.
6. Non –surgical rejuvenation with LASERS. Skin Rejuvenation : Basics and Advances. The Arts of Aesthetics, Trainings by Cocoona (Online Course) 15th and16th January 2022.

Poster Presentations:
1. Cleft Sternum with Partial Ectopia cordis : Successful Single Stage Surgical Treatment with Pectoralis Major Muscle Flap Cover over Silicon Sheet – APSICON 2012
2. Functional recovery in a case of Giant Pedal Macrodactyly- APSICON 2012
3. One stage reconstruction with a single paddle PMMC pedicle flap for large defect following resection of oral malignancy- APSICON 2012

Courses:
1. Basic Course on Microsurgical Techniques at Ethicon Institute of Surgical Education, Indian Society for Reconstructive Surgery July 27 – 31 2015
2. AOCMF course- Principles in Cranio- maxillofacial Fracture Management – 04 Sept – 06 Sept 2015, Mumbai.
3. Ear Reconstruction Workshop 11 – 13 Sept 2015 TN Medical College, B.Y.L Nair Charitable Hospital and Bombay Hospital and Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai India. Course conducted by Dr Franciose Firmin.
4. Composite Facelifts Simplified through Modern Understanding of Deep Plane (spaces and ligaments) Anatomy - A Cadaver Workshop April 27, 2017, The Aesthetic Meeting, SanDiego Convention Centre, SanDiego, CA. USA

Member Of Associations of Plastic Surgery:
1. Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI)
2. National Academy of Burns of India (NABI)
3. American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS)
4. International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)"

Dr. Alexander Dionyssopoulos is a board-certified plastic surgeon. He specializes in FUE hair transplant, hair loss treatment, DHI hair transplantation, and unshaven hair transplant. He is known for advanced techniques such as scarless rhinoplasty, waterjet-assisted liposuction, and the MACS facelift. He also performs buttock lifts with autologous fat grafts and breast uplifts using the total posterior pedicle technique.

He earned a PhD from Aristotle University Medical School. He also holds several postgraduate degrees from top French universities in experimental surgery, microsurgery, human biology, and legal repair of personal injury. Dr. Dionyssopoulos is licensed to practice in the UK, EU, and UAE. He is recognized for achieving balanced and natural results in aesthetic surgery.

Dr. Mahmoud Soliman is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 10 years of experience. He specializes in liposuction, Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), and mammoplasty. He is known for achieving excellent mommy makeover results in the United Arab Emirates.

Dr. Soliman uses advanced surgical techniques and has high patient satisfaction rates. He is committed to safety and innovation. His focus on natural-looking results has made him a respected leader in aesthetic surgery in the region.

Dr. Adel Mahmoud Jibril is a specialist in Rheumatology. He focuses on Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis. He holds an MBBS, MD, and PhD. He is also accredited by FACRM, ACPM, AAP, UFR, and SH.

Dr. Jibril is known for his skill in treating complex autoimmune diseases. He has achieved strong results for his patients. He speaks Arabic, English, and Russian. He has made important contributions to rheumatology care and education.

Dr. Vivek Sharma is an experienced Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with over 14 years in the field. He completed his D.Ortho and DNB at Sancheti Institute. He earned his MBBS from Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Science, Mysore. Dr. Sharma also holds a fellowship from Katharinen Hospital in Stuttgart.

He has performed more than 5,000 surgeries, including primary, complex, and revision cases. His main focus areas are hip and knee arthroplasty, knee osteotomy, and the treatment of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. Dr. Sharma is a founding member of the Rajasthan Arthroplasty Center of Excellence. This highlights his dedication to advanced orthopedic care.

Dr. Chetan Prakash is a Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon with MBBS, D-Ortho, and DNB (Ortho) qualifications. He has extensive experience with hip and knee replacements, revision surgery, hip resurfacing, and other orthopaedic surgeries. He has completed a Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Traumatology from Kanto Hospital Bruderholz in Basel, Switzerland. Dr. Prakash speaks English, Arabic, and Hindi, and has a special interest in sports injuries, Ilizarov external fixator, interlocking nails, and hip and knee arthroplasty. He has published his research thesis on limb lengthening in international journals.

Dr. Soman Sukumaran Nair is an experienced ophthalmologist. He treats conditions such as hyperopia, myopia, Fuchs' dystrophy, AMD, astigmatism, keratoconus, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, vitreous hemorrhage, and corneal injury. He is known for his skill in macular degeneration surgery, vitrectomy, and LASIK. His procedures have high success rates.

He earned his MBBS from Grant Medical College and completed his MD in Ophthalmology at AIIMS. He worked as Senior Registrar in Vitreoretinal Surgery at AIIMS. Dr. Nair also completed a clinical observership at Doheny Eye Institute, UCLA. He is a faculty member at Gulf Medical University.

Dr. Venus Rawat is an experienced ENT Specialist Surgeon with an MS in ENT and an MBBS. She has worked as a consultant at top hospitals in India, including Irene and Indraprastha Apollo. Dr. Rawat completed a fellowship in sleep apnoea surgery in Singapore, which shows her advanced training in this field.

She is skilled in endoscopic and microscopic ear surgery, myringotomy, grommet insertion, endoscopic sinus surgery, septoplasty, turbinoplasty, and coblation tonsillectomy. Dr. Rawat is also known for her expertise in snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea surgeries, microlaryngeal procedures, and vertigo management.

Her achievements include international accreditation and a strong record of successful ENT procedures.

Dr. Saurabh Singh is an experienced ophthalmologist with over 11 years in clinical practice. He specializes in cataract surgery, LASIK (including blade-free LASIK), cornea transplant, ocular surface reconstruction, keratoprosthesis, and glaucoma management. He earned his MS in Ophthalmology from the University of Delhi.

Dr. Singh is a member of the All India Ophthalmological Society, Delhi Ophthalmological Society, ASCRS, and ESCRS. He has published work in national and international journals. He is also a regular speaker at scientific meetings and education events.

Biography

Dr. Mehdi Afrit is a Medical Oncologist who practices at Burjeel Specialty Hospital in Sharjah. He has over 11 years of experience caring for and managing cancer patients. He has extensive experience providing chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy to patients. He earned a Certificate of Medical Oncology from the Gustave Roussy Institute in Paris, France, where he received training in antitumor chemotherapy and cancer medical treatment. Additionally, he holds an international certificate in breast diseases. He also has a certificate in Good Clinical Practice from Trans Celerate Biopharma Inc. and a certificate in Clinical Trial Management: Good Clinical Practice from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians. He previously worked for over five years as an Assistant Professor of Medical Oncology at Tunis’s Faculty of Medicine. He later practiced as a Consultant, Medical Oncologist for six years at Arianna’s hospital in Tunisia. He later worked for two years as a Specialist Medical Oncologist at Zulekha Hospital. He was also an investigator in three international clinical trials and holds clinical trial auditing and CRO certifications and a GCP Training Certificate from 2016. He is a member in good standing of the Emirates Oncology Society (EOS), the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO), and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). His clinical expertise includes but is not limited to the following:

• Oncology care and treatment for chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, immune therapy, and target therapy
• Breast cancer
• Solid tumor diagnosis
• Digestive cancer
• Gynecological cancer
• Lung cancer
• Genitourinary cancer
• Sarcoma

Awards & Achievements

• Award from Himaya Foundations and University of Sharjah

Research & Publications

• Clinicopathological Features of Gastric Cancer in a Cohort of Gulf Council Countries' Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study of 96 Cases. Journal of Oncology Research Reviews & Reports Volume 2(2): 1-3.
• The Burden of Gynecologic Cancers in the UAE. Journal of Oncology Research Reviews & Reports Volume 2(4): 1-6.
• The Emirates Oncology Task Force Clinical Practice Guideline on Screening for SARS-CoV-2 in Asymptomatic Adult Cancer Patients Before Anti-Cancer Therapy. Journal of Oncology Research Reviews & Reports Volume 2(4): 1-6.
• The State of Cancer Care in the United Arab Emirates in 2020: Challenges and Recommendations, A report by the United Arab Emirates Oncology Task Force. Humaid Al-Shamsi, Humaa Darr, Ibrahim Abu-Gheida , Jawaher Ansari, Martine, Mehdi Afrit, Mohamad H Masri, Mohamed Abuhaleeqa. Gulf J Oncology 2020 Jan;1(32):71-87.
• Primary Bone Lymphoma: Tunisian Multicentric Retrospective Study About 32 Cases. Ben Ayed C, Laabidi S, Said N, Afrit M, Ben Ahmed S, Boussen H. Tunis Med. 2018 May;96(5):269-272.
• First Site of Recurrence After Breast Cancer Adjuvant Treatment in the Era of Multimodality Therapy: Which Imaging for Which Patient During Follow-up? Nesrine M, Mehdi B, Houda EB, Soumaya L, Mehdi A, Bechir Z, Hamouda B. Breast Dis. 2017 Nov 21