Dr. Ahmed Makki MD, FRCS

Dr. Makki, senior consultant in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Managing Director and Founder of PLASTIC SURGICENTRE, Doha, Qatar. Since the time that he had completed his residencies and fellowships, he had continued to actively pursue his surgical training through the participation in plastic surgical training courses, workshops and conferences both in North America and Western Europe. Dr. Makki has an appreciation and understanding of the latest developments in his field in order to offer his patients the highest possible standard of surgical practice. The practice includes both Cosmetic and Reconstructive surgery. The reconstructive aspect of the practice involves; reconstruction after burn injury, after soft tissue trauma, treatment of skin cancer, and restoration following surgery of other types of cancer. Dr. Makki performs many cosmetic surgical procedures, particularly those involving facial rejuvenation. Lifting techniques include those of the face, neck, eyes, and forehead which may be performed separately or concomitantly. Body sculpting by means of liposuction, augmentation, reduction, and lifting procedures are further areas of expertise. Breast surgery including Breast augmentation, Breast lift, Breast reduction, and male breast surgery. Fat injection or facial fillers are frequently utilized techniques. Skin rejuvenation by means of state-of-the-art Laser resurfacing is also available for facial rejuvenation.

WHAT IS PLASTIC SURGERY?

Plastic surgery is a specialist surgical craft whose aim is to remodel certain body structures in order to improve their function and appearance. The word “plastic” is derived from the Greek word “plastikos” meaning “suitable for moulding”. The plastic surgeon must work to achieve both good aesthetic and functional results. Modern Plastic Surgery encompasses many aspects in Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeries. Some plastic surgeons are principally involved with a specific interest which include reconstruction after trauma, burns and cancer surgery. Whilst others have extensive interest in hand and microsurgery.

Reconstructive Surgery

Reconstructive plastic surgery is concerned with : Burns and it’s sequelae Post-oncologic reconstructions Post traumatic reconstructions Maxillo-facial and Craneofacial surgery: congenital, trauma, and tumours. Hand Surgery Microsurgery: nerve lesions, reimplantation, & complex reconstructions. Skin and soft tissues tumours. Therefore we collaborate very closely with other specialties such as ENT, Orthopedic, Gynecology, General Surgery.

COSMETIC SURGERY (also termed aesthetic Surgery)

Aesthetic plastic surgery is the branch of plastic surgery which is focused on form and appearance. Its aim is to improve the appearance of various areas of the body that are unpleasant in size or shape due to genetic or acquired causes. Cosmetic surgery has become an increasingly important part of Plastic Surgery as new surgical techniques and sophisticated anesthesia enable surgery to be safely undertaken for the improvement of personal appearance. The goal of Aesthetic Surgery is to correct those defects or alterations which concern the person, causing psychological problems. For example, correction of facial or eyelid wrinkling, nasal remodeling and reduction, breast augmentation or reduction, and reduction of fat accumulation in certain areas of the body. Each year millions of men and women of all ages improve their appearance and enhance the quality of their lives with cosmetic surgery. Modern techniques like laser skin resurfacing and edoscopic techniques allow for smaller incisions and quicker recovery. These are just two of the many exciting advancements in modern surgery that provide more options and choices for patients.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

QUALIFICATIONS

M.B.ChB from Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt. Arab Board residency training program in Surgery at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Qatar. FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Fellowship in Plastic surgery at University of Illinois at Chicago, USA, Fellowship in Plastic surgery at Charing cross hospital, London, UK.

SURGICAL TRAINING

Internship at Cairo University Hospitals, Egypt. General surgical residency training program. Department of Surgery, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Doha Qatar, Pediatric Surgery, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh, UK. Department of General Surgery, Queen Mary’s, Roehampton, London, U.K. Orthopedic and trauma surgery, St. Peters Hospital, Chertsey, Surrey, UK. General Surgery, Hillingdon hospital, Middlesex, U.K. Fellowship in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago, USA, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery department, Center Hospitalier, Universitaire, Bordeaux, France. One year fellowship, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Charing Cross Hospital, London, UK, Cosmetic surgery center at The Stamford hospital, London, UK.