
Plastic & Cosmetic surgeon ·
Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery Dubai , Dubai, United Arab Emirates
25 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English
Dr. Francisco Manuel is an acclaimed Senior Consultant Plastic Surgeon at the Aesthetic Dermal Medical Centre, Dubai. He has 20 years of experience and he specializes in plastic surgery. He has pursued his graduation from Faculdade Ciencia, Lisboa. He is proficient in aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery for the head, neck and breast surgery; body contouring, hand surgery; oncoplastic surgery and chronic wound treatment. He delivers a wide range of CME accredited training courses in aesthetic medicine for medical professionals by the application up to date advanced techniques.
He delivers training services that include online audio-visual lectures and hands-on tutorials in a clinical setting at the Aesthetica Clinic, Institute of Medical Aesthetics, Zo Skin Centre, Dubai to introduce non-invasive aesthetic procedures to medical practitioners. He is a part of many pristine medical societies and several renowned publications. He is amongst the best plastic surgeon in the United Arab Emirates.
Some of the conditions treated by cosmetic surgeon Dr Francisco de Melo include:
Plastic surgery is used for repair, reconstruction, and replacement of physical defects of function involving the musculoskeletal system, the skin, maxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery aims to improve a person's appearance. Plastic surgery is done to correct abnormalities like cleft lips and palates, ear deformities, burns, traumatic injuries, etc.
Some of the common signs related to physical abnormalities are listed below. If you have any of these symptoms, consult a cosmetic/plastic surgeon:
A cosmetic surgeon will evaluate your condition to know if you are the right candidate for surgery. They will evaluate the possibility of side effects of surgery. After a thorough investigation, they will plan the surgery. They will also discuss the case with experts from other specialties to know the effect of surgery on other parts of the body.
You can find Dr Francisco de Melo in the clinic/hospital from 11 am to 6 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor does not see patients on Sunday. You can receive a consultation from the doctor on Sunday in case of an emergency. .
The below-listed popular procedures that Dr. Francisco de Melo performs are:
Breast augmentation is a very popular cosmetic procedure in which uses breast implant techniques to increase the size and change shape of the breasts of a woman. A cosmetic surgeon performs the surgery with high precision and accuracy.
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A cosmetic surgeon is a medical expert who aims at aesthetically enhancing a patient's appearance and correct physical abnormalities. Cosmetic surgeons use a wide variety of surgical techniques, such as flap surgery, microvascular surgery, and skin grafts. Surgeons move healthy tissue, including skin, fat, muscle, and blood vessels from one part of the body to the other usually affected by burns, birth defects, traumatic injuries, and tumors. Cosmetic surgeons work all over the body on all kinds of diseases. They also work frequently with other experts in a multi-disciplinary group. Plastic surgeons have special skills and knowledge like how to design a skin graft and create a flap graft.
A cosmetic surgeon performs the below-given tests to evaluate the health status of the candidate:
People see a cosmetic surgeon for a number of reasons. They either want to improve their appearance through surgical procedures or wish to correct different physical abnormalities, such as an uneven face, birth defects, etc. You also need to see a plastic surgeon for reasons like burns, injuries, trauma, etc.


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Rhinoplasty is a type of plastic surgery that changes the shape and size of Nose. Some people go for cosmetic rhinoplasty to enhance the appearance of their nose and face, while others undergo functional rhinoplasty to improve breathing and nasal function.