
Specialist in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery with European board certification
Experience
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Languages
English, German
Location
UAE
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Katarina Zivec is a specialist in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery with extensive training across Europe and the USA. She completed her medical degree at the Faculty of Medicine in Ljubljana, followed by a year of research at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. She then completed specialist training in plastic surgery at the University Medical Center in Ljubljana and spent an additional year training at the Canniesburn Plastic Surgery Unit in Scotland, one of the UK's leading plastic surgery centers. She holds the European Board Certification in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS).
Dr. Zivec offers a wide range of aesthetic and reconstructive procedures, with a focus on achieving natural, harmonious results with shorter recovery times. Her approach combines technical expertise with an artistic eye and deep understanding of patient goals. She brings both professional knowledge and personal insight to her work, having personal experience with cosmetic procedures herself.
She is an ideal fit for patients seeking aesthetic refinement or reconstruction who value a natural result, careful listening, and evidence-based technique. Her background as an athlete and mother gives her insight into the practical realities of balancing appearance, fitness and life demands.
Special interests: natural aesthetic outcomes, short recovery procedures, post-cancer reconstruction, body contouring.
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Medical degree
Faculty of Medicine Ljubljana, Slovenia
Specialist training in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery
University Medical Center Ljubljana, Slovenia
Specialist training in plastic surgery
Canniesburn Plastic Surgery Unit, United Kingdom
Research fellowship
MD Anderson Cancer Center, United States
Specialist in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery
NMC Healthcare, United Arab Emirates
Consultations are available in English, German.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Body Contour Concerns, Breast Asymmetry, Facial Aging, Post-Cancer Reconstruction Needs, Skin Laxity.
Profile compiled from NMC Healthcare's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
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