showcase August 2016 39 www.womanthismonth.com WTM: How long have you been practicing cosmetic surgery and what specialist training have you undertaken? I have been practicing for 14 years. I am a member at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, a board certified plastic surgeon. I did my master's degree at Queen Mary University London in body contouring surgery, my fellowship was in breast surgery at Cambridge University and I did my cosmetic fellowship at the world-renowned McIndoe surgical Centre. I did my training in Britain, France and the Netherlands. Please give details of some of the surgical procedures you offer and which are the most popular here in Bahrain? At Ibn Al Nafees, we offer a wide range of procedures and treatments. Currently, the most popular are liposuction, bodycontouring, breast surgeries and noninvasive cosmetics. Who is the best candidate for plastic surgery – age group, state of health, skin/ body condition – and how do they have to be prepared to adapt their lifestyle postsurgery to make it worthwhile? Plastic surgery is for any patient who needs it. It is suitable for all ages, races and genders. Lifestyle changes and aftercare are very important for all patients such as stopping smoking [it affects the skin], ensuring to use sun screen [particularly after facial treatments] and maintaining or adopting a healthy diet [particularly for those who have had liposuction]. Please give details of any non-surgical procedures you offer and how these can impact on patients’ lives, looks? Non-invasive treatments include injections with fillers, Botox and plasma. We also do skin laser treatments and hydra facials as well as chemical peels. Non-invasive treatments help patients glow and restore their youthfulness and beauty. New non-surgical treatments become available regularly, do you think we will ever reach a stage when surgery is no For our beauty issue, WTM speaks to Dr Ahmed Al-Asfoor, about his work at one of the island’s foremost cosmetic practices. IBN AL NAFEES HOSPITAL YOUR LOOKS IN HIS HANDS longer an option or will it always be the answer beyond a certain stage? Beauty and care encompass a whole spectrum of treatments involving both non-surgical and surgical procedures. I believe both will continue to be needed and this should be assessed individually according to each case. Do you offer any treatments which are exclusive to Ibn Al Nafees? And are there plans to introduce any new treatments in the coming months? There are always new treatments being introduced at Ibn Al Nafees Hospital. With our new expansion plans, we will have new offers very soon. Anything else you would like to add? The art of plastic surgery requires knowledge, skills and training. Be sure to get your treatment from a qualified plastic surgeon to ensure you get satisfactory results. Ask questions and be aware when making decisions on your treatment to ensure you receive the care and results you desire.
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