Our Team
Meet our team of highly skilled doctors and specialists who work together closely to maintain a science-based, yet luxurious aesthetic and wellness clinic.
Dr. Dragana Spica
Specialist Plastic SurgeonDr. Dragana Spica is a board certified Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgeon of Serbian nationality. She graduated from the prestigious University of Belgrade in Serbia and completed her surgical residency training at the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Belgrade. She continued her training and gained professional experience at the Clinical Centre of Serbia University Hospital in Belgrade, learning from the most eminent professors in the field.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Face surgery (upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty, cat eye surgery, smile dimple creation, otoplasty)
• Breast surgery (augmentation, lifting, reduction, gynecomastia)
• Body contouring (high body definition with liposuction, fat transfer to face, breasts, buttock, dorsal side of hands, tummy tuck, full abdominoplasty with plication of rectus muscles, buttock augmentation with fat transfer or dermal fillers)
• Intimate surgeries for women
• All types of anti-aging treatments and laser procedures
• Reconstructive surgery especially for skin cancers such as basal cell, squamous cell, melanomas
• Scar revision
• Burns
• Post traumatic reconstructive surgery
Dr. Peter Loizou
Consultant ENT and RhinoplastyBringing aesthetics and plastic surgery expertise to Dubai from London, Dr Peter Loizou is highly sought for his specialism in Facial Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery, especially for his rhinoplasty and dermal filler procedures where the majority of his patients come by referral.
Dr Peter completed his post-graduate training in Facial Aesthetics at the prestigious Harley Street, London UK. He’s well known for his subtle enhanced yet natural results, and his preservation rhinoplasty techniques that improve both nose form and function.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Facial plastic surgery
• Rhinoplasty
• Non-surgical facial aesthetics
• Endoscopic sinus surgery
Dr. Ghada Al Batran
Specialist Gynaecologist ObstetricianDr. Al Batran has over 20 years of experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. She is also proficient in the management of recurrent miscarriages, early pregnancy complications, menstrual disorders, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome and post-menopausal problems.
Dr Al Batran takes great pride in providing a focused and holistic care to her clients in a comfortable and professional environment. She aims to provide client tailored treatments and care according to their needs and always involves clients in the decision making process whilst at the same time respecting their dignity.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• General Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Sexual and reproductive medicine
• Colposcopy and cervical pathology
Dr. Marwan Alsafadi
Consultant Family MedicineDr Alsafadi’s interest in family medicine arose from his love of family connections and priority in relieving pain and reassuring fears of his patients.
He received his first medical degree in 2010 from the Free University of Brussels. In 2012, he received his Master’s in Family Medicine and a certificate of specialisation in Family Medicine in Belgium.
He has a special interest in sexual health, where he diagnoses and treats issues relating to female and male sexual dysfunction including erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, low libido and orgasmic problems. Dr Alsafadi became a FAA/GACA designated Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) in 2017. In 2020, he received his fellowship in the European Committee of Sexual Medicine.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Lifestyle medicine Sexual health (individual and couples)
• Aviation medicine
• Mental health
• Vitamins IV drips
Dr. Winnie Uchendu
Specialist Family MedicineDr. Winnie Uchendu is a UK-trained family medicine consultant and health coach, who earned her medical degree from The University of Bristol and her psychology degree from King’s College London University.
Dr. Winnie is a qualified health and wellness coach who is passionate about empowering her clients to create attainable and realistic health goals, in line with their values and interests. She uses her interpersonal skills and expertise in human behaviour to support her clients in transforming their daily habits and their overall health in a sustainable way.
Dr Winnie believes that healthcare should focus on finding the root cause of disease and addressing contributory lifestyle factors. She seeks to take a collaborative, individualised and holistic approach to her management in order to yield the best outcomes for her clients.
Dr Winnie is a member of the UK Royal College of General Practitioners. She is registered with both the UK General Medical Council (GMC) and the Dubai Health Authority (DHA).
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Health Coaching and Lifestyle Medicine (physical activity, nutrition, sleep, stress management)
• IV Vitamin Infusion Therapy
• Weight Management
• Chronic Disease (diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol)
• Acute Illness (coughs, infections, headaches)
• Mental Health (anxiety, depression)
• Sexual Health
• Travel Health and Vaccinations
Dr. Emanuele Verga
Consultant DermatologistDr Emanuele is a highly skilled dermatologist with over 10 years of experience diagnosing and treating a wide variety of skin conditions in private and hospital healthcare settings. Specialised in both adults’ and children’s skin disease treatments, Dr. Emanuele is also proficient in medical and cosmetic dermatological procedures.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• General dermatology
• Non-invasive cosmetic dermatology using injectables and lasers
Dr. Rima Sleiman
DermatologistDr. Sleiman obtained her Medical Doctor Diploma in 2011 from the American University of Beirut in Lebanon followed by four years of specialisation in Dermatology. She attended Dr. Suzan Obagi’s Cosmetics and Skin Health Care Center in Pittsburgh, USA with a special focus on Cosmetics. In 2015, Dr. Sleiman became a full time dermatologist at The Skin Clinic in Beirut. In 2016, she set up her own private clinic in Beirut, working with both general dermatology and advanced cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Sleiman has extensive experience in various different cosmetic procedures including injectables such as wrinkle reducing injections and fillers, chemical peels, PRP treatments, microneedling, laser hair removal, vascular lasers, facial rejuvenation laser, pigment and tattoo lasers, and laser for scar revision. She has several publications in reputable dermatology journals and has given presentations at international conferences. She regularly makes TV appearances to spread awareness about common skin problems and the most recent treatments.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• General Dermatology
• Pediatric Dermatology
• Cancer screening and mole excisions
• Hair loss and scalp problems
• Cosmetic Dermatology including wrinkle reducing injections, fillers, skin boosters, prp, peels, microneedling
• Laser treatments including veins, scars, pigmentation, anti-aging, warts
Katarzyna Puckeridge
Beauty and Laser TherapistKasia is an Australian trained beauty and laser therapist with over 17 years experience in delivering wide range of cosmetic procedures treating various skin issues and helping patients achieve their cosmetic goals. She received her academic qualification from Australia, Switzerland and UK. Kasia’s primary expertise lies in Laser Skin Treatments and Skin Rejuvenation, non-surgical Face Lifts, Chemical Peels, Medical Grade Facials and many others.
Kasia treats each of her patients with utter importance, with highest attention to details she provides the most effective treatments to her patients, helping them achieve their cosmetic goals.
Kasia participates in various international conferences and workshops to keep her expertise up to date.
Lara Ibrahim
Beauty and Laser TherapistLara is a passionate and experienced licensed Beauty and Laser therapist with more than 13 years’ experience in Europe and the Middle East with Arab origin growing up abroad between Europe and US . She got her Cidesco diploma, world’s prestigious qualification for aesthetics and beauty therapy in Denmark.
With the love for helping others, Lara wants to help you achieve your goal in reaching beautiful, healthy glowing skin by tailoring and customising the perfect treatment plan and most importantly a correct skincare regime. She is committed to providing clients with the highest level of customer service.
Eating healthily and an active lifestyle are very important factors in her life because she is a true believer that it’s the way to achieve beauty and feel your best inside out by looking after both your skin care and daily lifestyle routine.
Dr. Zara Akahavan
General DentistDr. Zara Akhavan is a Canadian qualified General Dentist and an expert in all areas of Dentistry, in particular, Cosmetic Dentistry. She has over 16 years of extensive clinical experience in Canada, US and the UAE.
She takes pride in providing the most conservative, beneficial and best health care treatment options to her clients. She understands some patients may feel stress or anxiety prior to any treatment, and her calm attitude combined with her knowledge and experience ensures all her Clients have an enjoyable dental experience.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Cosmetic dentistry – complete smile makeovers and Hollywood smile
• Full mouth rehabilitation
• Porcelain veneers and laminates
• All ceramic and zirconium crowns, bridges and porcelain fillings
• General dentistry
• Tooth coloured composite fillings and metal-free restorations, inlays and onlays
• Teeth whitening
• Replacement of teeth with fixed or removable prosthesis -complete and partial dentures
• Preventative dentistry
• Mouth guards
• Hygiene therapy, scaling-polishing and stain removal and treatment of halitosis (bad breath)
• Treatment of emergencies and non-surgical dental extractions
• Oral cancer screening
• Sports dentistry
Dr. Kübra Zengin Altintaş
Specialist Gynaecologist ObstetricianDr. Kübra Zengin Altintaş graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, achieved her Obstetrics and Gynsecology specialist title from Ankara,TURKEY Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Gynecology Training Research Hospital and achieved first rank in the American Board of Cosmetic Gynecology Certification.
She has over 12 years of experience as a specialist gynaecologist and obstetrician. Her focus is on cosmetic gynaecology using safe lasers/radiofrequency, PRP, stem cells, exosomes and intimate surgeries. In addition she works on women’s health services, menopause, bio-body identical hormone replacement treatments and peptide therapy.
She is a member of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Functional aesthetic gynaecology
• Invasive and non-invasive genital aesthetic procedures (labioplasty, clitoralhoodplasty, vaginoplasty, labiomajoraplasty, g-shot, o-shot, genital fillers, vaginal threads, radiofrequency-laser treatments and stress incontinence)
• Menopause
• Bio-body identical hormone replacement therapy
• Peptide therapy
• Sexual dysfunction
• Vaginismus
• Infertility (intrauterine insemination)