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Dr. Fadi Bakal
Consultant in Plastic Surgery
stethoscope Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery
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work_history 15+ Years of Experience
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Biography
Dr. Fadi Bakal has extensive international experience in performing aesthetic procedures and advanced reconstructive surgeries using the latest medical techniques. He obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Medicine with distinction (Cum Laude) from KU Leuven University in Belgium and completed his specialist training in plastic surgery across several reputable hospitals in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Austria. He holds several prestigious European accreditations in addition to Dubai Health Authority (DHA) licensure. Dr. Fadi has more than 15 years of advanced experience in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures, including facial surgery, rhinoplasty, breast surgery, body contouring, as well as complex microsurgical procedures such as breast reconstruction using abdominal flap techniques. He has also founded and managed specialized aesthetic clinics, combining surgical expertise with innovation to provide the latest aesthetic treatments according to the highest standards of quality and safety. He has contributed to several scientific research publications in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery and has presented his research at specialized international medical conferences. He is also a member of several prestigious European medical associations and focuses on achieving natural and safe results by applying advanced medical techniques that meet patient needs and expectations.
Professional Profile.
- Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Medicine with distinction (Cum Laude) – KU Leuven University, Belgium
- Founder of the free flap & oncoplastic breast reconstruction program (DIEP flap, microsurgery & locoregional flaps) – Breast Cancer Center, Zeeland Province, The Netherlands
- Founder, CEO and Medical Director – Be First Clinics – specialized clinic in plastic surgery and non-surgical aesthetic treatments – Antwerp, Belgium
- Presenter of TV program “The Doctors” – Season 1 (13 episodes) – Dubai TV (2025)
- Television interview on plastic surgery and artificial intelligence – Sama Dubai TV – 6 August 2025
- Founder of “The Canvas of Beauty” PodCast – a platform discussing plastic surgery, skincare, and real transformation stories
- Radio interview on breast surgery in plastic surgery – Channel 4 Dubai (104.8FM) – 28 January 2025
- Multiple radio interviews on plastic surgery – Noor Dubai Radio – December 2024
- Participation in TraumaCentrum TV program – SBS6 Channel – Netherlands
- Rare case of KID syndrome using hydrosurgery wound care technique – Advances in Skin & Wound Care Journal – October 2019
- Levator tendon repair and simplification of technique for clinical use – NVPC Meeting – Netherlands – 2019
- Levator tendon repair – RBSPS Meeting – Belgium – 2018
- Use of local flaps in partial breast reconstruction – chapter in Operative Techniques in Plastic Surgery – 2018
- Autologous fat grafting (Lipofilling): technique in Brussels – Catharina Hospital presentation – 2018
- Capsule contracture complications in implants – MRBS Master Oncoplastics – Barcelona – Brussels – 2017
- Surgical management of KID syndrome – RBSPS Meeting – Belgium – 2016
- Classification of proximal ulna fractures – ECTES Trauma Conference – Basel – 2012
- Effect of electrical lesions in septal nucleus on behavior – Society for Neuroscience Conference – San Diego – 2010
- Functional neuroimaging and neuromodulation in anorexia model – Medtronic Neuroscience Conference – Switzerland – 2009
- ISAPS World Congress – Colombia – 2024
- ICOPLAST Meeting – Dubai – 2023
- World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (WSRM) Congress – Singapore – 2023
- Bright Talents Conference – Greece – 2023
- BRA Day (Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day) – Netherlands – 2021, 2022, 2023
- NVPC Conference – Netherlands – 2022, 2023
- CATBBAS Conference – Belgium – multiple years
- RBSPS Conference – Belgium – Spring and Autumn meetings
- iBreastBook webinar – breast reconstruction using Free Flaps
- ISAPS Business School Webinar
- Rhinoplasty Course – London – BAPRAS
- Blepharoplasty & Browlift webinar – Brussels University Hospital
- Covid-19 webinar – Belgium experience – Brussels University Hospital
- London Rhinoplasty Course – Royal Society of Medicine – 2019
- ISAPS cadaver dissection course – Belgium
- Microsurgery workshop – Brussels – instructor and presenter
- WSRM Congress – Bologna – Italy
- Digital medical photography course – Amsterdam
- Perforator flaps course – Belgium
- CATBBAS course – Belgium
- Belgian Surgical Week – Belgium
- Microsurgery course – Erasmus MC – Rotterdam
- Advanced Trauma Life Support course – Netherlands
- Laparoscopic skills course – Germany
- Basic Life Support course – Netherlands
- COCAEM Medical Meeting – Argentina
- Laparoscopic repetition study – KU Leuven University
- Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Medicine – KU Leuven University – Belgium – Cum Laude – 2004 – 2011
- Pre-specialty training – one year in General Surgery
- Elective training – Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery Department – Ghent University Hospital – Belgium
- Clinical training – Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics – Argentina
- Clinical training – Orthopedics and Emergency Medicine – St George’s Hospital – London
- Neurosurgery research – KU Leuven University – Belgium
- Secondary education – Pius X College – The Netherlands
- Royal Belgian Society of Plastic Surgery (RBSPS)
- Union of Physicians in Belgium (VBS)
- Dutch Society for Plastic Surgery (NVPC)
- Royal Dutch Medical Association (KNMG)
- General Medical Council – United Kingdom
- Dubai Health Authority (DHA) License – Consultant Plastic Surgery
- European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS)
- Fellow of Royal Dutch Medical Association (KNMG)
- Registered with UK General Medical Council (GMC)
- Belgian Board Certification in Plastic Surgery (FCCP)
- Royal Dutch Medical Association Membership
- General Medical Council accreditation – United Kingdom
- Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Medicine with distinction (Cum Laude) – KU Leuven University, Belgium
- Founder of the free flap & oncoplastic breast reconstruction program (DIEP flap, microsurgery & locoregional flaps) – Breast Cancer Center, Zeeland Province, The Netherlands
- Founder, CEO and Medical Director – Be First Clinics – specialized clinic in plastic surgery and non-surgical aesthetic treatments – Antwerp, Belgium
- Presenter of TV program “The Doctors” – Season 1 (13 episodes) – Dubai TV (2025)
- Television interview on plastic surgery and artificial intelligence – Sama Dubai TV – 6 August 2025
- Founder of “The Canvas of Beauty” PodCast – a platform discussing plastic surgery, skincare, and real transformation stories
- Radio interview on breast surgery in plastic surgery – Channel 4 Dubai (104.8FM) – 28 January 2025
- Multiple radio interviews on plastic surgery – Noor Dubai Radio – December 2024
- Participation in TraumaCentrum TV program – SBS6 Channel – Netherlands
- Rare case of KID syndrome using hydrosurgery wound care technique – Advances in Skin & Wound Care Journal – October 2019
- Levator tendon repair and simplification of technique for clinical use – NVPC Meeting – Netherlands – 2019
- Levator tendon repair – RBSPS Meeting – Belgium – 2018
- Use of local flaps in partial breast reconstruction – chapter in Operative Techniques in Plastic Surgery – 2018
- Autologous fat grafting (Lipofilling): technique in Brussels – Catharina Hospital presentation – 2018
- Capsule contracture complications in implants – MRBS Master Oncoplastics – Barcelona – Brussels – 2017
- Surgical management of KID syndrome – RBSPS Meeting – Belgium – 2016
- Classification of proximal ulna fractures – ECTES Trauma Conference – Basel – 2012
- Effect of electrical lesions in septal nucleus on behavior – Society for Neuroscience Conference – San Diego – 2010
- Functional neuroimaging and neuromodulation in anorexia model – Medtronic Neuroscience Conference – Switzerland – 2009
- ISAPS World Congress – Colombia – 2024
- ICOPLAST Meeting – Dubai – 2023
- World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (WSRM) Congress – Singapore – 2023
- Bright Talents Conference – Greece – 2023
- BRA Day (Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day) – Netherlands – 2021, 2022, 2023
- NVPC Conference – Netherlands – 2022, 2023
- CATBBAS Conference – Belgium – multiple years
- RBSPS Conference – Belgium – Spring and Autumn meetings
- iBreastBook webinar – breast reconstruction using Free Flaps
- ISAPS Business School Webinar
- Rhinoplasty Course – London – BAPRAS
- Blepharoplasty & Browlift webinar – Brussels University Hospital
- Covid-19 webinar – Belgium experience – Brussels University Hospital
- London Rhinoplasty Course – Royal Society of Medicine – 2019
- ISAPS cadaver dissection course – Belgium
- Microsurgery workshop – Brussels – instructor and presenter
- WSRM Congress – Bologna – Italy
- Digital medical photography course – Amsterdam
- Perforator flaps course – Belgium
- CATBBAS course – Belgium
- Belgian Surgical Week – Belgium
- Microsurgery course – Erasmus MC – Rotterdam
- Advanced Trauma Life Support course – Netherlands
- Laparoscopic skills course – Germany
- Basic Life Support course – Netherlands
- COCAEM Medical Meeting – Argentina
- Laparoscopic repetition study – KU Leuven University
- Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Medicine – KU Leuven University – Belgium – Cum Laude – 2004 – 2011
- Pre-specialty training – one year in General Surgery
- Elective training – Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery Department – Ghent University Hospital – Belgium
- Clinical training – Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics – Argentina
- Clinical training – Orthopedics and Emergency Medicine – St George’s Hospital – London
- Neurosurgery research – KU Leuven University – Belgium
- Secondary education – Pius X College – The Netherlands
- Royal Belgian Society of Plastic Surgery (RBSPS)
- Union of Physicians in Belgium (VBS)
- Dutch Society for Plastic Surgery (NVPC)
- Royal Dutch Medical Association (KNMG)
- General Medical Council – United Kingdom
- Dubai Health Authority (DHA) License – Consultant Plastic Surgery
- European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS)
- Fellow of Royal Dutch Medical Association (KNMG)
- Registered with UK General Medical Council (GMC)
- Belgian Board Certification in Plastic Surgery (FCCP)
- Royal Dutch Medical Association Membership
- General Medical Council accreditation – United Kingdom