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Ivan Vadimovich Kononikhin – plastic surgeon at Vidnova clinic

Qualification

In 2012, he graduated from Zaporizhzhia State Medical University with a degree in "Medical Medicine". Then he completed an internship at the Department of Surgery and Proctology of the ZMAPE in the 9th City Hospital (Zaporizhzhya).

After completing his internship, he was referred to the Veselivska Central District Hospital, where he worked until 2019.

From 2016 to 2018, he worked in parallel at the Atlant Medical Center (Melitopol). During this time, he completed many training and practical courses, including laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgical interventions at the ZMAPO, endoscopic examination methods at the ZHMU.

Since 2015, he has been actively involved in aesthetic medicine, paying great attention to contouring and botulinum therapy. Every year he attends many practical and scientific conferences on surgery and aesthetic medicine.

In 2019, he received the second qualification category in the specialty "Surgery".

Work experience

Ivan Kononikhin performs about 400 operations annually. His medical experience amounts to 11 years of successful work and constant development.

Today, Ivan Vadymovych is a member of the Ukrainian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.

List of operations and procedures

Ivan Kononikhin is a plastic surgeon with a broad profile. He performs a full range of plastic surgeries on the face and body.

• Breast augmentation
• Breast lift
• Breast lift with augmentation
• Gynecomastia
• Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
• Liposuction
• Blepharoplasty
• Facial lipofilling
• Otoplasty
• Correction of postoperative scars
• Botulinum therapy (Dysport injections)
• Contour plastic surgery with fillers
• Lip contouring (lip augmentation)

Dr. Svitlana Rabotenko is a leading plastic surgeon at Vidnova Clinic. She holds the Highest Qualification Category. Dr. Rabotenko is an international member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). She is also a member of the All-Ukrainian Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons.

Dr. Rabotenko has over 16 years of experience. She performs about 300 operations each year. Her main areas of expertise are breast, body, and facial plastic surgery. She completed advanced training at the P.L. Shupyk National Medical Academy. Dr. Rabotenko regularly attends international conferences and helps advance plastic surgery in Ukraine.

Experience:

• • 2014 to 2018 — plastic surgeon at Oleg Kolibaba Medical Center.
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• • 2018 to 2021 — plastic surgeon at the Lita Plus clinic.
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• • 2021 to 2023 — plastic surgeon at the LaserOne clinic.
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• • Since 2024 — plastic surgeon Yurchenko Team.

Scientific conferences, exhibitions, seminars, symposia, workshops:

• • 2013 — international master class on rhinoplasty.
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• • 2015 — international conference “Singapore ENT Courses”, Singapore.
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• • 2015 – “Rhinoplasty” conference under the auspices of UAPRAS.
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• • 2016 — conference “Complex cases in plastic surgery”.
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• • 2017 — International Conference “Rhinoplasty Workshop”, Istanbul, Türkiye.
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• • 2018 – “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Course”, Budapest, Hungary.
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• • 2019 — International Congress on Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine.

Education:

• • 2004 to 2010 — A. A. Bogomolets National Medical University.
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• • 2010 to 2013 — Master’s degree in surgery, diploma with honors at the Ukrainian Military Medical Academy.
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• • 2015 to 2018 — postgraduate study at the Ukrainian Military Medical Academy.
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• • 2019 — defense of candidate's dissertation at the National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education named after Shupik.

The procedures I perform:

• Open rhinoplasty;

• closed rhinoplasty;

• • septorhinoplasty;
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• • revision rhinoplasty.
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• Participation in associations:

Member of the All-Ukrainian Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (VAPREKH).

Dr. Ivan Baranov is a leading trichologist and hair transplant specialist with over 14 years of clinical experience. He has performed more than 1,300 hair transplant procedures. This has made him a recognized expert in his field. Dr. Baranov is certified in the Regenera Activa technique. He is also the only transplant specialist in Ukraine using a unique hybrid method with the Trivellini system.

He is a member of several respected professional organizations. These include the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, the European Hair Research Society, and the Ukrainian Hair Research Society. His memberships show his dedication to high standards in hair restoration and ongoing professional growth.

Dr. Ruslan Lytovchenko is a skilled dental therapist, orthopedist, and surgeon. He specializes in advanced dental procedures such as tooth extraction, whitening, and root canal treatment. He is known for his precision in complex molar extractions. Dr. Lytovchenko provides painless and efficient care tailored to each patient.

He takes a patient-centered approach and often receives high satisfaction ratings. Patients appreciate his clear and effective treatment plans. He can address several dental issues in one visit, which helps improve patient outcomes. Dr. Lytovchenko holds multiple accreditations in dental surgery and prosthetics.

Dr. An Hanna is a board-certified periodontist with over 38 years of clinical experience. She is a Clinical Associate Professor of Periodontics at the University of Texas. Dr. Hanna earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry. She also completed dual majors in chemistry and psychology at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Dr. Hanna is a respected member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. She has performed thousands of successful implant procedures. She is known for her dedication to improving dental care. Dr. Hanna regularly uses the latest technologies and best practices in her work. She has made important contributions to the field of periodontics.

Work experience:
• 2000 to 2002 – Medical intern at the Central City Clinical Hospital, Kyiv
• 2001 to 2005 – Researcher at the Department of Hospital Surgery №2 with a course in Thoracic and Vascular Surgery at the National Medical University named after A.A. Bogomolets
• 2002 to 2005 – Surgeon at the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Central City Clinical Hospital, Kyiv
• 2003 to 2005 – Assistant at the Department of Hospital Surgery №2, National Medical University named after A.A. Bogomolets
• 2005 – Present – Surgeon at private clinics in Kyiv
• July 2023 – Founder of Yurchenko Plastic Surgery Clinic in Limassol, Cyprus

Scientific conferences, exhibitions, seminars, symposia:
• 2001 – 1st International Congress on Applied Aesthetics and Cosmetology in Ukraine, Kyiv
• 2001 – 2nd Ukrainian Congress on Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Surgery, Kyiv
• 2002 – Scientific-Practical Seminar "Dysport – Application in Aesthetic Medicine", Kyiv
• 2002 – 3rd International Congress on Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Moscow
• 2002 – Scientific-Practical Conference "Hemostasis – Problems and Prospects", Kyiv
• 2002 – 20th Congress of Surgeons of Ukraine, Ternopil
• 2002 – Scientific-Practical Conference "Relevant Issues in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery", Kyiv
• 2002 – 8th Scientific-Practical Conference "Relevant Issues in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery", Yalta
• 2003 – 58th Scientific-Practical Conference "Current Problems in Modern Medicine", Kyiv
• 2004 to 9th Scientific-Practical Conference "Current Issues in Aesthetic Surgery", Sevastopol
• 2004 – Scientific-Practical Conference "Current Issues in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery", Kyiv
• 2004 – 1st Congress "Current Issues in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery", Kyiv
• 2005 – 59th International Medical Conference for Young Scientists
• 2005 – 8th All-Ukrainian Scientific-Practical Conference "Current Issues in Vascular and Reconstructive Surgery", Kyiv
• 2008 – 3rd All-Ukrainian Scientific-Practical Conference "Prevention of Complications in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery"
• 2009 – 4th Scientific-Practical Conference "Tissue Engineering in Aesthetic Medicine"
• 2010 – 10th IAPSO Congress "Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery"
• 2010 – "Problematic Situations in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery"
• 2010 – "Satellite Symposium Breast Augmentation Surgery"
• 2010 – 1st Congress of the Ukrainian Society of Aesthetic Medicine
• 2010 – "Current Problems in Autotransplantation of Fat in the Periorbital Area of the Face"
• 2011 – "Single-Stage Breast Reconstruction with Implants Using Acellular Dermal Matrix"
• 2011 – "ISAPS-St. Petersburg Course"
• 2011 – "New Technologies in Plastic Surgery"
• 2011 – "Current Issues in Reconstructive and Restorative Breast Surgery"
• 2012 – 5th International Conference "Progress in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery"
• 2013 – "Problematic Situations in Breast Surgery"
• 2013 – 4th International Symposium on Plastic Surgery and Cosmetology "Combined Techniques and Biotechnology in Aesthetic Medicine"
• 2013 – "Reconstructive Breast Surgery: Aesthetic Aspects"
• 2017 – Cadaver Course, Arezzo, Italy
• 2017 – Speaker, 4th European Congress on Injection Techniques in Lviv
• 2017 – Advanced Aesthetic Blepharoplasty, Midface, and Face Contouring, St. Petersburg
• 2017 to 2018 – Regular speaker at master classes on Aesthetic Gynecology and Lipofilling Techniques
• 2018 – Speaker, National Scientific-Practical Conference "Breast in an Interdisciplinary Aspect"
• 2018 – Advanced Aesthetic Face, Breast, and Body Contouring, St. Petersburg
• 2023 – "Current Issues in Modern Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery", Uzhgorod
• 2024 – "Anatomy of Beauty", Kyiv
• 2024 – Speaker, Polytech Bright Talents Conference, Ibiza
• 2024 – Speaker, Difficult Cases Conference, Uzhgorod

Education:
• National Medical University (NMU) named after A.A. Bogomolets, Faculty of Medicine, Kyiv (2000)
• Internship, Department of Hospital Surgery №2 (NMU) named after A.A. Bogomolets, at the Central City Clinical Hospital in Kyiv (2002)

Procedures performed:
• Breast augmentation
• Breast reduction
• Breast lift
• Removal of biogel from the breast
• Correction of tubular breast shape
• Correction of breast asymmetry
• Implant replacement
• Labiaplasty

Memberships:
• Member of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of Ukraine
• Founder and participant of the Club of Plastic Surgeons
• Member of the Ukrainian Society of Aesthetic Medicine
• UPRADAS – Ukrainian Association of Dermatocosmetologists and Plastic-Reconstructive Surgeons

Dr. Svetlana Pshesmetskaya is a dentist with over 10 years of experience at VerMax Dental Clinic in Kyiv, Ukraine. She focuses on orthodontics and treats both adults and children. Her services include metal, ceramic, Damon, lingual, and self-ligating braces, as well as clear aligners.

Dr. Pshesmetskaya is known for her efficiency and attention to detail. Patients value her clear communication and often leave positive reviews. She offers online consultations and speaks English, making her a good choice for international patients. Her skills and commitment lead to high patient satisfaction and successful results.

Sidorchuk Yuri Valerievich - plastic surgeon

Education

• 2011-2015 - Rivne State Basic Medical College, specialty "General Medicine", qualification paramedic;
  
• 2015-2021 - Kyiv Medical University named after A.A. Bogomolets, specialty "General Medicine", professional qualification - physician;
  
• 2021-2024 - National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education named after P. L. Shupik. Specialty "General Surgery" based on the National Institute of Surgery and Transplantation named after A. A. Shalimov.
  

Experience

• 2016-2019 - Kyiv City Clinical Hospital No. 9, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care;
  
• 2018-2019 - Medical Center "Harmony of Health";
  
• 2020-2021 - Medical Center "Medical Practice";
  
• 2020-2023 - Kyiv City Clinical Bureau of Forensic Medical Examination;
  
• from 2023 - Vidnova clinic.
  

Courses and certificates:

• "Center for Special Training" for ACLS (Advance Cardiovascular Life Support - 2022) Kyiv, Ukraine;
  
• "Special Training Center" for ITLS (International Trauma Life Support Advanced) Kyiv, Ukraine;
  
• Participant of the international congress ICANPS 2023 "Modern trends in reconstructive and plastic surgery", Kyiv, Ukraine;
  
• Participant of the international scientific and practical conference 2023 "Current issues of modern plastic and reconstructive surgery", Uzhgorod, Ukraine;
  
• Participant of the conference “Live surgery of aesthetic mammoplasty and oncoplastic breast surgery”, Uzhgorod, Ukraine;
  
• "Dermatoscopy of skin neoplasms", Kyiv, Ukraine;
  
• "Injection treatment with fillers: upper and middle third of the face", Kyiv, Ukraine;
  
• Academy of Advanced Aesthetics. "Blanching": expert knowledge and advanced technologies, Kyiv, Ukraine;
  
• Academy of Advanced Aesthetics - The Art of Lip Correction with Beloteto;
  
• Professional school in online format "Family Doctor Academy", Kyiv, Ukraine;
  
• CPD (continuous professional development). Master class: "Treatment of cancer patients in the epidemiological conditions of 2020", Kyiv, Ukraine;
  
• Scientific and practical conference "Sukharev readings". Topic: "Vascular surgery, phlebology and angiology in the era of COVID-19", Kyiv, Ukraine;
  

Social activities:

• 2020 - rotation to the village of Taramchuk, Maryinsky district, Donetsk region.
  
• 2022 - A volunteer doctor during a full-scale invasion in Kyiv.
  

Achievements and awards:

Decree of the President of Ukraine 419/2022 awarded the medal "For a saved life" dated 17.06. 2022

Experience:

2012 – present – surgeon, ophthalmologist, plastic surgeon in private clinics.

Scientific conferences, exhibitions, seminars, symposia, workshops:

• State Educational Institution of Higher Professional Education, Ministry of Education and Social Development, Moscow Academy of Postgraduate Education, Optometry Course, 2009.

• Donetsk National Medical University named after M. Gorky, confirmation of specialization, 2010.

• Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. Ukrainian Military Medical Academy (Kyiv, Ukraine), Confirmation of certificate in specialty, 2016.

• Training “Providing First Aid to Victims and Behavior in Emergency Situations” 2016.

• Participation in the international conference “White Nights”, St. Petersburg, 2012-2014.

• V State Congress. Plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine. Moscow, 2016.

• Webinars of the pharmaceutical company Alcon on modern treatment of dry eye syndrome, 2016.

• Ukrainian House, scientific and practical conference of ophthalmologists of Ukraine with international participation “REFRACTION PLAIN AIR '17”, October 2017.

• Traditional and Extended Blepharoplasty, World Aesthetic Education, 2021.

• Blepharoplasty, Facial Rejuvenation and Contouring, International Hybrid Course, AA Surgery, 2021.

• Facial Anatomy Cadaver Course, Warsaw, 2022.

Education:

• First Saint Petersburg State Medical University (PSMU) named after I.P. Pavlov, specialization “General Medicine”, 2003;

• Donetsk National Medical University named after Maxim Gorky, specialization “Ophthalmology”, 2010;

• Specialization in Plastic Surgery, National Medical University, 2022.

The procedures I perform:

• upper eyelid plastic surgery;

• surgical plastic surgery of the lower eyelids;

• transconjunctival plastic surgery of the lower eyelids;

• circular eyelid surgery;

• contopexy (foxy eye);

• eyebrow lift;

• removal of foreign bodies from the conjunctiva and cornea.

Participation in associations:

• member of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of Ukraine.

Dr. Oleg Mastakov is an experienced oral surgeon, implantologist, and orthopedic dentist. He has over 20 years of clinical practice. Dr. Mastakov has treated more than 6,230 patients and performed over 3,230 operations. He focuses on both aesthetic and reconstructive oral surgery.

Dr. Mastakov is known for his skills in advanced imaging, diagnostics, and soft tissue management. He works extensively with MegaGen AnyRidge and AnyOne implant systems. He also performs all-on-4/6 procedures and immediate implant placement. Dr. Mastakov is proficient in CBCT-guided planning, restorative dentistry, and complex surgical techniques.

Dr. Bandrina Kateryna Volodymyrivna is a cardiologist and specialist in functional diagnostics. She has over 20 years of clinical experience. Dr. Bandrina works at Dobrobut Clinic. She focuses on emergency medicine, clinical cardiology, and advanced diagnostic methods such as Doppler ultrasound and echocardiography.

Dr. Bandrina holds the highest qualification category in cardiology. She has also completed specializations in functional diagnostics and internal medicine. Her experience includes work in ICU cardiology, vascular and cardiac ultrasound, and emergency care. She is skilled in 24-hour ECG and blood pressure monitoring. Dr. Bandrina has attended advanced courses at leading medical institutes.

👨‍⚕️ Oleksandr Ivanovych Kolesnik – Obstetrician-Gynecologist and Mammologist with 20 Years of Experience

🔹 About the Doctor
Oleksandr Ivanovych is a highly qualified gynecologist, mammologist, and obstetrician with over 20 years of clinical experience. He possesses deep expertise in women’s health, pregnancy management, advanced ultrasound diagnostics, and a wide range of surgical and minimally invasive procedures.

🔹 Key Areas of Practice:

Gynecology:
• Consultations and preventive check-ups
• Contraception counseling
• Diagnosis and treatment of infections and STDs
• Diagnosis and treatment of cervical pathology
• Fertility evaluations and infertility treatment
• Pre-pregnancy planning

Obstetrics:
• Pregnancy planning and prenatal care
• High-risk pregnancy management (including IVF, uterine scar, multiple pregnancies, extragenital pathology)
• Prenatal screening (1st and 2nd trimester)
• Ultrasound during pregnancy
• Non-invasive prenatal testing
• Postpartum follow-up

Ultrasound Diagnostics:
• Pelvic ultrasound
• Folliculometry
• Breast ultrasound
• Pregnancy and prenatal diagnostics
• Cervicometry for early detection of cervical insufficiency
• Doppler studies and cardiotocography
• Postpartum pelvic ultrasound

Surgical and Diagnostic Procedures:
• Hysteroscopy and hystero-resectoscopy
• Radio wave removal of gynecological lesions
• Cervical and endometrial biopsies
• Vaginal and perineal plastic surgery, labia correction
• Intrauterine device (IUD) insertion and removal
• Pregnancy termination (medical or surgical, up to 12 weeks)
• Surgical treatment of Bartholin gland cysts

🔹 Why Patients Choose Him:
✔ Comprehensive approach to women’s health
✔ Trusted by hundreds of patients for years
✔ Vast experience managing complex clinical cases
✔ Use of modern, minimally invasive diagnostic and treatment techniques

Dr. Krivusha Oleg Serhiiovych is a urologist-surgeon with almost 10 years of clinical experience. He treats urolithiasis, urological cancers, prostate diseases, and conditions related to men’s health and andrology. He also performs reconstructive urology procedures.

Dr. Krivusha uses modern diagnostic and surgical methods. He is known for his attentive and individual approach. Patients regularly give him positive feedback for his care and professionalism.

Dr. Svetlana Kondratyuk is an orthopedic dentist with 9 years of experience. Specializes in dental prosthetics, caries treatment and whitening.

Education and professional experience

In 2010, S. Kondratyuk graduated from the A.A. Bogomolets National Medical University.

Refresher courses

• “Ceramic restorations”, Yaremche, Ukraine, 2018;
• “14th Megagen International Implant Symposium”, Las Vegas, USA, 2018;
• “Microimplants”, Kyiv, Ukraine, 2018;
• “Prosthetics on implants”, Kyiv, Ukraine, 2018;
• “Life-Changing Dentistry”, Miguel Stanley (Portugal), Kyiv, Ukraine, 2018;
• “Restorative Dentistry”, International Dental Forum, Kyiv, Ukraine, 2017;
• “Prosthetics on implants (Biohorizons)”, Kyiv, Ukraine;
• “Prosthetics on Pearlsrom implants”, Odessa, Ukraine;
• “Ceramic restorations (Ivoclar Vivadent)”, Kyiv, Ukraine;
• “Treatment of temporomandibular joint diseases using articulation splints”, Kyiv, Ukraine.

Dr. Miroshnyk Tetyana Valeriivna is an endocrinologist with 22 years of clinical experience. She treats endocrine disorders using modern protocols. Her focus is on conservative treatment and long-term care for chronic conditions.

She provides consultations, diagnosis, and ongoing management of endocrine diseases. Her areas of expertise include type 1 and type 2 diabetes, diabetes insipidus, thyroid and adrenal disorders, metabolic syndrome, obesity, and metabolic imbalances.

Dr. Miroshnyk is known for her personalized approach and use of evidence-based methods. She is dedicated to improving patients’ quality of life by preventing complications and tailoring therapy to each individual.

Shitev Evgeniy Vasilievich - dentist-orthopedist Vidnova Clinic in Lviv

Evgeniy Vasilievich specializes in orthopedic dentistry.

Education:

In 2016 he graduated from the Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University.

Specialty: “Dentistry”,

Qualification: dentist

Refresher courses:

• Esthetics through the lens. Photography in dentistry, 29.04.2023, Chernivtsi Ukraine
• Basics of Minimally Invasive Techniques, 12/10/2022 Lviv Ukraine
• Scientific and practical conference MASTERS, 04-05.06. 2021, Kyiv, Ukraine
• VertiPrep and the BOPT concept on teeth and implants, July 4, 2021, Kyiv, Ukraine
• Prosthetic-surgical protocols for work on teeth and implants. Digital protocol, 02/28/2021 Kyiv, Ukraine, 02/28/2021
• Clinical and laboratory stages of rehabilitation of patients with complete edentia. Decision-making algorithm. 09/11/2021. Lviv Ukraine
• Planning of implantation and orthopedic rehabilitation of patients with complete edentia. 07/10/2021. Lviv Ukraine.
• Advanced Orthopedics Course of the Master Course Ossem 03/10 – 22/11/2020 Lviv, Ukraine
• Clinical experience of using enamel matrix proteins (Emdogain FL) in conservative periodontology 10/30/2020, Lviv, Ukraine
• All about Occlusion splints, February 7-8, 2020, Lviv, Ukraine
• Functional diagnostics in daily dentistry, Module 2, January 25-26, 2020, Lviv

Evgeniy Vasilyevich regularly improves his professional skills by attending forums, congresses, seminars and master classes.