Best Post-bariatric Plastic Surgery Doctors Abroad

Dr. Claudia Patricia Nieto González is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Bogota, Colombia. She performs breast reconstruction using latissimus dorsi flaps and implants. Dr. Nieto trained at the Instituto de Cirugía Reconstructiva de Jalisco under Dr. José Guerrero Santos and completed endoscopic surgery training at Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea González in Mexico City.

• Performs Mommy Makeover procedures combining reduction mammaplasty with abdominoplasty.
• Treats functional and aesthetic burn scar revisions, including keloid and hypertrophic patterns.
• Conducts male-specific surgeries like Vaser liposuction for gynecomastia and penile thickening.
• Is a university instructor for undergraduate and postgraduate medical programs.

Dr. Pedro Eder Portali is a plastic surgeon at the clinic of Dr. Karina Porter in Rio de Janeiro. He performs body contouring and reconstructive procedures for patients after major weight loss. Dr. Portali works at a facility holding TEMOS International Healthcare Accreditation, which sets standards for medical tourism safety and quality.

• Performs post-bariatric surgery to restore body shape after significant weight changes.
• Conducts aesthetic gluteal procedures, including Brazilian Butt Lift and butt implants.
• Treats gynecomastia and performs breast reductions to change chest contour.
• Performs facial and intimate surgeries such as rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, and vaginoplasty.

Dr. Saad Barhoum is a plastic surgeon in Cali who earned a bronze medal at the 2025 ISAPS Olympiad in Singapore. He developed the Closed Fist technique for breast explant reconstruction, a method that rebuilds the breast shape using the patient’s own tissue. Dr. Barhoum served as president of the International Course of Plastic Surgery in Cali.

• Uses portable ultrasound guidance during liposculpture for precise fat placement.
• Has a background in intensive care (ICU) to manage patient safety.
• Specializes in breast implant exchange and biopolymer removal surgery.
• Performs body contouring, including tummy tucks and fat transfer.

Dr. Marcelo Moreira is a plastic surgeon in Rio de Janeiro specializing in breast reconstruction and microsurgery. He completed his residency and microsurgery training at the National Cancer Institute (INCa), finishing first in his class for both programs. Dr. Moreira was a fellow observer at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York.

• Founded the Breast Chapter of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery.
• Performs DIEP flap breast reconstructions for post-mastectomy rehabilitation.
• Uses UltraPulse and CO2 laser technologies for skin contouring.
• Is a member of both the Brazilian and American Societies of Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Tamer Sakrak is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon who runs his own clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in revision rhinoplasty and body contouring for patients after major weight loss. Dr. Sakrak completed his surgical training at Eskisehir Osmangazi University.

• Performs post-bariatric procedures, including panniculectomy and skin tightening.
• Performs combined surgeries, such as breast lifts with abdominal reconstruction.
• Uses open and closed techniques for primary and secondary nose reshaping.
• Removes localized fat through liposuction of the face, neck, and body.

Dr. Beni Ribeiro is a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Rio de Janeiro, specializing in post-bariatric plastic surgery.

• Member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery (SBCP)
• Trained at Universidade Federal da Paraíba and Hospital Municipal Barata Ribeiro
• Offers teleconsultations and in-person appointments in Leblon, Rio de Janeiro
• Speaks Portuguese, English, and Spanish to assist diverse patients

Prof. Dr. Mohamed Hazem Abdelazeem is an Egyptian plastic and craniofacial surgeon with over 25 years of experience. He graduated from Cairo University with High Honors. He is an Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at Kasr Al Aini. He completed advanced craniofacial and maxillofacial training at the University of Freiburg. He also trained in rhinoplasty in Munich. He sees patients at Face & Body Clinic in Dokki and Sheikh Zayed.

Credentials include MRCS (Eng, 2005), FRCS (Glasg), an M.Sc. in 2007, and a PhD in 2011. He is a member of ISAPS (since 2016), EAFPS (since 2016), ESPRS (since 2006), and AOAA (since 2007).

He has served on the AOCMF Faculty since 2011 and on the MENA Faculty since 2014. He has been an Adjunct Member of the AO CMF Community Development Commission since 2021. He has worked as Course Director, Co-Chair, and Faculty at many AOCMF courses in Egypt, the Middle East, Europe, and online. He has organized and moderated the AOCMF Study Club Cairo since 2019.

Dr. Huseyin Ozden is a surgical oncologist and gastrointestinal surgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital. He treats conditions of the liver, pancreas, and breast. He performs oncological resections and weight loss surgeries. Dr. Ozden handles specialized procedures including colectomies and liver resections.

• Performs bariatric operations including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.
• Treats digestive tract conditions such as hemorrhoids and inguinal hernias.
• Works at Medicana Sivas, a facility treating 110,000+ patients annually.
• Performs thyroidectomy and endocrine surgery alongside abdominal procedures.