Plastic Surgeon · Abu Dhabi & Dubai
Refined surgery, results that look effortlessly natural.
Eighteen years of advanced plastic surgery across the body, breast and face — built on honesty, precision and balance. The philosophy is simple: you should look better, never operated on.
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years specialising in aesthetic & reconstructive surgery
signature surgical procedures — face, breast & body
languages — English, Portuguese & Spanish
clinic locations — Abu Dhabi & Dubai
The approach
Aesthetic balance — refined, never distorted, and always unmistakably you
The best surgery is the surgery no one can see. Every plan starts from your own anatomy and aims to restore and refine it — not to impose a template. The result should look like a rested, healthier version of you.
Honesty
A candid assessment of what surgery can and cannot do — including when it is not the right choice. You are always told which operation your anatomy actually needs.
Precision
Modern, tissue-preserving techniques — deep-plane lifting, fat repositioning, muscle repair — planned in detail so the change is structural and lasting, not superficial.
Balance
Proportion over exaggeration. The goal is harmony with the rest of your face and body, so the result reads as natural, elegant and quietly confident.
Meet the surgeon
Dr. Paulo Michels
A Brazilian-trained plastic surgeon with 18+ years of experience, Dr. Michels practises across body, breast and facial surgery at Elyzee Hospital in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. His training in Brazil was followed by advanced fellowships in Germany and the United States.
He is a member of the ISAPS, ASPS, SBCP and EPSS, a book author and international speaker, and is recognised as one of the leading plastic surgeons in the region — known for a natural, honest approach and modern, tissue-preserving techniques.
Procedures
What are you considering?
Every procedure has its own in-depth page — the technique, the recovery, the honest trade-offs. Explore by area.
Signature procedure
M.I.L.A — a flat, sculpted abdomen without the long scar
Minimally Invasive Lipo-Abdominoplasty combines high-definition liposuction with a full repair of the abdominal muscles — closing the diastasis exactly as a tummy tuck does — but through the tiny liposuction incisions, with no skin removal and no scar.
For the right patient it delivers the core benefit of a tummy tuck with the recovery of liposuction — a signature of the practice.
Why patients choose it
- Full muscle repair — same as a tummy tuck
- No skin excision, no visible scar
- VASER + plasma for skin retraction
- Faster recovery than an open abdominoplasty
- Ideal for fat + muscle diastasis with mild skin laxity
Our philosophy
You should look better — never operated on.
Patient stories
In their words
“He told me honestly what I did and didn’t need. The result is completely natural — people say I look well, not that I’ve had surgery.”Deep plane facelift
“The MILA gave me a flat stomach and my muscles repaired — with no scar at all. I still can’t believe it.”MILA
“Years of migraines, and the surgery changed my life. Careful testing first, then a result that lasted.”Migraine surgery
FAQ
Questions, answered
How do I choose a plastic surgeon in Abu Dhabi or Dubai?
Look for a qualified plastic surgeon with recognised memberships (such as ISAPS, ASPS, SBCP), genuine experience in the specific procedure, licensed hospital facilities, and above all an honest consultation that tells you what you do and do not need. Dr. Michels is a Brazilian-trained plastic surgeon with 18+ years of experience, operating at Elyzee Hospital in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Which procedures does Dr. Michels perform?
A full range across three areas: body contouring (liposuction, tummy tuck, MILA, body lift, BBL, buttock implants, rib remodeling, plasma tightening, permanent filler removal), breast surgery (augmentation, lift, lift with implants, reduction, gynecomastia) and facial surgery (deep plane and mini facelift, blepharoplasty, neck lift and migraine surgery).
Will my results look natural?
That is the entire philosophy — refined, never distorted, and always unmistakably you. Modern tissue-preserving techniques restore your own anatomy rather than overfilling or over-tightening, so you look like a rested, healthier version of yourself.
Do you offer consultations for patients travelling from abroad?
Yes. Many patients begin with a remote consultation over WhatsApp before travelling to Abu Dhabi or Dubai. The team, who speak English, Portuguese and Spanish, will guide you through the next steps and planning.
How much do procedures cost?
Every plan is individual, so pricing is confirmed after a personal assessment rather than published. In line with UAE medical-advertising regulations, quotations are shared privately in consultation.
Start with an honest conversation
The fastest way to reach Dr. Paulo Michels’ team is on WhatsApp — send a message and we’ll guide you through the next steps.
From the Journal
Articles & guides
Honest answers to the questions patients ask most — written and reviewed by Dr. Paulo Michels.
