Suitability comes down to three things: stable general health, a clear sense of what you would like to change, and expectations grounded in what surgery can realistically deliver. Dr. Shamoun assesses all three at consultation before recommending — or advising against — any procedure.

Expect an unhurried appointment: a discussion of your goals and medical history, a physical examination, and a frank review of the approaches suited to your anatomy. You will have ample time to raise questions about technique, recovery and risk — nothing is decided on the day unless you wish it to be.

It depends on the procedure. Many patients are back to everyday routines within a few weeks, while more extensive operations call for a longer convalescence. You will receive written aftercare guidance and scheduled reviews, and visitors to Dubai are given clear timelines before booking travel home.

Often, yes. Where it is safe, Dr. Shamoun combines operations — pairing an abdominoplasty with breast augmentation is a common example — so patients recover once rather than twice. Whether combining makes sense in your case is assessed individually at consultation.

Any incision leaves a mark, but placement and technique make an enormous difference. Incisions are positioned where clothing and natural creases conceal them, and they typically soften and fade considerably with time — helped by diligent aftercare, including protecting scars from Dubai’s strong sun.