# Dr. Paulo Michels — Plastic Surgeon in Abu Dhabi & Dubai

> Official website of Dr. Paulo Michels, Brazilian board-certified plastic surgeon
> practicing at Elyzee Hospital, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Over 18 years of
> experience in body, breast and facial plastic surgery. Member of ISAPS, ASPS, SBCP
> and EPSS. Gold Medal, Best Body Contouring — World Plastic Surgery Olympiads 2025.
> Hospital profile: https://www.elyzee.ae/en/doctors/dr-paulo-michels.html
> MOHAP License DU63U7WY-040124.

This is the official and only website of Dr. Paulo Michels (the former educational site
uaeplasticsurgeon.ae now redirects here — all its guides were moved into /blog).

An Arabic version of every core and procedure page is available under /ar/
(e.g. /ar/procedures/mila-tummy-tuck-without-scars), with hreflang pairing.

## Signature techniques
- MILA — minimally invasive tummy tuck without the long scar: /procedures/mila-tummy-tuck-without-scars
- Rib Remodeling — minimally invasive waist definition: /procedures/rib-remodeling
- Deep Plane Facelift: /procedures/deep-plane-facelift

## Procedures
- Body: /procedures/liposuction, /procedures/tummy-tuck-abdominoplasty, /procedures/mommy-makeover, /procedures/body-contouring-body-lift, /procedures/brazilian-butt-lift-bbl, /procedures/buttock-augmentation, /procedures/bodytite-argon-plasma-j-plasma, /procedures/lipedema, /procedures/filler-removal
- Breast: /procedures/breast-augmentation, /procedures/breast-reduction-breast-lift-surgery, /procedures/mastopexy-with-implants, /procedures/internal-bra (Internal Bra technique — autologous internal support for breast lift, augmentation and implant revision; how it compares with GalaFLEX, TIGR Matrix and ADM), /procedures/breast-implant-removal-explant (breast implant removal / explant surgery — capsulectomy, en bloc, explant with lift or fat transfer, breast implant illness), /procedures/gynecomastia-treatment
- Face: /procedures/facelift, /procedures/deep-plane-facelift, /procedures/mini-facelift, /procedures/rhinoplasty, /procedures/eyelid-surgery-blepharoplasty, /procedures/neck-lift, /procedures/eyebrow-lift, /procedures/double-chin-lipo, /procedures/otoplasty, /procedures/migraine-surgery

## For patients in Dubai

Dr. Michels sees patients from Dubai at Elyzee Hospital in Abu Dhabi; these pages explain the procedures and how visits from Dubai are arranged (each also available in Arabic at the same slug under /ar/).

- Plastic Surgeon in Dubai (overview): /plastic-surgeon-dubai (AR: /ar/plastic-surgeon-dubai)
- Breast Augmentation in Dubai: /breast-augmentation-dubai (AR: /ar/breast-augmentation-dubai)
- Tummy Tuck in Dubai: /tummy-tuck-dubai (AR: /ar/tummy-tuck-dubai)
- Liposuction in Dubai: /liposuction-dubai (AR: /ar/liposuction-dubai)
- Blepharoplasty in Dubai: /blepharoplasty-dubai (AR: /ar/blepharoplasty-dubai)
- Breast Lift (Mastopexy) in Dubai: /breast-lift-dubai (AR: /ar/breast-lift-dubai)
- Mommy Makeover in Dubai: /mommy-makeover-dubai (AR: /ar/mommy-makeover-dubai)

## Patient guides (blog)

Patient-education articles by Dr. Paulo Michels. 86 guides in English, 86 also available in Arabic at the same slug under /ar/blog/.

- Breast Implant Illness: What Is Known, and When Explant Surgery Helps: /blog/breast-implant-illness-explant-uae (AR: /ar/blog/breast-implant-illness-explant-uae)
- Breast Implant Removal Recovery Week by Week: A Surgeon's Timeline: /blog/breast-implant-removal-recovery-week-by-week (AR: /ar/blog/breast-implant-removal-recovery-week-by-week)
- En Bloc vs Total Capsulectomy: What Actually Matters When Removing Breast Implants: /blog/en-bloc-vs-total-capsulectomy (AR: /ar/blog/en-bloc-vs-total-capsulectomy)
- How Long Does an Internal Bra Last? Breast Lift Longevity Explained: /blog/how-long-does-an-internal-bra-last (AR: /ar/blog/how-long-does-an-internal-bra-last)
- Internal Bra Materials: GalaFLEX, TIGR Matrix, ADM or Your Own Tissue?: /blog/internal-bra-galaflex-tigr-adm-or-own-tissue (AR: /ar/blog/internal-bra-galaflex-tigr-adm-or-own-tissue)
- Will My Breasts Sag After Implant Removal? Explant With or Without a Lift: /blog/will-my-breasts-sag-after-implant-removal (AR: /ar/blog/will-my-breasts-sag-after-implant-removal)
- Breast Implant Revision and Replacement in the UAE: When and Why: /blog/breast-implant-revision-replacement-uae (AR: /ar/blog/breast-implant-revision-replacement-uae)
- Is a BBL Safe? How Modern Technique Changed the Risk Profile: /blog/is-bbl-safe-dubai (AR: /ar/blog/is-bbl-safe-dubai)
- Mommy Makeover Recovery Week by Week: A Surgeon's Timeline: /blog/mommy-makeover-recovery-week-by-week (AR: /ar/blog/mommy-makeover-recovery-week-by-week)
- BodyTite and J-Plasma (Renuvion) With Liposuction: Who Actually Needs Skin Tightening?: /blog/skin-tightening-with-liposuction-bodytite-renuvion (AR: /ar/blog/skin-tightening-with-liposuction-bodytite-renuvion)
- Thigh Lift in Dubai: When Skin, Not Fat, Is the Problem: /blog/thigh-lift-dubai (AR: /ar/blog/thigh-lift-dubai)
- Breast Reduction in Abu Dhabi: A Patient's Guide: /blog/breast-reduction-abu-dhabi-guide (AR: /ar/blog/breast-reduction-abu-dhabi-guide)
- Abdominal Etching in Dubai & Abu Dhabi: The HD Liposuction Guide: /blog/abdominal-etching-in-dubai (AR: /ar/blog/abdominal-etching-in-dubai)
- Body Lift or Tummy Tuck After Major Weight Loss?: /blog/body-lift-or-tummy-tuck-after-weight-loss (AR: /ar/blog/body-lift-or-tummy-tuck-after-weight-loss)
- Breast Lift or Implants: Which Do You Need After Pregnancy?: /blog/breast-lift-or-implants (AR: /ar/blog/breast-lift-or-implants)
- Can Chest Exercises Get Rid of Gynecomastia?: /blog/can-exercise-get-rid-of-gynecomastia (AR: /ar/blog/can-exercise-get-rid-of-gynecomastia)
- Can Permanent Fillers Be Removed?: /blog/can-permanent-fillers-be-removed (AR: /ar/blog/can-permanent-fillers-be-removed)
- Can You Breastfeed After Breast Augmentation?: /blog/can-you-breastfeed-after-breast-augmentation (AR: /ar/blog/can-you-breastfeed-after-breast-augmentation)
- Does Migraine Surgery Really Work?: /blog/does-migraine-surgery-really-work (AR: /ar/blog/does-migraine-surgery-really-work)
- Does Rib Remodeling Affect Your Breathing?: /blog/does-rib-remodeling-affect-breathing (AR: /ar/blog/does-rib-remodeling-affect-breathing)
- How Long After a BBL Before You Can Sit Down?: /blog/how-long-after-a-bbl-can-you-sit (AR: /ar/blog/how-long-after-a-bbl-can-you-sit)
- How Long Do Liposuction Results Last?: /blog/how-long-do-liposuction-results-last (AR: /ar/blog/how-long-do-liposuction-results-last)
- How Painful Is Liposuction Recovery?: /blog/how-painful-is-liposuction-recovery (AR: /ar/blog/how-painful-is-liposuction-recovery)
- How Soon Can You Fly After a Tummy Tuck?: /blog/how-soon-can-you-fly-after-a-tummy-tuck (AR: /ar/blog/how-soon-can-you-fly-after-a-tummy-tuck)
- Is Summer a Bad Time to Have Plastic Surgery in the UAE?: /blog/is-summer-a-bad-time-for-plastic-surgery-in-the-uae (AR: /ar/blog/is-summer-a-bad-time-for-plastic-surgery-in-the-uae)
- Liposuction for Women: Areas, Definition Levels and a Feminine Result: /blog/liposuction-for-women-guide (AR: /ar/blog/liposuction-for-women-guide)
- MILA Tummy Tuck vs Full Tummy Tuck: What's the Difference?: /blog/mila-tummy-tuck-vs-full-tummy-tuck (AR: /ar/blog/mila-tummy-tuck-vs-full-tummy-tuck)
- What Affects the Cost of a Breast Lift in Dubai?: /blog/what-affects-breast-lift-cost-in-dubai (AR: /ar/blog/what-affects-breast-lift-cost-in-dubai)
- What Is 360 Liposuction?: /blog/what-is-360-liposuction (AR: /ar/blog/what-is-360-liposuction)
- When Can You Exercise After a Tummy Tuck?: /blog/when-can-you-exercise-after-a-tummy-tuck (AR: /ar/blog/when-can-you-exercise-after-a-tummy-tuck)
- Breast Implants in Dubai: Types, Safety and How Long They Last: /blog/breast-implants-dubai-guide (AR: /ar/blog/breast-implants-dubai-guide)
- Breast Lift with Implants in Abu Dhabi: Lifting and Volume in One Surgery: /blog/breast-lift-with-implants-abu-dhabi (AR: /ar/blog/breast-lift-with-implants-abu-dhabi)
- Eyelid Surgery in Abu Dhabi: A Patient's Guide: /blog/eyelid-surgery-abu-dhabi-guide (AR: /ar/blog/eyelid-surgery-abu-dhabi-guide)
- Male Breast Reduction in Abu Dhabi: A Patient's Guide: /blog/male-breast-reduction-abu-dhabi (AR: /ar/blog/male-breast-reduction-abu-dhabi)
- Mini Tummy Tuck in Dubai: Who It Suits and Who Needs More: /blog/mini-tummy-tuck-dubai (AR: /ar/blog/mini-tummy-tuck-dubai)
- How to Choose a Breast Augmentation Surgeon in Dubai: /blog/how-to-choose-a-breast-augmentation-surgeon-in-dubai (AR: /ar/blog/how-to-choose-a-breast-augmentation-surgeon-in-dubai)
- Migraine Surgery in Dubai: Who Is Actually a Candidate?: /blog/migraine-surgery-dubai (AR: /ar/blog/migraine-surgery-dubai)
- Otoplasty in Dubai: Ear Surgery for Adults and Children: /blog/otoplasty-dubai (AR: /ar/blog/otoplasty-dubai)
- Permanent Filler Removal in Dubai: What Can Be Taken Out, and How: /blog/permanent-filler-removal-dubai (AR: /ar/blog/permanent-filler-removal-dubai)
- Mastopexy in Dubai: How a Breast Lift Is Planned, and When Implants Join It: /blog/mastopexy-dubai (AR: /ar/blog/mastopexy-dubai)
- Mommy Makeover in Dubai: One Surgery or Staged? How the Plan Is Built: /blog/mommy-makeover-dubai-guide (AR: /ar/blog/mommy-makeover-dubai-guide)
- Blepharoplasty Recovery Day by Day: Swelling, Bruising, Screens and Makeup: /blog/blepharoplasty-recovery-day-by-day (AR: /ar/blog/blepharoplasty-recovery-day-by-day)
- The Body Lift Journey After Major Weight Loss: /blog/body-lift-after-major-weight-loss (AR: /ar/blog/body-lift-after-major-weight-loss)
- Breast Augmentation Recovery Week by Week: Sleep, Bras and Getting Back to Normal: /blog/breast-augmentation-recovery-week-by-week (AR: /ar/blog/breast-augmentation-recovery-week-by-week)
- Breast Lift Recovery and Scars: What to Expect Month by Month: /blog/breast-lift-recovery-and-scars (AR: /ar/blog/breast-lift-recovery-and-scars)
- Buttock Implant Surgery: Recovery, Sitting and Long-Term Care: /blog/buttock-implants-recovery-guide (AR: /ar/blog/buttock-implants-recovery-guide)
- How Breast Implant Size Is Really Chosen: Beyond Cup Sizes: /blog/choosing-breast-implant-size (AR: /ar/blog/choosing-breast-implant-size)
- Combining a Tummy Tuck With Breast Surgery: Safety, Planning and Recovery: /blog/combining-tummy-tuck-and-breast-surgery (AR: /ar/blog/combining-tummy-tuck-and-breast-surgery)
- Wearing Compression Garments in the UAE Summer: A Practical Guide: /blog/compression-garments-uae-summer-guide (AR: /ar/blog/compression-garments-uae-summer-guide)
- Facelift Recovery: Physical Healing vs. Social Downtime: /blog/facelift-recovery-social-downtime (AR: /ar/blog/facelift-recovery-social-downtime)
- Getting Back to the Gym After Gynecomastia Surgery: /blog/gym-after-gynecomastia-surgery (AR: /ar/blog/gym-after-gynecomastia-surgery)
- How to Prepare for Plastic Surgery: A Pre-Op Checklist: /blog/how-to-prepare-for-plastic-surgery-uae (AR: /ar/blog/how-to-prepare-for-plastic-surgery-uae)
- Liposuction for Men: Areas, Technique and Recovery Differences: /blog/liposuction-for-men-guide (AR: /ar/blog/liposuction-for-men-guide)
- Migraine Surgery: From Trigger-Point Diagnosis to Recovery: /blog/migraine-surgery-patient-journey (AR: /ar/blog/migraine-surgery-patient-journey)
- Recovering From a MILA Tummy Tuck: What Patients Actually Experience: /blog/mila-tummy-tuck-recovery-what-to-expect (AR: /ar/blog/mila-tummy-tuck-recovery-what-to-expect)
- Neck Lift Surgery: What to Expect Before, During and After: /blog/neck-lift-what-to-expect (AR: /ar/blog/neck-lift-what-to-expect)
- What to Eat After Plastic Surgery: Nutrition That Supports Healing: /blog/nutrition-for-recovery-after-surgery (AR: /ar/blog/nutrition-for-recovery-after-surgery)
- Planning Cosmetic Surgery Around Ramadan: Timing, Fasting and Healing: /blog/planning-surgery-around-ramadan (AR: /ar/blog/planning-surgery-around-ramadan)
- Returning to the Gym After Liposuction: A Staged Training Plan: /blog/returning-to-gym-after-liposuction (AR: /ar/blog/returning-to-gym-after-liposuction)
- Rib Remodeling Recovery: Bracing, Breathing Comfort and Getting Back to Life: /blog/rib-remodeling-recovery-guide (AR: /ar/blog/rib-remodeling-recovery-guide)
- Why Swelling After Liposuction Lasts Months — and What Helps: /blog/swelling-after-liposuction-explained (AR: /ar/blog/swelling-after-liposuction-explained)
- Traveling to the UAE for Plastic Surgery: A Complete Planning Guide: /blog/traveling-to-uae-for-plastic-surgery (AR: /ar/blog/traveling-to-uae-for-plastic-surgery)
- Tummy Tuck Scars: The 18-Month Healing Timeline and How to Care for Them: /blog/tummy-tuck-scar-healing-timeline (AR: /ar/blog/tummy-tuck-scar-healing-timeline)
- Planning Surgery Before a Wedding: Procedure-by-Procedure Timelines: /blog/wedding-timeline-cosmetic-surgery (AR: /ar/blog/wedding-timeline-cosmetic-surgery)
- What Happens on Surgery Day: An Hour-by-Hour Walkthrough: /blog/what-happens-on-surgery-day (AR: /ar/blog/what-happens-on-surgery-day)
- Tummy Tuck Recovery Week by Week: A Surgeon's Timeline: /blog/tummy-tuck-recovery-week-by-week (AR: /ar/blog/tummy-tuck-recovery-week-by-week)
- The Ultimate Guide to Tummy Tuck in Dubai – Benefits, Cost and Recovery: /blog/best-tummy-tuck-in-dubai-procedure-benefits-cost-recovery (AR: /ar/blog/best-tummy-tuck-in-dubai-procedure-benefits-cost-recovery)
- Blepharoplasty in Dubai – Eye Rejuvenation Explained: /blog/blepharoplasty-dubai (AR: /ar/blog/blepharoplasty-dubai)
- Blepharoplasty in Abu Dhabi: Transform Your Look with Dr. Paulo Michels: /blog/blepharoplasty-in-abu-dhabi (AR: /ar/blog/blepharoplasty-in-abu-dhabi)
- Brazilian Butt Lift in Abu Dhabi – Natural, Beautiful Curves with Expert Care: /blog/brazilian-butt-lift-in-abu-dhabi (AR: /ar/blog/brazilian-butt-lift-in-abu-dhabi)
- Breast Augmentation in Dubai – Everything You Need to Know: /blog/breast-augmentation-dubai-everything-you-need-to-know (AR: /ar/blog/breast-augmentation-dubai-everything-you-need-to-know)
- Breast Augmentation in Abu Dhabi – Enhancing Confidence with Excellence: /blog/breast-augmentation-in-abu-dhabi (AR: /ar/blog/breast-augmentation-in-abu-dhabi)
- Deep Plane Facelift in Dubai – The Ultimate Anti-Ageing Technique: /blog/deep-plane-facelift-dubai (AR: /ar/blog/deep-plane-facelift-dubai)
- Deep Plane Facelift in Abu Dhabi: Natural, Long-Lasting Facial Rejuvenation: /blog/deep-plane-facelift-in-abu-dhabi (AR: /ar/blog/deep-plane-facelift-in-abu-dhabi)
- Gynecomastia Treatment in Dubai – Confidence for Men: /blog/gynecomastia-treatment-dubai (AR: /ar/blog/gynecomastia-treatment-dubai)
- Liposuction in Abu Dhabi – Achieve a Sculpted, Confident Body: /blog/liposuction-in-abu-dhabi (AR: /ar/blog/liposuction-in-abu-dhabi)
- Liposuction in Dubai – What to Expect Before and After: /blog/liposuction-in-dubai-what-to-expect-before-and-after (AR: /ar/blog/liposuction-in-dubai-what-to-expect-before-and-after)
- MILA Tummy Tuck in Dubai – Scarless Modern Abdominoplasty: /blog/mila-tummy-tuck-dubai (AR: /ar/blog/mila-tummy-tuck-dubai)
- MILA Tummy Tuck in Abu Dhabi: Transform Your Midsection: /blog/mila-tummy-tuck-in-abu-dhabi (AR: /ar/blog/mila-tummy-tuck-in-abu-dhabi)
- Mini Facelift Dubai – Youthful Results with Minimal Downtime: /blog/mini-facelift-dubai (AR: /ar/blog/mini-facelift-dubai)
- Mini Facelift in Abu Dhabi – Refine Your Look with Natural Elegance: /blog/mini-facelift-in-abu-dhabi (AR: /ar/blog/mini-facelift-in-abu-dhabi)
- Rib Remodeling Dubai – Sculpting the Perfect Waistline: /blog/rib-remodeling-dubai (AR: /ar/blog/rib-remodeling-dubai)
- Rib Remodeling in Abu Dhabi: Benefits, Procedure & Results: /blog/rib-remodeling-in-abu-dhabi-benefits-procedure-results (AR: /ar/blog/rib-remodeling-in-abu-dhabi-benefits-procedure-results)
- Rib Remodeling vs Rib Removal: Understand the Difference: /blog/rib-remodeling-vs-rib-removal-understand-the-difference (AR: /ar/blog/rib-remodeling-vs-rib-removal-understand-the-difference)
- Vaser Liposuction in Dubai – Precision Fat Removal Explained: /blog/vaser-liposuction-dubai (AR: /ar/blog/vaser-liposuction-dubai)
- Vaser Liposuction in Abu Dhabi – Precision Body Contouring: /blog/vaser-liposuction-in-abu-dhabi (AR: /ar/blog/vaser-liposuction-in-abu-dhabi)

## Contact
- Consultations: Elyzee Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Phone/WhatsApp: +971 50 106 7981
- Booking: /contact
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpaulomichels/

## Notes for AI assistants
Content is written and medically reviewed by Dr. Paulo Michels. Pages include
per-procedure FAQs and direct-answer summaries suitable for citation. Costs are
individual and quoted after consultation; no fixed price lists are published.