About Dr. Faisal Salim
Dr Faisal Salim is a highly experienced and board-certified plastic surgeon in Dubai with over 17 years of experience in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. He is fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) of the United Kingdom and holds Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Plastic Surgery – FRCS (Plast) – making him among the most qualified specialists practising in the region.
Raised in Sheffield, England, Dr Faisal had an interest in science and medicine from a young age. He attended St George’s University of London to study medicine, while also representing the University in cricket and golf.
Following his graduation, Dr Faisal pursued a career in surgery and completed his basic surgical training across the Charing Cross, Chelsea and Westminster, and Hammersmith Hospital rotation. It was here that he discovered his passion for Breast Surgery and the wider field of plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Dr Faisal Salim was selected to participate in the highly competitive London Plastic Surgery Training Programme, where he rotated through some of the world’s leading plastic surgery centres.
These included Queen Victoria Hospital East Grinstead, St George’s Hospital London, St Thomas’ Hospital London, and the Royal Marsden Hospital – four of the United Kingdom’s most respected plastic surgery centres. During this time, Dr Faisal performed a wide range of complex procedures including breast surgery, hand surgery, head and neck reconstruction, burns and trauma surgery, lower limb reconstruction, and skin cancer excision – building the breadth of experience that defines his practice today.
Qualifications
Dr Faisal Salim’s qualifications were earned across three of the most rigorously regulated countries in the world for plastic surgery – Britain, the United States, and Sweden:
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Plastic Surgery - FRCS (Plast)
- General Medical Council (GMC), United Kingdom - fully registered specialist
- Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland - MRCS
- Specialist Cosmetic Fellow - Akademikliniken, Stockholm, Sweden
- The United States Medical Licensing Examination - USMLE
- Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates - ECFMG
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Plastic Surgery
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -St George's Hospital, London
- Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
These qualifications, earned across Britain, the United States and Sweden, place Dr Faisal among a small group of specialists in the region with internationally recognised credentials at this level.
Awards And Achievements
Dr Faisal Salim successfully passed the plastic surgery specialist board examination, earning his FRCS (Plast) alongside a Certificate of Completion of Training in Plastic Surgery. He was subsequently awarded an aesthetic fellowship at Akademikliniken — the largest cosmetic surgery hospital in Europe — where he trained alongside some of the most respected aesthetic surgeons in the field.
His Specialities
At Akademikliniken, Dr Faisal further refined his skills across the full spectrum of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Today, in his Dubai practice, the procedures he performs most frequently include:
Breast Surgery: breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, breast reconstruction, and breast implant exchange or removal.
Facial Cosmetic Surgery: facelift, eyelid surgery (upper and lower blepharoplasty), neck lift and lip lift.
Body Contouring: abdominoplasty, lipo-abdominoplasty and liposuction.
Non-Surgical Treatments: anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers.
Each procedure is approached with the same principle Dr Faisal has built his career around: natural-looking, individualised results delivered by a surgeon you can trust.
Why Patients Choose Dr Faisal Salim?
Patients choose Dr Faisal Salim for his combination of internationally recognised credentials, 17 years of operative experience, and his commitment to natural, individualised results. Every consultation is led personally by Dr Faisal, every surgical plan is tailored to the patient’s anatomy and goals, and every operation is performed with the techniques refined at Europe’s leading plastic surgery centres.
Dr Faisal is committed to the highest standard of care and takes great pride in his work. He is passionate about helping his patients achieve the best results possible, and always goes the extra mile to ensure they feel comfortable, informed and well looked after at every stage of their journey.
FAQ's
Yes. Dr Faisal holds Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Plastic Surgery – FRCS (Plast) – and is registered with the UK General Medical Council (GMC) as a specialist plastic surgeon. He is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Dr Faisal has over 17 years of experience in plastic and cosmetic surgery, having trained and operated across the United Kingdom, the United States and Sweden before establishing his Dubai practice.
Dr Faisal performs the full range of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, with particular expertise in breast surgery (augmentation, lift, reduction, reconstruction, implant exchange), facial cosmetic surgery (facelift, eyelid surgery, neck lift, lip lift), and body contouring (abdominoplasty, lipo-abdominoplasty, liposuction, mommy makeover).
Dr Faisal practises at Aestheticare on Al Wasl Road, Dubai, in association with Dr Imran Tahir.
Yes. Dr Faisal is fully trained in both reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery, with experience in breast reconstruction, post-bariatric body contouring, scar revision and complex skin cancer reconstruction.
You can book a consultation by calling +971 4 348 5600, messaging via WhatsApp, or completing the enquiry form on our contact page.
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