Breast surgeon in Dubai at DRFK Turkish Medical Center, Dr. Ece Kalafatlar Gül, FEBOPRAS-certified Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (DHA-licensed, 12+ years), delivers the complete range of cosmetic breast surgery: breast augmentation with implants, breast lift (mastopexy), breast reduction, fat transfer breast augmentation, and revision breast surgery. DRFK's programme is built on one principle: guide the patient to the right procedure for their anatomy and goals, not the most frequently requested one.
DRFK Turkish Medical Center is located at Villa 2, Al Athar Street, Jumeirah 3, Dubai. The clinic is easily accessible from Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim, Al Safa, Business Bay, and Downtown Dubai within around 15 minutes via Sheikh Zayed Road, with on-site parking available.
Breast surgeon in Dubai at DRFK Turkish Medical Center, Dr. Ece Kalafatlar Gül, FEBOPRAS-certified Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (DHA-licensed, 12+ years), delivers the complete range of cosmetic breast surgery: breast augmentation with implants, breast lift (mastopexy), breast reduction, fat transfer breast augmentation, and revision breast surgery. DRFK's programme is built on one principle: guide the patient to the right procedure for their anatomy and goals, not the most frequently requested one.
Cosmetic breast surgery addresses volume, shape, position, symmetry, and proportion of the breast within the body. The single most important decision in breast surgery is which procedure or combination of procedures correctly addresses what the patient wants to change. Breast augmentation adds volume; breast lift repositions descended breast tissue; breast reduction removes excess tissue. Many patients require two or all three components simultaneously and the most common consultation error at other clinics is performing augmentation when the patient actually needs augmentation combined with a lift.
Semantic chain: Breast concern → anatomical assessment → correct procedure identification → surgery → volume + shape + position outcome.
Congenitally underdeveloped breast tissue, post-weight-loss volume loss, or post-breastfeeding volume deflation producing small breast size disproportionate to the patient's body. Breast augmentation with implants or fat transfer is the correct procedure provided the breast position and skin elasticity are adequate to support the implant volume without requiring a concurrent lift.
Breast ptosis, descent of the nipple-areola complex below the inframammary fold, is classified by degree of descent: Grade 1 (nipple at fold level), Grade 2 (nipple below fold, above lowest breast projection), Grade 3 (nipple at or below lowest breast projection). Ptosis is caused by pregnancy, breastfeeding, significant weight loss, aging, and gravitational skin laxity. Breast lift (mastopexy) repositions the nipple-areola complex, reshapes the breast mound, and removes excess skin; implants may or may not be required.
Disproportionately large breasts cause chronic shoulder, neck, and upper back pain; postural changes; skin maceration under the inframammary fold; bra strap grooving; difficulty with exercise; and significant psychological burden. Breast reduction removes excess breast tissue, fat, and skin reducing volume and repositioning the nipple-areola complex. It is one of patient satisfaction procedures in all of plastic surgery.
Breast volume, shape, and nipple position asymmetry is present to some degree in virtually every woman but significant asymmetry producing measurable size difference, different nipple heights, or noticeably different shapes requires combined surgical planning: different implant volumes per side, asymmetric lift if ptosis is unilateral, and careful pre-surgical simulation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding produce volume deflation (loss of glandular breast tissue), skin laxity, and nipple-areola complex enlargement frequently combined with abdominal changes. The breast component of a mommy makeover typically requires augmentation combined with mastopexy in a single procedure.
Lead specialist
Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery
12+ years experience
View full profileDr. Ece Kalafatlar Gül performs a comprehensive breast clinical assessment, breast width, chest wall width, nipple-to-fold distance, skin elasticity, tissue quality, ptosis grading, and existing asymmetry documentation. These measurements directly determine implant size, implant profile, placement plane, and whether mastopexy is required alongside augmentation.
Implant selection at DRFK uses dimensional planning, selecting implant diameter and profile based on the patient's chest wall width and breast measurements, not on absolute cup size alone. 3D simulation imaging illustrates the likely outcome of different implant sizes and profiles providing a visual reference for the patient's goal communication while making clear that simulation is directional, not a pixel-perfect result guarantee.
Skin elasticity, ptosis grade, and the ratio of skin excess to residual breast volume determine whether mastopexy alone, augmentation alone, or augmentation with mastopexy is the correct plan. Performing augmentation alone in a significantly ptotic breast produces a "double bubble" deformity, a common result of incorrect procedure selection at clinics without genuine breast surgery expertise.
| Breast Concern | Correct Procedure | Common Error at Other Clinics |
|---|---|---|
| Small, well-positioned breast | Augmentation only | Correct, no error typical |
| Mild ptosis + small breast | Augmentation alone may work | Often augmented without lift produces poor position |
| Significant ptosis + small breast | Augmentation + mastopexy | Only augmented, "baseball in a sock" appearance |
| Good volume, low position | Mastopexy only | Sometimes implanted unnecessarily |
| Large, heavy, low breast | Reduction | Sometimes only lifted, volume problem remains |
| Asymmetric breasts | Combined / asymmetric planning | Treated identically on both sides |
Breast enlargement using silicone gel implants, either round or anatomical (teardrop) profile, placed submuscularly, subglandularly, or in dual-plane position. Incision options: inframammary (in the fold, most reliable) or periareolar (less common at DRFK due to scar visibility risk). Round implants for natural upper pole fullness; anatomical for thin patients with minimal tissue; profile determined by chest wall width; cohesive silicone gel preferred; submuscular placement most common at DRFK.
Breast augmentation adds volume, it does not move the nipple upward. If the nipple is below the inframammary fold, augmentation alone will produce a heavy, low breast not a lifted one. Breast lift repositions the nipple-areola complex and reshapes the breast mound, it does not add volume. Combined augmentation + mastopexy is the correct procedure for ptotic, deflated breasts, the most common post-pregnancy presentation.
Vertical mastopexy (lollipop scar), anchor lift (inverted T scar), and periareolar mastopexy (donut for minimal ptosis only), technique selection based on ptosis degree, skin to remove, and scar tolerance. Mastopexy scars are permanent but fade significantly over 12–18 months and are positioned to be concealed within the bra line.
Breast reduction removes excess breast glandular tissue, fat, and skin, reducing volume, reshaping the mound, and repositioning the nipple-areola complex. The most reliable relief for macromastia-related back pain, shoulder pain, and skin fold maceration. Most UAE health insurance plans cover medically indicated breast reduction with documented symptoms, pre-authorisation managed by DRFK.
Autologous fat from liposuction (abdomen, flanks, thighs) is processed and transferred to the breast providing modest natural augmentation (typically half to one cup size increase) without implants. Appropriate for patients seeking subtle, natural augmentation who do not want implants and have adequate donor fat. Not suitable as a replacement for significant augmentation requiring implants.
Breast measurement analysis, ptosis grading, implant simulation, procedure selection. Written surgical plan confirmed.
Blood panel, ECG if indicated, anaesthetic assessment with Dr. Zahra Ghafari. Pre-operative instructions: medication cessation, fasting, garment sizing.
General anaesthesia, ISO-compliant theatre. Augmentation: 1–1.5 hours. Mastopexy: 2–3 hours. Reduction: 2.5–3.5 hours. Combined: 3–4 hours.
Drain removal Day 1–2. Surgical bra worn continuously for 6 weeks. Restricted arm movement above shoulder level for 4 weeks.
Day 7 (wound check), Week 3, Month 3 (shape assessment), Month 6 (final result assessment).
Lead specialist
Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery
12+ years experience
Dr. Ece Kalafatlar Gül, Full ProfileDr. Ece Kalafatlar Gül is among a breast surgeons in Dubai for the full range of breast procedures, augmentation, mastopexy, reduction, fat transfer, and revision, delivered within DRFK's DHA-licensed, hospital-grade surgical facility with specialist anaesthesia. Her breast surgery practice is guided by a critical commitment: every patient receives the correct procedure for their anatomy, not the most commercially convenient one.
| Procedure | Hospital Stay | Return to Desk Work | Drive | Sport | Final Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breast Augmentation | Day case–1 night | 1 week | 2 weeks | 6 weeks | 3–6 months |
| Breast Lift (Mastopexy) | 1 night | 1–2 weeks | 2 weeks | 6 weeks | 6–12 months |
| Breast Reduction | 1–2 nights | 2 weeks | 3 weeks | 8 weeks | 12 months |
| Combined Aug + Lift | 1–2 nights | 2 weeks | 2 weeks | 8 weeks | 6–12 months |
Cosmetic breast augmentation and mastopexy are self-pay. Breast reduction surgery in Dubai is covered by most UAE health insurance plans when medical necessity (documented pain, skin maceration, postural symptoms) is confirmed, pre-authorisation managed by DRFK.
A personalised estimate is provided following clinical assessment with Dr. Ece Kalafatlar Gül. No cost is confirmed without consultation.
DRFK Turkish Medical Center | Villa 2, Al Athar Street, Jumeirah 3, Dubai, UAE
Phone: +971 4 882 1015
Accessible from Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim, Al Safa, Business Bay, and Downtown Dubai. On-site parking. Open every day, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Breast measurement analysis, ptosis grading, implant simulation, procedure selection.
Blood panel, anaesthetic assessment with Dr. Zahra Ghafari, garment sizing.
General anaesthesia, ISO-compliant theatre. Augmentation 1–1.5 h; mastopexy 2–3 h; reduction 2.5–3.5 h.
Surgical bra 6 weeks. Restricted arm elevation 4 weeks.
Day 7, week 3, month 3, month 6.
Stable weight for 6+ months before surgery
Stop smoking 4 weeks before and after surgery
Bring prior imaging and implant records to revision consultations
Attend all follow-ups: day 7, week 3, month 3, month 6
Experiences shared by patients after consultation or treatment.
“My consultation with Dr. Ece Kalafatlar Gül was the most honest I've had in Dubai. She told me I needed a lift AND augmentation, not just implants. The result is exactly right and I wish I'd come here first.”
Claire M. — Verified Google Review
“Breast reduction changed my life. Years of back pain resolved within weeks of surgery. The result is natural, proportionate, and the insurance process was handled entirely by the DRFK team.”
Rania H. — Verified Google Review
“I had revision surgery here after implants from elsewhere caused problems. Dr. Ece Kalafatlar Gül handled the correction expertly. I would recommend this practice for complex cases.”
Natasha V. — Verified Google Review
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Ece Kalafatlar Gül, Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery | DRFK Turkish Medical Center, Jumeirah 3, Dubai | Last updated: April 2026
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Villa 2 Al Athar Street, Jumeirah 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
