• Breast Augmentation
• Breast Lift
• Breast Reconstruction
• Breast Reduction
• Gynecomastia Surgery
• Revision Breast Surgery
• Breast Implants & Fat Grafting
• Areola Reduction

2019 – Present
Novomed Centers
Plastic & Breast Surgeon

2016 – 2017
Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Visiting Consultant

1996 – 2020
Melki Plastic Surgery
Private Practice

1993 – 1995
Vanderbilt University Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Plastic Surgery Residency

1999 – 2019
Diplomate American Board of Plastic Surgery

1993 – 1995
Diplomate American Board of Surgery

1993 – 1993
Federal Licensing Examination (FLEX)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How long does recovery usually take after a major plastic surgery procedure?
Recovery depends on the type of surgery and individual health. According to UCLA Health, major plastic surgeries like tummy tucks or breast surgeries often require from 4–6 weeks or more before returning to natural activity. Minor procedures, however, tend to heal faster.

2. When can I expect to go back to work after plastic surgery?
It depends on the type of the procedure and the nature of your work. Many patients resume light or desk work within 1–2 weeks if the surgery was less invasive, while it may take several weeks for more intensive surgeries. It is also advised that you discuss your specific procedure and occupation with your surgeon to plan properly.

3. What are the risks or complications I should watch for after plastic surgery?
Some possible risks include infection, excessive swelling, bruising, bleeding, changes in sensation, and poor or slow wound healing. It’s also important to monitor for redness, pain that does not improve, or discharge that would require immediate contact with your doctor.

4. What non-surgical alternatives are available and how effective are they?
There are several non-surgical options, such as:
• CoolSculpting (cryolipolysis) for freezing fat in specific areas
• Laser or energy-based skin tightening
• Injectables like Botox, fillers, skin boosters..etc.
Effectiveness is typically less dramatic than surgery and often requires multiple sessions with a much shorter recovery time.

5. Will I have visible scarring after plastic surgery, and how can it be minimized?
Some scarring is almost always part of surgical procedures. However, many specialized clinics use techniques to minimize their appearance through placing incisions in less visible areas, using fine sutures, employing proper wound care, and offering post-operative scar treatments, such as creams, laser therapies, etc.; and over time, scars often fade and become less noticeable.