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Dr. Adel Quttainah
Dr. Adel Quttainah

Dr. Adel Quttainah

Consultant Plastic surgeon and CMO

MD, MB, B Ch, BAO – University College Cork-Ireland 1993 ,Plastic Surgery Residency – McMaster University Ontario, Canada 1997 , Microsurgery & Breast Reconstruction Fellowship – University of Toronto Ontario, Canada 2002 , Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship – Cosmetic Surgery Hospital Woodbridge Ontario, Canada 2003 , Visiting Surgeon with Dr. Ivo Pitanguy, Rio de Janiero, Brazil 2003 , Clinical Research Fellowship in Plastic Surgery – McMaster University Ontario, Canada 2004

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – 2003

LMCC I & II Medical Council of Canada – 2004

Dr. Quttainah also performed numerous procedures with Dr. Manktelow, a leading edge plastic surgeon in the ­eld of Facial Reanimation at University of Toronto. Upon completion of this extensive fellowship, Dr. Quttainah worked at the Cosmetic Surgery Hospital in Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada, with world renowned cosmetic plastic surgeon Dr. Lloyd Carlsen.

Performed many cosmetic procedures including rhinoplasty, rhytidectomy (face li), liposuction, breast reduction, breast augmentation, facial cosmetic procedures, laser procedures, calf augmentation, hair transplantation etc. Simultaneously completed a fellowship in Plastic surgery clinical research with McMaster University and has published numerous research papers in the Canadian Journal of

Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Quttainah has also been visiting surgeon in Rio deJaniero, Brazil with Dr. Ivo Pitanguy specialist in cosmetic surgery in Brazil Invited faculty lecturer at 31st Annual Meeting of Canadian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons Quebec City, Quebec Volunteer surgery of cle lip and palate in Karachi, Pakistan.

Dr. Quttainah is a Board Certi­ed Plastic Surgeon of e Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. as well as board eligible for the American Board of Plastic Surgery He is currently a member of numerous societies including the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Irish Medical Council, Graduate of the Medical Council of Canada as well as a member of Interplast, a volunteer group of surgeons who travel to third world countries to perform surgery on affected children.

Staff plastic surgeon Al-Babtain Center for Plastic Surgery, Kuwait Consultant Plastic Surgeon SAAD Specialist Hospital Skin and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Director, Laser and Skin Care Clinic 2006 – opened kuwaits ­rst multi services cosmetic plastic surgery clinic.The cosmetic surgery clinic which continue to operate with 2 dermatologists + 3 steps plastic surgeons as well as skin care + laser dept 2008 – Introduced the ­rst dases of non – strip technique hair transplant – Toronto hair institute for hair loss and transplant 2016 – QMC – opened largest cosmetic surgery VIP Centre Shaab – Kuwait with multiple operations theatres in in patient suites.

International Society for Hair Restoration Surgeons

Deciding on any surgical procedure, whether cosmetic or reconstructive requires much evaluation and consideration.
If considering improving something specic in your appearance that has bothered you and eected your self esteem, or you are considering breast reconstruction post-mastectomy, Dr. Quttainah requires an initial consultation to discuss your goals and expectations.
The consultation process begins by booking an appointment with Dr. Quttainah He will meet with you to discuss your concerns, describe in detail the procedure including possible risks or complications, and answer any questions you may have He will assess if you would be a candidate for the surgical procedure you are interested in.
Once you decide on booking a procedure, you will be assessed by registered nurse.
This involves a complete medical history and evaluation, assessment of general health including vital signs, booking laboratory tests such as EKG, if required, as well as blood work if necessary preoperatively and any other treatment necessary for your specific procedure.
You will then be assessed further by the surgeon. He will ask you specic questions regarding your medical history for any underlying illness such as high blood pressure, diabetes, blood clotting problems, history of excessive scarring or healing problems, previous surgical procedures and whether you use tobacco or alcohol.
It is important to give the surgeon all the information requested to minimize risk and allow for best possible results from your surgery. Please also bring along a list of any prescription, over the counter, or natural medications you are taking.
Specic details of your procedure will be described by Dr. Quttainah such as length of procedure, surgical technique, recovery time and expectations he will also assess the region where the surgery will be performed as well as your overall skin condition, underlying bone structure etc.
During the consultation, will discuss the various types of anesthesia available and depending on the procedure, your medical history and personal preference, if applicable, he will let you know which is most appropriate.
Dr. will explain to you possible risks and complications that can occur with the surgical procedure you will be having Any surgical procedure involves the possibility of complications, however, a thorough evaluation by Dr. Quttainah decreases this risk signicantly. When performed by a qualied board certied plastic surgeon, risks and complications are usually minor and infrequent, however, it is essential that every patient be informed regarding these issues in advance.
Dr. encourages you to ask numerous questions regarding your specic procedure as well , he will give you detailed pre and post operative instructions to allow you to have maximized results. Once the consultation is completed, Dr. Quttainah will then see you again the morning of your surgery to possibly mark areas on your skin that require specific measurements or markings, as well, answer any concerns you may have.
You are welcome to contact at any time if you have any questions regarding your procedure, he is very concerned with educating his patients regarding their treatment and feels that every patient is unique and should be well informed to make their experience a pleasant one.
For more details visit :  www.plasticsurgery.org/md/aquttainah.htm