Dubai, United Arab Emirates; October 05, 2015: The UAE’s unprecedented drive to boost its healthcare industry is coming to fruition with the country shedding its reputation as a regional player and now becoming a prominent figure in the world health tourism map.
This will be re-affirmed once again as medical tourism leaders from across the globe gather in the country for the staging of the 3rd International Medical Travel Exhibition and Conference (IMTEC 2015) on October 7 and 8 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Dubbed as the world’s only medical travel event for the global market, IMTEC 2015 will see local and international medical specialists, decision-makers and thought leaders under one roof to discuss the latest developments in the medical travel market.
A major drawcard at the two-day event will be Abu Dhabi-based The American Surgecenter with two of its top-notch surgeons – Dr. Nic Isse and Dr. Patrick Noel – on hand to meet patients and offer complimentary medical consultations.
Aesthetic improvements with Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic surgery has been gaining popularity among medical tourists who flock to the country, and ASC prides itself for having one of the best surgeons in the field with Dr. Nic Isse.
Plastic Surgeon at ASC, Dr. Nic, who is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery, is a pioneer in Endoscopic 
Facial Plastic Surgery. He founded the Endoscopic Plastic Surgery Educational Seminars (EPSES) in California, U.S.A., a specialised medical education for cosmetic surgeons on the use of endoscopy in facial tissue reposition, acknowledged as the most remarkable technique developed today in the field of cosmetic surgery.
More than just Facelift, ASC offers a comprehensive list of plastic surgery procedures and non-surgical aesthetic services to help patients achieve their individual appearance goals. Under facial aesthetic procedures, for example, they have Necklift, Rhinoplasty or Nose Reshaping, Eyelid Surgery, Cheek Augmentation, Ear Surgery, Earlobe Repair, and Forehead Lift. For patients looking to improve their body contour and shape, procedures available are Liposuction and Abdominoplasty, also known as Tummy Tuck.  ASC are also experts in cosmetic surgical breast procedures such as: Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift (or Mastoplexy), Breast Reduction, and, Male Breast Reduction.
Bariatric Surgery for treatment of obesity
Bariatric Surgery has long been acknowledged as an effective treatment for patients who are morbidly obese and are at risk of obesity-related medical conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease and hypertension. ASC, understanding the need to address the increasing prevalence of obesity, has been working with a highly-qualified French doctor to provide the best treatment available through weight loss surgery.Â
Dr. Patrick Noel, Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgeon for ASC, is not only the most recognised and esteemed laparoscopic surgeon from France, but is likewise regarded as an international leading figure in bariatric surgery. His experience in the bariatric field was recognised worldwide during the Sleeve Consensus Summit in New York, where he was invited to present the largest experience in revisional surgery from gastric banding to sleeve gastrectomy. Subsequently, this series by Dr. Patrick was published in Surgical Endoscopy, the official journal of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery.
Free consultations at the ASC booth
Patients seeking cosmetic procedures or considering bariatric surgery for weight loss have to opportunity to personally meet Dr. Nic and Dr. Patrick at IMTEC 2015 where they will offer complimentary consultations. Visit The American Surgecenter’s booth C06 to meet the surgeons and learn more about ASC’s other medical, surgical, dental and aesthetic services.
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