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American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital opens at Dubai Healthcare City

Dubai Healthcare City, a member of Tatweer, today announced the official opening of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital (AACSH) at the region's largest hub for healthcare excellence.

  • United Arab Emirates: Sunday, October 28 - 2007 at 14:59
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The launch coincides with the first 'World Congress on Liposuction Surgery and Advances in Cosmetic Surgery in the UAE', to be held from 29 -31 October at the Grand Hyatt Dubai.

The state-of-the-art AACS Hospital, the only international accredited operator in the region, provides wide ranging services incorporating modern techniques in cosmetics. It will also include the AACSH Educational Centre, providing internationally accredited surgical and non-surgical workshops, affiliated to the AACS in the US.

These workshops aim to provide physicians in the region with the latest trends in Cosmetic surgery as well as offering educational workshops for the general public to create more awareness and a better understanding of Cosmetic surgery.

The special units include the Anti Aging Department for non-invasive services and injectable therapy, as well as a laser therapy unit. The surgical unit comprises the Cosmetic Surgery Department, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Department and Hair Restoration Surgery Department.

Dr. Muhadditha Al Hashimi, CEO, Dubai Healthcare City, said:

'The AACS Hospital with its experienced world class surgeons adds a new dimension to the wide spectrum of DHCC's existing healthcare providers. This is also our first step into cosmetic surgery, advancing our mission of providing holistic care across the full range of healthcare services.'



Executive Director of the AACS Hospital, Jeehan Abdul Qader MD, said: 'We are indeed honoured to announce the launch of the AACS Hospital a day before the 'World Congress on Liposuction Surgery and Advances in Cosmetic Surgery in the UAE' in Dubai. This is an international event that brings together surgeons from around the world to share their expertise and best practices in cosmetic surgery and we are aiming to host this congress again in the future.'

'In addition, we are proud to open our facility at DHCC, the world's first healthcare free zone that already hosts a number of renowned service providers.'

Additional services at AACS Hospital include pre and post-surgical psychotherapy, nutrition, a smile enhancement clinic for advance services of cosmetic dentistry and maxillofacial unit, as well as a beauty club for pre and post surgical rehabilitation.

The hospital hosts private entrances to ensure the confidentiality of all patients. Other facilities include five fully equipped modern operating theatres, post surgical private recovery rooms, with deluxe presidential and royal suites providing a range of services under the personalised care of a team of specialized nurses and AACSH surgeons.

The DHCC currently hosts leading healthcare institutes offering advanced healthcare services for the region and continuing medical education programmes for medical professionals, including the Boston University Institute for Dental Research and Education Dubai, Harvard Medical School Dubai Center, and the Mayo Clinic.




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About Dubai Healthcare City
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) was launched in November 2002 to fill the gap between Europe and South East Asia by establishing a regional gateway for customers and patients to receive world-class healthcare and to enjoy first class medical and wellness services.

Dubai Healthcare City aims to establish a distinctive regional hub providing developed healthcare services, and advance health related educational programs and scientific research in the Middle East. DHCC seeks to acquire a number of authorities and international corporations specialized in providing healthcare, education, services and research, whilst positioning itself within Dubai, and mutually benefiting from the professional collaboration provided.

DHCC is made up of a core Academic Medical Centre (AMC) comprising Harvard Medical School Dubai Centre (HMSDC), Institute for Postgraduate Education and Medical research, a University Hospital (UH) and the Dubai Harvard Foundation for Medical research (DHFMR). Complementing the AMC, DHCC has Medical and Wellness Clusters of world-class private healthcare institutions. Some of the other renowned partners who have joined DHCC are Mayo Clinic, AstraZeneca, Harvard Medical International, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Centre, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Consultant Physicians (AUB), Fresenius Medical Care, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, BU Dental, Moorfields Eye Hospital, The City Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, Wyeth, Smith & Nephew, Sanofi Aventis, Swiss Academy of Scientific Acupuncture, Yateem Group, Dragger Medical, Alvi Armani, Dr. Nicolas & ASP and the German Heart Center.

About Tatweer:
Launched in December 2005 Tatweer is one the region's most promising enterprises and a Member of Dubai Holding. It owns market-leading companies and managing an ambitious business development plan.

Its current portfolio is divided into Energy & Healthcare, Tourism & Entertainment, Industry & Knowledge. Its entities are Dubai Healthcare City, the region's hub for world-class quality healthcare services; Mizin, one of the most advanced real estate companies in the region; 'The Tiger Woods - Dubai' an exclusive golf community that will include a Tiger Woods designed Golf Course; Dubailand, one of the biggest leisure, entertainment and tourism destinations in the Middle East region; Dubai Industrial City, an industrial township to develop Dubai as a leading manufacturing hub; Bawadi, the world's leading hospitality and entertainment project bringing 31 hotels and more than 29,000 hotel rooms; Dubai Energy, investing in regional and global energy opportunities and building a diversified investment portfolio; Dubai Mercantile Exchange, the first commodity futures exchange in the Middle East; Global Village, which brings together 160 different countries showcasing myriad cultures; and Moutamarat, the first Arab initiative organizing research-based conferences and exhibitions.

A Member of Dubai Holding, Tatweer and its entities will continue to consolidate a group of life-improving industries. In addition, it has pioneered the market with joint venture initiatives with leading companies such as the New York Mercantile Exchange or the Saudi Research and Publishing Company.

Tatweer will continuously strive for world-class performance implementing leadership development to drive and sustain business excellence, quality and high performance.

About The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery:

The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery is a professional medical society whose members are dedicated to patient safety and physician education in cosmetic surgery. Most members of the AACS are dermatologic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, head and neck surgeons, general surgeons, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, plastic surgeons, obstetrics/gynecology surgeons, or ocular plastic surgeons - all of whom specialize in cosmetic surgery. AACS is an organization that represents all cosmetic surgeons in the American Medical Association through its seat in the AMA House of Delegates.

For further information, please contact:
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Maya El-Hachem
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Jiwin the Public Relations Arm
Of Dubai Press Club
Phone: +971-4-3692925
Anne-Birte Stensgaard Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News Editor
Sunday, October 28 - 2007 at 14:59 UAE local time (GMT+4)

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