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the A-list of cosmetic surgeons. This isour global guide to the doctors whoare at the top of their game. Whetheryou want a perfect nose, gravity-defyingbreasts or just a slight freshening up,these are the experts you must see.They're so good that no one should knowyou've had anything done. And theirinnovations are shaping the art ofcosmetic surgery around the world...

Minimal liftsThere's no longer any need for the taut,wind-tunnel look - facelifts are now subtleand less invasive. Pick the right surgeon andyou'll have everyone wonderingwhere you'vebeen on holiday, not what you've had done.Bryan Forley, New YorkForley's discreet Upper East Side clinic isperfect for women and men in search ofminimally invasive natural-looking surgery.He was trained in France and the UK andhas a straightforward, gentle, less-is-moreapproach. He uses the intimidating-soundingMACS -lift (Minimal Access CranialSuspension), which is an ingenious short-scarmethod.A small incision is placed justabove where the ear meets the hairline andthe cheeks and jowls are gently pulledup. He makes sure the skin is in great shapeby using the Fraxel laser for resurfacingand combines it with expertly placed fillerslike Sculptra to maximise his results. He alsodoes Juv6derm, Botox and Restylane at theElizabethArden Red Door Salon and Spa onFifthAvenue. He has been on missions toAsia andAfrica, where he has devoted hisskills to treat children with facial deformities.5 East 82nd Street, NeutYork,USA (tel: 00L 2128 61 37 57 ; drforley.com) .

Nikolaos Metaxotos, AthensThis Greek plastic surgeon trained in hishome country and the UK and has built anadvanced centre of excellence that offersthe best of cosmetic surgery dermatology,weight management, nutrition, dentistrylaser and skincare treatments and advancedaesthetic services. Canadian cosmeticsurgeonAlex Karidis, who also worksin London, has recently joined his group,which attracts patients from all over theworld. Metaxotos specialises in minimallyinvasive facial surgery like the MACS-lift,as well as eyelid procedures.Symmetria, 6 6, Ethnikis Antistaseos Street,Halandri, Athens, Greece (tel: 00 30 2106745555; symmetria.gr),Fiorella Donati, MilanThe striking, Prada-wearing Donati is thebest-kept beauty secret of Milan'sfashionista elite who want to discreetlymaintain their youthful looks. AlthoughDonati looks like ayoung Sophia Loren,she's a studious and serious surgeonwho stays up-to-date with new techniquesby travelling frequently to work withcolleagues in NewYork, LA and London.Donati is a master of endoscopic surgerywhich she uses for browlifts and upperfacelifts. Her aesthetic eye, artistic natureand feminine touch mean her Botox isbrilliant and she uses facial fillers creatively.Via DeTogniAristide 18, Milan,Italy (tel: 0039 02 86 45 03 13;fiorelladonati.it).

EyeliftsScrutinise family photos and they'll showyou whether you may be in the marketfor an eyelift. Drooping and puffy eyesare hereditary and, despite the CharlotteRampling effect, hooded eyes can beextremely ageing. Nothing can make youlook fresher faster than a quick eyelift -

and these are the people to see.Foad Nahai, AtlantaKnown as the 'CEO of cosmetic surgery'by the inner circle, this Persian-born surgeonhas mentored many of the world's finestaesthetic cosmetic surgeons. Nahai is thepresident of both the American Society for

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Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) andthe International Society of Aesthetic PlasticSurgery (ISAPS). He and his partnershave advanced the mid-faceiift techniqueand specialise in beauti$ring eyelids andfaces. His son, Farzad Nahai, has recentlyjoined this group located nearAtlanta'sfashionable Buckhead neighbourhoodwhich includes five of the top surgeonsin the Southeast. Nahai operates in amultilevel clinic that includes private suitesand,2417 nursing care forvisiting patientsand all the Southern hospitality one wouldexpect. Mint Julep, anyone?Paces Plastic Surgery, 3200 DornmnoodCircle,Suite 640,Atlanta,Georgia,USA (tel: )Ot +0+3 51 0 0 5 1 ; p acesplasticsurgery. com),Bryan Mendelson, MelbourneMendelson is known for his pure geniuswith face, eyelid and brow surgery andis the past president of the InternationalSociety of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Hisprivate clinic inToorak, Melbourne, offerspatients a discreet place to go to get liftedin seclusion, with comprehensive carefrom his meticulous team. He frequentlytravels all over the world to lecture, andoften meets up with his internationalciientele in London, NewYork and Paris.L09 Mathoura Ro ad, To orak, Melbourne,Victoria,Australia (tel: 00 61 39 826 0977;bmendelson.com.au).Jean Carruthers, VancouverThe first lady of Botox, Jean is half of thefamous doctors Carruthers and Carruthers,the team who pioneered the use of Botoxfor cosmetic procedures back in1987. She isan oculoplastic surgeon whose techniquesfor eyelid and brow rejuvenation have woninternational acclaim. Her husband Alastairis a dermatologic surgeon par excellenceand together they train doctors on the finertechniques of injections, lasers and othersurgical enhancements.Camtthers Dermatology Center, Suite 740-943West Bro adw ay, Vancoua er, British Columbia,Canada (tel: 001 60 47 30 6133; carruthers.net).

NeckliftsThere's nothing more jarring than seeinga preternaturallyyoung face sitting ontop of a cragry neck. But getting necksto look just right is a specialised skill. It'snot only gravity or sun damage thattake their toll- the vertical muscle bandsseparate, causing that turkey-wattlelook, and fatty pouches can sit under thejaw, making it sag.Alan Matarasso, New YorkOne of the biggest telltale signs of anecklift is the scar just in front of the ear.No matter how skilled the surgeon,it's a dead giveaway and can have noseyhairdressers gossiping about who's F

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only the best cosmetic surgeons flourish.He's perfected a three-dimensionaltechnique for face and necklifts. He hasmeticulous attention to detail, and artfullyelevates sagging skin to produce a swanlikeneck and a refreshed face that has nohint of jowl. He's invented a new techniquecalled the Quill Self-Retaining System,which allows him to leave the subtlest of scarsin face- brow- and breastlifting and tummytucks. Paul's surgery centre is modernand sleek and his fastidious aftercare getshigh marks from patients. As a specialservice for his international clieniele, heoffers phone and email consultations too.

Suite 8L0, 1401Aoocado Auenue, NeraportBeach, California, USA (tel: 001 949 760 5047;mpaulmd.net).Alain Fogli, MarseilleFogli's clinic is a grand and charmingmansion in the sunny South of France - itseems more like a beautifulvilla than asurgery centre.The views are superb too -

while you're in recoveryyou can look overthe sparkling Mediterranean. Fogli attractsa well-heeled European clientele who wantboth his elegant surgical results and a bitof brilliant sunshine. He is renov,rned forfacial rejuvenation and aesthetic treatments,which include lifts and fillers. His faceliftingtr

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Nose jobsGone are the days of the ski-jump, buttonor pinched nose. Now people just want anidealised version of their owrr nose, whetherthat's the'Gisele' or the'Nicolei and thesesurgeons meet your demands.Samieh Rizk, New YorkThis young and charming Egyptian-bornfacial cosmetic surgeon has built his owndesigner clinic and surgical suite on NewYork's Upper East Side, where his attentivestaff will serve you espresso as you waitin privary to have your face analysed. Rizk'sapproach is quality not quantity and heworks his magic on women and men insearch of high-quality facial work andnatural-looking noses. His expertise liesin restoring noses that have been previouslyoperated on and, thanks to his success(reconstructing noses is one of the trickiestsurgeries to do), he has a large clientele fromthe States, Europe and the Middle East.Manhattan F acial Plastic Surgery, L0 40 ParkAaenue,NernYork,USA (tel: 00L 212 452 3362;drsamrizk.com).Raj Kanodia, Los AngelesKanodia is one of Hollywood's surgeonsto the stars (he appeared onDoctor 90210)- and the queue to see him is even longersince it became widely renowned that he did

JenniferAniston's nose (he is also rumouredto have seen many pop stars in recent years).He is a facial cosmetic surgeon who doesa natural-looking rhinoplasty alongwith faceand eyelid tweaking - at prices that costa small fortune.4L4 North Camden Drioe, Beoerly Hills,California,USA (tel: 001- 3L0 276 3L06;drkanodia.com).

3-D body contouringHere are the latest ways to slim downthe problem areas of thighs, bottoms andtummies, and these are the experts.John Millard, DenverMillard is the creator of what he calls'highdefinition liposculpture'. He's perfected anamazingtechnique where he can use yourovrn fat to reshape your body. Now withhis futuristic- soundingVaser Liposelection,which was developed with Colombiancosmetic surgeon DrAlfredo Hoyos, Millardcan reshape the body to near-supermodelstatus.It's based on the concept of superficialliposuction, which means he works closeto the surface of the skin to artfully sculptthe torso rather than simply sucking outexcess fat. It works eouallv well for women

and men, and makes six-pack abs or acinched waist a dream come true.Millard Plastic Surgery,9218 Kimmer Drioe,Suite L07, LoneTree, Colorado, USA (tel:

0 0 1 3 0 3 7 9 2 5 6 6 5 ; millardplasticsurgery. com) .Peter Fodot Los AngelesThere is nowhere more body-obsessedthan LosAngeles.The scrutiny to whichmany of LAs residents are subjected,combined with American perfectionism,has meant that to be considered the bestat body contouring here is like beingregarded the best surfer in Hawaii.There'sno higher accolade and Fodor is oneof the original masters. He offers his patientsthe best in Power-Assisted Lipoplastyto finely contour body areas with gentleprecision using a vibrating canula. He isalso in demand to correct liposuction gonewrong, which can result in ugly dimplesand dents. Fodor is involved in findingwaysto use ultrasonic energy to dissolve fat -

much less painful and invasive.Century Aesthetics, 2080 Century Park East,Suite 710, Los Angeles, California, USA(tel: 001 866 370 9042;centurycitycosmeticsurgery.com).Luiz Toledo, DubaiToledo is formerly of Sdo Paulo, BrazII-another country obsessed with the bodybeautiful. He joined Dubai's InternationalModern Hospital as the head of the aestheticcosmetic surgery department. He is bestknourn for his work with liposculpture, bodycontouring and fat-transfer techniques. Hetrained with the legendary Ivo Pitanguy, oneof the fathers of aesthetic cosmetic surgery.International Modern Hospital, Dub ai, I.IAE(tel: 00 97 14 269 9717;luiztoledo.com).

Boob jobsWe alllong for those upward-tilted, full,perky breasts of our youth before childrenand gravity got to work on them.There aresome surgeons who can create beautifullynaturai-looking breasts without nasfy scarsand grapefruit-sized cleavage.Constantin Stan, BacauStan does over 400 breast augmentationsa vear, which makes him one of the busiest

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cosmetic surgeons in Eastern Europe.His specialty is his expert analysis ofthe size and shape of the female brehst,and he has developed a unique sofrwareprogram to help surgeons to select thebest implants for each patient.9 Mai Street,Number 32, Bacau, Romania(tel: 00 40 2345 71202;cms.ro/drstan.php).G Patrick Maxwell, NashvilleMaxwell was one of the originai developersof breast-implant technology and post-cancerreconstruction. He teaches the art ofbreast aesthetics around the world andhis new book, Breast Beauty, was writtento educate people on the nuances ofbreast- enhancement techniques fromimplants to lifts and short-scar reductions.In addition to his booming surgical suiteand newly appointed ultra-luxe laser andmedical spa in Nashville, Maxwell practisesin a state-of-the-art centre in Bucks County,Pennsylvania, where women-in-the -know

travel by limo from Manhattan to see him.Maxut ell Aesthetics, Suite I 0 6, 2 0 21 ChurchStreet, Plaza 2, Nashaille,Tennessee, USA (tel:

001 61 5 284 8200 ; maxaellaesthetics. com).Javier de Benito, BarcelonaDe Benito was the founder of one of themost respected cosmetic surgery groupsin Spain. He and his five colleagues offeranti-ageing medicine, nutrition and faceand body rejuvenation in a setting that feelsmore like a slightly OTT private mansionthan a hospital. De Benito is most renownedfor his boob jobs. He does the majority ofhis larger procedures atTeknon, a sprawlingmodern multi-speciality medical centrethat bears a closer resemblance to a fine artmuseum rather than a hi-tech hospital.Instituto de Benito, Marquesa deVilallonga12, Barcelona, Spain (tel: 00 34 932 530282;institut o deb enit o, com) .

BodyliftsAfter losing weight you often end up withloose skin, but there's no need to put upwith unsightly sagging - these surgeons willhave you taut and shapely again.Jean-Frangois Pascal, lyonPascal has elevated the art of the bodyliftto a new level. He's based in the birthplaceof many techniques in obesity surgery - Lyonis notable for its haute cuisine, so it's notsurprising that there is a weight problem.Pascal's splendid surgical results for reshapingarms,legs, tummies and hips have catapultedhim into weight-reduction surgery's elite.13 Quai duGeneral Sarrail, Lyon, France(tel: 00 33 4 78 24 59 27;docteur-pascal,com).Rod Rohrich, DallasRohrich is a world-class aesthetic plasticsurgeon and researcher. He's a publishedauthor who's famous for his bodyliftingand contouring procedures. He is at the Fouryouth

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beautifring the bathing beauties that line theDead Sea's chic resorts. Scheflan's innovationsinclude working with ultrasonic energy fornew liposuction procedures and non-surgicalfat-reduction devices, many of which havebeen developed by Israeli engineers.Atidim Medical Center, 24 Habarzel Street,klAaia,Israel (tel: 00 97 23 649 9L33;medigroup.co.il). t)Wendy Lewis's 10th book, Plastic Makes Perfect:The Complete Cosmetic Beauty Guide (Orion,

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