THE HORTMAN EXPERT
Expertise
Main Fields of Expertise:
- Plastic Surgery
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Facial Plastic Surgery
Conditions Commonly Treated:
- Facial aging and wrinkles
- Body contour concerns
- Breast reconstruction and enhancement
- Nasal deformities
- Skin laxity
- Post-surgical corrections
Key Procedures / Treatments Offered:
- Rhinoplasty
- Blepharoplasty
- Abdominoplasty: Tummy Tuck
- Body Contouring
- Breast Surgery: Restorative & Cosmetic
- Facial Rejuvenation Procedures
Education, Training and Affiliations
Education & Training:
- American Board of Surgery
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
- American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- American Board of Cosmetic Surgery
- American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery
- American Board of Forensic Medicine
Hospital / Health System Affiliations:
- Hortman Clinics, Dubai
- Mediclinic Hospital, Dubai Healthcare City
- Shamoun Aesthetics: USA & GCC
- Board Certified: Yes
- Best Reviewer / Approver: Hortman Clinics Medical Director
- Publications Available: Yes
- Research Activity: Over 12 publications and textbook contributions; Featured in major international medical and lifestyle publications.
Certifications, Awards and Memberships
- American Board of Surgery Certification: Issuing body: American Board of Surgery. Specialty / area: General Surgery. Issue date: February 11, 1992. Verification URL: Not provided. Description: Board certification in General Surgery. Re-certified in 2001 and 2009.
- American Board of Plastic Surgery Certification: Issuing body: American Board of Plastic Surgery. Specialty / area: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Issue date: November 23, 1996. Verification URL: Not provided. Description: Board certification in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery with re-certifications completed in 2004 and 2014.
- American Board of Forensic Examiners: Issuing body: American Board of Forensic Examiners. Specialty / area: Forensic Examination. Issue date: 1997-01-01. Verification URL: Not provided. Description: Lifetime certification in forensic examination and medical expert evaluation.
- American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Issuing body: American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Specialty / area: Facial Plastic Surgery. Issue date: 1997-06-01. Verification URL: Not provided. Description: Lifetime certification in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
- American Board of Cosmetic Surgery: Issuing body: The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. Specialty / area: Cosmetic Surgery. Issue date: 2020-09-01. Verification URL: Not provided. Description: Board certification in cosmetic surgery and aesthetic procedures.
- American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery: Issuing body: American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery. Specialty / area: Facial Cosmetic Surgery. Issue date: 2021-01-01. Verification URL: Not provided. Description: Certification in advanced facial cosmetic surgery procedures.
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS): Issuing body: ATLS Program. Specialty / area: Trauma & Emergency Medicine. Issue date: Active – Dec 2009. Verification URL: Not provided. Description: Active certification in advanced trauma life support.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Issuing body: ACLS Program. Specialty / area: Emergency & Cardiac Care. Issue date: Active – June 2023. Verification URL: Not provided. Description: Active certification in advanced cardiac life support.
- Basic Life Support (BLS): Issuing body: BLS Program. Specialty / area: Emergency Care. Issue date: Active – June 2023. Verification URL: Not provided. Description: Active certification in basic life support.
- Fellow – American College of Surgeons (FACS): Issuing body: American College of Surgeons. Specialty / area: Surgery. Issue date: 1995. Verification URL: Not provided. Description: Fellowship recognition from the American College of Surgeons.
- International Society of Plastic Regenerative Surgeons Membership: Issuing body: International Society of Plastic Regenerative Surgeons. Specialty / area: Regenerative Plastic Surgery. Issue date: 2017. Verification URL: Not provided. Description: Professional membership in regenerative plastic surgery society.
- The Rhinoplasty Society of Europe Membership: Issuing body: The Rhinoplasty Society of Europe. Specialty / area: Rhinoplasty. Issue date: 2020. Verification URL: Not provided. Description: Membership in international rhinoplasty society focused on advanced nasal surgery.
Publications and Media Contributions
- No publication entries found in the Publications sheet.
Research
- Influence of Alar Cartilage and Septum on Nasal Tip Support (1993): Doctor’s role: Researcher / Author. Clinical area: Rhinoplasty / Plastic Surgery. Summary: Research evaluating the anatomical role of alar cartilage and septum in maintaining nasal tip support during rhinoplasty procedures. Source / URL: Southwestern Medical School. Review status: Academic Research.
- Guanethidine Infusion in the Treatment of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (1984): Doctor’s role: Research Contributor. Clinical area: Orthopedic Surgery / Pain Management. Summary: Study investigating guanethidine infusion therapy in patients with reflex sympathetic dystrophy. Source / URL: University of Mississippi School of Medicine. Review status: Clinical Research.
- Somatostatin vs Placebo in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistulas (1989): Doctor’s role: Research Contributor. Clinical area: Gastrointestinal Surgery. Summary: Comparative clinical research evaluating somatostatin versus placebo in gastrointestinal fistula management. Source / URL: Ferring Laboratories / University of South Alabama. Review status: Clinical Trial.
- Brain Abscess Following Multiple Esophageal Dilations: A Case Report (1989): Doctor’s role: Co-author. Clinical area: General Surgery / Clinical Imaging. Summary: Case report documenting brain abscess complications following repeated esophageal dilation procedures. Source / URL: Clinical Imaging Journal. Review status: Published Case Report.
- Stapled Cardiorrhaphy in the Treatment of Penetrating Cardiac Injuries (1989): Doctor’s role: Co-author. Clinical area: Trauma Surgery / Cardiac Surgery. Summary: Research introducing a stapled cardiorrhaphy technique for penetrating cardiac injuries with literature review. Source / URL: The Journal of Trauma. Review status: Published Research.
- Factors Affecting Mortality in Patients Operated Upon for Complications of Peptic Ulcer Disease (1989): Doctor’s role: Co-author. Clinical area: Gastrointestinal Surgery. Summary: Study analyzing mortality risk factors in surgical patients with peptic ulcer disease complications. Source / URL: The American Surgeon. Review status: Published Research.
- Atlanto-Occipital Subluxation / Dislocation: A Survivable Injury? (1997): Doctor’s role: Co-author. Clinical area: Trauma Surgery / Neurosurgery. Summary: Research discussing survivability and management of atlanto-occipital dislocation injuries. Source / URL: The American Surgeon. Review status: Published Research.
- Expanding the Versatility of the Serratus Anterior Myo-Osseous Flap in Reconstructive Upper Extremity Defects (1996): Doctor’s role: Co-author. Clinical area: Reconstructive Surgery. Summary: Research on reconstructive flap techniques for upper extremity defects. Source / URL: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Review status: Submitted for Publication.
- The Omohyoid Muscle Flap (1992): Doctor’s role: Co-author. Clinical area: Reconstructive Surgery. Summary: Study on the surgical application of the omohyoid muscle flap in reconstruction procedures. Source / URL: Journal of Clinical Anatomy. Review status: Published Research.
- Alternatives in Total Glandular Mastectomy (1993): Doctor’s role: Co-author. Clinical area: Breast Reconstruction Surgery. Summary: Research evaluating surgical alternatives in total glandular mastectomy procedures. Source / URL: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Review status: Submitted for Publication.
- Significance of Digastric Muscle Contouring for Rejuvenation of the Submental Area of the Face (1997): Doctor’s role: Co-author. Clinical area: Facial Rejuvenation / Aesthetic Surgery. Summary: Study discussing the role of digastric muscle contouring in facial and neck rejuvenation surgery. Source / URL: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Review status: Published Research.
- Lateral Transverse Thigh Flap and Deep Circumflex Iliac Soft Tissue Flap (Rubens Flap) (1997): Doctor’s role: Co-author. Clinical area: Microvascular Reconstruction. Summary: Contribution to reconstructive flap techniques for cancer patients requiring complex reconstruction. Source / URL: Microvascular Reconstruction of The Cancer Patient. Review status: Published Book Chapter.
- A Crucial Adjunct in Breast Reconstruction: Mastectomy Specimen Weight and Skin Dimensions (1996): Doctor’s role: Co-author. Clinical area: Breast Reconstruction. Summary: Research analyzing specimen weight and skin dimensions in breast reconstruction planning. Source / URL: Annals of Plastic Surgery. Review status: Published Research.
- Blepharoplasty, Browlift, and Forehead Lift (1996): Doctor’s role: Co-author. Clinical area: Facial Plastic Surgery. Summary: Educational chapter covering surgical techniques in blepharoplasty and facial rejuvenation procedures. Source / URL: Textbook of Plastic Maxillofacial and Reconstructive Surgery. Review status: Published Textbook Chapter.
- Rubens’s Peri-Iliac Soft Tissue Free Flap (1995): Doctor’s role: Co-author. Clinical area: Reconstructive Microsurgery. Summary: Publication discussing peri-iliac soft tissue flap techniques in reconstructive microsurgery. Source / URL: Atlas of Microvascular Flaps. Review status: Published Atlas Chapter.
- Classification and Reconstruction of the Breast and Chest Wall in Poland Syndrome (2000): Doctor’s role: Co-author. Clinical area: Reconstructive Breast Surgery. Summary: Research focused on reconstruction techniques for Poland Syndrome deformities. Source / URL: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Review status: Submitted for Publication.
- Imaging of Fat Necrosis and Recurrent Breast Cancer after Autogenous Breast Reconstruction (1995): Doctor’s role: Co-author. Clinical area: Breast Reconstruction / Imaging. Summary: Study evaluating imaging differentiation between fat necrosis and recurrent breast cancer after reconstruction. Source / URL: Annals of Plastic Surgery. Review status: Submitted for Publication.
- The TRAM Hernia (1995): Doctor’s role: Co-author. Clinical area: Breast Reconstruction Surgery. Summary: Research discussing TRAM flap hernia complications and reconstructive management. Source / URL: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Review status: Presented & Submitted for Publication.
Online Presence
- Personal website: https://dubaiplasticsurgery.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-shamoun-b9437291
- X / Twitter: https://x.com/DrShamoun
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shamounaesthetics/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shamounaesthetics
FAQs
- Q: How do I know which plastic surgery procedure is right for me?
A: A detailed consultation helps assess your goals, anatomy, and expectations to recommend the most suitable procedure. - Q: Is plastic surgery safe?
A: Yes, when performed by a qualified and experienced surgeon, plastic surgery is safe with proper precautions. - Q: Will there be visible scars after surgery?
A: Scars are minimized and placed strategically; they typically fade over time. - Q: How long is the recovery process?
A: Recovery varies depending on the procedure, but most patients resume normal activities within a few weeks. - Q: Can I have a consultation if I’m not in Dubai?
A: Yes, telemedicine consultations are available for international patients.
Doctor’s Quotes
- “My greatest professional satisfaction comes from improving the quality of life for patients while achieving natural, harmonious results.”
- “A master plastic surgeon must be a doctor for safety, a craftsman for precision, and an artist to create truly personalized outcomes.”
About Dr. John Milam Shamoun
Dr. John Milam Shamoun is a globally recognized Specialist in Plastic Surgery with over 25 years of extensive experience in both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Renowned for delivering natural, refined, and long-lasting results, Dr. Shamoun combines advanced surgical expertise with an artistic approach to enhance each patient’s unique features.
As one of the rare surgeons holding multiple board certifications, including certifications from the American Board of Surgery, the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and the American Board of Forensic Medicine, Dr. Shamoun represents the highest standard of excellence in his field. His credentials reflect not only technical mastery but also a deep commitment to safety, precision, and patient-centered care.
Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Shamoun has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures across the globe, including complex revision surgeries that correct unsatisfactory outcomes from previous operations. His ability to handle such advanced cases highlights his exceptional skill, attention to detail, and dedication to achieving optimal outcomes even in the most challenging scenarios.
Dr. Shamoun specializes in a wide range of procedures, including facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, body contouring, abdominoplasty, and restorative breast surgery. His approach is rooted in achieving natural-looking, “non-operated” results, ensuring patients look refreshed and enhanced without appearing artificial. He believes that successful plastic surgery lies in subtlety, balance, and harmony with the patient’s natural anatomy.
A key pillar of Dr. Shamoun’s philosophy is patient education. He takes the time to guide patients through every step of their journey, helping them distinguish between proven treatments and trends, while ensuring they make informed and confident decisions. His transparent communication style builds trust and empowers patients to actively participate in their treatment plans.
Dr. Shamoun also emphasizes cultural sensitivity and personalization in every procedure. With a diverse international patient base, he tailors treatments to respect individual preferences, cultural norms, and aesthetic goals. This customized approach ensures results that are both aesthetically pleasing and personally meaningful.
His philosophy reflects a unique blend of science, craftsmanship, and artistry. He believes that a master plastic surgeon must be a skilled doctor to ensure safety, a precise craftsman to execute procedures flawlessly, and an artist to create results that are unique to each individual.
Currently practicing at Hortman Clinics in Dubai, Dr. Shamoun continues to deliver world-class care using the latest advancements in plastic surgery. His commitment to excellence, innovation, and patient satisfaction has earned him recognition as one of the top plastic surgeons internationally.
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