A look inside the clinic
Doctors
MUDr. Vojtěch Šandera, MBA
Specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery
MUDr. Vojtěch Šandera, MBA is an experienced specialist in plastic surgery with more than ten years of work in plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, including hand surgery.
With over 500 operations performed each year, he has extensive surgical routine. In addition to his clinical work, he is involved in university teaching and the training of future plastic surgeons.
Training and experience
MUDr. Vojtěch Šandera studied medicine from 2007 to 2013 at the Third Faculty of Medicine of Charles University in Prague.
After his basic surgical training, he specialised in plastic surgery and obtained his specialist recognition in this field in 2019.
He also completed further training in business management and obtained an MBA.
His career took him from general surgery into plastic and reconstructive surgery. For several years he also worked as a research assistant.
Specialisation
MUDr. Vojtěch Šandera has a broad range of expertise in plastic and aesthetic surgery.
His particular professional focus areas include:
- aesthetic surgery of the face and neck
- reconstructive and aesthetic nose surgery
- Breast surgery
- reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery
- abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
- Restoration of the abdominal wall after pregnancy or significant weight loss
- aesthetic gynaecology
- plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Hand surgery
When planning surgery, MUDr. Vojtěch Šandera places particular importance on his patients' individual anatomy and personal wishes.
Teaching & international continuing education
In addition to his surgical work, MUDr. Vojtěch Šandera is a lecturer at Charles University in Prague and contributes to the training of future plastic surgeons.
He regularly attends international professional conferences, webinars and workshops, including events of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).
Languages
In addition to Czech, MUDr. Vojtěch Šandera speaks:
MUDr. Michal Makeľ
Specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery
MUDr. Michal Makeľ is a specialist in plastic surgery with extensive experience in aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.
His particular areas of focus are abdominal and body contouring, modern breast surgery and aesthetic procedures on the face. Alongside his clinical work, he is engaged in scientific research in experimental surgery.
Training and experience
MUDr. Michal Makeľ studied medicine from 2010 to 2016 at the Third Faculty of Medicine of Charles University in Prague.
His medical career began in general surgery. He then specialised in plastic surgery and worked for several years at university institutions.
In 2023 he successfully obtained his specialist recognition in plastic surgery.
Since 2020 he has also been pursuing a postgraduate degree in experimental surgery.
Specialisation
The particular areas of expertise of MUDr. Michal Makeľ include:
- Tummy tuck
- Liposuction
- body contouring
- Upper eyelid corrections
- Lower eyelid corrections
- Fat redistribution around the eyes
- facelift
- Breast augmentation with implants
- Breast lift and breast shaping
- Autoaugmentation of the breast
- combined breast procedures
A particular focus is the tummy tuck in combination with liposuction, as well as modern breast-shaping techniques.
Scientific work & further training
MUDr. Michal Makeľ combines his practical surgical work with scientific training.
As part of his postgraduate studies, he works intensively on current developments in experimental and plastic surgery.
In doing so, he places particular importance on a safe, gentle approach and individually tailored surgical planning.
Languages
In addition to Czech, MUDr. Michal Makeľ speaks:
German
English
MUDr. Peter Chovan
Specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery
MUDr. Peter Chovan is a highly experienced plastic surgeon with more than 20 years of professional experience in plastic surgery and extensive international training.
His particular areas of focus include breast surgery, lipotransfer, extensive body-contouring operations and modern liposuction techniques.
Training and experience
MUDr. Peter Chovan studied medicine at the Faculty of Medicine of Comenius University, graduating in 1990.
For his outstanding academic achievements, he was awarded a Rector's Prize by the university.
His many years of professional work include both surgical and leadership roles in plastic and aesthetic surgery.
He also holds a professional qualification in medical expert assessment and works as a court-appointed expert in the field of plastic surgery.
Specialisation
His particular professional focus areas include:
- aesthetic breast surgery
- Lipotransfer and autologous fat treatments
- abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
- liposuction
- extensive combined body-contouring procedures
- body contouring
- radiofrequency-assisted liposuction
- plastic and reconstructive surgery
MUDr. Peter Chovan also has particular experience with BodyTite and has worked as an international trainer for radiofrequency-assisted liposuction.
International experience & further training
Over the course of his long career, MUDr. Peter Chovan has completed numerous international professional placements and training courses.
These include stays in:
- Taiwan
- Italy
- Germany
- the United Kingdom
- Belgium
- Austria
- Romania
- USA
He also regularly attends national and international conferences and professional events.
Additional qualifications
MUDr. Peter Chovan is or has been, among other things:
- medical expert assessor
- court-appointed expert in plastic surgery
- senior plastic surgeon
- international trainer for BodyTite
- member of medical expert bodies and professional societies
Languages
In addition to Slovak, MUDr. Peter Chovan speaks:
MUDr. Lubor Mrňa
Specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery
MUDr. Lubor Mrňa is an experienced plastic surgeon with wide-ranging work in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery.
His areas of focus are in particular breast surgery, body-contouring procedures and modern techniques such as laser liposuction and fat grafting.
Training and experience
MUDr. Lubor Mrňa studied medicine at the Third Faculty of Medicine of Charles University in Prague.
His surgical career began in general surgery. He then moved into plastic surgery and gained extensive experience in university and specialised surgical institutions.
In addition to his surgical work, he also worked as a research assistant and was involved in the training of medical students.
He also completed various specialist placements in hand surgery and plastic and aesthetic surgery.
Specialisation
The particular areas of focus of MUDr. Lubor Mrňa include:
- reconstructive breast surgery
- aesthetic breast surgery
- body contouring
- abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
- liposuction
- laser liposuction
- Fat grafting and autologous fat treatments
- aesthetic facial treatments
- plastic and reconstructive surgery
His many years of experience allow him to combine different surgical techniques individually, according to the patient's anatomy.
Further training and professional societies
MUDr. Lubor Mrňa regularly attends national and international conferences, workshops and professional events in plastic surgery.
He is a member of the Czech professional society for plastic surgery and holds the corresponding specialist licence from the Czech Medical Chamber.
Languages
In addition to Czech, MUDr. Lubor Mrňa speaks:
English
French
MUDr. Elbek Rashidov
Plastic surgeon
MUDr. Elbek Rashidov has extensive surgical experience and works mainly in plastic and aesthetic surgery.
His particular experience lies in tummy tucks, breast surgery, liposuction and eyelid surgery. His many years of surgical training provide a sound foundation for aesthetic procedures.
Training and experience
MUDr. Elbek Rashidov completed part of his medical training in Uzbekistan and then continued his studies and surgical training at Charles University in Prague.
Before working in plastic surgery, he spent several years in general surgery, intensive care medicine and trauma surgery, performing a broad range of surgical procedures.
He then moved into plastic surgery, where he gained extensive practical experience.
Specialisation
His particular professional focus areas include:
- abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
- liposuction
- breast augmentations
- Breast reconstruction
- Lipofilling
- Eyelid surgery
- plastic and aesthetic surgery
MUDr. Elbek Rashidov frequently works on body-contouring operations after pregnancy or significant weight loss.
Further training
MUDr. Elbek Rashidov places great importance on continuous professional development and on expanding his knowledge of modern plastic surgery.
His training combines a broad general surgical foundation with specialised work in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Languages
The native language of MUDr. Elbek Rashidov is Uzbek.
MUDr. Michal Dychus
Specialist in plastic surgery
MUDr. Michal Dychus is a specialist in plastic surgery with comprehensive surgical training in general surgery, traumatology, burn medicine and reconstructive surgery.
His aesthetic areas of focus are in particular tummy tucks, liposuction, breast surgery and modern aesthetic facial treatments.
Training and experience
MUDr. Michal Dychus studied medicine from 2002 to 2009 at the Faculty of Medicine of Palacký University in Olomouc.
In 2012 he completed his basic surgical training.
In 2016 he obtained his specialist qualification in general surgery and traumatology.
In 2021 he successfully passed his specialist examination in plastic surgery.
His career includes many years of experience in surgical intensive care, general surgery, burn medicine, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery.
Specialisation
The particular areas of expertise of MUDr. Michal Dychus include:
- abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
- extensive abdominoplasties
- liposuction
- body contouring
- breast augmentations
- breast shaping
- aesthetic facial surgery
- minimally invasive aesthetic treatments
Thanks to his additional training in general surgery, traumatology and burn medicine, he has a particularly broad surgical foundation.
Further training and professional societies
MUDr. Michal Dychus holds the corresponding licence from the Czech Medical Chamber and is a member of the Czech Society for Plastic Surgery.
As part of his specialist training, he completed placements and further training at various specialised institutions for plastic and reconstructive surgery in the Czech Republic.
Languages
In addition to Czech, MUDr. Michal Dychus speaks English.
Getting there and accommodation
Distances and journey times
Distances and travel times to Prague, approximate values without traffic:
| Start | Distance | Journey time by car |
|---|---|---|
| Dresden | 155 km | 2h 55min |
| Berlin | 345 km | 5h 20min |
| Hamburg | 650 km | 8h 10min |
| Munich | 380 km | 4h 30min |
| Düsseldorf | 750 km | 8h 15min |
| Hanover | 530 km | 6h 55min |
| Cologne | 710 km | 7h 50min |
| Frankfurt | 530 km | 6h 10min |
| Vienna | 280 km | 3h 15min |
| Salzburg | 370 km | 4h 25min |
| Zurich | 690 km | 7h 40min |
For the night before surgery and for your companion. We recommend a hotel near the clinic, and we are happy to help you choose.
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What happens next
You can read about how an operation works with us under Surgery process, and about prices under Prices. You will find an overview of breast surgery here.
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