Dr. Bouraoui Kotti, MD, PhD
EBOPRAS-Certified Plastic Surgeon · International Speaker · Scientific Contributor
Dr. Bouraoui Kotti is an internationally recognized plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon with over two decades of experience across Tunisia, France, and the UAE. Registred in the Tunisian Medical Council since 2006 (N° 14132), his expertise covers advanced aesthetic and reconstructive procedures, supported by academic research, international publications, and active participation in global scientific congresses.
He is certified by the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS) and has held key roles in international scientific societies, contributing to innovation and education in plastic surgery worldwide.
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Board-Certified · Dubai · Paris
Dr. Bouraoui Kotti — EBOPRAS*
20+
Years of Experience
EBOPRAS
Board Certification
10+
Scientific Publications
International Recognition
Editorial & Scientific Contributions
Reviewer & Editorial Board Member — Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal & Plastic and Aesthetic Research (Since 2011)
Curriculum Vitae
Academic Profile & Career
Education
European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS), Madeira (2008)
PhD in Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, France (2008)
Diploma, French College of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Paris (2007)
Specialist Degree in Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Tunis (2007)
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, El Manar University (2006) — Summa Cum Laude
Professional Experience
Lead Plastic Surgeon, Dubai (UAE) (2020 – Present)
Founder & Medical Director, Private Practice, Tunis (2014 – Present)
Head of Plastic Surgery Unit, Institut Salah Azaïz (Tunisian Cancer Center) (2009 – 2015)
Residency & Fellowship in Microsurgery and Reconstructive Oncology, Nice & Paris Hospitals, France (2006 – 2008)
Plastic Surgery Residency, Tunisian Hospitals (2002 – 2006)
Certifications & Memberships
EBOPRAS Certified — European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (2008)
Licensed by Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
Member, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Member, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
Former National Secretary for Tunisia, ISAPS
Recipient of UAE Golden Visa for exceptional medical expertise (2021)
Languages
English (Professional)
French (Native/Bilingual)
Arabic (Native/Bilingual)
Honors & Awards
Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award (2021)
Re-elected National Secretary for Tunisia within ISAPS (2014–2018)
Nominated member of the Educational Council and Membership Committees for ISAPS representing Africa and Middle East (2014–2016)
Former Editor and Reviewer, Plastic & Aesthetic Research Journal, China / India (2014)
“Most Outstanding Cosmetic Surgeon” — Medical Livewire Global Awards (2016)
“Cambridge Certificate for Outstanding Medical Achievement” — IBC, Cambridge, UK (2013)
“Best Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeons” — Plastic Surgery Practice Journal, Los Angeles, USA (2012)
“Rising Star” — IPRAS World Congress, Beijing, China (2011)
Section Editor & Reviewer — Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal, USA (since 2011)
Executive Committee Member — IPRAS (Humanitarian Section, 2011–2015)
Elected 1st National Secretary for Tunisia within ISAPS
Valedictorian — Plastic Surgery Promotion (2002/2003)
Diplomas
EBOPRAS Certification — European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (2008)
PhD, Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery — University of Nice Sophia Antipolis (2008)
French College Diploma in Plastic Surgery — Paris (2007)
Specialist Diploma in Plastic Surgery — Tunis (2007)
MD Degree — Faculty of Medicine of Tunis (2006) — Summa Cum Laude
Academic Background
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, Institut Salah Azaïz (Tunisian Anti-Cancer Center) (2009–2015)
Head of Plastic Surgery Unit
Former Resident & Fellow — French Hospitals (Nice & Paris)
Former Resident — Tunisian Hospitals
Valedictorian of Plastic Surgery Promotion (2002/2003)
Scientific Publications
Assessment of Female Genital Surgery Education in Plastic Surgery Training (Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2019)
A simple classification and simplified treatment algorithm for ptotic breasts (Plastic and Aesthetic Research, 2018)
The Chignon Mastopexy Technique (Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018)
Optimizing the Pedicled Rectus Abdominis Flap (Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2014)
External dermoglandular mammary flap technique (European Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2012)
Reverse Latissimus Dorsi Flap (Case Reports in Surgery, 2012)
Book Author: 'The Hidden Stories of the Breast' (2020)
ResearcherID: T-2795-2017
Scopus Author ID: 36113750000
Scientific Societies
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
Emirates Plastic Surgery Society (EPSS)
Tunisian Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (SOTCPRE)
Tunisian Society of Aesthetic Surgery (STCE)
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
Former Member — IPRAS
Former Member — ISPRES
Former Member — SOFCPRE
Former Member — French Academy of Surgery
International Scientific Meetings
Invited Speaker — Norwegian American Congress of Cosmetic Surgery (Oslo, 2017)
Invited Speaker — ICC Venus Society Congress (Cairo, 2017)
Invited National Secretary ISAPS Tunisia — ASAPS Meeting (San Diego, 2017)
Invited Speaker — Aesthetic Medicine Congress (Monaco, 2017)
Moderator & Speaker — ISAPS Biennial Meeting (Kyoto, 2016)
Speaker — 1st African Cosmetology Meeting (Cairo, 2016)
Scientific Director & Organizer — 2nd ISAPS Course Tunisia (2016)
Speaker — IIIrd Lebanese Descent Plastic Surgery Meeting (Beirut, 2014)
Chairman & Speaker — ISAPS Biennial Meeting (Rio, 2014)
Scientific Director — 1st African Meeting for Medical Tourism (Hammamet, 2014)
Course Scientific Director — 1st ISAPS Course Tunisia (2013)
Speaker & Ex-Co Member — 17th IPRAS World Congress (Santiago, 2013)
Invited Speaker — Marrakech World Aesthetic Congress (2012)
Moderator — 21st ISAPS Meeting (Geneva, 2012)
Speaker — 1st Euro-Chinese Congress of APS (Beijing, 2011)
Delegate — ASAPS Meetings (Boston 2011, Washington DC 2010)
Delegate — 20th ISAPS Congress (San Francisco, 2010)
Scientific Presentations
Note: Historically significant presentations. Follow latest activities in News section.
Gigantomastia & NAC — ISAPS Course Tunisia (2013)
Aesthetic Considerations in Breast Reconstruction — 17th World IPRAS Congress (2013)
Management of Skin Paddle Design for Rectus Abdominis Flap — Euro-Chinese Congress (2011)
Reconstructive Surgery Algorithm in Humanitarian Situations — Euro-Chinese Congress (2011)
Face Lifting vs Lipofilling — XIIIth National Congress of STORL (2010)
Lip Reconstruction after Cancer — XIIIth National Congress of STORL (2010)
Blepharoplasty Experience — 5th National Meeting of Tunisian Maxillo Facial Society (2009)
Vertical Mammoplasty: Our indications — 1st STCE Meeting (2009)
Aesthetic Rhinoplasty: Our approach — 1st STCE Meeting (2009)
Tissue Fusion in Plastic Surgery — XXIst Meeting of MSPAS (Nice, 2008)
Chinese Flap in Digestive Reconstruction — SOFCPRE (2008)
Oro-pharyngeal Reconstruction: Chinese Flap — 52nd SOFCPRE Congress (2007)
Mandibular Reconstruction: Fibula Free Flap — SOFCPRE (2007)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dr. Bouraoui Kotti EBOPRAS certified?
Yes. Dr. Bouraoui Kotti is certified by the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS), one of the highest international standards in plastic surgery.
Where does Dr. Kotti practice?
Dr. Kotti practices internationally, including in Dubai (UAE), with prior extensive experience in France.
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Dr. Bouraoui Kotti is an EBOPRAS-certified plastic surgeon and former editorial board member and reviewer for the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal. Internationally recognized in the field of plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery, he brings over 20 years of experience to Seline Clinic Jumeirah, focusing on patient safety, surgical precision, and natural outcomes across a wide range of aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.