AESTHETICA Clinic

Certified Plastic Surgeon, Member of Associations:

• Latvian Plastic Surgeons Association
• Latvian Association of Aesthetic Medicine
• International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS)
• The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)

Dr. Ieva Lāce – certified plastic surgeon

Qualification:

• 2020 – became a certified plastic surgeon
• 2015 – 2020 studies in plastic surgery in Riga Stradins University life-long education faculty;
• In 2018 became a member of ISAPS (The International Society of Plastic Surgery);
• In 2015 became an associate candidate in the Association of Latvian plastic surgeons;
• 2009-2015 studied in Riga Stradins University Faculty of Medicine;
• In 2009 graduated from Ogre city Gymnasium.

Visits local and international conferences/congresses on a regular basis to study the latest trends and surgery techniques in plastic surgery.

Certified plastic surgeon, microsurgeon, hand surgeon

In year 1997. graduated Gymnasium of Natālija Draudziņa
1998-2004 studied at Riga Stradiņi University Medicine faculty
2004-2009 studied at Riga Stradiņi University Continuing education faculty in plastic surgeon specialty

Professional organizations:

• Association of Latvian Plastic Surgeons
• Association of Latvian hand and microsurgeon

Regularly attends local and international conferences and congresses.

Dr. Māris Krūmiņš is a certified plastic surgeon with many years of experience in surgery – specializing in aesthetic (cosmetic), reconstructive, and hand surgery.

Dr. Krūmiņš acquired his academic and practical experience by studying and interning in leading clinics, attending hands-on training, courses, and seminars in Latvia, Lithuania, France, Hungary, Spain, Germany, Turkey, Italy, Cyprus, Romania, Czech Republic, and Russia.

Dr. Māris Krūmiņš is a member of the Latvian Association of Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Gennadiy Patlazhan – Certified Plastic Surgeon

Plastic surgeon, candidate of medical sciences, doctor of the highest category. Head of the
PSoPS authoring school of plastic surgery and leading surgeon at Patlazhan Clinic.

Full member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ISAPS) and co-founder of
the Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons of Ukraine (USAPS).

Seven copyright certificates for inventions in the field of rhinoplasty, mammoplasty and lipofilling.
Over the years of surgical practice, he has performed more than 8,000 successful operations in
all areas of plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery.

Education

• 1980 – 1988 School №80 Odessa.
• 1988 – 1992 Odessa medical school №3.
• 1992 – 1998 Faculty of Medicine, Odessa Medical Institute. N.I. Pirogov. Specialization “surgery”.
• 1998 – 2000 internship at the Odessa Regional Clinical Hospital.
• In 2000, he took a six-month retraining course at the faculty of advanced training and professional retraining of health professionals at the Yaroslavl State Medical Academy under the guidance of Professor K.P. Pshenisnov.

Took part in 67 scientific forums in 29 countries (USA, Brazil, Chile, South Africa, Australia, Japan, China, India, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Georgia, Israel, Austria, Belgium, Great Britain, Scotland, Germany, France, Switzerland, Belarus, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Romania, Latvia, Sweden, Greece, Italy).

He made reports at 41 conferences.

Organizer of 17 international master classes with live surgery in rhinoplasty, mammoplasty and facial rejuvenation.

Work experience and achievements

• 1998 – 2000 – a surgeon at the Odessa Regional Clinical Hospital.
• 2000 to 2005 – surgeon at the Institute of Plastic Surgery Virtus.
• 2004 to 2013 – Full member of the Society of Plastic Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Russia (OPREH).
• 2005 to 2015 – Leading surgeon of LLC Institute of Plastic Surgery “Virtus”.
• 2006 to 2009 – Assistant of the Department of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Medicine with a cycle of general dentistry at the Odessa National Medical University. Lecturer at the courses for thematic improvement of doctors in the cycle: “Plastic and aesthetic surgery” at ONMedU.
• 2006 to 2014 was the first national ISAPS secretary from Ukraine.
• In 2007, he was a surgeon of the “Beauty Factory made in Ukraine” project, who performed all the most complex operations.
• In 2009 – organizer of the first international master class with live surgery on two tables in parallel “Alternative solutions in facial rejuvenation. Efficiency and Safety “.
• In 2013 – the organizer of the first live surgery webinar on plastic surgery in Ukraine at the international master class “Open or closed rhinoplasty. Which is better? ”
• From 2014 to 2017 – Vice President of the All-Ukrainian Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (VAPREH).
• In November 2015, he opened the author’s school of plastic surgery Patlazhan School of Plastic Surgery with a completely new format for training doctors.
• In 2016 – the only Speaker from Ukraine at the 23rd Congress of the International Society of Aesthetic and Plastic Surgeons in Japan.
• Until 2016 – head of the surgery section at the Ukrainian Society of Aesthetic Medicine since its inception.
• In 2016, he founded the Patlazhan Clinic, a plastic surgery clinic.
• In 2017, he co-founded the Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons of Ukraine (USAPS).
• In 2018, he won the Stella International Beauty Awards in nomination “Plastic Surgeon”.
• In 2018 – the only Faculty Speaker at the largest Congress plastic surgeons in the World ISAPS-Miami-2018 from Ukraine.

Surgeon, hair transplant specialist.

Hair transplantation at the Aesthetica clinic is performed by a certified surgeon, Dr. Aleksejs Nesterenko, who has learned the most effective methods in the epicenter of this field – Turkey, and has also obtained a certificate directly in Istanbul. The doctor has practiced both abroad and in Latvia

Dr. Inga Dunce performs a wide range of therapeutic and reconstructive gynecological procedures, solving such postpartum problems as:

• injuries after childbirth
• vaginal relaxation and urinary incontinence
• surgical corrections (vaginoplasty, labioplasty), and the most modern injection methods (hyaluronic acid, PRP, PRF) are performed for the health and well-being of every woman’s intimate area.
• Dr. Dunce offers daily gynecological care – consultations, USG, examinations, etc.

Certified dentist and member of the Latvian Association of Dentists

Certified dentist since 2006, gained experience working as a cosmetic dentist not only in Latvia, but also abroad. dr. Bienert regularly attends industry exhibitions, congresses, courses and lectures, learning the latest dentistry news and the latest technologies.

Performs therapeutic treatment of teeth, endodontic treatment of teeth, cosmetic restoration of teeth, prosthetics and replacement of teeth, teeth whitening.

In 2020, graduated from Vilnius University with a degree in Dentistry.

Theoretical and practical skills are regularly supplemented in seminars and courses in Latvia and abroad with such specialists as, for example, Didier Dietschi on “Bio-aesthetic restorations of anterior teeth”; Agne Mališauskiene on “Esthetic sealing modules 1, 2, and 3” and has participated in the seminar “Zero bone loss concepts” gaining the most current knowledge about prosthetics on implants so that the result is sustainable.

Performs aesthetic tooth filling, tooth filling, endodontic treatment, prosthetics, as well as other dental manipulations.

Qualification:

• In 2011 – received first level higher education degree in dental hygiene at Riga Stradins University
• Graduated from Riga Stradins University in 2009, receiving Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care with a Nutritionist Qualification
• In 2004 – graduated from Riga 1st Medical College as a dental nurse

Professional work:

• Since 2015 EDHF Latvian representative;
• Since 2017 Oral Health Day dental hygienist consultant for www.tavamsmaidam.lv;
• In 2017, participated in the IFDH Social Responsibility Conference-Workshop in Italy;
• Since 2015 – Member of the Board of LZHA;
• In 2015 – completed distance learning course at RSU, University of Applied Sciences, Degree program of Dental Hygiene;
• SOLO prophylaxis program (2013) – Dr.Giedre Kobs Dental Clinic;
• 2011 Dalarna University of Dental Technology and Oral Health – completed distance learning course with exchange of experience in Finland (Turku University of applied sciences);
• Has also led lectures on healthy nutrition and oral health within the Riga City Council and “Divi gani” LTD project in 2017 and 2018

Performs:

• Dental hygiene for adults and children;
• Teeth whitening;
• Consultations in the selection of oral hygiene products;
• Nutritional advice relating to oral hygiene;
• Dental jewelry installation / removal;

Collaborates with other oral health professionals as needed

Certified dental hygienist, performs dental hygiene for adults and children, teeth whitening, provides consultations on the selection of appropriate oral hygiene products, daily care issues, teeth whitening, elimination of white spots, and provides individual recommendations for maintaining and supporting dental health.

In 2011, graduated from Riga 1st Medical College with a Dental Assistant specialty, and obtained a Dental Hygienist diploma in 2013 at Riga Stradiņš University (RSU). In 2017, completed a distance learning course at RSU, Turku University of Applied Sciences, Degree program of Dental Hygiene.

Continuously enhances her knowledge at Latvian and European conferences and congresses. She has gained her practical skills working with leading Latvian periodontologists, orthodontists, and surgeons.

K. Belova, as a certified trainer, organizes and leads practical classes and lectures for dental hygienists and dentists in Latvia and Europe.

She has organized and led numerous educational events for children and adults, participated as a consultant in television shows and interviews to promote public understanding of the importance of oral health.

Since 2015, she has been a board member of the “LATVIAN DENTAL HYGIENIST ASSOCIATION” (LZHA), and since 2018, she has been the chairperson of the LZHA board.

K. Belova is the Latvian representative for the European Dental Hygienists Federation (EDHF).

Dr. Rūta Tavare is a certified radiologist, member of Association of Latvian radiologists and Association of European radiologists.

Expands her knowledge in radiology by attending various courses, seminars, conferences and congresses in Latvia and abroad.

Performs ultrasonography of mammary glands.

Qualification

• Works in Bauska city Hospital since 2013.
• Works in “Veselības centrs 4” since 2012.
• She has graduated from Riga Stradins University Continuous education faculty residency in diagnostic radiology and received a radiologist-diagnostician certificate.
• She has graduated from Riga Stradins University Faculty of Medicine and received a doctor’s diploma.

At the Aesthetica Clinic, she performs breast gland ultrasonography, regional lymph node ultrasonography.

Education:

• In 2017 graduated from the residency study faculty of Riga Stradins University and obtained a radiologist’s certificate.
• In 2017 graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of Riga Stradins University and obtained a
  medical degree.

Work Experience:

• RAKUS, “LOC” clinic, Department of Diagnostic Radiology – specializes in radiological examination of the breast glands.
• RAKUS, “Gaiļezers” clinic, Department of Diagnostic Radiology.
• Traumatology and Orthopedics Hospital, Department of Diagnostic Radiology.

Additional Education:

• EUSOBI Annual Scientific Meeting, 2023 (Valencia, Spain).
• EUSOBI Annual Scientific Meeting, 2022 (Malmo, Sweden).
• Latvian Oncologists Association Conference “Current Issues in Breast Cancer”, 2022 (Riga, Latvia).
• Latvian Oncologists Association Conference “Current Issues in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Cancer”, 2020 (Riga, Latvia).
• Multimodal Approach to the Diagnosis of Breast Diseases, Prof. L. Tabar, 2019 (Riga, Latvia).
• EUSOBI Annual Scientific Meeting, 2019 (Budapest, Hungary).
• ESSR Annual Scientific Meeting, 2019 (Lisbon, Portugal).
• School of Breast Radiology, Baltic Congress of Radiology (2018).
• Baltic Congress of Radiology (2018, 2016).
• European Congress of Radiology (2018, 2017).

Membership in organizations:

• Latvian Breast Disease Association.
• European Association of Radiologists (ESR).
• European Association of Breast Radiologists (EUSOBI).
• North American Association of Radiologists (RSNA).

Dr. Juris Rīts graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Rīga Stradiņš University. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of venous and lymphatic system diseases – in conventional surgeries, and endoluminal treatment methods: laser procedures and sclerotherapy.

Doctor has been working in the field of phlebology for more than 15 years, performing about 500 vein surgeries each year. The experience doctor has gained allows him to precisely identify and timely recognize the symptoms caused by unhealthy veins. In his daily practice, he offers a full range of solutions for phlebological problems, paying special attention to cosmetic defects caused by unhealthy veins.

Phlebologist Dr. Juris Rīts is a member of the Latvian Vascular Surgeons Association, the International Vascular Surgery Society, the European Vascular Surgery Association, the Latvian Phlebology Society, and the Baltic Phlebology Society.

Doctor interned under the president of the European Vascular Surgery Society, the world- famous vascular surgeon, Professor F. Moll at the Utrecht University Medical Center in the Netherlands. Doctor also enhanced his experience in various vascular surgery and phlebology clinics in Germany, the Netherlands, and Egypt, and furthered his skills in ultrasonography in Denmark.

Associated professor of Riga Stradins University; head of the P. Stradins Clinical University Hospital Breast Disease Centre.

Qualification

• Certified surgeon, doctor of medical sciences;
• Since 2002 works as a surgeon in P. Stradins Clinical University Hospital;
• Since 2008 leads P. Stradins Clinical University Hospital Breast Disease Centre;
• Has undergone several practical trainings in Breast disease department of Manchester University (Great Britain), Holland cancer institute in Amsterdam, Breast disease Centre of Antwerp University in Belgium, etc.

Specializes in:

• Targeted breast ultrasonography;
• Ultrasonoscopic breast inspection;
• Breast lump aspirations and biopsies;
• Breast festering (mastitis) draining in US control;
• Surgery on benign and malignant breast formations.

More than 35 years of experience in surgery, 30 years of experience in oncology. Performed more than 10 thousand surgeries.

About the specialist:

• Certified surgeon
• Certified surgeon-oncologist
• Doctor of medical sciences
• Works in the Latvian Oncology centre as a surgeon since 1989
• Associate professor of the Oncology department of the University of Latvia
• Member of Association of breast diseases of Latvia
• Main specialisation – breast surgery
• Specializes in reconstructive – plastic surgery of lacteal glands
• Applies all methods of oncoplastic surgery, a support of lacteal gland preserving surgeries
• Was the first among oncologists to perform breast reconstruction by use of tissue (skin-muscle parts) relocation methods
• Has a perfect knowledge of silicone implant moulding methods

Education:

• • In 2015 received a Doctor’s degree in Medical sciences (speciality – oncology)
• • In 2013 began doctorate studies in University of Latvia (field of medicine, speciality in oncology and haematology)
• • 1991 – specialization courses in general oncology in Saint-Petersburg, Russia (received an oncologist’s certificate)
• • 1983 – surgery internship in the 7th Riga hospital (hospital “Gailezers”) (received a surgeon’s certificate)
• • 1982 – Riga Institute of Medicine, department of medical treatment (doctor’s diploma)

Additional education and scientific work:

• Improves his knowledge and skills on a regular basis by attending international and local seminars and training courses; has had several residencies abroad
• Participates in local and international congresses and conferences on a regular basis; has received three awards for the best presentation

Lectures, reports

• Has participated in several international congresses and conferences as a guest lecturer
• Often speaks as at meetings organized by surgeon, gynaecologist and oncologist associations, reads lectures to doctors and middle medical personal, teaches oncology course to the 5th year students of the University of Latvia.

Competencies:

• Breast gland diseases
• Consults women and men on all breast gland diseases and issues
• Benign and malicious tumours
• Inflammatory diseases, including lactation mastitis
• Mastopathy
• Male gynecomastia
• Inborn breast pathology (development issues, asymmetry)
• Breast deformation caused by diseases or previous surgeries
• Breast reconstruction after breast removal

Performs diagnostic and treatment procedures:

• Breast ultrasound diagnostics (USG)
• Puncture and drainage with ultrasound control
• Tissue biopsy with ultrasound control
• All types of breast surgery
• Consults patients and performs surgeries in possible and confirmed cases of oncology and pre-cancer skin and soft tissue diseases (basalioma, melanoma, flat cell skin cancer, lypoma, fibroma, soft tissue sarcoma)

• Member of Latvian Association of Anesthesiologists and Reanimatologists;
• Member of the European Association of Anesthesiologists

Qualification:

• Since 2017 works as an anesthesiologist in plastic surgery;
• From 2006 to 2019, works in both – acute and elective anesthesiology at P. Stradins Clinical University Hospital;
• Since 2016 anesthesiologist at Riga Maternity Hospital;
• 2009 – graduated form residency as anaesthesiologist reanimatologist RSU PDIF;
• 2004 – degree in Medicine, University of Latvia;

Dr. Ieva Nemme regularly takes a part of the Committee for European education in Anaesthesiology courses, meetings of the Latvian Association of Anesthesiologists and Reanimatologists and participates in international congresses.

Certified doctor and member of Latvian Association of Otolaryngologists. She helps patients in the inpatient care of Riga 1st Hospital and Riga East Clinical University Hospital by performing various otolaryngology operations and manipulations for many years.

Member of associations:

• Member of Latvian Association of Otolaryngologists

Qualifications

• Since 2000 – certified doctor – member of Latvian Association of Otolaryngologists;
• Graduated from Riga Stradins University (RSU), specializing in otolaryngology;
• Worked as a visiting doctor in clinics in Berlin and Vienna. She has improved her knowledge both in Latvia and abroad by attending courses in Austria, Italy, Spain, Poland, Lithuania.

Doctor – nutritionist with 10 years of experience in nutrition science. RSU associate professor and science degree candidate. Author of several scientific medical publications about Nutrition and the Metabolic syndrome.

Specialization: Metabolic defects, diagnostics (profound blood test) and treatment (individual nutrition strategies, medicine, vitamins, plant-based preparations, metabolism monitoring, etc.)

Education and professional activity:

• 1990 – 1996 – Faculty of Medicine of Latvian Academy of Medicine, received a general doctor’s degree.
• 1997 – 1998 – childbirth and gynaecology specialist residency in the post-diploma specialisation and advanced qualification training institute of Latvian University.
• 2002 – doctor, bodily aesthetic expert and nutritionist in the “SIA VC4” beauty clinic „4Dimensija”.
• 2007 – 2009 – Riga Stradins University master’s degree programme “Nutrition science”, received a master’s degree in nutrition science.
• 2015 – 2019 – Riga Stradins University doctorate degree study programme “Medicine”, subsection: internal medicine, specialization: nutrition. 2009 – currently, diet service doctor and nutritionist at SIA „Veselības centrs 4”.
• 2015 – currently. Lecturer at Sports and nutrition faculty and Red Cross college at Riga Stradins University.

Continues to learn and regularly participates in international congresses and conferences

Specializes in skin diagnostics, skin disease treatment, regenerative procedures: botulin toxin injections, hyaluronic acid filler injections, PRP therapy, biorevitalisation,  medical and health programmes.

Latvian Association of dermatovenerologists, Association of Russian dermatologists and Cosmetologists, International Society of Dermatovenerologists, American Academy of dermatology(AAD), Eiro–Azia dermatovenerologist

member of the Association (EAAD) and the International Union for dermatoscopic and optical diagnostics.

• Graduated from the Riga Medical Institute in 1988.
• Enhanced her knowledge in cosmetic practices in Germany, France, Russia, Spain.

Certified dermatologist since 2019.

• In 2016, Elīna Āboliņa graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Riga Stradiņš University.
• In 2019, she completed her residency program at the University of Latvia.
• Dr. Āboliņa is certified in the methods of the Latvian Association of Aesthetic Medicine, which allows her to perform injections with biomaterials.

• Graduate of Latvian Academy of Sport Education
• Member of the Association: Latvian Association of Physiotherapists
• Attends seminars and courses on a regular basis to increase knowledge and skills.

Certified beautician with higher education in medicine:

• Member of Association of cosmeticians and cosmetologists of Latvia (LKKA);
• Member of Association of Dietologists and nutrition experts of Latvia;

Visits various seminars, exhibitions and scientific conferences in Latvia an abroad to study theoretical knowledge and acquire practical skills in cosmetology and nutrition science.

Qualification

• 2008 – 2019, eleven years of experience in private cosmetologist’s practice;
• Has received a diploma in “Orthomolecular cosmetology” from RSU;
• Since 2016 teaches cosmetology and nutrition science in “Beauty School” secondary school;
• Has received a Master’s degree in Nutrition science from Riga Stradins University;
• A certified cosmetologist since 2012;
• Has received an international CIDESCO diploma from cosmetics school;
• Has received a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Riga Stradins University;
• Has received a MasterClass diploma in facial care;
• Received a degree in Business and management from Riga Technical University;

• Provides consultations, develops individual skin care programmes for treatment both in a clinical environment and at home. Performs procedures on facial skin purification, various peeling procedures (AHA, BHA, retinol, aroma, cryo), anti-age procedures, whitening, moisturising and SPA procedures.
• Performs injection procedures for face restoration – mesotherapy, biorevitalization.
• Performs face massages: classic, lymphatic drainage, honey.
• Performs body and face waxing.

Certified cosmetologist with a medical personnel certificate and internationally recognized diploma ITEC 3. Has acquired the profession of cosmetologist in the professional school “Beauty School”. The expert regularly attends various seminars, exhibitions and scientific conferences in Latvia and abroad to improve theoretical knowledge and acquire practical skills. Studied massage techniques in the international Jelena Zemskova massage school.

Specialization:

• Consultations and development of individual skin-care programms for clinical and home conditions.
• Medical facial skin purification, various peeling procedures (AHA, BHA, retinol, almond), anti-ageing procedures, whitening, moisturising and SPA procedures.
• Face massage: classic, lymph drainage, chiro-massage, plastic vibration massage, neck and décolleté area massage.
• Use of various equipment: micro-current therapy, mesoporation, diamond microdermabrasion, vacuum massage.
• Eyebrow and eyelid colouring, eyebrow correction in accordance with the facial features.
• Waxing.
• Invasive procedures: mesotherapy and bio-revitalization, etc.

• 2005-2009 Teacher of micro pigmentation course, training center “Galateja”.
• In 2005. The winner of the international competition for professional permanent makeup Perfect Line (Tallinn).
• In 2004. Micro-pigmentation courses, professional training center “Galateja”.
• In 2006. Commercial make-up Course (training center “Poetica”).
• In 2000. Telecommunications Engineer (Rīgas Tehniskā Universitāte).

Specialization:

• paramedical treatments – areola’s reconstruction, stretch mark camouflage, scar and post-traumatic depigmentation zones’ camouflage;
• camouflage for dark circles under the eyes.