ABOUT YOUR SURGEON
Mr Safwat Ibrahim
Plastic, Breast Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon
FRCSI (Plast), MRM, MRBS, MD, FEBOPRAS, AB (Plast), MRCS Eng., MBBCh
Irish Medical Council Specialist Registration: 412166
MR IBRAHIM is a highly accomplished Consultant Plastic Surgeon with a unique international pedigree. His dedication to the craft of surgery led him across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia to train under the world’s foremost Masters of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic surgery.
Safwat holds appointments at Beaumont Hospital, Connolly Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital, and Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.
After graduating in 2002, Safwat completed his specialist training in plastic surgery and then went on to complete a Clinical Fellowship in Breast Microsurgical Reconstruction at RCSI / Beaumont Hospital.
He also obtained two international master's degrees from the Universitat Autonoma of Barcelona:
Reconstructive Microsurgery Master
Surgical Oncology; Reconstructive and Aesthetic Breast Surgery Master (MRBS)
Safwat was appointed as a Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeon at Beaumont Hospital in 2022.
Clinical Fellowships:
Post CCST Breast Microsurgical Reconstruction Fellowship, Beaumont Hospital / RCSI.
Breast Reconstruction and Lymphedema Clinical Fellowship, The Hospital de la Santa Creu I Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain.
The International Visiting Scholars Training Program, Asan Medical Centre, Seoul, Korea.
Two master’s degrees in Reconstructive Microsurgery:
MRM: International master’s degree in Reconstructive Microsurgery. UAB "The Universität Autònoma of Barcelona".
MRBS: European master’s degree in Surgical Oncology, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Breast Surgery. UAB "The Universität Autònoma of Barcelona".
Four Plastic Surgery Qualifications (Exit Exams):
FRCSI Plast. Fellowship of The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (Plastic Surgery).
AB Plast. The Arab Board of Health Specializations, Arab Board of Plastic Surgery
FEBOPRAS: European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, The UEMS Section of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
MD Plast. Medical Doctorate in Plastic Surgery (Plastic Surgery Exit Exam in Egypt).
Other Post Graduate Qualifications:
MRCS: Membership of The Royal College of Surgeons of England.
MSc: Master’s degree in surgery
Undergraduate Qualifications:
MBBCh; Bachelor’s in Medicine and Surgery
Mr Ibrahim cares that all aspects of your surgery are explained with kindness and clarity, guiding his patients through each step, to ensure they are well-prepared and confident before entering the operating room.
Scope of Practice
Skin Cancer Treatment and Reconstruction
Hand Surgery
Appointments & Memberships
Consultant Plastic, Breast Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon
Senior Clinical Lecturer, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
RCSI UEMS Representative for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Member of the Irish Association of Plastic Surgeons
Member of the Irish Hand Surgery Society
Specialist Registration, Irish Medical Council: 412166
Specialist Registration, British General Medical Council: 7157046
Research, Publications & Scientific Contributions
Rib-preserving Approach to Efficient Internal Mammary Vessel Preparation
Secondary Healing Over NovoSorb BTM in the Management of Complex Nasal Defects
Novel ‘mini-incision’ metacarpal fixation technique for long oblique and spiral shaft fractures
Novel method of securing non-textured tabbed anatomical implants in breast reconstruction
Why choose Mr Ibrahim as your Plastic Surgeon?
1. Unrivalled Training
One of the few surgeons to have completed four international Plastic Surgery Exit Exams and two Master’s Degrees in Reconstructive Microsurgery from the University of Barcelona.
2. Specialised Breast Care
As the first Breast Microsurgical Reconstructive Fellow at Beaumont Hospital, he has been one of the forefronts of advancing breast cancer restoration in Ireland.
3. Innovative Techniques
Through fellowships with global leaders such as Professor JP Hong in Korea, Professor Masià, and Professor Pons in Spain, he uses cutting-edge "perforator-based" flap techniques to achieve superior, long-lasting results.
4. Meticulous & Honest
Whether performing complex reconstructive surgery or aesthetic enhancements, Mr Ibrahim’s philosophy remains the same: meticulous technique, absolute honesty, and a commitment to restoring his patients' quality of life.