Dagmar Millesi, MD, a specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery, was born in Carinthia. After spending some time abroad and working for several years as a head doctor at the university clinics in Innsbruck and Vienna, she opened her own practice in the center of Vienna in 1996. In 1999, she expanded its activities. Besides that, she worked as an experienced micro surgeon in the Viennese Wilhelminen hospital (Department for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) from 1998-2001, and she is still the active Head of the Department for Plastic and Aesthetic surgery in the day clinic Döbling in Vienna.

In the autumn of 2003, she opened a practice in the town of Klagenfurt. Together with her husband, Prof. Dr. Hanno Millesi, she treated the ex-mayor of Vienna, after the dreadful bomb assassination attempt, and he remained loyal to this medical team to this day. Her vast experience in all branches of plastic and aesthetic surgery, Dr Dagmar Millesi regularly updates through many studies in the country and abroad. She has also held many lectures on related topics, in Austria and abroad, and she regularly publishes scientific articles, thus expanding her medical practice.

Developing a career in aesthetic surgery

During her professional development, Dr Millesi has specifically dealt with the development of cosmetic/aesthetic surgery, which is considered to be a special branch of plastic surgery.
When Dr Millesi opened her own clinic, she started working on the founded aesthetic surgery. She places special importance on the individual consultations with patients. As an experienced expert in the field, Dr Millesi will refuse to perform any procedure which is not recommendable or which could prove damaging to the health of the patient.

Choice of procedures in aesthetic surgery

The spectrum of the procedures Dr Milessi performs is a very wide. Experts in plastic and aesthetic surgery are the first ones which decide upon performing a procedure in cosmetic surgery. The range of the procedures offered starts with the very simple once like hair removal or laser treatment of varicose veins, through face lifting, correction of the eyelids and laser extraction of the fat tissue which leaves the surrounding tissue undamaged, to the complicated procedures from the field of reconstructive surgery. Since the need for cosmetic services increases each day, many physicians in Austria with no experience in plastic surgery offer their services from the field of aesthetic surgery. Dr Millesi frequently emphasizes that the success of the therapy and post-operative care highly depend on the doctor’s expertise.

Patient-centered approach

As an experienced micro surgeon, Dr Millesi pays special importance on the individual needs and desires of her patients. During the consultation between the doctor and the patient, a common solution will be found. The most important principle Dr Milllesi follows in her work is to create harmonious and natural contours, which will look as naturally as possible. During the treatment, Dr Milllesi also makes sure that each patient-individual has access to all the necessary psychological support and help. A permanent relationship of mutual trust will be formed between the doctor and the patient.