For many patients, the first place they meet a plastic surgeon today is not the clinic — it is Instagram. It is where you see the surgeon's real cases, hear how they speak about the work, and get a feel for whether the aesthetic sensibility matches your own. On @drantoineabiabboud, that window into the practice is deliberately open.
This article introduces Dr. Antoine Abi Abboud's Instagram account for readers who are considering plastic surgery in Lebanon and want to see the surgeon behind the credentials before reaching out.
Who is Dr. Antoine Abi Abboud
Dr. Antoine Abi Abboud is a board-certified plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon based in Beirut. He is Head of the Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Balamand, Head of the Department of Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery at Mount Lebanon Hospital (JCI-accredited), and completed his fellowship in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery at CHUM, Université de Montréal, Canada.
He is an active member of LSPRAS (Lebanon), ISAPS, IPRAS, ESPRAS and AASMA, and also consults regularly in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh.
- ◆Head of Plastic Surgery — University of Balamand
- ◆Fellowship trained in Montreal, Canada (CHUM, Université de Montréal)
- ◆Member — LSPRAS & ISAPS (also IPRAS, ESPRAS, AASMA)
- ◆Operates at Mount Lebanon Hospital — JCI-accredited
- ◆Global practice: Beirut, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh
What you'll find on @drantoineabiabboud
The account is used as an honest, patient-first extension of the clinic — not a marketing feed. It focuses on the parts of a plastic surgery journey that are hard to explain in a brochure.
- ◆Before-and-after cases across facelift, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, breast surgery and body contouring — always with patient consent.
- ◆Short clinical explanations of common procedures, recovery timelines and realistic expectations.
- ◆Glimpses of daily hospital work at Mount Lebanon Hospital and academic activity at the University of Balamand.
- ◆Coverage of international congresses (ISAPS, IPRAS, ESPRAS) and continuing education abroad.
- ◆Consultation dates in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh for GCC patients who prefer to meet locally first.
Why following the surgeon matters before booking
- 01You see real work, not just curated hero shots — a strong sign of a surgeon confident in their results.
- 02You get a feel for aesthetic taste: natural vs overdone, subtle vs dramatic — critical for face and breast work.
- 03You can verify claims independently — credentials, hospital affiliation, society memberships and academic role.
- 04You watch how the surgeon communicates: calm, educational and honest, or high-pressure and salesy.
- 05You reach the clinic on your own terms via DM or WhatsApp when you are ready — no pressure, no gatekeepers.
How to follow and get in touch
Instagram: @drantoineabiabboud (https://www.instagram.com/drantoineabiabboud/). For a written surgical opinion or to schedule a consultation in Beirut, Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Riyadh, the fastest route remains WhatsApp on +961 3 220 506. Every inquiry is answered directly by the surgical team, usually within 48 hours.