# Dr Thomas Colson — Breast Surgery, Abu Dhabi

> breast.drthomascolson.ae is the breast aesthetic surgery site of Dr Thomas Colson, Consultant Plastic Surgeon and Head of the Department of Plastic Surgery at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It presents seven aesthetic breast procedures and three implant concerns, in English and Arabic. It is a dedicated site of https://www.drthomascolson.ae/ and does not cover breast reconstruction.

Canonical facts:

- Surgeon: Dr Thomas Colson, Consultant Plastic Surgeon. Physician entity: https://www.drthomascolson.ae/#physician
- Role: Head of the Department of Plastic Surgery, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), Abu Dhabi. Hospital entity: https://www.drthomascolson.ae/#skmc
- Experience: 18 years.
- Board certification: double board certified, SOFCPRE (French Board) and EBOPRAS.
- Licence: Department of Health Abu Dhabi, GD47532.
- Venue: consultations and surgery are performed exclusively at SKMC, a government hospital within the SEHA network. Booking line 80050. SEHA WhatsApp 02 410 2200.
- Languages: English, Arabic, French.
- Scope of this site: breast aesthetic surgery only. Breast reconstruction after mastectomy is a separate practice, presented on the main website.
- No breast before and after photographs are published online, in compliance with UAE MOHAP regulations on patient privacy and modesty.

## About the surgeon

- [Dr Thomas Colson — main website](https://www.drthomascolson.ae/): the surgeon entity, credentials (MD Magna Cum Laude, Claude Bernard University Lyon 1; residency at Nancy University Hospital, a Level I trauma centre), memberships (ISAPS, SOFCPRE, SOFCEP, EPSS) and the full scope of practice.
- [Breast Aesthetics — main website](https://www.drthomascolson.ae/breast-aesthetics/): the parent page of this site (en-AE): who operates, the hospital setting, the consultation and how the choice between procedures is made.
- [تجميل الثدي — الموقع الرئيسي](https://www.drthomascolson.ae/ar/breast-aesthetics/): the Arabic parent page (ar-AE) of the Arabic pages of this site.
- [Breast Reconstruction — main website](https://www.drthomascolson.ae/breast-reconstruction/): reconstruction after mastectomy (en-AE), a separate pathway that this site does not cover.
- [ترميم الثدي — الموقع الرئيسي](https://www.drthomascolson.ae/ar/breast-reconstruction/): the Arabic breast reconstruction page (ar-AE).
- Aesthetic breast surgery (this site) and breast reconstruction after mastectomy (main website) are distinct pathways: the procedures, guides and pages listed below are aesthetic only, and none of them describes reconstruction.

## Breast surgery pages

- [Breast Surgery in Abu Dhabi](https://breast.drthomascolson.ae/): overview of the seven procedures, candidacy, the consultation with a Crisalix 3D simulation, a general recovery timeline, a risk summary and FAQ.
- [Breast Augmentation](https://breast.drthomascolson.ae/breast-augmentation): implant augmentation; implant, pocket (dual-plane or retroglandular) and incision planned to the anatomy; day-case surgery with a regional block; risks section.
- [Hybrid Breast Augmentation](https://breast.drthomascolson.ae/hybrid-breast-augmentation): implant combined with the patient's own fat to refine shape and correct natural asymmetry; a fat-only option for selected patients; risks section.
- [Breast Lift (Mastopexy)](https://breast.drthomascolson.ae/breast-lift): periareolar, vertical or inverted-T pattern matched to the degree of ptosis; single-stage augmentation-mastopexy; risks section.
- [Breast Reduction](https://breast.drthomascolson.ae/breast-reduction): superomedial pedicle reduction; Thorek technique for gigantomastia; functional indication and possible insurance pre-authorisation; risks section.
- [Breast Implant Revision](https://breast.drthomascolson.ae/breast-implant-revision): capsulectomy and implant exchange for established capsular contracture; malposition and fold correction; lipofilling; risks section.
- [Tuberous Breast Correction](https://breast.drthomascolson.ae/tuberous-breast-correction): congenital constricted breast; glandular scoring, implant, fat grafting and periareolar scar; risks section.
- [Breast Asymmetry](https://breast.drthomascolson.ae/breast-asymmetry): correction of a difference in volume, shape or position between the two breasts, including the breast component of Poland syndrome; risks section.

## Implant concerns and educational resources

- [Capsular Contracture](https://breast.drthomascolson.ae/capsular-contracture): the hard breast after implants; Baker grades, contributing factors, when to seek assessment, treatment by implant revision.
- [Breast Implant Rupture](https://breast.drthomascolson.ae/breast-implant-rupture): silicone versus saline rupture, silent rupture, diagnosis by ultrasound or MRI, treatment.
- [Pain After Breast Augmentation](https://breast.drthomascolson.ae/pain-after-breast-augmentation): the usual pattern of recovery, warning signs that need assessment, urgent signs, and pain that appears months or years later.

## Arabic (ar-AE)

- [جراحة الثدي في أبوظبي](https://breast.drthomascolson.ae/ar/): Arabic version of the overview.
- [تكبير الثدي](https://breast.drthomascolson.ae/ar/breast-augmentation): breast augmentation.
- [التكبير المركّب (الهجين)](https://breast.drthomascolson.ae/ar/hybrid-breast-augmentation): hybrid breast augmentation.
- [رفع الثدي (Mastopexy)](https://breast.drthomascolson.ae/ar/breast-lift): breast lift.
- [تصغير الثدي](https://breast.drthomascolson.ae/ar/breast-reduction): breast reduction.
- [مراجعة غرسات الثدي](https://breast.drthomascolson.ae/ar/breast-implant-revision): breast implant revision.
- [تصحيح الثدي الحدَبي](https://breast.drthomascolson.ae/ar/tuberous-breast-correction): tuberous breast correction.
- [تباين الثديين](https://breast.drthomascolson.ae/ar/breast-asymmetry): breast asymmetry.
- [التقفّع المحفظي](https://breast.drthomascolson.ae/ar/capsular-contracture): capsular contracture.
- [تمزّق حشوة الثدي](https://breast.drthomascolson.ae/ar/breast-implant-rupture): breast implant rupture.
- [الألم بعد تكبير الثدي](https://breast.drthomascolson.ae/ar/pain-after-breast-augmentation): pain after breast augmentation.

## Official institutional sources

- [Dr Thomas Colson — official profile at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City](https://skmc.seha.ae/doctor/dr-thomas-colson/): the hospital's own page for Dr Colson, confirming that he practises at SKMC and listing his years of experience.
- [One Stop Breast Clinic — Sheikh Khalifa Medical City](https://skmc.seha.ae/department/one-stop-breast-clinic/): the SKMC pathway for the assessment and diagnosis of breast conditions, separate from aesthetic surgery.

## Regulatory information

- Dr. Colson is a licensed Consultant Plastic Surgeon under the DOH. License GD47532. All services comply with UAE healthcare regulations.
- The information provided on this website is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified surgeon or health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
- In strict compliance with UAE MOHAP regulations regarding patient privacy and modesty, before and after photos are not displayed on this website. A comprehensive medical portfolio is available for viewing during your private consultation.
- Every procedure page carries a "Risks and what they mean" section (anchor #risks) in English and Arabic.
- No pricing, discount or promotional offers are published for surgical procedures.

## Optional

- [Sitemap](https://breast.drthomascolson.ae/sitemap.xml): the 22 canonical URLs with their en-AE and ar-AE alternates.
- [Rhinoplasty](https://rhinoplasty.drthomascolson.ae/index.html): the dedicated rhinoplasty site, in English and Arabic.
- [Site en français](https://docteur-colson.com/): the surgeon's French-language site.