Dimitri Liakos, MD

A plastic and reconstructive surgeon based in South Africa, Dr. Dimitri Liakos is listed on DeepPlane as a specialist with a stated interest in breast, cosmetic and reconstructive microsurgery. As of October 2026, this profile reflects what DeepPlane currently holds on record for the surgeon.

Dr. Dimitri Liakos describes a practice built on focus. The surgeon's own website states a belief in excelling at specific, specialised procedures rather than offering everything, and this philosophy shapes how facial rejuvenation is approached.

Reconstructive microsurgery sits at the centre of Dr. Liakos's documented clinical work. According to the practice website, the surgeon holds a special interest in advanced reconstruction using free vascularised tissue in breast and head and neck surgery.

Facial surgery forms part of the published procedure list for Dr. Liakos. The practice lists facelift, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty — surgery to refresh the upper or lower lids), brow lift and injectable treatments among its facial offerings.

The deep plane facelift is one approach to facial rejuvenation that readers research on DeepPlane. It works beneath the skin at the level of the SMAS (the superficial musculoaponeurotic system, a sheet of muscle and connective tissue that gives the face its structure).

Dr. Dimitri Liakos has been associated in news coverage with complex facial work. Local reports described a facial reanimation surgery for a young patient with Moebius syndrome, performed at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre.

Microsurgical training is relevant to facial procedures. Surgeons who work with fine vascular and nerve structures bring meticulous tissue handling to the face, where precision around delicate layers matters for both the result and the recovery.

DeepPlane holds no confirmed board-certification record for Dr. Liakos at this time. The absence of a record on this directory is not a statement that the surgeon lacks certification — only that DeepPlane has not verified one.

Prospective patients are encouraged to confirm credentials independently. In South Africa, registration can be checked with the Health Professions Council of South Africa, and plastic-surgery membership with the relevant national society.

Recovery is a central concern for anyone considering facial surgery. A deep plane facelift typically involves early swelling and bruising that settle over the first weeks, with the result continuing to refine over several months.

Dr. Liakos's practice communicates in English, the working language of South African medicine. International readers often find this reassuring when planning consultations and follow-up from abroad.

Patient focus runs through the surgeon's own description of the work. The practice website emphasises dedication and a commitment to changing patients' lives through carefully chosen procedures.

DeepPlane presents this profile as a research starting point, not a substitute for direct enquiry. Patients considering a deep plane facelift are encouraged to verify every detail with Dr. Liakos's practice directly.

Dr. Dimitri Liakos can also be found online through the practice and on Instagram at @dr_dimitriliakos. These channels offer a further window into the surgeon's work and areas of clinical focus.