Dr. Ducu Botoaca is an aesthetic doctor, breast and hair transplant surgeon and non-surgical aesthetic surgeon and trainer at Vinci Academy. He is a partner at Vinci Clinic in Harley Street and has been doing cosmetic procedures since 2014. His surgical skills, artistic flair and complete attention to detail allow him to perform treatments to the highest standards, and patient satisfaction is always his priority.
Q. How did you come to be one of the most sought-after cosmetics doctors on London’s renowned Harley Street?
Dr. Ducu Botoaca: I’ve always been fascinated in understanding human anatomy. My curiosity and passion has translated in the details and success of my work by providing novel techniques that aesthetically reverse the aging process, or in other cases, enhance the features of my patients. When a patient comes and sits with me I work in conjunction with them and provide a bespoke consultation, because no two faces are ever the same. I am very honest with my clients and have no problem dissuading them and putting forth my professional eye first.
Q. What personal attributes do you think got you to where you are today?
Dr. Ducu Botoaca: I am extremely driven, just ask anyone that has ever worked with me. I always prioritise my clients over my personal life. I see myself having my own hospital in the near future and following in my great grandfather’s footsteps. See, I come from a family of doctors which has taught me discipline from an early age. Therefore I consider myself lucky that I not only was I born into my profession, but that I found passion in it which has helped me excel. I have always considered myself a collaborator and not a competitor in my industry.
Q. What do you think the cosmetic trends will be?
Dr. Ducu Botoaca: We’ve entered a new era of pandemic zoom conferences, TikToks, Instagram Live, and many other applications in which people have to stare at their own faces regularly. This Instagram/ Snapchat revolution of filters has helped fuel the cosmetic industry by 300%. We now see an influx of non-invasive procedures like eyebrow transplants, threads, fillers, masculinization, autoplasty, and blepheroplasty massively shifting away from general anesthetic procedures.
Q. Has coronavirus affected your practice and how have you adjusted?
Dr. Ducu Botoaca: The lockdown alone negatively affected our clinic’s expected yearly earnings by 50%. We are, however, effectively taking all precautionary measures set in line with the government’s guidelines. Our staff is regularly tested to ensure we are Covid free and protective gear is mandatory. All our patients are asked to self-isolate before a procedure and we’ve lowered our daily patient intake.
Q. Why do people prefer Harley street?
Dr. Ducu Botoaca: Well, it’s a globally famous hub for private healthcare. It has a rich medical history that goes as far back as the 1800s. There are 3000+ medical professionals and 200+ clinics, so the chances that you’ll find the specialists and treatments that you need and/or want are very, very high. People choose to fly to London from overseas to see specialists from here. A lot of medical work for the rich and famous happens here so we’re very proud to be established on Harley Street.
Q. What does innovation look like in your practice ?
Dr. Ducu Botoaca: I’ve invented a lot of bespoke non-surgical techniques during the span of my career. One example is my signature rhinoplasty treatment using threads, among other bespoke techniques, that cover everything from the removal of cellulite, anti-aging process, long hair FUE and my high-demand eyebrow transplant.
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