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About Auralia - Dublin
Auralia are a highly specialised fully accredited private hospital, based in Dublin, Ireland.
Specialising in cosmetic and weight loss surgery, we carry out more cosmetic and bariatric procedures than any other Irish hospital.
Our surgeons have an average experience of +20 years each in their field and all surgeons are registered with the Irish Medical Council.
Concerned about travelling abroad for surgery? No reason to be - Auralia are an Irish hospital.
All surgeries and aftercare programs are provided in Ireland.
- FREE consultations
- State of the art, fully regulated, CHKS and ISO accredited hospital
- Exceptional standards of After Care treatment and support
- Lap Band Platinum Centre of Distinction (First hospital in Europe to achieve this award)
- FINANCE PACKAGES AVAILABLE
- Contact us today for more information regarding your procedure of interest.
Staff

Mr David Hewin BSc, MB, ChB, MD, FRCS (Gen Surg)
- Surgeon Doctor
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Biography: Mr. Hewin is a General surgeon working mainly with Upper Gastrointestinal surgery cases. His specialist interests include bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery, including gastric band and gastric balloon), advanced laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery and cancer surgery.Current Memberships:Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Association of Upper GI Surgeons Assocation of Endoscopic Surgeons British Obesity Surgery Society Registered Member of:General Medical Council (GMC No 3316177) • Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland • Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons • Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons • British Obesity Surgery Society • International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity • European Association of Endoscopic Surgery • South West Gastroenterology Group • Surgical Club of the South West England

Dr Ahmed Salman MB. BCH. BAO. BMEDSC. COSMETIC SURGEON
- Surgeon Doctor
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Biography: Dr. Ahmed Ramzi Salman. MB. BCh. BAO. BMedSc. was born in Iraq in 1970. Medicine runs in the family, as Dr Salmans mother is a pediatrician and his sister in an onco-plastic breast surgeon. He completed his pre-med in Texas, USA. He then moved to Ireland and did Medicine in UCD, Dublin and graduated with Honours in surgery. He completed his general surgery training in Ireland and afterwards he returned to USA to train under the renowned Dr. Michael E. DeBakey in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Methodist Hospital in Houston. It was during this time that Dr. Salman decided to branch into the area of Aesthetic plastic Surgery. He then went to Australia to receive further training in Breast Surgery and returned to Texas to complete specialist training in the John Tebbett technique for Breast surgery.Passionate and innovatory about his work, Dr. Salman has practiced as an Aesthetic surgeon for the last eight years in Ireland. In 2005 Dr. Salman established Park west clinic, a specialized day surgery centre and the first of its kind in Ireland. It encompasses state of the art operating facilities and is accredited by the NTPF. This operating facility incorporates Dr. Salmans beloved Auralia Cosmetics, the leading cosmetic surgery provider in Ireland with clinics in Kilkenny, Limerick and Dublin.He has performed over 7000 aesthetic surgery procedures. He was the first cosmetic surgeon to introduce the Biodynamic Breast Augmentation system to ireland, and the first to use it in ireland and the UK.He has a special interest in the Internal Mastoplexy Technique and has vast experience in the area of laser aesthetics and Tumescent liosuction.Dr. Salman livesa in Malahide with his wife Orna and their two children.

Mr David Keogh B.Sc.
- Advisor
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Biography: David Keogh BSc is our Bariatric Unit, Head of Department. David has extensive experience within the area of weight loss, having lost more than 5 stone himself. He is our weight loss patients first point of contact and manages each of their cases in a positive and encouraging manner throughout the entirety of their weight loss program. He is passionate about his job and takes great pride in assisting others to lose weight and regain control of their lives.With over 10 years of experience within the bariatric field, David leads his extensive team through the management of thousands of our patients each year.

Mr Darwin Mayo Msc Bsc Nursing, Senior Theatre Nurse
- Specialist Nurse
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Biography: Darwin is our senior nurse involved in the gastric band adjustments. He is also our anaesthetic nurse, who specialises in anaesthesia and assists the anaesthetist in the bariatric operating theatre. He has vast experience in this field, including vascular recovery and is a support provider for advanced cardiac life support, patient controlled analgesia, immediate life support. He is also a key trainer in anaesthetic monitor suction ECG machines (Hammersmith Hospital UK). From 2003 to 2013 Darwin worked as an anaesthetic and recovery nurse in the Mater Hospital, recovering vascular, orthopaedic/spinal, cardio-thoracic, urology, plastic and ophthalmic cases. He also has experience in assisting in anaesthesia for heart and lung transplants, and is highly trained in difficult airway management.

Mr Xavier Armengou
- Surgeon Doctor
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Biography: Dr. Armengou is a highly regarded surgeon and aesthetic doctor with over 30 years of experience in the field. His expertise in body contouring, coupled with his commitment to innovation and knowledge, has positioned him as a pioneer in various areas of aesthetic medicine. Throughout his career, Dr. Armengou has been dedicated to staying at the forefront of advancements in the field, particularly in the application of VASER and ultrasound techniques, as well as effective management of follow-up procedures.As an esteemed professional, Dr. Armengou actively contributes to the advancement of aesthetic surgery. He has participated in numerous congresses and workshops in both Europe and America, not only as a participant but also as a lecturer. Additionally, he has played a key role in training aesthetic surgery specialists through university programs, emphasizing the importance of education and sharing his expertise with aspiring professionals.Dr. Armengou's passion extends beyond surgical techniques. He is deeply interested in exploring new technologies that enhance human quality and improve patient outcomes. This includes areas such as nutrition, body composition analysis (BIA), regenerative medicine, fat transplants for modelling purposes, and intelligent anthropometric analysis. His commitment to integrating innovative approaches is evident from his introduction of VASER technology to Spain in 2011, which has since become the gold standard in body sculpting.Specializing in advanced body contouring surgery using VASER technology, Dr. Armengou has been instrumental in sharing his expertise and experiences across multiple countries. His primary focus is on the patient's journey, emphasizing comprehensive care from pre-procedure to post-care, with the ultimate goal of achieving excellent results. Dr. Armengou derives great satisfaction from enhancing patients' quality of life and boosting their self-esteem through the pursuit of beauty.
Treatments
- Bariatric Surgery Consultation 11900 $
- Gastric Balloon 14650 $
- Gastric Band 17400 $
- Gastric Bypass 9150 $
- Gastric Plication 11900 $
- Gastric Sleeve 14650 $
- Revisional Bariatric Surgery 17400 $
- Stomach Stapling 9150 $
- Areola Reduction 11900 $
- Breast Implant Revision 14650 $
- Breast Implants 17450 $
- Breast Lift 9150 $
- Breast Reduction 11900 $
- Butt Implants 14650 $
- Eyelid Surgery 17450 $
- Blepharoplasty 9150 $
- Facelift 11900 $
- Fat Transfer 14700 $
- Gynecomastia 17450 $
- Inverted Nipple Surgery 9150 $
- Labiaplasty 11900 $
- Liposuction 14700 $
- Tummy Tuck 17450 $
- Full Abdominoplasty 9150 $
- Vaginoplasty 11950 $
- VASER® Lipo 14700 $