“Plastic surgery is holistic wellbeing: natural results that support the client’s confidence and quality of life.”
Päivi’s special areas of expertise are breast plastic surgery and body contouring surgery.
Päivi Merkkola-von Schantz is a specialist in plastic surgery (2016) and a Doctor of Medical Science (2019) with extensive experience in breast plastic surgery and body contouring surgery. She works at Helsinki University Hospital and in the private sector, offering high-quality and modern plastic surgery.
Päivi’s special areas of expertise include breast plastic surgery and body contouring procedures, especially after pregnancy or significant weight loss. Her strong surgical expertise also covers demanding reconstructive plastic surgery, such as breast reconstructions after breast cancer using microsurgical techniques. Whether the procedure concerns breast or body contouring, each treatment is carefully planned to meet the patient’s wishes and body individually.
Päivi completed her doctoral dissertation at the University of Helsinki on breast reduction surgery. She actively participates in teaching and research in the field and has contributed to the plastic surgery section of Duodecim’s latest surgery textbook. Research work and continuous development ensure that the most up-to-date and safest treatment methods in the field are in use.
Patients thank Päivi for her carefulness, approachable nature, and ability to listen to the client’s wishes. For her, it is of primary importance to achieve a natural and balanced result that supports the patient’s wellbeing and self-confidence.
Facts:
- Graduated as a specialist in plastic surgery in 2016
- Graduated as a Doctor of Medical Science in 2019
- Supervisor of doctoral dissertations at the University of Helsinki
