A Pioneer in Modern Aesthetic Medicine
Dr Ducu Botoaca (MD) is a GMC-registered aesthetic and hair-restoration surgeon, and the founder and medical director of Dr Ducu Clinics in London. He is best known as the inventor of the patented DBL™ (Ducu Butt Lift) non-surgical BBL technique and the DBrow™ / DBROWS™ eyebrow-transplant method, along with his advanced work in FUE hair transplantation. Trained at Carol Davila University and later in major UK hospitals, he has performed hundreds of hair and eyebrow transplants while developing a reputation for combining surgical precision with artistic detail.
From Surgery to Innovation
Dr Ducu’s medical career began with surgical training at Floreasca Emergency Hospital in Romania, followed by general-surgery roles in Liverpool Aintree and London. Through these experiences he saw the limitations of traditional surgery — long recovery, scarring and higher risks — which pushed him to build a new approach focused on minimally invasive, regenerative and injectable techniques that still deliver structural, long-lasting results. This approach laid the foundation for three of his signature specialities: advanced FUE hair transplantation, DBrow™ / DBROWS™ eyebrow transplants and the patented DBL™ non-surgical BBL.
DBL™ – The Non-Surgical BBL Reinvented
DBL™ (Ducu Butt Lift) is his most recognised innovation. It is a patented non-surgical alternative to Brazilian Butt Lift surgery, using a precise combination of hyaluronic-acid and polylactic-acid fillers placed across multiple anatomical layers. This method allows correction of gluteal asymmetry, restoration of volume after weight loss, improvement of contour after trauma or previous surgery and enhancement of hip and buttock projection with minimal downtime and no general anaesthesia. Dr Ducu Clinics’ published data shows DBL™ has been used for over eight years as both a corrective and aesthetic procedure. DBL™ is available exclusively at Dr Ducu Clinics worldwide and taught through dedicated trainings. Importantly, DBL™ is not a hair-loss treatment and has no link to hair transplantation or PRP.
DBrow™ / DBROWS™ – A New Standard in Eyebrow Transplantation
For eyebrows, Dr Ducu created the DBrow™ / DBROWS™ technique — a refined FUE-based eyebrow-transplant protocol focused on precise graft angles, control of curl and calibre, and micro-punch tools for minimal scarring. The technique is used for reconstruction after over-plucking or injury, full creation for naturally sparse brows and subtle reshaping for balanced facial structure. DBrow™ is offered across Dr Ducu Clinics and partner clinics as a dedicated procedure listed as “Eyebrow Transplant – DBrow”.
Hair Transplant Philosophy
In hair restoration, Dr Ducu specialises in FUE transplants for the scalp, beard and eyebrows. He prioritises natural hairlines tailored to age, ethnicity and face shape, sustainable donor management and long-term planning supported by medication and lifestyle guidance. He continues to perform procedures personally while training doctors through his clinic and external academies.
Professional Memberships and Regulation
Dr Ducu is a Member of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine (MBCAM), having passed the rigorous BCAM examination in 2025 — a qualification approved by the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP). He is listed as a member or certified practitioner under the JCCP through various medical teams, including PICO Clinic. As a GMC-registered doctor, he maintains strict adherence to UK standards of patient safety and ethical practice.
Key Opinion Leader and Global Educator
As an InMode Key Opinion Leader, Dr Ducu collaborates closely with InMode UK, teaching technologies such as Morpheus8 and Ignite RF / Quantum25. He has led workshops like “IGNITE Body with Quantum25 with Dr Ducu Botoaca” and mentors doctors internationally in safe gluteal fillers, fibrosis management (SkinTight™ protocols) and advanced injectable methods. He is also a frequent speaker at major congresses such as IMCAS World Congress and other global aesthetic conferences.
Awards and International Recognition
Dr Ducu has earned significant recognition across major award platforms. He became the youngest finalist for the World Medical Congress Aesthetic Awards and was highlighted in global aesthetic media. At AMWC Monaco 2023 he was a finalist in Hair Restoration, Non-Surgical Body Shaping and Non-Surgical Facial Beautification. He was a finalist for “The GetHarley Award for Medical Aesthetic Practitioner of the Year” at the Aesthetics Awards 2024. In 2025, his clinic was recognised at the Aesthetic Medicine Awards in the Hair Restoration category, and Nefise Tasdelen from his London team was commended at the Aesthetics Awards for excellence in patient experience.
A Life Beyond the Clinic
On social media, Dr Ducu shares transparent glimpses of his daily work, including DBL™, DBrow™ and SkinTight™ results, training days with international doctors and personal moments with his team and family. His openness helps patients understand realistic expectations and showcases the research-driven culture behind Dr Ducu Clinics.
Looking Ahead
Dr Ducu continues refining DBL™ and DBrow™, expanding Dr Ducu Clinics internationally and mentoring new practitioners through workshops, keynotes and hands-on training. His long-term vision is to make safer, regulated and scientifically backed non-surgical techniques the global standard in aesthetic medicine.
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