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Dr Gemma Pons

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Dr Gemma Pons

Specialist in
  • Breast reconstruction.
  • Lymphoedema surgery.
  • Lymphatic system reconstructive surgery.
«It is a privilege to practise a profession that I consider my passion, and through which I can contribute to my patients’ health and wellbeing.»
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Professional profile

A specialist in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, with a particular focus on reconstructive microsurgery, breast reconstruction and lymphatic system surgery. He practises in both hospital and private settings, with a proven track record in complex and reconstructive procedures.

His practice is focused on supporting each patient through a rigorous yet compassionate clinical approach, combining surgical planning, safety and technical precision with a warm and personalised care. He integrates responsible innovation and reconstructive expertise with the aim of improving functionality, body image and quality of life.

Education

His training combines a degree in Medicine, a specialisation in plastic surgery and a PhD, alongside advanced training in microsurgery, surgical anatomy and international training placements.

2016 | PhD. Autonomous University of Barcelona. Thesis on pre-operative planning of lymphatic-venous anastomoses using ICG lymphography and lymphatic magnetic resonance imaging.
2009 | Training placement at The University of Tokyo Hospital. Tokyo, Japan.
2006 | Training placement at East Cooper Medical Centre. Charleston, United States.
2005 | Diploma in microsurgical techniques. SAT Centre for Experimental Surgery, UAB University Institute.
2005 | Official qualification as a Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
2004–2005 | Theoretical and practical course in microsurgical techniques. SAT Centre for Experimental Surgery, UAB University Institute.
2003 | Training placement at Ghent University Hospital. Department of Plastic Surgery. Ghent, Belgium.
2003 | Postgraduate diploma in surgical anatomy for junior doctors specialising in surgical disciplines. University of Barcelona.
1998 – 2003 | Resident in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau. Autonomous University of Barcelona.
1997 | Degree in Medicine and Surgery. University of Barcelona.

Professional experience

She has built her career in plastic surgery, with a strong focus on microsurgery and breast reconstruction, taking on clinical and unit coordination responsibilities.

2010 – Present | Head of the Microsurgery Unit. Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau. Barcelona.
2003 – 2010 | Senior Specialist. Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau. Barcelona.
2003 – Present | Plastic surgeon. Cosmetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery Unit. Planas Clinic. Barcelona.

Scientific publications

His scientific publications include seminal works on reconstructive surgery for lymphoedema, microsurgery and pre-operative planning.

2026 | Masià J, Al Sakkaf AM, Pons G, et al. Barcelona Consensus Paper on Reconstructive Lymphoedema Surgery: A Delphi Study. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 157(1):193–203. DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000012201 PMID: 40359575
2025 | Pons G, Martínez-Jaimez P, Masia J, et al. Immediate lymphatic reconstruction with targeted axillary lymphatic repair. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 101:134–140. DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2024.09.088 PMID: 39733572
2021 | Pons G, Abdelfattah U, Masia J, et al. Reverse Lymph Node Mapping Using Indocyanine Green Lymphography: A Step Forward in Minimising Donor-Site Morbidity in Vascularised Lymph Node Transfer. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 147(2):207e–212e. DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000007585 PMID: 33565822
2014 | Pons G, Masia J, Duch J, et al. A case of donor-site lymphoedema following lymph node–superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flap transfer. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 67(1):119–123. DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2013.06.005 PMID: 23827445
2008 | Masia J, Clavero JA, Pons G, et al. Preoperative planning of the abdominal perforator flap using multidetector computed tomography: 3 years’ experience. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 122(2):80e–81e. DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e31817d5eea PMID: 18626329

Areas of special focus

His areas of specialisation within his practice include the following:

  • Breast reconstruction.
  • Lymphoedema surgery.
  • Cosmetic breast surgery.
  • Body cosmetic surgery.
  • Facial cosmetic surgery.

Techniques and procedures

The techniques and procedures he routinely performs include the following:

  • Breast reconstruction using microsurgical autologous tissue (DIEP flap, SGAP, LAP, TDAP, SIEA, SCIP, PAP, breast sharing) in primary breast surgery or following failed secondary surgery.
  • Breast reconstruction using implants, tissue expanders and autologous fat grafting.
  • Breast reconstruction (simple mastectomy, skin-sparing mastectomy and skin-and-nipple-sparing mastectomy), oncoplastic breast surgery, axillary dissection and sentinel lymph node biopsy or TAD.
  • Lymphatic system reconstructive surgery: lymphatic-venous anastomoses, autotransplantation of lymph node tissue, selective lymphatic liposuction, and preventive lymphoedema surgery.
  • Cosmetic breast surgery: breast augmentation, breast reduction, mastopexy, correction of congenital breast malformations, gynaecomastia.

Accreditations and memberships

He maintains active links with scientific societies in the field of plastic surgery and microsurgery. These include:

  • World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (WSRM).
  • European Association of Plastic Surgery (EURAPS).
  • Spanish Association of Microsurgery (AEM).

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