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Dr Jaume Masià Ayala

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Dr Jaume Masià Ayala

Specialist in
  • Breast reconstruction.
  • Lymphoedema and lipoedema surgery.
  • Genital reconstruction.
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Professional profile

A specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, with a proven track record in breast reconstruction and advanced microsurgery. Her clinical practice focuses particularly on the surgical treatment of lymphoedema and complex reconstruction, combining technical innovation with scientific rigour. He combines his clinical work with university teaching and active participation in clinical research.

He practises medicine from a perspective of clinical humanism, centred on active listening, personalised treatment and a genuine improvement in quality of life. His practice combines technical precision, aesthetic sensitivity and comprehensive support for the patient throughout the entire surgical process.

Education

A solid and progressive academic background in plastic surgery and microsurgery, gained at leading institutions and complemented by university-level study.

2008 – 2008 | Doctor of Medicine. Autonomous University of Barcelona. Spain.
2001 – 2001 | Expert in Vascular and Nervous Microsurgery. Barcelona Medical Association and SAT Centre for Experimental Surgery. Sabadell.
1996 – 2001 | Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau. Barcelona.
1986 – 1992 | Degree in Medicine and Surgery. University of Barcelona. Spain.

Professional experience

Professional career spent working in hospitals and specialist centres, leading teams and units specialising in complex reconstructive surgery and lymphoedema.

2008 – Present | Co-director, Reconstructive Microsurgery European School.
2005 – Present | Head of the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau and Hospital del Mar. Barcelona.
2005 – Present | Coordinator, Barcelona Lymphoedema Research Group.
2002 – Present | Director of the Advanced Breast Reconstruction and Lymphoedema Unit. Clínica Planas. Barcelona.

Scientific publications

Author and co-author of scientific articles in leading international journals on reconstructive surgery and microsurgery.

2025 | Masià J., Al Sakkaf A.M., Hong J.P., et al. Barcelona Consensus Paper on Reconstructive Lymphoedema Surgery: A Delphi Study. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000012201
2025 | Pons G., Martínez-Jaimez P., Masià J., et al. Immediate lymphatic reconstruction with targeted axillary lymphatic repair. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2024.09.088
2023 | Abdelfattah U., Pons G., Masià J. Evaluating the Impact of Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction for the Surgical Prevention of Lymphoedema. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery https://doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0000000000009942
2020 | Masià J., et al. The largest multicentre data collection on prepectoral breast reconstruction: The iBAG study. Journal of Surgical Oncology https://doi.org/10.1002/jso.26073
2016 | Masià J., Pons G., Nardulli M.L. Combined Surgical Treatment in Breast Cancer-Related Lymphoedema. Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0035-1544182

Areas of special focus

Primary clinical focus on conditions requiring complex reconstructive procedures and specialised microsurgery.

  • Breast reconstruction.
  • Lymphoedema and lipoedema surgery.
  • Genital reconstruction.
  • Reconstruction of the lower limbs and complex body defects.
  • Cosmetic breast surgery.

Techniques and procedures

Extensive experience in advanced microsurgical techniques and highly complex reconstructive procedures.

  • Breast reconstruction using DIEP and SIEA flaps.
  • Microsurgical lymph node transfer and lymphatic-venous anastomosis.
  • Breast lift and breast augmentation.
  • Breast reconstruction using implants.
  • Phalloplasty and surgical treatment of genital lymphoedema.

Accreditations and memberships

Member of leading national and international scientific societies in the fields of plastic surgery and microsurgery.

  • World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (WSRM).
  • European Society of Plastic Surgery (EURAPS).
  • Spanish Society of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (SECPRE).

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