About Us · Publications
Publications
Between 2001 and 2014 we published six medical books on aesthetic surgery, laser methods, and hair transplantation. They grew out of clinical work and procedures performed at the clinic.
Evidence, not promises
Why we write books
Publishing a medical book means setting out and justifying your own way of working, openly. What is written and signed stays permanently available to readers and to the profession, which is why a book sets a high standard of professional accountability. Writing has therefore been part of the clinic's work from its beginnings.
All the books are based on procedures performed at the clinic, with photographs of our patients and descriptions of the course of treatment and recovery recorded during our own clinical practice.
Six editions
Six medical books
Estetske operacije i tretmani, primjeri iz prakse i mogućnosti (Aesthetic Operations and Treatments: Examples from Practice and Possibilities)
dr. sc. Duško Maletić, Ines Maletić, and dr. sc. Ana Maletić
This is the third, expanded edition of our publications on aesthetic procedures and treatments, written jointly by three physicians of the clinic. Alongside surgical procedures, the book also covers less invasive methods, from lasers and radiofrequency waves to hyaluronic acid fillers and botulinum toxin. Each procedure is described through preparation, the course of the procedure, and recovery, with photographs of patients before and after treatment. It is the only edition also published in English and Italian.
Transplantacija kose FUE metodom (Hair Transplantation Using the FUE Method)
dr. sc. Duško Maletić
The book is devoted entirely to hair transplantation using the FUE method and describes every step of the procedure. It was written at a time when the clinic had already been performing hair transplants for seventeen years, with dr. Ana Maletić carrying out the procedures. It is intended for people who are considering the procedure and want to understand what it involves before making a decision.
Atlas estetskih operacija (Atlas of Aesthetic Operations)
dr. sc. Duško Maletić and Ines Maletić
The atlas presents the aesthetic procedures performed at the clinic. Unlike the other editions, this book was written primarily for the profession. Each procedure is accompanied by drawings that explain the surgical technique, step by step.
Estetska kirurgija, primjeri iz prakse i mogućnosti (Aesthetic Surgery: Examples from Practice and Possibilities)
dr. sc. Duško Maletić
The book is intended for readers who are considering a procedure and want to understand what it entails. Along with explanations of medical terms and descriptions of the most common procedures, it covers in detail the admission process, the administrative requirements, the laboratory workup that precedes surgery, and the choice of anesthesia. The final chapter deals with possible complications and their treatment.
Estetska kirurgija (Aesthetic Surgery)
dr. sc. Duško Maletić and Ines Maletić
This is the first joint publication by the two founders of the clinic, illustrated with selected photographs. It was conceived as a clear handbook answering the basic questions about aesthetic procedures on the body, with explanations of the medical terminology and descriptions of the procedures that were the standard of modern aesthetic surgery at the time.
Važno za muškarce (Important for Men)
dr. sc. Duško Maletić with associates
The book deals with the most common complaints of men after the age of forty. The first part covers andropause, and the second surgery and aesthetic surgery, presenting some twenty procedures that men most often ask about. The book addressed this subject more than twenty years ago.
Congresses and papers
Scientific work and lectures
Alongside publishing books, we regularly present papers based on our own practice at international congresses of aesthetic surgery and hair transplantation.
Dr. sc. Ana Maletić is the author and co-author of scientific papers indexed in the CC and SCIE databases, and in March 2026 she defended her doctoral dissertation at the University of Zagreb School of Medicine, on the connection between hair transplantation and biopsychosocial factors of health. Dr. sc. Duško Maletić has lectured since 2008 as an Expert Clinical Lecturer within the Fotona Laser & Health Academy and leads training seminars for physicians from other countries several times a year.
The first step
The first step
A book can answer many questions, but it cannot replace a medical examination. Whether a procedure is needed and appropriate in your case is decided on the basis of your medical history and clinical findings, not only on the general information in a book.
The consultation is free and does not commit you to anything. You book an appointment for Zagreb or Daruvar through the contact page, and you can read more about the physicians on the Our Team page.
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
Can I get one of the books?
You can. Contact us through the form on the Contact page and tell us which book you are interested in, and we will let you know whether it is available and how you can obtain it. Some editions also exist in electronic form.
Who are the books written for?
Different readers, depending on the title. The Atlas estetskih operacija was written for physicians and presents surgical techniques through drawings. The other editions are written so that a patient who is only starting to think about a procedure can understand them, with explanations of medical terms, the course of the procedure, and the recovery.
Is the information in the older books still accurate?
The basic principles of surgery and the descriptions of procedures largely hold true today, but technology and protocols have changed since 2001, especially in laser medicine and hair transplantation. The books are therefore a record of the time in which they were written, not a substitute for an examination and a conversation with a physician.
Do you also publish scientific papers?
Yes. Dr. sc. Ana Maletić is the author and co-author of papers indexed in the CC and SCIE databases, and in March 2026 she defended her doctoral dissertation at the University of Zagreb School of Medicine. The clinic's physicians also present regularly at international congresses.
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