A family polyclinic since 1998 · Zagreb and Daruvar, Croatia
The Maletić Polyclinic Center for Aesthetic Surgery & Medicine
In one place we bring together injectable treatments, minimally invasive procedures and major surgery, in our own operating rooms and with our own anesthesiology team. The choice of method rests on the examination, the clinical findings and the change a given procedure can realistically achieve.
1998
the year the Polyclinic was founded — two generations of the family work here today
27+
years of experience in aesthetic surgery
4
operating rooms equipped with air recuperation systems
1,000+ m²
total floor area of the Polyclinic in Zagreb and Daruvar, Croatia
2004
the year Aptos procedures were introduced, among the first in Croatia
2012
the year the double chin laser liposuction method was presented in Paris
6
professional books on aesthetic surgery
The examination comes before any decision
Patients come to the examination with a range of aesthetic or functional concerns, and they do not need to know in advance which procedure those concerns point to. The examination assesses your anatomy, the quality of the tissue, any functional symptoms and the change you want to achieve. On that basis, the findings are established and we determine whether there is an indication for a treatment or an operation.
A similar visible change can have different causes. The look of a sagging face can be driven by loss of volume, changed skin quality or descended tissue — and the findings determine whether an injectable treatment, a laser procedure or surgery is appropriate. A changed breast shape can be the result of sagging, loss of volume, or both at once. That is why we first establish the cause, and choose the method according to the findings.
How we choose the method
Three levels of procedure — and what each can reach
We divide the procedures we perform into three levels. They differ in the layer of tissue they act on, the length of recovery and how long the result lasts.
Aesthetic medicine, without an incision. Fillers, botulinum toxin and biostimulators act on muscle activity, lost volume or the quality of the skin. The effect develops quickly, recovery is short, and treatments are repeated as needed. They do not remove excess skin and do not change the position of markedly descended tissue, so they cannot achieve the effect of surgery.
Minimally invasive procedures. Aptos threads, laser-assisted double chin liposuction and laser lipolysis are performed through entry points a few millimeters wide, under local anesthesia, with a shorter recovery than classic surgery. They are indicated for moderate changes and for skin that has kept its elasticity.
Surgical procedures. Facelift, blepharoplasty, breast procedures, abdominoplasty and skin tightening remove excess tissue and change its position. The surgical level is indicated for pronounced excess skin, and it involves a longer recovery and operative risks that depend on the type and extent of the procedure. The risks and the expected course of recovery are explained as part of informed consent.
Two generations of physicians
The Polyclinic was founded by a specialist in surgery and urology and a specialist in anesthesiology, and is led today by a specialist in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery.
An exam and assessment of the indication
A procedure is proposed after an examination and an established indication. In some patients, the findings show that a smaller procedure is more appropriate — or that no procedure is needed at this time.
From treatments to major surgery
The range of methods allows the procedure to be chosen according to the clinical findings, the depth of the affected tissue and the degree of change.
Our own operating rooms
Four operating rooms are equipped with continuous air purification systems and with the conditions for both outpatient and more extensive procedures.
Our own anesthesiology team
Ines Maletić, MD, specialist in anesthesiology, reanimatology and intensive care, leads the pre-anesthesia workup, the anesthesia itself and postoperative monitoring.
The surgeons who operate
Procedures are performed by Duško Maletić, MD, MSc, and Mario Bartol, MD. You meet your surgeon at the examination, before any procedure is agreed.
Postoperative recovery
Recovery after more extensive procedures takes place in single rooms with a private bathroom, and in Daruvar apartments are also available for patients traveling from far away.
Methods developed at the Polyclinic
Duško Maletić, MD, MSc, presented laser-assisted double chin liposuction at the IMCAS congress in Paris in 2012. The Polyclinic’s physicians presented their method of breast reduction and lifting by laser lipolysis at the Fotona academy.
Professional books and congresses
The Polyclinic’s physicians have published six professional books on aesthetic surgery and regularly present at international congresses.
Education center since 2008
As part of the Fotona Laser & Health Academy, physicians from other countries come to Zagreb and Daruvar for training.
The people behind it
The surgical and anesthesiology team
Surgical procedures are performed by Duško Maletić, MD, MSc, specialist in surgery since 1984 and urology since 1988, co-founder of the Polyclinic and author of six professional books, and Mario Bartol, MD, specialist in surgery and subspecialist in traumatology, permanent court expert and member of the professional team since 2008.
Anesthesiology is led by Ines Maletić, MD, co-founder of the Polyclinic and specialist in anesthesiology, reanimatology and intensive care. She carries out the pre-anesthesia workup, the anesthesia during the procedure and the monitoring after it.
Ana Maletić, MD, PhD, specialist in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, leads the Polyclinic, the field of aesthetic medicine and the Hair Center.
The examination, the procedure and the follow-ups are led by the same team. The physician who established the indication performs the procedure and follows your recovery, and the same nurses take part in the preparation and postoperative care.
Meet the whole team
Where we work
The conditions your procedure is performed in
The Polyclinic’s premises in Zagreb and Daruvar together cover more than a thousand square meters. Procedures are performed in four operating rooms equipped with continuous air purification systems.
Postoperative recovery takes place in single rooms with a private bathroom and under medical supervision. For patients traveling from far away, two apartments are also available in Daruvar. The Daruvar Polyclinic has a lecture hall with a live broadcast from the operating room, where physicians from other countries have trained since 2008 as part of the Fotona Laser & Health Academy.
Honesty first
When a procedure is not indicated
An aesthetic procedure is not indicated for every finding. If the main cause of the change is skin quality rather than excess tissue, surgery will not address the problem and a smaller procedure may be more appropriate. A procedure is also postponed when a stable result cannot yet be expected — for example, immediately after major weight loss or childbirth — and the examination is repeated once your condition has stabilized. If the findings are normal and it is a common anatomical variation, that is explained during the examination.
The reasoning behind our recommendation is part of informed consent, just like the explanation of the procedure itself, its limitations and its risks. For more extensive operations, a second opinion can be a useful part of making the decision.
“An examination does not have to end with a recommendation for surgery. If the findings show that a smaller procedure, a postponement or follow-up is more appropriate, the plan is adjusted to that.” — Ana Maletić, MD, PhD
Since 1998
Continuity of work and our own methods
We have practiced aesthetic surgery since 1998, and some of the methods we perform today were developed at the Polyclinic. We introduced Aptos procedures in 2004, among the first in Croatia. We began using laser lipolysis and laser skin tightening in 2008, the year we also became an education center of the Fotona Laser & Health Academy.
Out of that work came the method of laser-assisted double chin liposuction with tightening of the skin of the lower third of the face and neck. It was developed by Duško Maletić, MD, MSc, and presented in 2012 at the IMCAS world congress of aesthetic medicine in Paris. Since then, surgeons from other countries have come to the Polyclinic to learn the procedure and now use the method in their own practice. The method of breast reduction and lifting by laser lipolysis was also devised at the Polyclinic, and its physicians presented it as invited lecturers at the Fotona Laser & Health Academy.
The Polyclinic’s physicians have published six professional books on aesthetic surgery and presented the results of their work at international congresses.
Five areas
Areas and procedures
All prices are also listed in the price list. The examination determines the appropriate procedure, its extent and whether one or several sessions are needed — which the final plan and amount depend on.
Face & Neck Treatments
See allTreatments without a surgical incision act on muscle activity, lost volume, the quality of the skin or its surface. They differ in the cause of the change they address and the effect you can expect.
Dermal Fillers
Hyaluronic fillers restore lost volume in the cheekbones, lips and nasolabial folds.
Botox
Botulinum toxin is used to soften expression lines on the forehead, between the eyebrows and at the outer corners of the eyes.
Profhilo
A hyaluronic acid biostimulator that works on skin hydration and firmness without creating volume.
Sunekos
A combination of amino acids and hyaluronic acid aimed at renewing the extracellular matrix.
Exoderm Chemical Peel
A deep chemical peel used for pronounced wrinkles and actinic skin changes, with preparation beforehand and a planned recovery.
Laser Skin Rejuvenation
Fractional Er:YAG laser ablation is used for changes in skin texture, scars and enlarged pores.
Face & Neck Surgery
See allBefore any facial procedure, we assess whether the main cause of the change is skin quality, loss of volume, descended tissue or excess skin — because the choice of method depends on it.
Facelift
A facelift tightens the skin and the SMAS layer in more pronounced laxity of the face and neck, using a classic or a more conservative technique.
Aptos Thread Lift
Aptos threads lift the tissue in milder laxity without pronounced excess skin.
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Blepharoplasty corrects excess skin and prolapsed fat pads of the upper or lower eyelids.
Nanofat
Processed autologous fat tissue is used to improve the quality of the skin, without a volume effect.
Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)
Aesthetic and functional rhinoplasty is planned with an assessment of nasal airflow before the procedure.
Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)
Otoplasty corrects the position and shape of the ear in children and adults.
Fat Transfer
Your own fat tissue is transferred to the face, lips and folds, in one or several procedures.
Double Chin Laser Liposuction
Laser-assisted liposuction of the submental area is performed with laser tightening of the skin of the lower third of the face and neck, using a method developed at the Polyclinic.
Breast Surgery
See allEvery breast procedure is preceded by an examination and ultrasound, and where needed by mammography and magnetic resonance imaging. The workup assesses the health of the breast and the ratio of glandular to fat tissue, which the choice of method depends on.
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is performed with an implant, with your own fat tissue, or with a combination of the two methods.
Breast Reduction
Breast reduction is performed with classic reduction mammoplasty, and in some patients with liposuction and laser lipolysis.
Breast Lift
The procedure corrects the position of the breast and the nipple-areola complex, with or without added volume.
Gynecomastia Surgery
The examination determines whether the enlargement of male breasts is predominantly glandular or fatty, which the choice of method depends on.
Body Surgery
See allBody contouring and excess skin removal are most often performed after major weight loss or childbirth. The examination assesses whether fat tissue, excess skin or both need to be removed.
Liposuction
Vibration-assisted and laser-assisted liposuction are performed by body area, with laser skin tightening in the same session.
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Abdominoplasty removes excess skin and the accompanying fat tissue of the abdomen, with reconstruction of the abdominal wall when indicated.
Skin Tightening
The procedure removes excess skin of the upper arms or thighs when a non-invasive approach does not match the findings.
Laser Varicose Vein Surgery
Endovenous laser ablation is performed under ultrasound guidance and local anesthesia.
Pilonidal Sinus Laser Surgery
The sinus tract is cleaned and obliterated with a laser through an opening up to 5 mm wide.
Intimate Aesthetic Surgery
The examination assesses whether there is a medical or aesthetic indication for a procedure, or whether it is a common anatomical variation. Procedures are performed by Duško Maletić, MD, MSc, specialist in surgery and urology, with appointments organized to protect the patient’s privacy.
Female Genital Surgery
Includes correction of the labia minora and majora and reduction of the mons pubis, with an examination before any procedure is agreed.
Male Genital Surgery
Includes penis lengthening and thickening, circumcision and testicular prosthesis placement, with an assessment of appearance and function.
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See how we work
In the media
The media on us
The facelift: still the gold standard in facial rejuvenation
An article by Ana Maletić, MD, PhD, on facelift surgical techniques and when each is indicated.
Botox before summer: why the physician’s experience is decisive
An article by Dr. Mario Bartol on botulinum toxin, the course of the treatment and how long the effect lasts.
A double chin method used by experts around the world
An interview with Duško Maletić, MD, MSc, on the method he developed and presented in Paris in 2012.
Double chin laser liposuction — a method now used worldwide
On Dr. Duško Maletić’s method and the training of foreign physicians at the Polyclinic.
A new era of top-level aesthetic surgery on more than 1,000 square meters
On the premises in Zagreb and Daruvar and the equipment of the operating rooms.
The largest in Croatia — new premises in Daruvar
On the 700 square meters of new premises, the operating rooms and the recovery conditions.
A new era for the Maletić Polyclinic — world-class, and ours
On the premises in both cities and the Polyclinic’s development into a reference center.
Dr. Ana Maletić: the strength of tradition with a clear vision of the future
On the family polyclinic, the education center and the second generation of physicians.
A conversation with the doctor: our goal is natural results
On the operating rooms, the new premises and the approach to the patient.
Patient reviews
What our patients say
Reviews taken from our Google Business profiles, Zagreb and Daruvar.
★★★★★
“Since high school I watched the double chin I inherited from my father become more and more pronounced — and 15 years later, it is gone. A big thank you to Dr. Maletić and the whole team for granting my wish. The procedure was painless, as was the recovery, and the results were visible within a few days. The entire team was exceptionally kind and cheerful, and the atmosphere very pleasant. I left the polyclinic satisfied, and when the swelling went down two days later and I saw the double chin was gone, my satisfaction knew no bounds. I warmly recommend the Maletić Polyclinic.”
★★★★★
“My experience with breast augmentation with Dr. Maletić in Daruvar was excellent. I am extremely satisfied with the result. All the nurses are very kind and professional. I absolutely recommend them.”
★★★★★
“All praise for the Maletić Polyclinic in Daruvar! I had lip augmentation with fillers and I am very satisfied with the result. I would especially like to praise Dr. Mario Bartol, who is exceptionally kind, professional and has a wonderful approach to patients, which made me feel comfortable and safe throughout the treatment. All the nurses are also very kind, helpful and professional. I warmly recommend it to anyone considering aesthetic treatments!”
★★★★★
“Laser acne treatment is the only treatment that has helped me, and I would not choose any other facial treatment over it. Dr. Ines is one of the kindest people I have ever met and always has useful advice. Kind staff and excellent service — I warmly recommend it to everyone!”
★★★★★
“I had a wart on my face removed with a laser. A very professional service with excellent results. The wart was quite large, but after just one treatment it was gone. Highly recommended!”
★★★★★
“Procedure: laser removal of a wart on my foot. For years I struggled with a wart on my foot that nothing I tried at home could solve…”
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“I recently had a varicose vein procedure. All praise to the entire team.”
★★★★★
“Blepharoplasty, 4D laser and double chin. Perfect. Highly recommended!”
First step
The first step
At the first examination, the findings are established, the indication is assessed and the possible methods, their limitations and the expected course of recovery are explained. After that, the extent of the procedure, the appointment and the final price are agreed.
The prices of all procedures are listed in the price list, and you can arrange an appointment in Zagreb or Daruvar through the contact page.
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
How do you determine whether a treatment or surgery is indicated in my case?
The choice is based on the clinical findings and the layer of tissue that needs to be addressed. Injectable and other non-surgical treatments can act on muscle activity, volume or skin quality, while surgical procedures remove excess tissue or change its position. The examination determines which method is appropriate — and what it cannot change.
Is anesthesia included in the price?
Procedures are performed under local anesthesia as standard, which is included in the price. If the patient chooses general anesthesia, the surcharge is €500.00, except for procedures where the price list states that anesthesia is already included. Where the amount differs by type of anesthesia, the corresponding prices are listed separately in the price list. The pre-anesthesia workup, the anesthesia and postoperative monitoring are led by Ines Maletić, specialist in anesthesiology, reanimatology and intensive care. The type of anesthesia is agreed with your surgeon before the procedure.
Do I stay overnight after the procedure?
It depends on the extent of the procedure. Smaller procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, with a same-day return home, while after more extensive operations recovery takes place at the polyclinic, in a single room with a private bathroom and under medical supervision. For patients traveling from far away, apartments are also available in Daruvar.
Are all procedures performed in both cities?
Procedures are performed in Zagreb and Daruvar, with the same team and a comparable level of equipment. Both locations have operating rooms with air purification systems and rooms for postoperative recovery. The location of your procedure is set according to the appointment and availability.
Does coming in for an exam mean I will be offered a procedure?
Not necessarily. The examination establishes the cause of the change and whether there is an indication for a procedure. In some patients, the conclusion is that a smaller procedure is sufficient, that the procedure should be postponed, or that it is not needed at this time. Every conclusion is explained by the findings.
Who performs the procedure?
Procedures are performed by Duško Maletić, MD, MSc, specialist in surgery since 1984 and urology since 1988, and Mario Bartol, MD, specialist in surgery and subspecialist in traumatology. You meet your surgeon at the examination, before any procedure is agreed — and you see the same surgeon at your follow-ups.
Book a discreet consultation for an examination at the Center for Aesthetic Surgery & Medicine
Zagreb and Daruvar, weekdays 8:00–20:00.