Merkkola-von Schantz Päivi

I am a board-certified plastic surgeon and Doctor of Medical Science. I see patients in private practice at Eira Hospital in Helsinki.

I completed my doctoral thesis at the University of Helsinki on breast reduction surgery. My main areas of expertise are breast plastic surgery, including breast reductions, augmentations, lifts, reshaping procedures, fat grafting, and the treatment of congenital breast deformities. I also perform body contouring surgery, such as correction of diastasis recti, abdominoplasty, bodylifts, and liposuction, particularly after pregnancy or significant weight loss.

I have extensive and long-standing surgical experience in breast and body procedures, as well as in complex reconstructive plastic surgery and microsurgery, including breast reconstruction following breast cancer surgery.

I also work at Helsinki University Hospital (HUS) in the Department of Plastic Surgery, where I perform demanding reconstructive plastic surgery and microsurgery. My work in the university hospital continuously maintains and deepens my surgical expertise. In addition, I teach medical students and have contributed to the plastic surgery section of the latest Duodecim surgical textbook.

At my practice, my goal is to provide high-quality, individualized, and safe care. I listen carefully to your wishes and plan each procedure specifically for you, ensuring a natural result that feels right for you. Patient safety, holistic well-being, and a confidential doctor–patient relationship form the foundation of my work.

For me, plastic surgery is about more than appearance—it is about confidence, well-being, and an improved quality of life. Welcome to my practice.