Dr Kai O. Kaye

Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon & Medical Director, Ocean Clinic Marbella

Credentials & Memberships

MD & PhD — University of Munich (TUM), Germany (PhD with “Magna cum laude”)
Board Certifications — EBOPRAS, German Board, Spanish & UK licence
Memberships — (e.g.) International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
Visiting Professor & Educator — Regular faculty for international courses & congresses
Member of Board of Directors — ISAPS

Professional Summary & Areas of Expertise

Dr Kaye specialises in state-of-the-art facial rejuvenation, breast and body contouring, fat grafting, hybrid augmentation and aesthetic surgery, always aiming for natural-looking, harmonious results.

Dr Kai O. Kaye, Plastic Surgeon, Ocean Clinic Marbella

Dr Kai Kaye

Academic Authority & Global Recognition

Author of 50+ scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals on facial aesthetic surgery, facelift techniques and breast surgery
Contributor of 4 book chapters on facial anatomy, facelift surgery and aesthetic innovations
Delivered more than 400 international lectures and live surgical demonstrations worldwide
Developer of advanced facelift techniques including the PAVE Lift and the Liquid Facelift, adopted internationally

Practice Dr Kaye | Ocean Clinic Marbella

Specialised Procedures

Multimodal facial rejuvenation (Deep plane facelift, deep necklift fat grafting, Peeling)
Breast augmentation & hybrid breast surgery with fat grafting & implants
360° liposuction & abdominoplasty
Body contouring & fat transfer techniques

He is Author of 3 book chapters:

Platelet-Rich Plasma for Skin Rejuvenation
February 2021 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-66230-1_3
Book: Platelet-Rich Plasma in Dermatologic Practice
Anatomische Grundlagen des Gesichts
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-662-69269-1_35
In book: Postbariatrische Chirurgie, Springer, 2025
Facelift in Postbariatric Patients Book: Postbariatrische Chirurgie – Plastische Chirurgie nach massivem Gewichtsverlust, Gueven/ Allert, Springer, 2025

“Best Plastic Surgeon – Marbella” Dr Kai Kaye | Ocean Clinic Marbella

Dr Kai Kaye and Dr Gabriela Casabona | Ocean Clinic Marbella

Consulting Room Dr Kaye | Ocean Clinic Marbella

Dr KO Kaye and Team | Ocean Clinic Marbella

Dr Kai Kaye Medical Director | Ocean Clinic Marbella

MIPSS – Marbella International Plastic Surgery Summer School

Dr Kai O. Kaye is the Founder, Course Chair and Organizer of MIPSS, an internationally recognised symposium bringing together leading experts in plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery.

Hosted annually in Marbella, MIPSS has become one of Europe’s most innovative educational events in the field, featuring live surgery, hands-on training and multidisciplinary lectures.

Dr Kaye: Leadership & Surgical Excellence, Publications & Research

Ocean Clinic Marbella – Leadership & Surgical Excellence

As Medical Director, Dr Kaye oversees a multidisciplinary team and ensures high standards of safety, patient care, and aesthetic excellence. Under his leadership, Ocean Clinic has established itself as one of Europe’s top private aesthetic clinics.

Publications & Research

With over 50 peer-reviewed papers in the fields of facial rejuvenation, fat grafting, and aesthetic surgery, Dr Kaye is widely published in leading medical journals.

The liquid facelift: First hands-on experience with facial water jet-assisted liposuction as an additive technique for rhytidectomy - a case series of 25 patients. Kai O Kaye, Paprottka FJ
The PAVE (peeling-assisted volume-enhancing) lift: A retrospective 6-year clinical analysis of a combined approach for facial rejuvenation. Kai O Kaye

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International Congresses & Teaching

Dr Kaye is a regular invited faculty member, speaker and live-surgery demonstrator at international aesthetic and reconstructive surgery congresses.

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Awards & Recognition

✓ “Best Plastic Surgeon – Marbella”, Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Awards 2016
✓ Clinic awarded “Best Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Clinic – Spain” (under his direction)

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Humanitarian Missions & Social Responsibility

Committed to giving back: Dr Kaye participates in pro-bono reconstructive surgeries in medically underserved regions as part of Ocean Clinic’s humanitarian outreach.

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My Philosophy

I believe in delivering results that enhance — not change — who you are. Every patient is unique. My goal is to harmonise aesthetic balance, function and safety, ensuring you feel empowered and confident every step of the way.