Dr. Lidija Volovec is a general surgery specialist and founder of Medicina Volovec. It was her knowledge, vision and interest in new treatment possibilities that began the story of the clinic, which today continues its journey with a second generation.

She studied medicine at the Faculty of Medicine in Zagreb, where she graduated with honors in 1987. After completing her internship and professional exam, she continued her career in the surgical department of Brežice General Hospital. She completed her specialization in general surgery at the University Medical Centre Ljubljana, and then worked as a specialist in the abdominal department of the Brežice hospital.

After years of working in a hospital environment and private surgery, she set out on her own and opened her own surgical clinic in the centre of Brežice.

Among the pioneers of laser medicine in the region

As early as 2004, with the purchase of the Fotona DUALIS SP laser system, she began to develop laser surgery more intensively. At a time when laser procedures were only just becoming established here, she systematically upgraded her knowledge at international training courses and practical workshops.

She also completed a two-year international postgraduate programme in anti-aging medicine and over the years regularly trained in laser medicine, aesthetic medicine and surgery.

Her knowledge extended beyond her own clinic. For several years she was an international trainer for Fotona, leading practical laser workshops for doctors and dentists from different countries. She was also a national trainer for Vistabel® and Juvéderm® at Allergan, where she passed on her knowledge of botulinum toxin and hyaluronic fillers to other doctors.

Knowledge that remains part of Medicina Volovec

After decades of active work, Dr. Lidija is now present in the clinic to a lesser extent; she has handed over the leadership of Medicina Volovec to her daughter, Dr. Mia Volovec Dodig, who continues and develops the story that began two decades ago.

Lidija nevertheless remains an important part of Medicina Volovec. Her many years of clinical experience, knowledge and sense for working with patients are woven into the way we work in the clinic today.

She passes on her experience to the younger generation and thus remains an important link between the tradition on which Medicina Volovec was founded and its further development.

Dr. Mia Volovec Dodig is a family medicine specialist and physician in aesthetic and laser medicine who today leads Medicina Volovec and continues the story begun by her mother, Dr. Lidija Volovec.

Her path in medicine began at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, where she graduated with honors in 2013 with an average grade of 9.2/10. She spent her fifth year of study in Strasbourg at the Louis Pasteur Faculty of Medicine. In 2019 she passed the specialist exam in family medicine with honors.

Aesthetic medicine from her student years

She first encountered aesthetic and laser medicine during her studies. At the family clinic she observed work, took part in professional workshops and gradually gained practical experience with laser procedures, botulinum toxin and dermal fillers.

She acquired her first laser skills at the Fotona Laser & Health Academy, and since 2013 she has intensively upgraded her knowledge at numerous domestic and international congresses, seminars, professional training courses and practical workshops.

In her work today she combines medical knowledge, the clinic's many years of experience and modern approaches to aesthetic and laser medicine.

From learning to passing on knowledge

An important part of her professional path is also training other doctors. In 2022 she became an educator for IBSA Profhilo®, a year later also for Mastelli polynucleotides, and from 2026 a national educator for Vistabel botulinum toxin within the Allergan Medical Institute. She thus also passes on her knowledge and practical experience to professional colleagues.

She also contributed to professional publications in the LA&HA – Journal of the Laser and Health Academy, including as co-author of articles on laser treatment of complex vascular changes with different laser technologies.

Articles can be found at the following link: "CASE REPORT: Laser Treatment of PWS using a Combination of Q-s KTP and Long-Pulse Nd:YAG Lasers" and "Treatment of Venous Malformation of the Oral and Lip Region with Nd:YAG Laser".

Regular professional training remains an important part of her work, as she believes aesthetic medicine is constantly evolving and that introducing new methods must always be supported by knowledge, experience and thoughtful judgement.

Second generation, same commitment

Today Dr. Mia, as head physician and principal doctor of Medicina Volovec, continues her mother's work while also developing the clinic in line with her vision of modern aesthetic medicine.

In her work she is committed to a holistic and personal approach. As a family medicine specialist she does not see the patient only through a single aesthetic concern, but more broadly. Before every procedure, conversation, realistic expectations and choosing a procedure suited to the individual are important to her.

She does not believe in changing faces or following current aesthetic ideals. The goal is to preserve individuality, highlight what is beautiful, and with thoughtful procedures achieve a fresh, harmonious and above all natural result.

Why aesthetic medicine?

"Because it combines everything I love – medicine, science, precision and a sense of aesthetics. For me, the most beautiful result is not the one where we notice the procedure, but the person who looks fresh, rested and still entirely themselves."

This philosophy also guides the development of Medicina Volovec today.

Everyone will notice. No one will know.

Dr. Bojan Grulović is a specialist in gynecology and obstetrics with many years of clinical experience in the diagnosis, treatment and surgical management of gynecological conditions.

He is employed at a gynecology clinic in Črnomelj, where he cares for women at different stages of life. His professional field includes gynecological diagnostics, ultrasound examinations, and counselling and treatment of various gynecological conditions.

Knowledge backed by many years of experience

He completed his medical studies in 1996 at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Zagreb, where he also completed a master's degree in biomedicine in 2002.

He completed his specialization in gynecology and obstetrics at the Gynecology Clinic of the University Medical Centre Ljubljana, and passed the specialist exam in 2007.

He continued his academic path with doctoral studies in biomedicine in Ljubljana and in 2014 obtained the title of Doctor of Science.

Laser gynecology at Medicina Volovec

At Medicina Volovec Dr. Grulović performs gynecological examinations and laser gynecological procedures.

We use laser methods for selected gynecological conditions, including stress urinary incontinence and vaginal laxity syndrome. Before any treatment, a specialist gynecological examination is important, at which Dr. Grulović assesses the problems and decides whether laser therapy is appropriate for the individual patient.

Combining specialist gynecological knowledge with the possibilities of modern laser technology enables individual and thoughtful care for every patient.

Professionalism and a personal approach

Many years of clinical work, surgery, diagnostics and academic involvement give him a broad view of women's health at different stages of life.

In his work he attaches great importance to professional judgement, trust and open conversation, especially with problems that patients often find harder to discuss.

Teja's professional path has been connected with working with people, medicine and the desire to constantly acquire new knowledge from the very beginning. She now combines diverse experience from different areas of healthcare in her work at Medicina Volovec, where she is an important part of our team.

She began her career in the Internal Medicine Emergency Department at the Ljubljana Emergency Centre. Working in a demanding and dynamic environment gave her valuable experience and taught her precision, responsibility and a calm approach even in unpredictable situations.

She continued at specialist private clinics in Ljubljana and then at the Preskar Eye Centre in Novo mesto, where she took part in outpatient work and work in the operating theatre. She also gained experience in dentistry and oral surgery, which is why she came to Medicina Volovec with rich and diverse medical knowledge.

From medicine to aesthetics

Today at Medicina Volovec she assists Dr. Mia and Dr. Lidija with aesthetic procedures, independently performs cosmetic laser treatments and is dedicated to skin care and cosmetic treatments.

Connecting medical knowledge with aesthetics and skin care is an area in which she has found her place in particular. In her work she places great emphasis on professional and safe execution, while it is also important to her that everyone who comes to the clinic feels relaxed, welcome and in good hands.

Knowledge that never ends

Continuous professional training is an important part of her career. She regularly attends congresses, seminars, practical workshops and other professional training at home and abroad, and today intensively upgrades her knowledge especially in the fields of aesthetic medicine, laser procedures, modern skin care and cosmetics.

An important part of her knowledge in laser technologies was acquired within LA&HA (Laser and Health Academy), where she completed intensive theoretical and practical training for working with laser systems. She also regularly upgrades this knowledge through practical work and further professional training.

She believes that the field of aesthetics is constantly evolving, which is why new knowledge and practical experience are key to quality and responsible work.

What she enjoys most about her work?

"What makes me happiest is the moment when a client leaves satisfied and smiling after a treatment. It is important to me that they trust me and feel good with us – from the moment they walk through the door until the moment they leave."

In her work Teja combines professionalism, experience and a personal approach, and above all what patients quickly sense – genuine joy in working with people.