Consultation
The patient presents their expectations. A full examination and anatomical measurements are carried out, and general health is also assessed (chronic diseases, medications taken).
Possibilities and limitations
The achievable result, the risks of the procedure and the course of recovery are discussed. If necessary, additional tests are ordered, e.g. a CT scan of the sinuses.
Decision
The decision about the procedure should be made consciously and without haste. Its impact on professional and family life should also be taken into account.
You can start online
An online consultation via the form concerns facial procedures and allows for a preliminary assessment of indications. To arrange an in-person consultation, write to the chosen clinic: clinic details.
Qualification and preparation
How does the assessment for surgery begin?
From the consultation, discussing expectations and assessing the area planned for correction. We discuss your health status, correction possibilities, limitations and risks. If necessary, I order tests before making a decision about the procedure.
Can I start with an online consultation?
Yes, for facial procedures. Based on the description and photos, I make an initial assessment and suggest possible treatment techniques. The assessment also covers whether the procedure is the right solution in your case. The course of the procedure, recommendations and potential adverse effects are also discussed. A full examination is not possible at this stage. To arrange it, write to the chosen clinic. Prepare photos of your face from the front and from the side (right and left profile), and for a lip lift also smiling.
What tests are needed before the treatment?
The exact list is determined during the consultation. Below are the most commonly ordered tests, which should be performed no earlier than 3 weeks before the procedure.
Local anaesthesia:
- complete blood count (HGB, HCT, RBC, WBC, PLT)
- coagulation (prothrombin time PT, APTT, INR)
- HCV, HBs and HIV antigens
General anaesthesia:
- complete blood count (HGB, HCT, RBC, WBC, PLT)
- electrolytes (Na, K)
- glucose level
- coagulation (prothrombin time PT, APTT, INR)
- HCV, HBs and HIV antigens
- creatinine
- TSH
- confirmed blood group – original result based on two determinations from two different blood samples
- ECG
In preparation for nose surgery, the patient may be referred for a CT scan of the internal nose to fully assess, among other things, the nasal septum.
Do I need to stop taking medication before the treatment?
All medications you are taking should be reported during the consultation. Any changes to treatment require individual agreement with the doctor. Medications should not be stopped on your own based on general information about preparation for surgery.
What may be a contraindication for the treatment?
Depending on the procedure, active infections, uncontrolled chronic diseases, bleeding disorders, pregnancy and breastfeeding are among the factors that may be relevant. This is not an exhaustive list. Suitability always depends on an assessment of the individual case.
The patient should refrain from smoking cigarettes, including e-cigarettes, for one month before and one month after the procedure.
Treatment and recovery
Are treatments performed under anaesthesia?
Surgeries are performed under local or general anaesthesia, depending on the type and scope of the procedure. After the procedure, pain or discomfort may occur, so the patient receives appropriate recommendations for their relief.
Do scars remain after surgery?
Surgical incisions leave scars. Their location depends on the surgery and the technique. Incisions are planned to minimise the visibility of scars, but their final appearance also depends on individual healing.
Can several treatments be combined?
In selected cases, yes. Examples include a facelift combined with eyelid surgery, a breast lift with implants, or nose correction combined with upper eyelid surgery. The scope of a combined operation requires individual planning.
When can I return to work and exercise?
These are two different stages of recovery. Returning to simple daily activities may be possible earlier than returning to sport and lifting. The timing depends on the surgery, the nature of your work and healing. After facial and breast procedures under general anaesthesia, a return to full activity is usually possible after about 6-8 weeks.
When can the final result be assessed?
The subsidence of initial swelling does not mean that healing is complete. Tissues and scars continue to change over the following months. In the case of the nose, a final assessment may be possible only after approximately one year.
Does the treatment carry a risk of complications?
Yes. The type of risk depends on the procedure, the extent of the surgery and your state of health. For example, with eyelid surgery, a haematoma, wound dehiscence or incorrect eyelid positioning may occur. We discuss the risks of a specific treatment during the qualification.
What should I do if worrying symptoms appear after discharge from hospital?
After surgery, the patient remains in constant contact with the clinic team and the surgeon.
If any worrying symptoms appear after surgery, report them as soon as possible directly to the surgeon at the phone number provided on discharge.