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Fax: +41 21 320 41 28
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Chemin des Croix-Rouges 9
1007 Lausanne
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First consultation

What to expect

The first consultation with the surgeon is fundamental and cannot be replaced by any documentation. It should be a privileged moment of mutual trust and will enable us to analyse your request.

The advantages and disadvantages of the planned procedure will be explained to you, so that you can make an informed decision. To answer all your questions, a second consultation will often be necessary before an operation. These are divided into general complications and complications specific to each type of procedure (see description under "treatments").

In rare cases, any type of operation can lead to the following general complications, even if the surgery has been carried out following best practice:

  • Haematoma
  • Infection
  • Necrosis (tissue loss)
  • Hypertrophic (thick) scars or keloids
  • Venous trombosis and pulmonary embolism
  • An absolute contraindication to all surgery is dysmorphophobia (self-perception that does not conform to reality).

The principles and procedure of the operation will all be explained to you in detail. A quotation including all related costs will be drawn up at the end of the consultation.

Opération
General anesthesia

Performed by an anesthesiologist holding a federal specialist title (FMH) in anesthesiology.

PRINCIPLE
Total loss of consciousness induced by various drugs in the form of injectable gases or liquids, rapidly reversible. Breathing is ensured by a tube in the trachea or a mask in the throat. Fasting (no food or drink) is required at least 6 hours before the operation.

INDICATIONS
Major or multi-zone surgery.
Fear of local anesthesia.
Comfort.

ADVANTAGES
Advances in pharmacology now enable very light general anesthesia with few side effects. Facilitates the surgeon's work in multiple operations.

DISADVANTAGES
To be discussed with the anesthetist.

Operation
Local anesthesia

Performed by the surgeon.

PRINCIPLE
Injection of an anesthetic agent directly under the skin around the area to be operated on, making it completely numb. If necessary, local anesthesia can be combined with sedation. Medication administered orally or by injection has a calming effect, reducing the anxiety associated with the procedure.

INDICATIONS
Small to medium-sized procedures.

ADVANTAGES
Avoids the unpleasant side effects of general anesthesia.
Less bleeding during the procedure.
No need to fast.

DISADVANTAGES
Rare reactions to anesthetics (hypotension, palpitations, nausea and extremely rare cardiac arrest!)
Pain if the operated area is insufficiently anesthetized.

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