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BLEPHAROPLASTY (EYELIDS)

Hospital:	Ambulatory
Anaesthesia:	Local or general
Pain:
Back to work:	5 days
Sports:	3 – 4 weeks
Final result:	3 months

CERVICO-FACIAL LIFT

Hospital:	2 nights
Anaesthesia:	General
Pain:
Back to work:	8 - 10 days
Sports:	1 month
Final result:	1 year

FOREHEAD LIFT

Hospital:	2 nights
Anaesthesia:	General
Pain:
Back to work:	3 days
Sports:	1 month
Final result:	4 months

RHINOPLASTY (NOSE)

Hospital:	2 nights 3 nights if septoplasty
Anaesthesia :	General
Pain :
Back to work :	1 week
Sports :	3 weeks
Final result :	12 to 18 months

PROMINENT EARS

Hospital:	Ambulatory
Anaesthesia :	Local or general
Pain :
Back to work :	4 days
Sports :	3 weeks
Final result :	3 months

MAMMAPLASTY

Hospital:	2 nights
Anaesthesia :	General
Pain :
Back to work :	1 week
Sports :	1 month
Final result :	6 months

MAMMARY IMPLANTS

Hospital:	2 nights
Anaesthesia :	General
Pain :
Back to work :	10 days
Sports :	3 weeks
Final result :	6 months

LIPOSUCTION (heavy over 1500 ml)

Hospital:	2 nights
Anaesthesia :	General
Pain :
Back to work :	8 days
Sports :	8 days
Final result :	4 -10 month depending on the areas treated

LIPOSUCTION (light under 1500 ml)

Hospital:	ambulatory
Anaesthesia :	Local or general
Pain :
Back to work :	8 days
Sports :	8 days
Final result :	4 -10 month depending on the areas treated

DERMOLIPECTOMY

Hospital:	Arms: 3 nights Thighs : 5 nights
Anaesthesia :	General
Pain :
Back to work :	2 weeks
Sports :	1 month
Final result :	Contouring 3 months – scars 1 year

ABDOMINOPLASTY (tummy tuck)

Hospital:	4 – 5 nights
Anaesthesia :	General
Pain :
Back to work :	2 weeks
Sports	1 month
Final result :	Contouring 6 months – scars 1 year

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EYELIDPLASTY	Rejuvenates the gaze Removes bags Effective, simple and quick	Changes the shape of the eyes "round" shaped eyes "almond shaped" eyes

RHINOPLASTY	Final result after 18 months Very little pain involved No visible scarring	Stereotyped nose Turned up nose Causes respiratory problems

PROMINENT EARS	Sets ears back Simple No visible scarring	Changes the shape of the ears "broken" ear Ears stuck to the skull

BROWLIFT	"destresses" the face "rested appearence" by removing wrinkles hidden scars	Rejuvenates Changes the expression The face is bruised

CERVICO-FACIAL LIFT	Rejuvenates Hollows the cheeks Rejuvenates the neck +++ Limited to 3 procedures	Frozen face Changes the dynamic of the face Longevity limited to 5 years Not before 50

MAMMAPLASTY	Lifts the breast Doesn't affect sensitivity Mammary check up possible Reduces breast volume if necessary Corrects asymetry Breastfeeding unimpaired	Risk of illness or cancer Very painfull Impairs mammary check up

BREAST IMPLANTS	Recontours sagging breasts Doesn't affect sensitivity Breastfeeding unimpaired Mammary check up possible 4 to 8% risk of capsule formation	Risk of illness or cancer Lifts sagging breasts Implants should be removed and exchanged Leakage (with cohesive gel) painless

LIPOSUCTION	Removes excess fat deposits 3 to 5 mm hidden scars Stable result if weight maintained Not advisable if heavy stretchmarks	Eliminates cellulite Eliminates waves and creases Optimal result no matter the skin quality Removed fat rebuilds

DERMOLIPECTOMY	Improves body contouring Paired with liposuction if necessary Removes loose skin Important scarring	-

ABDOMINOPLASTY	Improves body contouring Corrects hernia Tightens the skin above and below the navel Painfull	Can be paired with intra-abdominal surgery Tightens abdominals Eliminates intra-abdominal fat