Overview Facial Surgery

Scars after blepharoplasty are usually minimal and well hidden in the natural skin folds of the eyes.

Most patients return to work after about a week, depending on swelling and healing.

Yes, younger patients with genetically caused drooping eyelids or bags under the eyes can benefit from blepharoplasty, even if they do not have age-related skin changes.

Blepharoplasty offers permanent results for drooping eyelids or bags under the eyes, while non-surgical treatments achieve temporary corrections with fillers or botulinum toxin.

Canthoplasty or cantopexy is useful when the outer corners of the eyelids are drooping or sagging, resulting in a tired, sad facial expression. It is also used for eyelid misalignments (e.g., ectropion, entropion), after previous eyelid surgery, or to aesthetically enhance the shape of the eye. The goal is to restore a stable, youthfully firm contour to the eye. This surgery is combined with an open eyelid lift.

Surgery is particularly recommended when conservative methods such as muscle relaxants or thread lifts no longer produce the desired effect. Especially in cases of severely sagging skin or very low eyebrows, only surgical techniques can achieve long-lasting, natural results.

The results are significantly more long-lasting than with minimally invasive methods. Typically, the effect lasts 10–15 years or longer, depending on skin quality, lifestyle, and genetic factors.

Suitable patients are those suffering from sagging forehead skin or drooping eyebrows and who desire an open, fresher facial expression. Good general health and realistic expectations are important. A personal consultation will determine whether a surgical facelift or a less invasive method is the best solution for you.

This is generally a cosmetic procedure that is not covered by health insurance. Co-payment would only be conceivable if there is a proven medical indication—for example, a significant restriction of the field of vision due to drooping eyebrows. However, this must be documented in advance through an ophthalmological examination and clarified with the insurance company.

There are different types, such as the mini facelift, the traditional facelift, and the SMAS lift. The best method for you depends on your individual needs and desired results. After a personal consultation, we can recommend the best possible method.

A facelift offers deeper and longer-lasting results by removing excess skin and tightening underlying layers. Non-invasive treatments such as botulinum toxin or fillers only treat wrinkles and/or volume loss and do not offer long-term solutions. However, the use of botulinum toxin and fillers is often necessary after a surgical facelift.

Recovery time varies but is typically 1-2 weeks. Slight swelling and bruising are to be expected in the first few days.

The incisions are placed in such a way that the scars are usually inconspicuous and are usually hidden behind the ears or along the hairline.

For small wrinkles, a mini facelift or a non-surgical treatment such as botulinum toxin or fillers may be a suitable alternative. A consultation will determine the best method.

In most cases, this is a cosmetic procedure that must be paid for privately. Coverage by health insurance is only possible in exceptional cases—for example, in cases of severe misalignments with functional problems that require medical documentation. Approval of costs is only granted after an individual assessment by the health insurance company. Further information is available during a personal consultation at our clinic.

Suitable patients are those who are dissatisfied with the shape, size, or position of their chin and desire a permanent correction. Good general health is a prerequisite. Whether there is a medical indication and which method is most suitable will be clarified during an individual consultation.

Chin correction surgery is particularly useful when a chin that is too small, too large, or asymmetrical impairs facial harmony or jaw function. Targeted correction can balance the profile, making the face appear more proportionate, aesthetically more harmonious, and functionally improved.

While fillers can temporarily build volume or conceal minor imperfections, they don’t alter bone structure. Chin surgery, on the other hand, allows for permanent and precise adjustment of the shape, size, and projection of the chin. In some cases, a combination of both methods may be beneficial to achieve optimal results.

Fat transfer uses the body’s own fat, offering a natural and permanent solution, while hyaluronic acid provides temporary results. Unlike implants, fat transfer carries no risk of rejection or intolerance.

Healing typically takes about 1-2 weeks. Swelling and bruising may occur during this time. Final results are visible after a few months, when the fat has fully integrated into the new area.

Yes, fat transfer can often be combined with other treatments such as facelifts, breast augmentation, or skin tightening to achieve a comprehensive aesthetic result.

The results of a fat transfer can be long-lasting, as the transplanted fat cells that successfully settle in their new area remain there permanently. However, it’s important to note that a certain percentage of the fat can be reabsorbed by the body.

The scars are usually very inconspicuous, as they are placed behind the ears or under the chin to hide them as best as possible.

General anesthesia or local anesthesia with twilight sleep is usually used, depending on the extent of the treatment and the patient’s preferences.

Final results are usually visible after 3 to 6 months, when swelling has completely subsided and healing is complete.

Whether you are a suitable candidate for a neck lift depends on several factors, such as your overall health, the extent of skin laxity, and your aesthetic goals. A detailed consultation with Dr. Ingold is the best way to determine if a neck lift is the right option for you. Dr. Ingold will evaluate your skin condition and medical history and discuss the best treatment options with you.

A lip lift is ideal for patients who desire permanent upper lip augmentation without fillers, especially those with a long upper lip or a narrow smile. Each case is unique; after an on-site assessment, we will recommend the best possible method.

The lip lift is performed under local anesthesia, making the procedure painless. Mild pain and swelling may occur in the first few days after the procedure.

Recovery time is typically 1-2 weeks. Swelling and minor bruising will subside during this time, and the final results will be visible after a few months.

The incisions are made discreetly at the base of the nose, so the scars are usually barely visible after healing.

Surgical lip lifting offers a permanent solution without the need for regular touch-ups and creates a natural, permanently rejuvenated lip appearance.

There are two main techniques: open rhinoplasty, in which a small incision is made on the nasal bridge, and closed rhinoplasty, in which all incisions are made inside the nose.

If rhinoplasty is performed for medical reasons, such as to correct a breathing disorder, health insurance may cover part or all of the costs. Purely aesthetic corrections are generally not covered.

Complete healing after rhinoplasty can take several months, but most patients can return to their normal activities after about 1-2 weeks.

The results of a rhinoplasty are usually permanent. However, it can take up to a year for the final shape of the nose to become fully visible.

In most cases, the costs of cosmetic ear correction are not covered. In exceptional cases, such as congenital deformities, coverage may be possible.

The scars are usually inconspicuous because they are located behind the ears and fade over time.

Healing time is typically 1-2 weeks. During this time, a bandage should be worn to stabilize the ears in their new position.

Functional procedures, such as a rhinoplasty to improve breathing, may be covered by health insurance in certain cases. Aesthetic procedures are generally not covered.

Surgeons typically place incisions in inconspicuous locations, such as natural skin folds or along the hairline, to make scars as inconspicuous as possible.

Surgical methods offer more profound and longer-lasting results, while non-surgical treatments are often faster and involve less downtime, but provide shorter results.

Most patients feel sufficiently recovered to resume their daily activities after 10-14 days, although final results may not be visible for several weeks.