The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- review of medical records
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- tumor marker
- TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
- measurement of hormone levels
- ultrasound of the breast
- preoperative care
- laser liposuction
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- explanation of future recommendations
Required documents
- Medical records
- Results of hormone blood tests (if available)
- Breasts ultrasoud (if available)
Service
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About the department
The Department of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at the Hirslanden Clinic Aarau offers all modern surgical interventions to improve appearance, eliminate birth defects, accident consequences and defects after surgical treatment, for example, breast reconstruction after its removal in cancer. The department is headed by Dr. med. Philipp Neff.
The modern computer systems for 3D planning of the predicted result are available in the department to satisfy all the wishes and expectations of the patient. The surgical interventions are performed in perfectly equipped operating rooms, in accordance with the requirements of professional societies.
The key focuses of the department's clinical practice include:
- Aesthetic plastic surgery
- Face lift
- Blepharoplasty (correction of droopy eyelids and dermatochalasis)
- Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping)
- Treatment of wrinkles using fillers or autologous fat injections
- Liposuction
- Skin tightening on the hips, anterior abdominal wall and buttocks
- Laser treatments for wrinkles, varicose veins, spider veins, removal of birthmark, tattoo, unwanted facial and body hair
- Reconstructive plastic surgery
- Correction of congenital malformations, elimination of accident consequences
- Scar revision after injuries and operations (for example, after skin tumor removal)
- Microsurgical interventions for the restoration of nerve endings, replantation and tissue transfer
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
Education and Professional Career
- 2007 Chief Physician of the Department of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at the Hirslanden Clinic Aarau.
- 2006 Surgeon in the Department of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at the Hirslanden Clinic Aarau.
- 2005 Additional specialization in Hand Surgery.
- 2002 - 2005 Senior Physician, Department of Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Zurich.
- 2001 Diploma of the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS).
- 1998 - 2002 Clinical training in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Department of Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Zurich.
- 1996 - 1998 Department of Traumatology, University Hospital Zurich.
- 1995 - 1996 Work in the Department of General Pathology, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne.
- 1995 Doctoral thesis defense, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich.
- 1994 State Medical Exam and Doctoral Degree, University of Zurich.
Memberships in Professional Societies
- Swiss Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (SGPRAC).
- Swiss Society of Hand Surgery (SGH).
- International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).
Photo of the doctor: (c) Hirslanden AG
About hospital
The Hirslanden Clinic Aarau enjoys the status of one of the largest and most successful private medical facilities in Bern and Zurich. The clinic is part of the Hirslanden Network known in Europe, which is a provider of first-class medical services in Switzerland.
The main areas of specialization of the clinic in Aarau include cardiology, cardiac surgery, abdominal surgery, urology, oncology, neurosurgery, spinal surgery and orthopedics. The Department of Obstetrics annually delivers more than 700 babies. The high professionalism of the clinic’s medical staff, as well as the excellent technical base, make it possible to successfully cure not only common pathologies, but also very complex clinical cases.
All efforts of doctors and nursing staff of the clinic are focused on meeting the needs of patients and best possible restoration of their health. The work with patients is based on an individual approach to each clinical situation. The clinic has 155 beds for inpatient treatment. The surgical treatment is provided in 7 operating rooms with all the necessary surgical instruments, computer monitoring systems, navigation devices, robot-assisted systems for sparing laparoscopic operations.
Since 2010, the clinic introduced a unified quality management system, which includes all clinics in the Hirslanden Network. The clinical performance indicators and patient reviews are provided in the annual reports available to all those who want to see them. At the moment, the clinic rating is 8.9 out of 10 possible points – based on patient reviews. The clinic is also the first and only health facility in the canton of Aargau, which medical services were certified in accordance with the new ISO 2016 standards.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Hirslanden Clinic Aarau live in cozy rooms equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay in the hospital. Each patient room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The standard patient room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe with lockers for storing personal belongings, a hairdryer, a table and chairs for receiving visitors, a TV and a radio. The patient rooms also have Wi-Fi access. If desired, the patients can live in enhanced-comfort patient rooms, which are additionally equipped with a safe, a refrigerator and upholstered furniture.
Meals and Menus
The patient and the accompanying person are offered a daily choice of three menus. If you are on a specific diet for any reason, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your dietary preferences prior to the treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
The religious services can be provided upon request.
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, an accompanying person may stay with the patient in the patient room or at a hotel. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.
Hospital accommodation
During the outpatient program, you can live in a hotel at the clinic.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, you can live in a hotel of your choice. Managers will help you choose the most suitable options.