Frequently asked questions

• Is there an age for surgery of the eyes ?
• The resultas are sustainable ?
• Is there a significiant risk ?
• Is the intervention hurts ?
• Is it expensive ?
• Is the intervention supported by social security or mutual ?
• Should we take stock preoperative even under local anesthesia ?
• I need to be hospitalized ?
• General anesthesia is mandatory ?
• Will the surgery change the look ?
• How long does it take to recover ?
• Can we leave alone ?

Is there an age for surgery of the eyes ?

A priori not in adults. If discomfort exists, that demand is strong and motivated and that the fault is present, cosmetic surgery of the eyes gives satisfactory results and sustainable. Sometimes young patients can carry significant pockets above and below and ask to be operating.

The results are sustainable ?

The stability of results after surgery the eye is good. The re-interventions in the medium and long term are scarce.

Is there a significiant risk ?

Any surgery carries a risk so small it is. The patient should be informed. However the use of an experienced surgeon in a specialized center, the use of proven techniques to reduce the risk to a minimum.

Is the intervention hurts ?

The procedure is not painful because of the concomitant use of local anesthesia and an anxiolytic. Patients are generally surprised at the comfort of operation. They are relaxed and feel no pain.

In the post operative patients do not usually describe pain in most cases.

Is it expensive ?

The philosophy of the Institute of Ophthalmic Somain has always been to facilitate access to the best care and best techniques for all. The same goes for plastic surgery look. The tariffs are among the lowest. They obviously depend on the number of treated eyes and or techniques. You can visit this site or to The Institute of Ophthalmic Somain. You can also apply by telephone.

Is the intervention supported by social security or mutual ?

No, cosmetic surgery is supported neither by social security or by another. It is also the case for plastic surgery look.

Should we take stock preoperative under local anesthesia ?

Yes, the pre-operative assessment is a requirement designed to ensure patient safety during the procedure. It usually includes a biological assessment and a systematic review cardiology. However, it is adapted by the anesthesiologist for each patient.

I need to be hospitalized ?

No, hospitalization is not necessary, it is even unnecessary. However, hospitalization is always possible for the Institute of Ophthalmic Somain.

General anesthesia is mandatory ?

No, general anesthesia is not necessary or useful given the recent possibilities of anesthesia. It also is not without its drawbacks.

Will the surgery change the look ?

No, this surgery does not change the look, it is intended to correct existing defects that interfere with the patient and return his gaze.

How long does it take to recover ?

Generally one to two weeks. Sometimes less or more depending on the terrain. It is important that the patient is informed of these possible variations to organize his schedule.

Can we leave alone?

No, it is compulsory to be accompanied for security reasons. We can arrange to call at the time of accompanying the release.