Frequent questions

Breasts

Is there a relationship between breast implants and breast cancer?
What is the average lifespan of an implant?

Facial ageing

Is the effect of Botox® permanent?
How long does a facial lifting last?

Nose

What is the minimum age for the first nose surgery?

Body contour

Is liposuction useful to lose weight?

Is there a relationship between breast implants and breast cancer?
It is not known of any study proving that silicone is a problem for human beings. There is no proof that implants cause cancer.

What is the average lifespan of an implant?
Implants do not last for life. It is likely that they should be replaced any time. Some women need replacement surgery in a few years, while others, in 10 or 20 years.

Is the effect of Botox® permanent?
Botox® is a reversible treatment. The therapeutic effect lasts an average from 4 to 6 months. This property grants flexibility of dosage to take different effects in future treatments.
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How long does a facial lifting last?
Patient's age, skin ageing characteristics and the used surgical technique modify lifting durability. On average, the effects of this technique last for between 6 and 8 years.

What is the minimum age for the first nose surgery?
In order to perform a nose surgery, patient should have completed his/her facial development, which finishes between 17 an 18 years of age.

Is liposuction useful to lose weight?
This procedure is not a substitute for losing weight. Its utility is related to the possibility to surgically improve body contour, which falls within the ordinary scope of appearance.