General questions
What are the advantages of Wroclaw over the UK? Cosmetic surgery performed in Poland and not in the UK has many positive aspects. Legislation governing plastic surgery in Poland and UK is different. Our surgeons have a long-time experience and they meet very high standards set for plastic surgeons in Poland. We have made the choice that provides our customers with an opportunity to have their selected plastic surgery performed at an affordable cost and to visit one of the most beautiful Polish cities.

How long will I have to stay?
First of all you need to stay as long as it is required by your chosen procedure. We will prepare for you a quote and the price will include a number of days necessary to recover from a particular procedure. Second, you can stay as long as you want. If after the surgery you wish to travel around the city of Wroclaw more, we can help you to extend your visit.

Why are the prices so attractive?
The offered prices are the same as for our customers from Poland, Germany, Sweden, etc. We see no point in setting different prices for customers from UK. Don’t you agree?

Do you have an insurance?
Yes, we have an insurance for both our clinic and the medical staff.

Did you have any cases of failed surgery?
Our policy on cosmetic procedures is very strict. We provide a service only when we are absolutely certain of an achievable positive effect. We do not take up surgeries that might carry high level of risk. As a result, so far we have not experienced any failures during the performed procedures. And we’ve carried out a great number of them.

How can I arrange my trip?
Step 1 - Request a quote – it does not bind you in any way. Prepare the current photographs of yourself. We assure you that the information you provide will be kept confidential and transfer of data is totally secure. Based on this we will prepare a quote that puts no obligation on you.
Step 2 - Upon a receipt of your request we prepare and send you back our quotation including the details of your treatment . We need to know at least 3 - 4 weeks in advance when you intend to come. At this stage treatment, accommodation and travel arrangements will be finalized (depending on option).
Step 3 - Travel to Wroclaw Poland. It takes 1.5 hour from UK or Ireland. We will meet you at the airport and take you to the Hotel.
Step 4 - The following day - consultation with your surgeon and medical tests.
Step 5 - Next day - your operation. You will be required to stay at the Clinic 1-3 nights (depending on your procedure)
Step 6 - You will be transported back to your Hotel with nurse visits and following check ups at the Clinic
Step 7 - After 3-4 days (depending on your procedure) you will have free time for sightseeing, going out, shopping with the help of our English speaking City Guide. Have a good time in Wroclaw, whilst recovering, in beautiful surroundings!
Step 8 - We can arrange your consultation with other specialist like Dentists, etc.
Step 9 - After 7-12 days (depending on your procedure) your last visit to the Clinic, final stitches removal, further instructions.
Step 10 - You are going back - but we stay in touch making sure that we are here any time you need our help or advice.

It is my first time abroad, will I be met at the Airport?
Yes, you will be taken from the Airport to your Hotel.

What is the professional experience of your surgeons?
M.D. Jacek Jarliński and M.D. Petruk are fully qualified plastic surgeons with substantial experience - over 15 years in their profession, M.D. Jacek Jarliński is a member of The European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Can I get in touch with somebody from UK who was there and had similar procedure?
We will be very happy to put you in touch with our customers who have had similar procedure

How can I pay for the procedures, and what are the payment terms?
You are able to pay by cash or using your credit card. You pay for the procedure after doctor's examination but before the procedure.
Breast Augmentation Are there different types of Breast Augmentation procedures?
Yes: Depending on personal requirements the implant can be brought in position through different incisions: There is the peri-areolar incision which is made at the border of the brownish skin that surrounds your nipple. The Infra-mammary or "Crease" Incision is very popular; this is where the incision is placed a little above where the breast and rib cage meet, on your breast lobe. Another alternative incision is the Trans-Auxiliary or Armpit Incision, which is made near your armpit. By the TUBA (trans-umbilical) breast augmentation the incision is made near the navel and positioned in endoscope way. The implant can finally be placed either upon or underneath the chest muscle: "Sub-glandular" is the act of placing the implant over the pectoral muscles under the glands and tissue of the breast. By "Sub-muscular" the implant is placed under the muscle fascia.

What are the pros and cons of different kinds of implants positioning?
An experienced surgeon achieves very good results with all the procedures mentioned. The Armpit Incision enables a practically invisible scar. However it is applied less frequently, since the necessary corrections at the beginning of the large chest muscle are to be executed with more difficulty than with the more direct access by the Peri-areolar or Infra-mammary Incision. The Infra-mammary Incision is technically the simplest one to carry out. Even the scars are relatively inconspicuous. The Peri-areolar Incision requires more ability from the surgeon in order to obtain the optimal final breast form as well as the desired inconspicuousness of the scars.

Which type of implant is best for me personally?
The selection of the materials, the form and the size of the implant, as well as the type of the placement depend on various factors. Each individual criterion has to be evaluated by an experienced surgeon taking into account different criteria: from the point of view of physiology, health and even psychology. The quality of the consultation with the selection of the correct materials, ideal form, desired “final dimension" and correct positioning of the implants depend on the degree of experience of the plastic surgeon. Our surgeons recommend and use top quality implants produced by Mentor Company and Eurosillicone.

Breast Lift
When should a Breast Lift (also called a Breast Sculpture, Mammaplasty or Mastopexy) be applied?
Women with sagging / drooping breasts (breast ptosis) and flabby skin represent the typical breast lift patients. The lowering of the breast usually occurs after pregnancy or after weight loss.

What is the procedure of a Breast Lift?
In the most usual form of breast lift the incision is made around the nipple and from its center downwards to the breast fold. A further incision is in most cases made horizontally along the breast fold. Within this area - between the breast fold and nipple, the surplus skin is removed. The nipples are repositioned (higher) according to the new anatomy.

Does the Breast look larger or smaller after a lift?
With the new shape the breast gets more projection, so it might appear larger. However, this depends on the technique applied and on the extent of the intervention. This should be discussed in detail with a specialist before surgery.

Are post-surgery scars visible?
The incisions described above are small and carefully and precisely positioned. In addition, special combined sutures (including a special cosmetic suture) are used in order to leave scars as inconspicuous as possible. As the time passes, the scars can become practically invisible.

How long is it necessary to stay at the Clinic?
Usually overnight but occasionally a 2-day stay is necessary.

When will the sutures be removed?
The sutures are removed 10-14 days after the surgery.

Does a breast lift represent a problem for breastfeeding?
In the case of an extensive repositioning of the nipples a reduction of the breastfeeding function can result. It is advisable to discuss details with your surgeon in order to minimize repositioning of the nipple if you intend to breastfeed.

Breast Reduction
When a Breast Reduction, also called a Mammaplasty, Mastopexy - should be done?
Women with exceptionally large breasts represent typical patients for a Breast Reduction procedure. The weight of large breasts can lead to problems with one’s spine. In patients with genetically weak connective tissue, large breasts usually lead to breast ptosis (drooping breasts).

How is the procedure of Breast Reduction carried out?
In the classical method of Breast Reduction, an incision is made around the nipple and from its center downwards to the breast fold. A further incision is in most cases made horizontally along the breast fold. Within this area - between the breast fold and the nipple, the surplus tissue (skin and internal breast tissue) is removed. The nipples are repositioned (higher) according to the new anatomy.

Are post-surgery scars visible?
The incisions described above are small and carefully and precisely positioned. In addition, special combined sutures (including a special cosmetic suture) are used in order to leave scars as inconspicuous as possible. In the course of time the scars can become practically invisible.

How long is it necessary to stay at the Clinic?
After a breast reduction a clinical stay of 2-3 days is necessary.

When will the sutures be removed?
The sutures are removed 10-14 days after the operation.

Does Breast Reduction impair the ability to breast-feed?
In the case of an extensive transfer of the nipples and extensive removal of breast tissue, the reduction of the breastfeeding function can result. It is advisable to discuss details with the surgeon in order to take precaution, i.e. to reduce the extent of the nipples transfer.

Liposuction
Are there some prerequisites for having a liposuction (Suction Lipectomy)?
In principle everyone with a healthy heart and without a serious illness can have liposuction. The best results can be achieved for patients who are more or less at their ideal weight and who want to reduce diet-resistant areas of fat. The most problematic areas for women are: legs, thighs, abdominal region, hips and buttocks. For men: Abdominal region and hips.

How large and visible are the suture lines?
Usually the incisions are not larger than 4-6mm. Thanks to their careful positioning, in time the suture lines will be practically invisible.

Does Liposuction require a general anaesthesia?
Medium and larger sized procedures are carried out almost exclusively under general anaesthesia Small procedures such as at the knee or the chin can be carried out under local anaesthesia.

How much fat can be removed during one session?
It depends on such factors as the physical condition of a patient and the area of liposuction. The amount of fat that can be removed is very individual. However, using special precautions maximum 5 litres of fat can be removed in a session. A small to medium liposuction lies within the range of .5 and 3 litres. On knees, calves, ankles and arms, the volumes are much lower. Generally, in those parts of the body it is a matter of a few tenths of a litre to be removed.

How good can the aesthetic results of liposuction be?
Liposuction provides permanent and generally very positive aesthetic results. Even with older patients usually no subsequent skin lift is necessary. Within 6-12 months after surgery the skin usually obtains a beautiful, smooth appearance.

Is tumescent liposuction safer than "classical" liposuction?
The Tumescent method of Liposuction enables to remove a larger quantity of fat without general anaesthesia, which always involves a certain stress for the heart. The large quantity of the infusion liquid (Tumescent), however, represents a similar stress for the patient’s heart.

Is it possible to execute more than one Liposuction at the body?
Under certain conditions and after waiting a reasonable amount of time between procedures, it’s possible to perform several liposuctions (usually defined as Body Liposculpture) on the same patient.

What happens immediately after the surgery?
When the surgery ends, the patient receives a compressive dressing around the treated areas. After abdominal Liposuction and all the areas below it (hips, thighs, etc..), after one night the compressive dressing will be replaced with a particularly flexible support garment. To prevent or to smooth irregular surfaces, daily massages on the treated areas during the first several weeks are recommended.

Is it possible that after surgery the fat in the treated areas will accumulate again?
Once removed, the fat cells do not grow back. However, one must remember that liposuction does not protect against an increase in body weight, the remaining fat may grow in size as a result of a weight gain, yet any new accumulation of fat is much more balanced than before. Liposuction is also ideal for sculpting of the body and harmonizing body proportions. Nevertheless it cannot replace a diet and it cannot be applied for weight loss.

Face Lift
Can a Face Lift be performed as one-day surgery?
Face Lift usually requires an overnight stay at the clinic.

What is an "S Lift-Short Scar Facelift"?
There are various techniques to reposition and tighten the skin and soft tissue structures of the face. One of the most significant recent developments in facial aesthetic surgery is the ability to limit the scarring. These procedures are known by various names such as the "short-scar facelift," "mini facelift," and the "S-lift." The incisions and ultimately the scars for a short-scar lift begin in the temporal hair area and are extended downwards, in front of the ear to the earlobe. Sometimes the incision can extend behind the earlobe or slightly behind the ear. The choice of placing the scar in the crease just in front of the ear or within the ear itself is determined by individual patient anatomy. An alternative incision is to place the incision along the temporal hairline, rather than within the temporal hair.

Are the sutures visible after the procedure and for how long?
Subtle sutures are made at the marginal areas of the face, so that they are not directly visible. With Endoscope interventions (Endoscope Forehead and Eyebrow Lift) usually only small cuts, 3-5mm, are made within the hairline area, just large enough to enable the surgeon to penetrate with the endoscope into the problem area. These interventions remain practically invisible. But in most cases removing thin strips of skin will be inevitable in order to obtain satisfying results.

When can I resume using makeup?
No makeup should be used for a few days after the operation.

When can I return to work?
Normal activities can be resumed after 2-3 weeks. If one requires a perfect appearance, we advise waiting for at least two months.

Are the effects of the face lift permanent?
The rejuvenating effect of a face lift is almost indefinite. However, the surgical intervention does not stop the aging process. Therefore there are many patients who after 7-15 years decide to have another lift. Face lift effect and the progress of aging are determined by many factors such as exposure to the sun, genetic predispositions, weight loss or gain and other factors.

Are there any alternatives to the classical face lift?
There are some alternative methods to the surgical face lift such as: wrinkles removal using injectable fillers, laser skin rejuvenating treatments, and chemical peel, abrasive methods such as dermabrasion, and Botox and similar applications. Consultation with a specialist should provide an answer in each individual case as to whether the results of these methods and their durability correspond to the patient’s idea.

What is a face Liposuction?
Some patients have small areas of fat around the face, mostly at the neck under the chin, and in the folds between the bottom of the nose and the corners of the mouth. This fat is removed by liposuction with very small suction cannulae. Incisions can be made in hidden locations such as inside the nose, at the corner of the mouth and under the chin. Liposuction of the face is usually performed at the same time as a face lift. The most common areas to be treated are the neck and chin area.

Eyelid Lift
Can the Eyelid Lift also be performed as a one-day surgery?
Yes. Lifting of the eyelids is usually performed as one-day surgery, under local anaesthesia and the patient can leave the clinic on the same day. If, however, the surgery is performed under general anaesthesia, an overnight stay at the hospital is required. Surgeons usually prefer local anaesthesia, so that during the surgery certain eye movements can be tracked. This can contribute to an optimal result.

Can the incisions be seen after the surgery?
The skin of the eyelids has a very good healing ability and during the surgery particularly thin threads are used. The incisions are placed along the edge of the lower eyelid or within the lid-fold at the upper eyelid, therefore after a few months the sutures are hardly visible. The Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty - a version of Eyelid Lift - eliminates completely the problem of visible incisions, as the procedure consists in the removal of surplus of fat through an incision on the inside of the lower eyelid. However, no surplus skin is removed by Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty. The patient should clarify his preferences and expectations with the specialist.

Are the wrinkles at the lateral areas of the eyes removed, too?
No. The Blepharoplasty involves the area of the lids only. The wrinkles on the lateral areas of the eyes are preferably removed with a facelift and/or a laser lift.

How long does the healing take?
Swelling and bruises usually disappear after one week.

When can I start using make up again?
It is possible to use makeup again after several days.

Is any particular aftercare necessary in order to improve the result of my Eyelid Lift?
Yes, especially after the surgery of the lower eyelid, a scar massage is necessary. The patient should compress the scar and hold it for about 30 seconds. The patient can start the massage 14 days after the surgery for a period of 1-2 months. It should be repeated several times a day. This will help to make the scar small and soft. The entire massage procedure can be ended when the scar can no longer be felt and does not redden. The massage should be done until the patient begins to feel pain. After each massage there will be slight swelling. This is normal. The patient should place a cold cloth on the scar, in order to soothe the tissues of the eyelid.

Correction of the Nose
Is there a difference between a Closed Nose Correction and Open Nose Correction?
Both operations are aimed at improving the shape of the nose through the modification of the nose structure. Only the incisions in the two types of surgeries differ. External or Open Rhinoplasty is performed through a small incision in the columella. The incision is usually so fine that it practically disappears after an appropriate healing time. With the Internal or Closed Rhinoplasty, the surgeon modifies the nose cartilage through small cuts inside the nose. Although the closed method is slightly more complicated, an experienced surgeon (such as ours) is very unlikely to leave any visible scars.

Is this procedure painful?
No, rhinoplasty belongs to the least painful plastic surgeries. After the surgery a patient’s nose is filled with nose-plugs (i.e. nasal tampons) which are unpleasant but not painful. They are necessary to minimize the bleeding and to prevent the formation of haematoma. They are removed after 1-3 days.

Why is a special nose plaster needed after a surgery?
With a Nasal Sculpture the bone and cartilage structures of the nose are fractured and modified. The special post-surgery nose plaster protects the nose and helps in problem-free healing of the modified structures. It can be removed after approximately 14-21 days.

When will I look good again and be able to show my face to the public?
The stitches are removed after 7 days. The swelling and bruising around the nose and the eyes smooth out after 10-14 days. After about 14 days, when the nose plaster is removed, the nose and the face as a whole already have a 'normal' appearance. In the case of soft nose correction (correction of the nose tip) the special nose plaster may be removed already after few days. Is it true that a Nose Correction should be preferably carried out during cool weather? Indeed, some evidence suggests that nose surgery should be done during cool periods. Summer may prolong swelling, and many kinds of summer sports - such as football or skin-diving – substantially increase the risk of injury to the still-sensitive nose. During the first weeks the “new” nose should also be protected against the summer sun.

How long is necessary to stay at the clinical?
Nose Refinement requires a clinical stay of 1-2 days.

Abdominoplasty - Tummy Tuck
What is the difference between Mini-Tuck and a Classical, or Full Tuck?
In a mini-tuck, an incision is made along the upper margin of the pubic hair. A small strip of skin is removed including the hypodermis. The muscle tissue is not included in this operation. The navel is left in its original position. The Mini-Tuck is ideal for tightening flabby skin on patients without any serious weight- or fat problem but with wrinkled, folded skin (extra tissue, or: pannus) within the abdominal area.

Does an Abdominoplasty leave apparent scars?
In case of a full tummy tuck, the horizontal incision is placed along the upper end of the pubic hair and extended toward the love handles or hips. It is important to discuss with the surgeon the design of the preferred underwear in order to make a strategically positioned incision. In most cases it is possible to put the incision in a position which will be covered by the patient’s underwear or swimsuit.

What happens with the navel?
With the mini-tuck the navel is left in its original position. With a full tuck, which also includes the tightening of the underlying muscle tissue, the navel is removed and repositioned at the end of the surgery.

Will the navel be lifted, too?
Navel of a young person tends to be round, but with maturity the navel tends to flatten horizontally. After a tummy tuck the navel does not necessarily recover its round shape, but owing to tightening of the skin, it becomes more round and younger looking than before the surgery.

Does the Plastic Surgery on the Abdomen always require general anaesthesia?
Mini-tuck is generally performed under local anaesthesia.A full tuck, which may include the tightening of the underlying muscles, requires general anaesthesia with at least a clinical stay of one day.

Is it possible to combine an Abdominoplasty with a Liposuction?
Yes. For a better final result Abdominoplasty is often combined with fat removal of adjacent areas like the hips or the upper abdominal area. Discuss the possibility of additional liposuction of separate adjacent areas with your surgeon during.

Is pregnancy after an Abdominoplasty a problem?
The surgery itself does not represent any problem for a further pregnancy. However it would be better to perform a tummy tuck after a pregnancy, as the pregnancy can compromise the result of the surgery.

Can stretch marks (birth marks after pregnancy) in that area be removed during the Abdominaloplasty?
Yes, the surgeon can remove most of the existing stretch marks below the navel together with excessive skin. However, it will not be possible to remove stretch marks above the navel. The remaining stretch marks above or below the navel may be treated in a separate laser session. Although it is not always possible to remove them completely by laser, after treatment they will be less visible and less disturbing (laser treatments can be repeated several times).