Anyone considering an aesthetic procedure has many questions – about the treatment itself, but also about health insurance, costs and organisation. Here you will find answers to the questions most frequently asked by patients from Switzerland. Questions about individual treatments are answered on the respective treatment pages.
Health insurance and costs
Will my health insurance cover an aesthetic procedure?
Purely aesthetic procedures are generally covered neither by basic health insurance (compulsory insurance under the KVG) nor by supplementary insurance. In that case, you pay for the treatment yourself.
And if the procedure is medically justified?
Some procedures may be medically justified in individual cases – for example upper eyelid surgery where the field of vision is restricted, a breast reduction where symptoms are pronounced, or the treatment of lipoedema. Please clarify directly with your health insurer before the treatment whether it will contribute. Medical findings, for example a visual field test by an ophthalmologist, help with this.
What does a treatment cost?
This can only be stated reliably after an examination, because the extent and approach differ from person to person. After the consultation, you will receive an individual cost estimate. We deliberately do not state any prices on this website.
Consultation and decision
Where does the consultation take place?
At the MKG Praxis Eyrich, Poststrasse 4, 8808 Pfäffikon SZ. You can read how to get there under Location and directions.
Where is the procedure carried out?
We decide this together during the consultation – depending on the type and extent of the treatment, the form of anaesthesia and whether an inpatient stay is necessary.
What happens at the first consultation?
I take time to understand your wishes, examine you and explain which options exist and where the limits lie. You will learn what risks exist and what alternatives there are – including the option of not having a procedure at all.
How much time do I have to think it over?
As much as you need. After the consultation and the informed consent discussion, you decide in your own time. A good decision needs time and should never be made under pressure.
Is there a guarantee for the result?
No. Healing is individual, so nobody can guarantee a particular result. What can be promised is careful planning, an operation in line with current medical standards and closely monitored aftercare.
Can I book an appointment online?
No. Please get in touch by telephone or email – you will find all the ways under Contact.
Languages
In which languages is this website available?
In German, Zurich German, French, Italian, English, Arabic, Dutch and Greek. The foreign-language versions are translated with the help of artificial intelligence. If anything is unclear, please ask.
In which language does the consultation take place?
Please clarify when making your appointment in which language the consultation can be held.
After the procedure
How is aftercare organised?
Every treatment includes follow-up appointments after the procedure. How often and at what intervals depends on the treatment – we discuss the process beforehand. You will find the typical healing courses on the individual treatment pages in the “Procedure” section.
What do I do if something is not right after the procedure?
Get in touch immediately if you notice warning signs such as increasing swelling on one side, suddenly worsening pain, fever or a weeping or reddened wound. You will be told before the procedure which signs are important for your treatment.
When will I be socially presentable again?
That depends very much on the treatment: immediately after a wrinkle treatment; after eyelid surgery, many people feel comfortable in public again after about a week; after a facelift, usually after 10 to 14 days. The guide values for each treatment are given on the treatment pages.
Data protection
May I send my medical findings by email?
Please do not send any health data, findings or photos by unencrypted email. It is best to discuss medical documents in a personal consultation. More on this in the privacy policy.