Journal

Journal

Perspectives from our specialists on aesthetic surgery, medicine and modern treatments. Expertise, experience and a considered approach to modern aesthetics. From established techniques to new developments and evolving perspectives. The Journal offers a closer look at the knowledge and principles that shape our practice.

One nose a day. What specialization really changes. — Clinic Selnau Zürich

NOSE · DR. MED. SIMON ZIMMERMANN

One nose a day. What specialization really changes.

Rhinoplasty is a procedure where millimetres can make a difference. Focusing consistently on one field means encountering new anatomical variations and complex situations every day. Why specialization, to us, is more than just a word.

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Why is a second rhinoplasty more challenging than the first? — Clinic Selnau Zürich

REVISION NOSE · DR. MED. SIMON ZIMMERMANN

Why is a second rhinoplasty more challenging than the first?

After a first operation, the anatomy is no longer the same. Scar tissue, altered structures or a lack of available cartilage can make revision surgery significantly more complex. Why a second rhinoplasty is often not simply about correction — but reconstruction.

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When is rib cartilage needed in revision rhinoplasty? — Clinic Selnau Zürich

REVISION NOSE · DR. MED. SIMON ZIMMERMANN

When is rib cartilage needed in revision rhinoplasty?

Not every revision requires additional cartilage. But when important structures have already been weakened or there is not enough cartilage left, the patient's own rib cartilage can provide new possibilities for reconstruction. When it makes sense — and when it doesn't.

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What is the right age for a facelift? — Clinic Selnau Zürich

FACE · DR. MED. MARKUS HANDLE

What is the right age for a facelift?

No two faces age in exactly the same way — which is why there is no single right age for a facelift. What matters more is individual anatomy, changes in the facial tissues and personal expectations.

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Can a bad facelift be corrected? — Clinic Selnau Zürich

REVISION FACE · DR. MED. MARKUS HANDLE

Can a bad facelift be corrected?

Excessive tension, visible scars or a result that simply doesn't look natural — there are many reasons someone may consider revision surgery. At the same time, previously operated tissue makes surgery more demanding. What can be improved with a revision facelift — and where the limits lie.

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How big is too big? — Clinic Selnau Zürich

BREAST · DR. DANIEL QAIYUMI

How big is too big?

Breast augmentation should not begin with choosing an implant size. The chest, existing breast tissue, skin quality and individual proportions all influence what can look balanced and natural. Why the right breast cannot be planned around a number alone.

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Above or below the muscle? — Clinic Selnau Zürich

BREAST · DR. DANIEL QAIYUMI

Above or below the muscle?

It is one of the most common questions before breast augmentation — and there is no single answer that is right for everyone. Body shape, existing breast tissue and the desired result all influence implant placement. The right technique starts with the right indication.

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What can laser really do — and what can't it do? — Clinic Selnau Zürich

SKIN & LASER · CLINIC SELNAU

What can laser really do — and what can't it do?

Laser technology can target skin quality, pigmentation, unwanted hair or tattoos — but not every skin concern needs a laser. The right technology, the right indication and realistic expectations all matter. A closer look at the possibilities and limitations of modern laser treatments.

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The AI Face: When the face you want is no longer your own. — Clinic Selnau Zürich

AESTHETIC MEDICINE · CLINIC SELNAU

The AI Face: When the face you want is no longer your own.

Filters, face apps and artificial intelligence are increasingly changing the way we imagine ourselves. But what works on a screen does not automatically work for a real face. Why modern aesthetics, to us, is not about following an ideal — but preserving individuality.

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