Which clinic should I choose?

Which clinic should I choose?

There are numerous clinics that offer eyelid corrections. How do you make a choice from among them?

Naturally, we are convinced of the care we provide at Looks Clinics. However, this blog is not about that; there are a number of factors that certainly count, and we would like to share them with you.

Quality standards have existed since time immemorial: hearsay and word-of-mouth have traditionally been ways to recommend clinics and practitioners. In the 20th century, and certainly in the present day, professionals have established standards to assess treatments and practitioners more objectively. Examples include the certification of medical specialists, sterilization standards, “aftercare,” and accessibility.

When choosing a treatment, whether it is an eyelid correction or another (cosmetic) treatment, it is advisable to pay attention to a number of (main) factors.

First, look up your future practitioner by reading reviews on websites such as Kliniekervaringen.nl or ZorgkaartNederland.nl. There you will find reliable reviews; these platforms conduct research, are verified, and therefore do not simply post reviews online. Furthermore, check their qualifications; you can easily verify this at a clinic: is it an eye surgeon, a plastic surgeon, or a general practitioner? This can provide clues about their level of knowledge of facial anatomy.

In addition to the practitioner, it is important to know where you are being treated. Always ask where the surgery itself is taking place and by whom, so that you know exactly where you will be operated on beforehand. Why is this important? An important factor for a successful procedure is a stable team with a pleasant working atmosphere, strict protocols, and a sterile operating room.

Aftercare. Perhaps the most important part: a reliable clinic is accessible in case of emergency and offers the possibility to contact the practitioner. During the first consultation, also ask about the follow-up consultations, the cooling mask, and the scar cream.

Finally: we humans have a special sense, our gut feeling. The feeling must be safe and familiar. This is perhaps the most important factor.