Frequently asked questions
The questions patients ask most often, answered plainly. If yours is not here, call the practice or send it through the e-consultation form.
Am I a good candidate for surgery?
A good candidate is an adult in good general health, with a specific concern that surgery can realistically address, and expectations that match what surgery can do. Being a non-smoker, or willing to stop, and having a stable weight both matter for safety and for the quality of the result. Dr Georgiou will tell you frankly at the consultation whether an operation is right for you — and he does say no when it is not in your interest.
How much will my operation cost?
It depends on you, which is why no honest website can give you a single figure. Our Fees page lists the range for every procedure — for example €5,000 to €12,000 for rhinoplasty, or €5,000 to €10,000 for breast augmentation — and explains what moves a case within its range: the extent of the surgery, the technique, the time in theatre, whether procedures are combined and the type of anaesthesia. The e-consultation gives you a quick estimate from your photographs; the in-person consultation gives you a precise written quote that includes surgeon, anaesthetist, clinic and follow-up.
Should I start with the e-consultation or the consultation?
If you can easily come to Nicosia or Limassol, book the consultation (€100): an examination is the only way to get a precise answer. If you live far away, are not yet sure, or want a first opinion before travelling, start with the e-consultation (€50): you send three photographs and a short history, and Dr Georgiou replies in writing within seven days with his view and an indication of cost. It also opens your file in our system, which makes everything afterwards faster. Both fees are deducted from the cost of any treatment, so you lose nothing by starting online.
Where is the surgery performed, and who gives the anaesthesia?
Operations are performed in fully equipped private clinics in Nicosia and Limassol, in operating theatres with the same standards you would expect anywhere in Europe. Anaesthesia is always given by a specialist anaesthetist who stays with you throughout the operation and in recovery. Smaller procedures are done under local anaesthesia with sedation; larger ones under general anaesthesia. Dr Georgiou explains which applies to you, and why, at the consultation.
How long is the recovery?
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Injectables (botulinum toxin, fillers): no downtime; back to normal life the same day.
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Blepharoplasty and otoplasty: about one week off work; bruising settles over two weeks.
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Rhinoplasty: one week with the splint, two weeks before you look presentable, a year for the final shape.
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Breast surgery: one to two weeks off work; no heavy lifting or sport for about six weeks.
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Abdominoplasty, body lift, liposuction: two to three weeks off work; a compression garment for about six weeks; sport after six to eight weeks.
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These are typical figures. Your written instructions give the timings for your own operation.
Will I have visible scars?
Every operation that involves an incision leaves a scar; a surgeon who promises otherwise is not being straight with you. What good surgery does is make scars as short as possible and place them where they are hidden — inside the nose, in the crease under the breast, below the bikini line, behind the ear, in the natural folds of the eyelid. Scars are red and firm for the first months and then fade over one to two years. You are shown how to care for them, and if a scar heals less well than expected there are treatments that improve it.
What are the risks?
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All surgery carries risk, and you should hear it from your surgeon rather than read it later. The main ones are:
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Bleeding or a collection of blood (haematoma) that occasionally needs draining.
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Infection, which is uncommon and usually treated with antibiotics.
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Delayed healing of a wound, more likely in smokers and in people with diabetes.
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Asymmetry, irregularities or a result that does not fully match expectations, which may call for a touch-up.
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Changes in skin sensation, usually temporary.
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Rare but serious events such as blood clots or an anaesthetic reaction, which is why your health is assessed carefully beforehand.
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Dr Georgiou goes through the risks specific to your operation at the consultation, and they are set out again in the consent form you sign before surgery.
I live abroad. Can I still have surgery with Dr Georgiou?
Yes. Many of our patients travel from the UK, Greece, the Middle East and elsewhere in Europe. The usual path is an e-consultation first, so you arrive already knowing the plan and the cost; a consultation in person on arrival; surgery a day or two later; and a first check before you fly home. How long you should stay depends on the operation — from a few days for smaller procedures to about two weeks for body surgery — and we tell you at the start. Follow-up afterwards is by video and photographs, with your own doctor at home involved if needed. The practice can suggest accommodation close to the clinic.
What if I am not happy with the result?
First, give it time: what you see in the first weeks is swelling, not the result. If, once healing is complete, something is not as it should be, tell Dr Georgiou. He looks at it with you frankly, explains what can be improved and how, and if a correction is warranted it is arranged. The relationship does not end when you leave theatre; follow-up for as long as it is needed is part of what you have paid for.
How do I pay, and is there a deposit?
The consultation (€100) and e-consultation (€50) are paid when you book, and both are deducted from any treatment. When you schedule surgery, a booking fee of €1,000 reserves your date; it is part of the total and is not refunded if you cancel within a week of the operation. The balance is settled before surgery. We accept bank transfer, credit card and cash. The full details are on our Fees page.