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Varicose Vein Removal
Mommy Makeover
Breast Reduction
Breast Enlargement
In short: there is no single «best clinic» for everyone. The right clinic is the one that tells you clearly who operates, who manages the anaesthesia, what the quote includes and how you are followed after you go home. Before booking, check 8 points: surgeon, anaesthesia, facility, written quote, materials, stay, follow-up and independent reviews. Be wary of prices far below average, «guaranteed» results and anyone who rushes you.
These are the checks we recommend with any clinic, ours included.
8 criteria to assess a clinic
| Criterion | What to check | How to check it |
|---|---|---|
| The surgeon | specialisation in plastic surgery, experience with your procedure | ask for full name before travelling, plus CV and experience with the procedure |
| The anaesthesia | who manages it and which tests come first | ask whether an anaesthetist is present and which tests you will have |
| The facility | operating room and the possibility of an overnight stay | ask where the operation takes place and whether a night at the clinic is planned |
| The quote | written, listing what is included and excluded | ask for it by email: tests, anaesthesia, hospital stay, check-ups, garments, medication |
| Materials | certified implants and devices | for implants ask for the brand and the CE certification |
| The stay | how many days before the flight home | it should already be stated in the quote |
| Follow-up | check-ups and support after you go home | ask whom to contact and how remote check-ups work |
| Reviews | experiences of real patients | read them on independent platforms such as Google, Trustpilot and WhatClinic, including the negative ones and the clinic's replies |
Warning signs
- a price far below average with no explanation of what it includes
- «guaranteed» results or an operation presented as «risk-free»
- no surgeon's name before you travel
- no anaesthetist consultation and no pre-operative tests
- pressure to book immediately or pay a deposit without a written quote
- before-and-after photos with no information about the procedure or timing
- no plan for check-ups after you go home
Questions to ask before booking
- Who performs the operation and with which specialisation?
- How many procedures of this type does the surgeon perform?
- Who manages the anaesthesia and which tests are planned?
- What does the quote include and what is excluded?
- How many days should I stay before flying?
- If I have a question after going home, whom do I contact?
- What happens if a correction is needed?
- Can I speak with the surgeon before travelling?
How we answer these questions
| Question | Dermolife |
|---|---|
| Who operates | Italian and European plastic surgeons, including Dr Raniero Orsini, Dr Walid Eljabu, Dr Matteo Cimmino and Dr Pedro Alexandre Da Motta Martins |
| Prices | public 2026 price list, with a written quote after the free consultation |
| Anaesthesia and tests | pre-operative tests and anaesthetist consultation at the clinic before the operation |
| Stay | stated for each procedure: from 3-4 days for eyelids to 7-8 for the nose |
| After you go home | free remote follow-up |
| Reviews | average 4.6 on Google, more than 600 reviews |
| Since | in Tirana since 2002 |
Frequently asked questions about choosing a clinic
There is no official ranking. The best clinic for you is the one that clearly tells you who operates, who manages the anaesthesia, what the quote includes and how follow-up works after you go home, and puts it in writing.
Ask for the full name, specialisation and experience with your procedure before travelling, and ask for the surgeon's CV. A video consultation with the surgeon before booking is a good sign.
They are useful on independent platforms such as Google or Trustpilot, especially if you also read the negative reviews and the clinic's replies. Be wary of pages with only perfect, anonymous reviews.
Not always, but it needs explaining: ask what the quote includes. If tests, anaesthesia, hospital stay or check-ups are missing, the real price will be higher.
Operation, anaesthesia, pre-operative tests, any hospital stay, garments or splints, medication, check-ups and the recommended days of stay, with exclusions clearly stated.