The surgical team
Occupation
Since 1990
Practice in Wiedlisbach BE (CH) with an accredited OP practice as an independent surgeon
Attending physician position at the Clinic Villa in the Park in Rothrist AG
Publications
Münch D. P.
Brustaugmentation mit autologem Fett - Erfahrungen aus 96 Operationen mit der BEAULI-Methode.
Handchirurgie Mikrochirurgie Plastische Chirurgie 2013; 45: 80-92
DOI 10.1055/s-033-1343396
ISSN 0722-1819
Münch D. P.
Breast Augmentation by Water-Jet Assisted Autologous Fat Grafting: A report of 300 Operations
The Surgery Journal 2016;2:e19-e30
DOI 10.1055/s-0036-1584165
ISSN 2378-5128
The aim of this study is to describe the surgical technique and to provide an overview of the autologous fat transfer based on the surgical experience. The results of 300 autologous fat transfer operations between September 2010 and May 2015 are presentated, the study shows, that the fat cell transplantation into the female breast via water-jet assisted liposuction achieves a moderate and harmoniously appearing breast volume enlargement as well as contour improvement.
D. Münch
Wasserstrahl Assistierte Liposuktion zur Therapie des Lipödems
Journal für Ästhetische Chirurgie, 10(2), 71-78
DOI 10.1007/s12631-017-0083-6
A lipoedema is a chronic disease with subcutaneous adipose tissue growth in the legs, resulting in pain, edema and a tendency towards hematoma. The water-jet-assisted liposuction (WAL) is becoming increasingly important for the surgical treatment of this condition.
Compared to the TL, the liposuction of the lipoedema ensures positive and lasting results when the surgical technique focuses on the protection of the lymphatics. The WAL offers the advantage that the adipocytes are removed selectively and with maximum protection of the vessels. The anesthesia solution is applied selectively in the area to be aspirated, which results in an optimal analgesia and vasoconstriction. Additionally, there are fewer swellings and the liposuction can be assessed more precisely intraoperatively. Very often can impressive results be achieved through the WAL in regards to a reduction of pain and edema tendency, an improvement of the body contour and an increase in the quality of life.
Posterpresentation Lipedema World Congress Potsdam October 5-7, 2023
Water jet-assisted liposuction for treatment of lipedema
Education / Professional career
| Since 1996 | Liposuction operations in the practice and in the private clinic (to date 4000 procedures) |
|---|---|
| 1993-97 | Development of Artemedic Co., Rothrist, Instruction/Supervision/Assistance in liposuction under Prof. Fournier, Paris |
| 1990 | Eröffnung chirurgische Praxis |
| 1990 | FMH for Surgery |
| 1989 | Section chief, Military medicine, Federal Office of Medical Services, Bern |
| 1988-89 | Surgical Dept, Aarau Hospital |
| 1988 | Urology Dept, University Hospital Bern |
| 1987 | Dept of Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital Bern |
| 1987 | Dept of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Bern |
| 1986 | Dept for Thorax, Heart and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Bern |
| 1985 | Rega Basis Belp |
| 1985 | Dept of Visceral Surgery, University Hospital Bern |
| 1983 | Anaesthesia, Langenthal Regional Hospital |
| 1981-84 | Surgery, Niederbipp District Hospital |
| 1980 | Study, state certified degree and doctorate at the University of Bern |
My philosophy
What is important to me in my work?
I must be able to make the patient “feel good” and be certain that he/she can trust me and my team. The patient must be informed in terms of his wishes, so that he understands the treatment, the progress, the results and the treatment alternatives.
With cosmetic procedures, it is important to me that in the initial consultation I learn why the patient wants the procedures and what results he or she expects.
With operations, it is important to me to provide individual care and the standard course of procedures in the most calm and relaxed atmosphere possible. If questions or problems arise after the operation, I am available for the patients.
The medical staff
I have run my practice as an independent surgeon for over 20 years. I am supported by my medical practice assistants, some of whom have been with me for years: Ms Petra Albisser, Ms Linda Christen, Ms Martha Gabriel and Ms Marlies Pally. Their aim is to provide you with information in a competent and friendly manner over the phone and to make appointments. They are also responsible for the reception desk of our offices, scheduling appointments, administration, the instruments, preparation and assistance during procedures, changing dressings, removing sutures, blood sampling, as well as managing the material stocks. The have the important duty of caring for patients, especially in major procedures or with liposuction.
The practice of Hommie Minnema, cert. physiotherapist is located within the same facility (www.minnema.ch).
