Research activities are an integral part of HUG's mission, and are carried out in close collaboration with the University of Geneva Faculty of Medicine.
The Geneva University Hospitals (HUG), a leading national and international academic institution, brings together eight public hospitals and two clinics.
Mission of the Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Division
Urgent or semi-urgent reconstruction of soft tissue loss following trauma, severe infection, extended necrosis, as well as in cases of pressure sores, cancer excision or lesions secondary to radiotherapy treatment.
General elective plastic surgery, mainly of the breasts and abdomen, body contouring as a part of morbid obesity management.
Secondary elective reconstructive surgery in the above indications, as well as in congenital malformations, more particularly craniofacial, thoracic and breast malformations.
Aesthetic surgery, with a particular focus on the face, breasts, and body contouring