Frequently asked questions

During the consultation we go through what you want help with, your medical history, medications, previous procedures and relevant findings. You receive a professional assessment of the available options, limitations and alternatives, including when surgery is not recommended.

Some procedures can be combined, but this is assessed individually. The extent of surgery, operating time, anaesthesia, medical risk and expected recovery must all be safe. Some treatments should be carried out in separate sessions.

The procedure can be performed under local or general anaesthesia. The choice depends on the treatment area, the extent of the procedure and an individual medical assessment. At the consultation we review which type of anaesthesia is suitable for you. The final plan is agreed before the procedure.

The fat cells that are removed are usually not replaced by new fat cells in the same number. However, the remaining fat cells and the body's tissue can still change with weight changes, ageing, hormones and pregnancy. No treatment can guarantee a specific or lasting cosmetic result.

Price and content are confirmed in the written treatment offer. Scheduled follow-up appointments, suture removal and any local anaesthesia or sedation are normally included. Any extras, such as general anaesthesia, compression garments or an overnight stay, are agreed in advance.

Think about what troubles you, what you hope to achieve and what questions you have. Have an overview of any illnesses, medications, allergies, nicotine use and previous surgeries. Feel free to bring relevant documentation or photos if they relate to previous treatment.

We go through your medical history, symptoms, wishes and expectations. Dr. Standal examines the area in question and explains possible treatments, limitations, risks and the expected course. You have the opportunity to ask questions before deciding on further treatment.

No. You should receive enough information and time to consider it before you consent. For cosmetic surgery, ILEANA applies a reflection period before the procedure is finally scheduled. Surgery is planned only once the assessment is complete, consent is informed, and practical and medical prerequisites are clarified.

Parts of an initial assessment or follow-up can in some cases be held by video. Before surgery, a physical examination and preoperative assessment are usually necessary. The clinic decides which form of consultation is appropriate.

A second opinion is an extended specialist assessment for those who want a fresh evaluation of a diagnosis, previous treatment, complication or proposed treatment plan. Bring the operation report, medical records, photos and other relevant documentation if available.

Dr. Ileana Rodríguez Standal received her medical education in Cuba and specialised in plastic surgery in Norway. She has a solid clinical background from the public specialist health service, with experience in both reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery.

At Rikshospitalet she worked on breast reconstruction after cancer treatment in one of the country's leading specialist environments in the field. At Sykehuset Telemark she worked with hand surgery, post-bariatric surgery and reconstructive plastic surgery, among other things. She was also part of the multidisciplinary team that assessed and treated patients with lipoedema through the public treatment service in Helse Sør-Øst.

This experience has given her a holistic understanding of complex surgical issues and the importance of close follow-up throughout the treatment process. Today she combines this background with ongoing international professional development and her expertise as Norway's first "WAL Clinical Expert in Lipoedema", appointed by WAL Academy by Human Med.

Dr. Standal works particularly with lipoedema surgery, water-assisted liposuction (WAL), eyelid and brow surgery, fat transfer and regenerative plastic surgery. She has a special interest in treating the area around the eyes, where the aim is to preserve function and create a natural, harmonious expression. In selected cases, the patient's own fat and nanofat can be used to restore volume and improve the quality of skin and tissue.

Patient safety, professional thoroughness and individual assessments are central. Before recommending a treatment, she carefully evaluates the patient's anatomy, function, health and personal circumstances. Possibilities, limitations and risks are reviewed in detail, so that expectations of the treatment are realistic.

Surgery is only recommended when it is considered medically sound and right for the individual. Dr. Standal places great emphasis on surgical precision, careful scar planning and natural results that preserve both form and function.

Patients can expect a thorough, individually tailored assessment, even when surgery is not considered the best solution. Dr. Standal follows the patient personally from the first consultation and treatment planning through to the operation and the scheduled follow-up appointments.

Clear information, continuity and close follow-up help the patient make an informed choice and feel well cared for throughout the entire course of treatment.

Throughout her career, Dr. Standal has drawn professional inspiration from surgeons with extensive experience in their fields. In Norway, she particularly highlights dr.med. Christian Korvald, a plastic surgeon with high expertise in breast reconstruction and oncoplastic surgery. Dr. Standal worked closely with him at Rikshospitalet and was especially inspired by his surgical precision, thoroughness and ability to combine reconstruction with natural results.

She also highlights plastic surgeon Dr. Therese Halvorsen Bjark, who has a central role in the highly specialized, multidisciplinary team for large hemangiomas and vascular malformations at Rikshospitalet. Her extensive experience with demanding reconstructive problems, precise assessments and complex patient pathways has been an important professional inspiration.

Internationally, Dr. Standal has completed observerships with Dr. Mojtaba Ghods, president of the Lipoedema World Alliance, and with Dr. Gorka Martínez Grau, oculoplastic surgeon and former president of the Spanish society for oculoplastic surgery. These observerships gave her valuable in-depth training in lipoedema surgery and surgery in the delicate area around the eyes.

Dr. Ileana Rodríguez Standal has medical responsibility and follows you from the first assessment to the final check-up. For surgery, she works with qualified surgical and anaesthesia staff as the procedure requires.

All patients are assessed individually before treatment. We review health information, medications, risk factors and necessary tests. The extent of treatment, anaesthesia and follow-up are planned with safety in mind, and procedures are postponed or advised against if the risk is considered too high.

You receive written information about wound care, activity, compression, medications and warning signs. Check-ups are adapted to the procedure, and you are told whom to contact if you have questions or concerns.

Two people with the same problem may need different treatment. Anatomy, symptoms, skin quality, previous procedures, health, life situation and goals all influence the recommendation. The plan therefore describes both what is proposed and what should not be done.

You receive an honest explanation of the assessment and, where relevant, advice on other measures or further investigation. The aim is not to perform as many procedures as possible, but to find a safe and medically sound course of action.