Rive Droite Paris Étoile plastic surgery practice: our values and methods

The Rive Droite Paris Étoile plastic surgery practice (CERDPE), located in the 17th arrondissement of Paris, brings together three plastic surgeons and a dermatologist around a shared vision: the French-style natural look. This philosophy rests in particular on discreet results, harmonious volumes and a mastery of surgical technique rather than a visible transformation. Discover the measured approach taken by the practitioners at Rive Droite Paris Étoile, for a high-end, safe procedure, from the first consultations through to post-operative follow-up.

One address, one team: the Rive Droite Paris Étoile practice

Close to the Arc de Triomphe and the place de l’Étoile in Paris 17, the Rive Droite Paris Étoile practice welcomes its patients in a refined setting that is both confidential and warm. Designed as a place for listening and clear explanations, it allows us to meet the expectations of discerning patients and to define the outline of a potential procedure in plastic, aesthetic or reconstructive surgery.

Beyond their technical skills and expertise, the practitioners at Rive Droite Paris Étoile share a common approach to beauty, based on respect for the anatomical characteristics of each patient. Our team makes a point of preserving facial expression and keeping the body’s proportions consistent.

Each procedure plan is also built on in-depth discussions between the specialist and the patient throughout the process, for a collaborative and transparent approach.

The “French-style natural look”: what it means in practice

For the practitioners at Rive Droite Paris Étoile, the “French-style natural look” is not just a slogan. It is a genuine guiding principle that shapes the care of every patient. It rests in particular on the following pillars:

• an elegant, discreet result with no visible signs of surgery;
• respect for the morphology of each patient;
• restraint in every surgical gesture performed;
• harmonious body contours and well-proportioned volumes;
• respect for facial expression and each patient’s own identity.

In contrast to forced rejuvenation techniques and volume overcorrection, the French-style natural look seeks to improve in just the right measure to achieve elegant, harmonious results. Refining the body contour, redefining curves or rejuvenating the face should remain discreet, helping patients feel better in their own skin without those around them necessarily noticing straight away, and without the procedure leaving visible traces.

Using precise gestures tailored to each patient’s morphology also makes it possible to preserve the tissues, aiming to restore the original volumes without extensive use of foreign materials. This approach therefore relies on bespoke care, with no marked break from the patient’s previous appearance.

Three plastic surgeons and a dermatologist: complementary specialities

Our team relies on experienced, recognised surgeons, all qualified in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery and registered with the French Medical Council (Ordre des médecins):

• Dr Vincent Hunsinger, founding president of the Rive Droite Paris Étoile practice. He has extensive expertise in minimally invasive surgery, particularly in breast surgery and reconstructive surgery;
• Dr Henri Derhy, qualified in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery and also a hospital practitioner at Ambroise Paré University Hospital. He pays particular attention to innovative and restorative care protocols, notably in the treatment of skin cancers;
• Dr Samuel Privé, a plastic surgeon who operates on the face and the body, with particular expertise in breast reconstruction after breast cancer.

The team is completed by a dermatologist, Dr Gaëlle Hirsch, who specialises in the screening and treatment of all skin conditions (from the most common to the most complex) and also practises dermato-oncology at Coulommiers Hospital.

The practitioners at Rive Droite Paris Étoile are also active members of the main learned societies in the field of surgery, such as the SOFCPRE (French Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery) and the SOFCEP (French Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons), which reflects a strong interest in innovative, non-invasive solutions.

This complementary team provides comprehensive care for the aesthetics of the face and body, from restoring volumes and tissue structures to optimising the skin to bring back radiance and firmness.

A measured approach: knowing when to say no and avoiding overtreatment

At a time so often shaped by passing trends and the immediacy of social media, Rive Droite Paris Étoile makes a point of taking a measured, pragmatic approach to every request for treatment.

This strict medical ethic, applied in the patients’ interest, can lead our practitioners to decline a procedure when expectations are not realistic. This is particularly the case when the desired result is disproportionate and unnatural for the patient’s morphology (for example with a breast augmentation or a buttock lipofilling), or when the risk-benefit ratio appears unfavourable.

The surgeon may also recommend another, more suitable form of treatment, potentially less invasive (for example aesthetic medicine), when it is enough to address the concern raised. This refusal to overtreat aims above all to ensure patient safety and long-lasting results, so that the result does not look artificial as the skin ages.

In any case, dialogue, listening and clear explanations remain at the heart of every exchange between patient and practitioner. Each refusal of treatment is explained in detail, and a less invasive or more suitable alternative is very often offered.

The consultation: clear explanations, attentive listening and time to reflect

The pre-operative consultation is a decisive moment in the care pathway offered at Rive Droite Paris Étoile in Paris 17. It is the first contact, during which the patient explains their expectations openly so that the practitioner can fully understand the reasons behind the request.

After hearing the patient’s goals, the surgeon carries out a clinical examination to assess the options for a procedure in relation to the patient’s morphology and any specific features (skin condition, proportions of the different areas of the body or face, etc.).

An in-depth discussion then follows to outline the future procedure and, in particular, to determine the most appropriate technique for the patient’s anatomical characteristics.

The surgeon explains how the procedure will be carried out and the result that can be expected (sometimes with the help of 3D models), and also sets out the limits and risks of the procedure as well as the recovery to plan for. This time for explanation and dialogue also serves to address any concerns or questions the patient may have about how the procedure will go and the expected results.

At the end of the consultation, once every doubt has been cleared up, the surgeon gives the patient a detailed, comprehensive quote listing every cost item, notably:

• the anaesthetist’s fees;
• operating theatre fees;
• the surgeon’s fees;
• the cost of any medical devices (breast implants…);
• hospital stay fees;
• any additional costs (compression garment, post-operative follow-up, etc.).

Once this quote has been handed over, a mandatory 15-day cooling-off period applies so that the patient can weigh up the pros and cons and fully appreciate what the procedure involves. Its purpose is notably to prevent hasty, impulsive decisions. No procedure can therefore take place before this period has elapsed. A second consultation is often needed to confirm the procedure plan once and for all and to prepare for the operation.

The care pathway: from the first appointment to post-operative follow-up

The care pathway at Rive Droite Paris Étoile is built on personalised support throughout the process. It follows a protocol in several steps designed to guarantee the safety of the procedure, most of which are usually essential:

1. The first consultation, to understand the patient’s expectations and assess whether the procedure is feasible and appropriate, based on a clinical examination;
2. A detailed quote, handed over at the end of the consultation;
3. A mandatory cooling-off period of at least 15 days for the patient;
4. A possible second consultation to confirm the final details of the plan and prepare the pre-operative assessment (any imaging and additional blood tests, advice on stopping smoking and certain medications, buying compression garments for after the operation, etc.);
5. A mandatory appointment with the anaesthetist before any general anaesthesia or sedation, no later than 48 hours before the procedure;
6. The surgical procedure, performed in an accredited clinic that meets every health and safety standard (sterile equipment, qualified staff, rigorous hygiene protocols…). The arrangements vary depending on the type of procedure (abdominoplasty, facelift, blepharoplasty, mastopexy, liposuction, etc.);
7. Leaving the operating theatre and a period of observation (generally one night) in a hospital room if needed for certain procedures (particularly when drains are placed);
8. Post-operative follow-up, with several consultations spaced out over time to make sure the scars are healing well, that there are no side effects and that the overall result is harmonious.

If you have any questions or concerns after the operation (pain, swelling, bruising, scar healing…), our medical team is always available to support you throughout your recovery and to address any worries you may have.

Our commitments

The whole Rive Droite Paris Étoile team commits to its patients around the following core principles:

• a qualified medical team, professional and at the forefront of the most innovative, non-invasive treatment protocols;
• tailored support, with recommendations personalised to each patient’s morphology to avoid standardised results and overcorrection;
• absolute discretion and confidentiality throughout every exchange with the practitioner;
• attentive listening and clear explanations at every step, to answer all your questions during consultations;
• complete transparency in the information provided, both on the realistic results to expect and on what the recovery involves;
• a restrained approach and precise calibration of the chosen surgical technique to avoid any excess;
• maximum safety during the procedure, with qualified professionals and rigorous hygiene procedures;
• regular follow-up after the operation to optimise scar healing and make the results last as long as possible.

Feel free to contact our team to book a first consultation, either through the form on the Rive Droite Paris Étoile website or directly by email or phone.