Affidea Kaunas Clinic

1. Initial consultation – the first visit regarding a specific health issue or the reason indicated in the referral.

2. Follow-up consultation – a repeat visit for the same issue after the initial consultation.

3. Remote consultation – a consultation provided by phone or video call.

4. Out-of-hours consultation (PDL) – a consultation provided outside the doctor’s regular working hours.

According to SOP-CLN-LT-068 v2.

An initial consultation is free for the patient only if all of the following conditions are met:

• The patient has a valid referral to a specialist doctor.

• The service is included in the list of PSDF reimbursable services.

• Affidea has a valid contract with the Territorial Health Insurance Fund (TLK) for this service.

• The patient is covered by compulsory health insurance (PSD) on the day of the consultation.

• The patient is registered for a PSDF consultation in accordance with TLK regulations.

• The quota for the specific service has not been exhausted.

• The consultation takes place during the doctor’s regular working hours.

Note: If at least one condition is not met, the consultation becomes PAID.

According to SOP-CLN-LT-068 v2.

An initial consultation is paid if at least one of the following conditions applies:

• There is no referral, or the referral is invalid.

• The referral is issued by a healthcare institution that does not have a contract with TLK.

• Affidea does not have a contract with TLK for this specific service.

• The patient is not covered by compulsory health insurance (PSD) on the day of the consultation.

• The patient chooses a paid consultation.

• The patient does not want to wait in the PSDF queue.

• The consultation takes place during additional/out-of-hours working time (PDL).

• The patient requests a specific doctor who does not provide PSDF-funded consultations.

According to SOP-CLN-LT-068 v2.

A follow-up consultation is paid.

A follow-up consultation may be free only in exceptional cases:

• when discussing one imaging examination that was prescribed during an Affidea initial consultation

• when the examination shows no abnormalities and no additional comments are needed

• when the discussion lasts up to 5 minutes

or

• a short comment (by phone or in person) up to 5 minutes, which is considered part of the initial consultation

According to SOP-CLN-LT-068 v2.

A remote consultation is treated the same as a standard in-person consultation.

Payment depends on whether it is registered as a PSDF-funded consultation or a paid consultation.

According to SOP-CLN-LT-068 v2.

An out-of-hours consultation (PDL) is always paid.

According to SOP-CLN-LT-068 v2.

The final decision regarding the type of consultation and whether it is paid or PSDF-funded is made by the specialist doctor.

According to SOP-CLN-LT-068 v2.

The duration of the surgery can vary depending on the procedures performed. It usually takes about 3-6 hours.

Yes. The Mommy Makeover procedure is performed under general anesthesia (anesthesia).

Most daily activities can be resumed after 2-3 weeks, but full healing and evaluation of the final result may take several months.

If the work is not physically demanding, you can usually return to work after 2-3 weeks. Your doctor will provide more specific recommendations.

It is recommended to avoid intense physical exertion for about 6 weeks or until your doctor allows you to gradually return to active activities.

The results of the surgery are long-lasting, but the shape of your body may change due to weight changes, natural aging, or future pregnancies.

It is usually recommended to perform the surgery only when pregnancies are no longer planned, as future pregnancies may change the results of the surgery.

Yes. Since surgical incisions are made during the procedure, scars remain. Their location and size depend on the type of procedures performed and individual healing characteristics.

No. A breast lift surgery lifts and reshapes the breasts, but usually does not increase their size. If larger breasts are desired, breast implants can be inserted during the surgery.

Yes. A breast lift surgery leaves scars in the breast area. Their location and size depend on the surgical technique chosen and individual healing characteristics. Over time, the scars usually become less visible.

A breast lift surgery usually takes about 2-3 hours, depending on the complexity of the procedure and whether additional procedures are performed at the same time.

Yes. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia (anesthesia), so the patient does not feel any pain during the procedure.

Most daily activities can be resumed after 1-2 weeks. Swelling and bruising usually subside within a few weeks, but the final result is evaluated after a few months.

This depends on the nature of my job. If the job is not physically demanding, I can usually return after 7-14 days.

It is recommended to avoid intense physical exertion and sports for about 4-6 weeks or until my doctor allows me to gradually return to active activities.

The results of the surgery are long-lasting, but the shape of the breasts may change due to natural aging, weight changes, pregnancy, or changes in skin elasticity.

Yes. A breast lift is often combined with breast augmentation with implants or other aesthetic procedures, if medically appropriate.

Natural breast asymmetry occurs in many women. The aim of the surgery is to improve symmetry, but it is not always possible to achieve a completely identical result.

Yes, temporary or, in rare cases, long-term changes in sensitivity in the nipple or breast area are possible.

In most cases, breastfeeding remains possible, but the surgery may affect the milk ducts, so each case is assessed individually.