Dr. Dirk F. Richter is head of the plastic and reconstructive surgery department of the Dreifaltigkeits-Hospital in Wesseling near Köln in the Northwestern part of Germany. He is well known for his facial surgery, where he focuses on periorbital rejuvenation. His other interest is body contouring.
The Dreifaltigkeits-Hospital is situated close to the river the Rhein, in between the two cities of Köln and Bonn. It is a small but comprehensive and well-equipped hospital, with for instance its own intensive care unit.
Useful Information
Accommodation
Fellowship hosts help to arrange the accommodation before you arrive.
Transportation
Public transport is the best way to get around the area. The airport is 10km to the east of the hospital, on the other side of the river.
Visas and Work Permits
All non-European fellows have to apply for a Schengen visa which allows them to work in the European Union.
Licensure
Licensure is required. It is only with a valid license that you will be able to perform hands-on tasks throughout the fellowship.
Fellowship Host
Dr. Dirk F. Richter
- INSTITUT UNIQ
- Job Title Director
- Clinic/Hospital/Office INSTITUT UNIQ
- Work phone +4922198650900
- Website www.institut-uniq.com
- Location Kadettenstr. 1, Bergisch-Gladbach, Germany, 51429
Bonner Str. 84, 50389 Wesseling, Germany
Nasal deformities (congenital, acquired)
- Primary rhinoplasty
- Secondary rhinoplasty
- Extracorporeal septal reconstruction
- Nasal reconstruction
Testimonials
It was a very enriching experience for me. From day 1 everybody in the team was very supportive and helpful taking out time to explain in english. Dr Richters unit is a high volume centre for body contouring with meticulous planning, execution and follow up of the same. It was interesting to assist and see various aspects of the surgeries performed (body lifts, abdominoplasty, brachioplasty, thigh lift, breast reduction, breast augmentation, breast lift, liposuction, face lift, blepharoplasty, otoplasty, etc) and learn the finer nuances.
Observing Dr Richter perform face lifts and blepharoplasties was a joy and he took special care to explain the details of the operation and how minute differences in each blepharoplasty could produce drastic results. Being an exceptional teacher he took keen interest in my academic interests and patiently listened to all the queries. The Team was always ready to solve my questions and helping with all the books related to the topics. Their pre and post operative consultation and rigorous case discussions (though in German) where very visual and therefor fruitful to attend.
To sum up it is a complete centre to learn the holistic approach to aesthetic surgery. This fellowship has enhanced my theoretical knowledge and surgical skills, to approach things in a new way, the benefits of which will go long way in my practise for sure.