One-Day Clinic Procedures: A Patient Guide for Chania, Rethymno & Lasithi

Friday, 30 October 2026

The decision to undergo a cosmetic or reconstructive procedure should not be limited by mileage. Every day, more and more patients from Chania, Rethymno, Agios Nikolaos, and Ierapetra choose Opsis Clinical in Heraklion for the specialization and medical expertise of Dr. Ioannis Liapakis.

Thanks to modern Plastic Surgery techniques, many popular procedures are now performed right in the clinic under local anesthesia, allowing you to complete your treatment and return home on the exact same day (One-Day Visit).

Which Procedures Are Performed Same-Day at the Clinic?

"One-Day" clinic procedures do not require general anesthesia, hospitalization, or multi-day stays in Heraklion. They include:

Blepharoplasty (Upper & Lower): Restoring a youthful and rested look in 45–60 minutes.
Mini Face & Neck Lift: Tightening and removing sagging skin along the facial contour with minimal recovery time.
Removal of Nevi (Moles) & Skin Lesions: Utilizing specialized plastic surgery suturing to prevent scarring, with the option for histological examination (biopsy).
Scar Revisions & Micro-liposuction: Targeted improvements in localized areas.

How the "One-Day" Process Works (Step-by-Step)

To save you unnecessary travel, we have designed a simple and clear 4-step process:

Online / Video Consultation (Initial Assessment): You do not need to travel to Heraklion just for an initial discussion. You can schedule a digital appointment (Video Consultation) with Dr. Ioannis Liapakis. We evaluate your case, discuss your goals, answer any questions, and confirm if you are a suitable candidate for an in-office procedure.
Scheduling & Preparation: We set the date of the procedure at a time that suits you best (e.g., a morning appointment). All necessary preparation instructions are sent to you electronically.
Visit & Procedure at Opsis Clinical: You arrive at our clinic in Heraklion. The procedure is performed using painless local anesthesia in a modern, sterile environment. After the surgery is completed, you rest for a few minutes in our recovery space.
Immediate Return Home & Digital Follow-up: You receive your post-operative instructions and return to Chania, Rethymno, or Lasithi that same afternoon. Post-operative monitoring can be done either digitally or during a brief, scheduled appointment for suture removal.

Advantages for Patients Outside Heraklion

Zero Accommodation Costs: You avoid hotel expenses and hospital stay fees.
Maximum Comfort: You recover in the warmth and comfort of your own home.
Time Savings: The entire process is completed within a few hours.