About.
Dr Emmanuel Delay
Internationally Recognized Plastic Surgeon for Swiss and Global Patients
Dr. Emmanuel DELAY, former President of the French Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (SOFCPRE) in 2017, is a distinguished plastic surgeon in Lyon with extensive international training across France, Belgium, and the United States.
World-Class Expertise in Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
With decades of clinical experience, Dr. Delay has established himself as a leading authority in plastic surgery through:
- 250+ scientific publications, articles, and book chapters
- Co-authorship of the prestigious SOFCPRE 2017 report « The Revival of Face- and Neck-Lifts »
- 1100+ presentations at national and international conferences (over 50% by invitation)
- Regular training workshops for surgeons from around the world
Specialized Care for Swiss Patients
Dr. Emmanuel Delay has built a strong reputation among Swiss patients, particularly from French-speaking Switzerland, who seek his expertise for:
- Complex reconstructive cases
- Advanced aesthetic procedures
- Specialized surgical revisions
- Comprehensive facial rejuvenation techniques
His Lyon practice is conveniently located for Swiss patients seeking premium plastic surgery care just across the border in France.
International Surgical Fellowship Program
Surgeons from numerous countries, particularly Switzerland, have trained directly under Dr. Delay’s guidance through:
- Intensive surgical fellowships
- Professional development workshops
- Specialized training conferences
- Collaborative research opportunities
Personalized Care for International Patients
Dr. Delay particularly values his international patients for their:
- Commitment to comprehensive treatment plans
- Appreciation for high-quality surgical care
- Respectful approach to the doctor-patient relationship
- Attention to detail throughout the surgical journey
Our Philosophy | Patient-Centered Approach to Plastic Surgery Excellence
Passion for Plastic Surgery Excellence
Plastic surgery is our passion. Guided by values of exceptional craftsmanship and genuine care, we commit to delivering optimal results for every patient.
Our Core Values
Our approach to plastic and reconstructive surgery builds on:
- Advanced Expertise through continuous medical education
- Unwavering Professionalism in all interactions
- Compassionate Care characterized by kindness
- Meticulous Attention to surgical detail and patient needs
Personalized Experience
We believe exceptional outcomes come from personalized care plans. Our team, including Mireille Ducret et Emmanuele Simon, provides comprehensive support throughout your treatment journey.
Our Guiding Principles
We embrace:
- Innovative surgical approaches
- Transparent patient relationships
- Respect for diverse patient needs
- Ethical plastic surgery practices
Areas of excellence
Dr. Delay has developed various techniques in Plastic Surgery, and has developed several areas of excellence. As a Swiss patient, you can benefit from a high-quality care by a renowned international surgeon, invited as a lecturer in major international meetings, on these subjects of excellence, at the cost of a simple intervention, near you. The proximity of Lyon to Switzerland means that the consultation and the surgery organization are simplified. These areas of excellence are:
Facial rejuvenation surgery
Dr. Delay led the report of the French Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery 2017 entitled “The revival of face- and neck-lifts”, of which he is co-author of several chapters.
Implant breast augmentation
Dr. Delay co-directed the 2005 report of the French Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery on breast implants. In this work, he has participated in about ten chapters, and has mastered the field for many years.
Breast augmentation with fat grafts
Since 1998, Dr. Delay developed an important experience in breast augmentation surgery using fat grafts (lipomodeling).
Breast reduction surgery and breast ptosis correction surgery
Dr. Delay has developed different technical variants and techniques to improve the result, such as the posterior glandular flap which helps to obtain a very nice neckline. Moreover, this technique can be combined with lipomodeling, a technique he has developed, for which he has a very important experience.
Difficult secondary cases
Dr. Delay has acquired considerable experience in complex secondary cases, for which he is often called upon to give lectures: on re-operating complex cases of cosmetic surgery and complex and difficult cases of breast reconstruction.
Autologous breast reconstruction
Dr. Delay has developed original techniques of autologous breast reconstruction: by latissimus dorsi flap without implant, by fat grafting, by pectoro-mammary flap. The most recent development is the short scar dorsal flap, which gives very high quality results with a short scar of only a few centimeters. This technique will undoubtedly become, in the next few years “gold standard” in autologous breast reconstruction, surpassing TRAM and DIEP by the quality of the results and the reliability of the technique.
Surgery
Aesthetic breast surgery
Surgery
Plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery
“Aesthetic concern must be an integral part in all our reconstructive surgical acts. In the same way, in aesthetic surgery, it is always necessary to keep a certain idea of reconstruction, reconstruction of the ideal aesthetic aspect lost or desired ideal. It is in this approach, both plastic and aesthetic, that lies the future of our specialty; and in order to give the best possible result for each patient” (Plastic and aesthetic surgery: one and indivisible. DELAY E. Réalités en chirurgie plastique 2016 ; 14 : 3-4).
It is here that all the talent and experience of the best plastic surgeons and the best aesthetic surgeons, can be used to give the best solution and the best possible result for each patient, while using small tricks, or technical improvements, adapted to each case.
The techniques used to correct the multitude of problems encountered by a plastic surgeon are constantly evolving, and it is important that the plastic surgeon is up to date of the most modern and effective techniques. Also, the involvement of the Plastic Surgeon in the medical scientific community, in Plastic Surgery, is fundamental for its maintenance at the best level of its discipline.
Aesthetic Medicine
Mission
Aesthetic Medicine has developed rapidly in recent years, as patients demand for corrections easy to perform that allows an early return to their activity.
The plastic surgeon is the best qualified to practice this procedures of aesthetic medicine because he knows perfectly the anatomy of the face and the action of the products on different facial muscles.
In our practice, aesthetic medicine uses three main products which are safe and give good results:
we’re here to all your questions
How Much does it Cost for a consultation?
The price of the first consultation is 120 EUR for a consultation of usual duration. Upon request, a V.I.P. consultation can be arranged for you.
What happen during the first consultation?
The first consultation with Dr. Delay is one of the most important points of the care. A document (a typical medical questionnaire) will be given to you before the consultation (sent by mail or by e-mail or given just before the consultation). You will have to take the time to complete it before the consultation itself (before meeting Dr. Delay, before your first visit). This document should be completed with the utmost care because all points are important for the success of a plastic surgery procedure, especially if the case is complex. This questionnaire will specify your background and your detailed application for the proposed intervention.
Where is the consultation?
The consultation takes place at Lyon, in the Presqu’ île district. The office is located at 50 rue de la République 69002 Lyon (if you come by car, you can park at the Republique car parking – wait even if there are a few cars waiting – after 5 to 6 minutes you can park and you will be just nest to the office). It is located above the Orange shop on Rue de la République. This part of rue de la République is located behing the Grand Hôtel-Dieu.
Can i have the consultation in another langage than French?
The consultation can be done in French or in English. On request, a translation can be provided in Italian, Spanish, German or Arabic language.
Where are performed the surgeries?
The operations are performed at Clinique CHARCOT, located at 4 km from Place Bellecour (http://www.clinique.charcot.fr).
Address: 51 rue du Commandant Charcot 69110 Ste Foy lès Lyon.
This is a well-known clinic in Lyon (formerly known as the “Professors’s Clinic”). It has kept a human size, and the whole staff shares our values of competence, professionalism, kindness and humanity.
An estimate will be given to you during the consultation, which will take into account the costs of the clinic (stay and operating theater) on the basis of a single room.
On request, an estimate can be made for a possible neighboring room for one or more accompanying persons, or for one or more bodyguards in case of need for a V.I.P.
How to get to Lyon
RAIL
• GENEVA : • 8 A.R/day (TER or TGV) – Lyon Part-Dieu Station – Average duration 2h10
• LAUSANNE & ZURICH : Via Geneva
BY CAR
• GENEVE : A40 (E62) then A42 (E611) 150 km – Duration 1h50 – 2h00
• LAUSANNE : via Geneva take A1 (E25) 210 km – Duration 2h20 on average
• ZURICH : • Via Bern & Geneva take A3 (E60) 435 km – Duration 4h30 on average
AIR
• ZURICH : 3 direct flights/day – Swiss Air – Duration 1h10
Privat aviation (Lyon Bron Airport)
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How to get to the office
50 rue de la République, 69002, Lyon
once arrived in Lyon by A42
Take the 6a exit Direction Lyon Center – Roanne
Follow the Rhône River on the Quai Charles de Gaulle, l’avenue de Grande Bretagne and the Quai de Serbie
