The Clinic

ARQÉA has its advanced facial surgery unit at IM Clinic Gournay, a nationally recognized hospital in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona.

Team experience
17 years
Successful facial surgeries
1,050+

In surgery, both the ‘where’ and the ‘who’ matter

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Advanced facial surgery requires a fully equipped operating theatre, general anaesthesia for most procedures and, for some, an overnight stay. IM Clinic Gournay boasts this first-class hospital infrastructure, and ARQÉA operates from within it, focusing its resources on each individual case and patient.

Working within a hospital such as IM Clinic Gournay means having, all under one roof, everything you might need for your procedure – and more.

Pre-operative assessment
Monitored operating theatres
Post-operative resuscitation
Anaesthesia team
Private rooms
24/7 Nursing Care

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From the initial consultation to discharge, every stage takes place at the same centre and with the same team.

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Stage 1: Consultation

Initial consultation with the surgeon. Free of charge and with no obligation. In person in Sant Cugat or online.

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Stage 2: Pre-operative assessment

Pre-operative tests. Dr. Gutiérrez, Susanna and Cris coordinate the process and handle the administrative side of things.

Operating theatre at IM Clinic Gournay with surgical table, ceiling-mounted lights and anaesthesia equipment

Stage 3: Surgery

The procedure is carried out in the operating theatre alongside the team.

Patient room at IM Clinic Gournay with a hospital bed, sofa and floor-to-ceiling windows facing palm trees

Stage 4: Post-op admission

For procedures where this is required: one night in a private room and round-the-clock nursing care.

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Stage 5: Discharge and follow-up

You will be discharged when the team deems it appropriate. Follow-up care continues for up to 12 months after your procedure.

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A few things to bear in mind before you come to see us

Frequently Asked Questions

Is admission included in the price?

Yes. The price includes anaesthesia, use of the operating theatre and, for procedures that require it, a stay in a private room. A written quote is provided before the procedure.

Can someone come with me when I’m admitted?

Yes. It is a single room and has a bed for a companion on the night of admission.

Where do the consultations take place?

The initial assessment can take place in person at IM Clinic Gournay in Sant Cugat del Vallès or via an online video consultation. All procedures are always carried out at IM Clinic Gournay facilities.

What type of anaesthetic is used, and who administers it?

Facial surgery is carried out under general anaesthesia, administered by an anaesthetist, except the lip lift, which is performed under local anaesthesia or sedation. The patient is monitored in the recovery room within the same centre before being taken to their ward.

Are the facilities designed by ARQÉA?

No. ARQÉA is a facial surgery unit operating from IM Clinic Gournay, a hospital in Sant Cugat del Vallès. Operating within an already-equipped hospital, rather than building and maintaining our own clinic, keeps our organisational structure lean. These savings are passed on to the patient’s bill.

How do I get to IM Clinic Gournay?

The centre is located at 24 Carrer de Victor Hugo, Sant Cugat del Vallès, and can be reached from Barcelona by car and by FGC. The address and map are at the start of the previous section (Stage 1: Consultation).

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