Eric Klingelhöfer, MD
Specialist for Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery
- Investigator according to ICH-GCP and MPG
- Expert witness/ Preparation of expert reports
Dr Eric Klingelhöfer about himself
About me
I am a specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery and have specialised fully in aesthetic surgery for many years. Even during my medical studies, I was fascinated by the precision and attention to detail of this speciality - the pursuit of the best possible, harmonious result.
After my extensive further training in the entire field of plastic and aesthetic surgery, I made a conscious decision to concentrate exclusively on aesthetic operations due to my high standards of precision and aesthetics.
In hardly any other surgical speciality does the interplay of millimetre-precise technique, a sense of proportion and a fine aesthetic sense play such a central role.
For me, aesthetic surgery is a combination of precise planning and intuition. Every procedure begins with carefully analysing and measuring the anatomical conditions - you need a feel for form, symmetry and naturalness.
My goal: Every treatment should be individual, every result natural and harmonious.
My attitude
For me, aesthetic surgery means precision, responsibility and empathy. Every procedure requires concentration down to the smallest detail - and the willingness to only be satisfied when the result is truly convincing.
My aim is to achieve results with a clear aesthetic vision that look natural - authentic, balanced and not exaggerated or artificial.
Personal information about me
I am married and the father of two children - my family gives me the necessary balance to my work.
I am a person who likes to be active: in winter on skis and snowboard, in summer on the basketball court, tennis court or playing golf. I used to play ice hockey/ inline hockey, but now I enjoy exercise a little more calmly - but with the same ambition.
During my studies, I worked as a state-certified ski and snowboard instructor and as a fitness trainer.
I read a lot, especially new specialist literature in plastic and aesthetic surgery, and I'm interested in history. And I'm passionate about listening to music - it often accompanies me throughout the day and helps me clear my head.
Professional career
| Since 08/2022 | Senior physician, Noahklinik, Kassel (Chief Physician and Managing Director: Prof. Dr E. M. Noah) |
| Since 04/2022 | Specialist for Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery |
| 04/2019-04/2022 | Specialist training in plastic surgery, Department of Plastic Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Murnau (Consultant: Dr. M. Öhlbauer) |
| 11/2020 - 04/2021 | Aesthetic rotationClinic for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, ISAR Klinikum Munich (Clinic Director: Priv.-Doz. Dr. U. Dornseifer) |
| 04/2018 - 03/2019 | Hand surgery rotation, Department of Hand and Forearm Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Murnau (Consultant: Dr. N. Baas) |
| 10/2017 - 03/2018 | Intensive care time at the Severe Burn Injury Centre of the Clinic for Plastic Surgery of the Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Murnau (Head of Intensive Care Medicine: Dr. J. Perras) |
| 08/2014 - 09/2017 | Specialist training in plastic surgeryDepartment of Plastic Surgery of the Clinic for Trauma Surgery, Orthopaedics and Plastic Surgery; Georg August University Göttingen/ University Medical Centre Göttingen (Head of Plastic Surgery: Prof. Dr. G. Felmerer, Clinic Director: Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. W. Lehmann) - 02/2016: Basic Course Microsurgery (02/2016), 33rd Munich Microcourse - 2015/2016: Investigator courses for clinical trials according to ICH-GCP and MPG |
| 04/2012 - 07/2014 | Doctoral studies. Dissertation topic: "Early and late results after alloplastic femoro-popliteal P1 bypass reconstruction" at the Clinic for Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery at the University Hospital Dresden. - Publication: "Predictive factors for better bypass patency and limb salvage after prosthetic above-knee bypass reconstruction". Vol 64, Issue 2, pages 380-388, August 2016, Journal of Vascular Surgery (JVS) |
| 10/2004 - 11/2011 | Study of human medicine. Medical Faculty of TU Dresden, Mount Sinai Hospital New York City (USA), University Hospital Basel (Switzerland). |
Memberships
- German Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (DGPRÄC)
- German Society for Lymphology (DGL)
- Society of German-speaking Lymphologists (GDL)
Focal points of treatment
Facial surgery
- Facelift
- Autologous fat transfer to the face
- Forehead lift
- Eyebrow lift
- Upper eyelid lift
- Lower eyelid lift
- Nose correction/ rhinoplasty
- Ear correction/ otoplasty/ ear pinning
- Chin corrections
Breast surgery
- Breast augmentation with implants or autologous fat
- Breast lift
- Breast reduction
- Correction of the male breast (gynaecomastia)
Body shaping procedures
- Liposuction
- Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
- Upper arm lift
- Thigh lift
- Body lift/ other tightening operations
- Lipoedema treatment
Intimate surgery
- Labia reduction
Scientific background
During my clinical career, I have worked scientifically on topics such as autologous fat tissue transplantation, lymphatic surgery and modern reconstructive surgery procedures.
Publications and important lectures
- Specialist article:
Noah E.M., Klingelhoefer E. „Deep plane Facelift: Anatomy meets aesthetics“. Face and Body 01/2023. - Publication:
Klingelhoefer E, Schiltz D, Ranieri M, Baringer M, Heidekrueger PI, Forte AJ, Prantl L, Brebant V, Aung T. „Video tutorial for Indocyanine Green (ICG) lymphography in lymphatic surgery“. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global 2020; 8 (1): e2609. - Publication:
Klingelhoefer E, Hesse K, Taeger CD, Prantl L, Stepniewski A, Felmerer G. „Factors affecting outcomes after supermicrosurgical lymphovenous anastomosis in a defined patient population „. Clin Hemorheol 2019;73(1):53-63. - Book contribution:
„Regenerative Medicine and Plastic Surgery: Elements, Research Concepts and Emerging Technologies, Chapter: Translational Challenges in Soft Tissue Regeneration“. Springer Verlag, Heidelberg, 2019, 1st ed. - Co-Chair & Plenary talk:
„Intraoperative laser induced indocyanine green fluorescence angiography in reconstructive surgery“, V International Conference Oncoorthopedics, Russian Cancer Research Center, Moscow, Russia, 2016.