Frequently asked questions about FLAAK (keratopigmentation)

Change eye color in Paris

FLAAK (keratopigmentation) costs €7,000 including tax for both eyes.

For a second dye, a €1,000 surcharge may apply.

Today, no serious complications have been reported (based on 1,200 patients and with more than 10 years of follow-up), no corneal infections, or vision loss.

The only observed adverse effects (dryness or glare) occur mainly in the first few weeks and resolve over time.

FLAAK (keratopigmentation) is permanent, but fades over time. To regain the original color and intensity, a touch-up is sometimes necessary. On average, the first touch-ups are performed after a few years (3 to 5 years).
Yes, it is possible to perform the tests on Wednesday mornings and the surgery on Wednesday afternoons.
The price for a FLAAK (keratopigmentation) touch-up is €2,500 including tax. A total of three touch-ups is possible.
The procedure takes place in PARIS at the Lamartine Clinic, 80 rue Spontini, 75116 PARIS on Wednesday afternoons or Monday mornings. You should plan on spending approximately two hours on site.

Recovery is rapid.

You can return home approximately 2 hours after arriving at the clinic and resume your daily activities the next morning. Only swimming is contraindicated for the first week.

It is recommended to arrive in Paris no later than the morning (ideally the day before) for the examinations, then the procedure takes place in the afternoon. Spend the night in Paris and follow-up the day after the procedure.
The procedure itself is not painful due to the local anesthesia provided by eye drops. However, in the hours following the procedure, patients may experience some tingling while the corneal surface heals.

The dyes used are from the Neoris or Biotic brands, which are currently the only two laboratories to have obtained CE marking.

DR. MAILLON has access to all the dyes from these laboratories.

It is possible to perform a Flaak procedure after LASIK; however, the procedure requires careful precautions and careful attention to ensure that the tunnels do not communicate with the LASIK interface before injecting the pigment. In some cases, the procedure will not be possible.

You can resume daily activities the day after surgery.

Only swimming is contraindicated during the first week.

FLAAK (keratopigmentation) is performed under topical anesthesia (with drops) and lasts approximately 30 minutes, then you can return home one hour later.

Return home or to the hotel one hour later.

Follow-up the next morning with the surgeon.

Eye drops to be instilled for one month (an antibiotic for 15 days and artificial tears for one month).

In some cases, slight hyperopia may be observed. This is why, if you wear glasses, it is recommended to have your refraction checked one month after the operation.
Can I have laser vision surgery and FLAAK (keratopigmentation) at the same time?
The minimum age for FLAAK (keratopigmentation) is 21 years old
The laser used is the VISUMAX laser from Zeiss, the only one authorized to perform corneal FLAAK (keratopigmentation) in the best conditions

Contraindications are detected during the pre-operative consultation (corneal dystrophy, keratoconus, cataract, Lasik surgery, etc.)

It is possible to carry out a simulation before the intervention by going to the NEORIS website for its 3 dyes with different intensities: low, medium and high.