We are a competence centre for dermatology, allergology, aesthetic medicine and laser therapy with an expert team of recognised specialists.
Our field of specialty is the skin, the body’s largest organ. It is a stage for both visible and hidden problems and is thus a challenging and fascinating area of medicine.
Our knowledge is anchored on evidence-based dermatology. We use innovative technologies and methods in treating your personal skin problems and take an individual approach. Skin, skin disease and aesthetic and cosmetic problems all have one thing in common: they need to be addressed with up-to-date diagnostic and therapeutic expertise. We want to be sure you are well-informed about your skin condition. Successful treatment depends not only on medical know-how, but also on your own personal possibilities, preferences and needs.
Aesthetic medicine
Do you have a cosmetic skin problem?
We can offer you solutions. Our comprehensive range of treatment methods means we can provide sound and efficient advice.
Since have a strong background in the science of skin and skin diseases, we are aware of the complex relationship between cosmetic skin problems, skin type, personal habits and the needs of the psyche and the social environment.
Together, we will find reliable, low-risk solutions for your aesthetic skin problem. In doing so, we always focus on perceptible results.
The treatments we offer in aesthetic medicine include the following:
- Treatment of wrinkles and contours (botulinum type A, hyaluronic acid etc.)
- Lip lifting (form and volume)
- Treatment for excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
- Body shaping and fat reduction (coolsculpting, Morpheus 8)
- Treatment of cellulite
- Treatment of vein problems (spider veins)
- Treatment of scars (hypertrophic and atrophic, hyper- and hypopigmentation)
- Removal of age and sun spots
- Treatment of benign tumours
- Cosmeceuticals
- Peelings (superficial, medium and deep peelings)
- Treatment of melasma (chloasma, “mask of pregnancy”)
- Medical cosmetic treatments
- skin tightening (Morpheus 8)
Laser therapy
Laser therapies have been the gold standard treatment for many skin diseases for years. They are often clearly superior to other treatment options, and, in some cases, are the only possible form of treatment.
Our long-standing experience with a large variety of lasers enables us to individually counsel you and provide a suitable therapy.
Our centre features state-of-the-art laser technology that is the basis for many effective treatments.
Laser therapy can be used effectively in a wide range of applications:
- Hair removal (laser epilation)
- Couperose skin, dilated blood vessels, spider naevi, vascular birthmarks, ruby points
- Removal of tattoos, permanent make-up, accidental tattoos
- Removal of age and sun spots
- Treatment of benign tumours, age spots, warts, benign moles, skin tags and enlarged sebaceous gland lobules
- Treatment of fat deposits around the eyes
- Treatment of wrinkles and contours
- Treatment of scars (hypertrophic and atrophic, hyper- and hypopigmentation)
- Regeneration of skin
Dermatology
We analyse and diagnose your skin problems following the principles of conventional medicine. Skin conditions are often a psychological burden, as our skin is also a reflection of our inner well-being.
We address skin problems from the ground up so we can free you of symptoms and help you regain your vitality.
UV protection and prevention are essential in the fight against skin cancer. Our centre uses state-of-the-art technologies that allow us to offer you comprehensive, full-body monitoring.
We cover the entire field of dermatological diagnosis and treatment for adults and children:
- Acne (juvenile acne, adult acne)
- UV protection and prevention
- Skin cancer (digital mole check and full-body photo documentation, photodynamic diagnostics and therapy, surgical removal in our fully equipped operating theatre)
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Warts
- Hair and nail conditions
- Venerology (sexually transmitted diseases)
- and many other conditions
Allergology
Do you suffer from allergic asthma, hay fever, eczema or exanthema?
causa dermis offers diagnostic evaluations and the latest treatments in the area of allergology and immunology.
Allergies and allergic conditions are caused by a hypersensitive immune reaction of the body to essentially harmless foreign substances (proteins) such as pollen, certain types of food, dust mites, animals or medicaments.
A range of skin and blood tests are available for diagnosing allergic conditions. We tailor every therapy to the individual patient so optimal treatment results can be achieved.
Diagnosis and treatment of allergies to:
Medical cosmetics
Medical cosmetics involves the use of scientific methods to care for the skin and keep it healthy and beautiful.The combination of cosmetics and medicine supplements and optimizes medical procedures. And makes you feel comfortable all round in your skin.
- care counselling and skin analysis
- cosmeceuticals
- peelings (light to deep)
- melasma, chloasma treatments
- cosmetic facial treatment
- cosmetic procedures in acne and rosacea
- hydrafacial professional
- mesotherapy
- microneedling
- microdermabrasion
- autologous blood plasma PRP, Vampire-Lift
- electric epilation
- lymph drainage
- personalized treatments
- skin tightening (Morpheus 8)
- hair treatments (PRP, Needling, Hydrafacial)
Medications and cosmeceuticals
We have an in-house pharmacy from which you can obtain your prescription medications and cosmeceuticals directly.
Because it is the skin that protects our lives
Our medical practice
We would like to welcome you to our medical offices located in the heart of Zurich in the beautiful building housing the Zurich theatre, and we look forward to answering any questions you may have.
Our Team
Medical studies and state medical board exams, Zurich
General medical background:
- Internal medicine (Triemli City Hospital, Prof. Dr. med. Oeltz)
- Surgery (Waidspital, Prof. Dr. med. Baumann)
- Psychiatry (Psychiatric Clinic of Zurich University, Prof. Dr. med. Hell)
- Gynaecology and Obstetrics (Zurich Nursing School, Prof. Dr. med. Kunz)
Aesthetic medicine, laser therapy and dermatology:
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Dermatology, venerology, allergology, aesthetic medicine and laser medicine (causa dermis, Dr. med. R. Rüdlinger, Associate Professor, 2000‒2017)
Specialisation in aesthetic medicine, laser medicine and dermatology.
Joint establishment and medical development of causa dermis.
- 2017 to present: General Director, causa dermis
Member of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery (ASLMS)
Languages: German, English, Italian, French
Member of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery (ASLMS)
Aesthetic Medicine, Laser Therapy and CoolSculpting/Bodyshaping:
- Aesthetic Medicine and Laser Therapy (causa dermis, med. prakt. Eliane Dorschner 2016 - dato)
- CoolSculpting Masterclass 2017, 2018, 2019
- Morpheus8 Radio Frequency invasive Body Tightening 2022
Athletic career:
- Volleyball 2013 – 2020:
- Beachvolleyball and Snowvolleyball 2013 - dato
- American Football, Renegades Zurich 2016 – 2018
- American Football, Helvetic Guards, European League of Football, 2023 - dato
Language: German, English, French, Spanish in education
Medical studies and state medical board exams, Zurich
General medical background:
- Department of Surgery, Männedorf District Hospital (Prof. Dr. med. A. Hollinger)
- Department of Internal Medicine, Männedorf District Hospital (Prof. Dr. med. M. Knoblauch)
- Rheumatology Clinic, Triemli City Hospital (Dr. med. H. Gerber)
Dermatology, venerology, allergology and immunology
- Dermatology Clinic, Zurich University Hospital (Prof. Dr. med. G. Burg, 1995‒1996)
- Dermatology Outpatient Clinic, Triemli City Hospital (Prof. Dr. med. A. Eichmann, 1997‒1998)
- Dermatology Clinic, Zurich University Hospital (Prof. Dr. med. G. Burg, 1998)
- Department of Clinical Immunology, Zurich University Hospital (Prof. Dr. med. P. J. Grob, 1999)
- Allergy Station, Dermatology Clinic, Zurich University Hospital (Prof. Dr. med. B. Wüthrich, 2000‒2001)
- causa dermis, Zurich, Competence centre for dermatology, allergology and aesthetic medicine (Dr. med. R. Rüdlinger, Associate Professor, 2001‒2003)
- Joint private practice with Dr. med. Andi Hürlimann and Dr. med. Jürg Fäh, allderm Wetzikon, 2004‒2005
- 2005 to present Private practice for dermatology and venerology / Allergology and Immunology, Dübendorf
- 2017 to present Chief Physician, causa dermis
Certificate of Qualification: Laser Commission FMCH
Languages: German, English, French, Italian
- 2010/2011 SwissSkills Gold Medal in cosmetology (Swiss Federal Certification)
- 2011 Medallion for Excellence in Beauty Therapy, Worldskills London UK
- 2013 - 2016 causa dermis (Dr. med. R. Rüdlinger, Associate Professor) QV Expert, Canton Zurich
- 2017 to present Cosmetology Director, causa dermis
- QV-Expertin Kanton Zürich
- Lecturer at the Swiss Society for Medical Cosmetics
- Member SGMK Swiss Society for Medical Cosmetics
- Member SFK Swiss professional association for Cosmetics
- Member American Society for Lase Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS)
Languages: German, English, Spanish
- 2018 Finalist at the Swiss Championships in cosmetology
- 2019 Worldskills candidate in cosmetology, Kazan RUS
Languages: German, English
We address your individual issues through interdisciplinary thinking, knowledge, feeling and acting.
Our networks
It is important to us that you receive the best medically therapy for your skin problem as well as a therapy that meets your personal needs. We can often offer these therapies ourselves. If not, we work together with proven specialists, to whom we will be happy to refer you.
Whatever the reasons for wanting to change one's appearance - treatment should always be carried out competently in compliance with medical principles with special consideration of aesthetic requirements.
We work together with specialists whose medical and social competence we are convinced of and who are able to advise you comprehensively in their respective special field.
Costs
Directions
causa dermis is located in the heart of Zurich in the same building as the Schauspielhaus (theatre) just opposite the Kunsthaus (art museum) (Heimplatz/Pfauen).
- To reach us by public transport:
- Direct connection to the Kunsthaus (Heimplatz): Tram no. 3 / 5 / 8 / 9, bus no. 31 Stops directly in front of the building!
- From Bellevue: Tram no. 2 / 4 / 5 / 8 / 9 / 11 / 15 (3‒5 minutes’ walk)
- Stadelhofen railway station: S-Bahn no. 3 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 9 / 12 / 16 / 18 (3‒5 minutes’ walk)
If you are travelling by car, we recommend parking at the Parkhaus Hohe Promenade, which is just a few minutes’ walk away from us.
Contact & Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM
Please call or write to arrange an appointment.
Remember to bring your insurance card with you to your first appointment or if you have changed insurance provider since your last appointment with us.
Please feel free to contact us by e-mail. We normally will respond to your e-mail within 24 hours. In urgent cases, please always contact us by phone on 044 256 19 50.
causa dermis / Hottingerstrasse 2 / 8032 Zurich
P: 044 256 19 50 / F: 044 256 19 51
Email: info@causadermis.ch
We allow us to charge for appointments that are not canceled at least 24 hours in advance.
