Plastic Surgery
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Eyelid Surgery
Do you always look tired and unhappy because of the way your eyes look? Blepharoplasty is a surgery for the eyelids which involves the removal of fat along with excess skin and muscle from the upper and lower eyelids.
The droopy appearance and puffy areas below the eyes will be gone, It can also be performed in conjunction with a face life or other facial plastic surgeries. People interested in blepharoplasty are usually over 35, but if you are interested in having this done earlier it is possible.
You must be physically and psychologically healthy and have realistic expectations of what your appearance will be after the procedure is finished and you have healed.
Once you have healed, your new youthful appearance will enhance your self-image and last for many years to come.
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Browlift
Having a forehead lift or “brow lift” can greatly improve the appearance of your face and make years disappear from the reflection in the mirror. Often performed alongside a face lift or in combination with eyelid surgery, a forehead lift restores drooping brows and reduces frown lines which can deepen over time and often present a perpetual illusion of anger or sadness.
You can lift the brow either by surgical or thread (Aptos) procedure.
Most patients who opt for forehead lift are between 40 and 65, although patients of any age can benefit from the procedure. Some people with genetic characteristics that give them an appearance of frowning or sadness choose to have a brow lift to change that impression. Hair
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Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty, nose job , cosmetic surgery
Almost 50% of the population hates their noses. Too large, too wide, not symmetrical, whatever the reason why you are dissatisfied, a nose job (Rhinoplasty) may be your answer.
Rhinoplasty is the term used for the procedure we commonly know as a nose job, or nose reshaping.
Some of the reasons people elect to undergo Rhinoplasty include unnatural size, a bump on the bridge of the nose, an off-center or crooked nose, asymmetry due to injury, excessively flared nostrils, a droopy or thick tip, or excessive wideness.
Rhinoplasty can also provide relief from breathing problems or correct a birth defect.
There are always limitations to this procedure, therefore it is important to have realistic expectations for the outcome and truly understand what you will look like following this procedure.
When you meet with your plastic surgeon to discuss your wishes, it is important to communicate well about what your desires are for your appearance.
Your doctor will ask you questions about what appearance you’d like your nose to have, evaluate the structure of your face and make a determination based on your facial structure, age and desires.
Minor bleeding from the nose is common during the first few days while the tissues heal inside.
When this surgery is performed from inside the nose, there is no visible scarring. If the procedure requires a narrowing of the nostrils, scars at the base of the nose are also minimally visible.
Occasionally in rare situations, a follow-up procedure is necessary to correct minor deformities.
Any nasal packing will be removed after a few days and you’ll feel much more comfortable.
Within two weeks all dressings, splints, and stitches should be removed.
It may be a few weeks before you feel back to normal, but you should be able to return to work or school after two or three days of rest. It is likely that you will be restricted from strenuous activities for two to three weeks.
You will be asked to avoid touching your nose or getting too much sun.
Don’t forget that healing is a slow process and that the final appearance you have been dreaming of may not be completely apparent for up to a year or even longer.
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Face-Lift and Neck-Lift (Rhytidectomy)
Face-lift and neck-lift procedures reposition and tighten skin that, through aging, has begun to sag. These surgical procedures give a youthful, rested appearance to the face.
The face-lift pulls up and back the forehead and cheek skin, and often the tissues beneath it. The neck-lift does the same for skin along the lower jawline or over the throat.
To hold the skin in its new position, strips of skin are cut away and the resultant opening is closed by drawing the edges together.
The strips are removed in locations that will not be apparent after healing. Both sides of the face are treated to keep a symmetrical appearance.
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Treatment.
Face-lift and neck-lift procedures cannot eliminate all signs of aging. Other surgery such as eyelid- or forehead- lifts may also improve a patient’s appearance. In addition, wrinkles may need to be treated separately through a skin-resurfacing procedure such as dermabrasion, chemical peeling, or laser treatment.
Although these procedures provide a more youthful appearance, the results usually decrease with time. Both genetic and environmental influences cause the face to show further signs of aging. Repeat treatments, or “mini-lifting,” may occasionally be recommended.
NB: Lifting can done by (Aptos) thread also.
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Otoplasty
An otoplasty can reduce the size and shape of your ears and give you a much more pleasing profile.
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Liposuction
Liposuction is the most common cosmetic procedure performed today. As with any popular, media-saturated procedure, myths and misconceptions abound, sometimes causing unnecessary confusion and fear among women and men trying to decide whether to undergo liposuction.
As a prospective patient, being well-informed, having realistic expectations and feeling comfortable with your surgeon will enable you to enter the experience of elective cosmetic surgery with confidence and enthusiasm.
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Good candidate for liposuction
The best candidate for liposuction is a healthy person who is not overweight, has good skin elasticity but has “bulges” of excess fullness that refuse to disappear in spite of good diet and exercise. The most common areas of bulges are the inner and outer thighs, hips, abdomen, knees, arms, neck and back. In men, the most common area is the dreaded “love handle” waistline and back.
Being slightly overweight is not a problem, but if you plan to lose 15 pounds, lose it prior to the surgery. If skin in the proposed area(s) of liposuction is loose, it will subsequently hang. In this case, although liposuction may not be for you, you might be an excellent candidate for other body sculpting procedures such as a tummy tuck or thighplasty.
Will the irregularity or “cellulite” appearance
Liposuction is a sculpting procedure. Your bulges will disappear and contours will improve, correlating to an improved appearance both in and out of clothes. Once healing is complete, you (and others) will definitely notice a significant change in the mirror.
Tumescent liposuction involves the introduction of a special solution into areas of pre-determined liposuction prior to extracting fatty tissue. This state-of-the-art technique allows a greater amount of fat to be extracted with minimal blood loss and reduced bruising and discomfort.
Ultrasonic liposuction is technique involves incorporates a machine that uses ultrasonic waves that break up fatty tissue before extraction. This technique is used on patients who have fibrous areas that result from past liposuction.
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Filling Face & Lips
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Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is also known as mammoplasty, breast enlargement or breast enhancement. A saline-filled prosthesis is used, typically after mastectomy as a part of the breast reconstruction process or used cosmetically to augment small breasts.
Recent advancements in technology have povided different shapes (anatomic, teardrop, or round) and textures (smooth or fuzzy).
These allow the doctor to customize your surgery and satisfy individual tastes in appearance. Saline implants are used almost exclusively and have been for at least the past twenty years. Saline is not new or experimental in any way and has more than stood the test of time.
The ideal candidate for breast augmentation typically has complaints of breasts that are too small or uneven, out of proportion to the rest of her body, or appear to be sagging or deflated. She may also have a desire for clothing to fit better or to feel sexier and have a better body image.
The breast augmentation procedure usually takes about two hours and is done under general anesthesia. The patient will need to take 5-7 days away from work or strenuous obligations.
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Breast Implant Exchange
Breast Implant Exchange
Over time, some women need to have adjustments made to their breasts after their augmentation procedure.
On occasion a saline-filled implant may leak and deflate. This can be treated with simply an implant exchange procedure.
In some instances, women may need to have silicone implants removed and replaced.
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Breast Lift
A breast lift can be a highly beneficial procedure for patients concerned with sagging or tired-looking breasts.
Many women who undergo significant weight loss choose to have a breast lift for their self-confidence and body image. Nursing,
gravity, and age can take a tremendous toll on the appearance of the breasts.
And the final look is a Youthful, firmer breasts positioned higher on the body.
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Hand surgery and your plastic surgeon
Dramatic advances have been made in recent years in treating patients with hand injuries, degenerative disorders, and birth defects of the hand. At the forefront of these advances have been plastic surgeons-specialists whose major interest is improving both function and appearance.
Plastic surgeons undergo intensive training in hand surgery, and they (along with orthopedic surgeons and general surgeons) treat patients with a wide range of hand problems.
This information is designed to give you a basic understanding of the most common hand problems-what they are, what plastic surgeons can do for them, and the results you can expect. It can’t answer all of your questions, since each problem is unique and a great deal depends on your individual circumstances. Please be sure to ask your doctor if there is anything about the procedure you don’t understand.
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IF YOU’RE CONSIDERING HAND SURGERYIF YOU’RE CONSIDERING HAND SURGERY
If you’re considering hand surgery, a consultation with a plastic surgeon is a good place to start. The surgeon will examine you, discuss the possible methods of treatment for your problem, and let you know if surgery is warranted. If it is, the surgeon will discuss the procedure in detail, including where the surgery will be performed (in the surgeon’s office, an outpatient surgery center, or a hospital), the anesthesia and surgical techniques that will be used, possible risks and complications, the recovery and rehabilitation period, and the probable outcome in terms of function and appearance.
Don’t hesitate to ask your surgeon any questions you may have during the initial consultation-including any concerns you have about the recommended treatment and the costs involved.
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HAND INJURIES
The most common procedures in hand surgery are those done to repair injured hands, including injuries to the tendons, nerves, blood vessels, and joints; fractured bones; and burns, cuts, and other injuries to the skin. Modern techniques have greatly improved the surgeon’s ability to restore function and appearance, even in severe injuries.
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CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
The carpal tunnel is a passageway through the wrist carrying tendons and one of the hand’s major nerves.
Pressure may build up within the tunnel because of disease (such as rheumatoid arthritis), injury, fluid retention during pregnancy, overuse, or repetitive motions. The resulting pressure on the nerve within the tunnel causes a tingling sensation in the hand, often accompanied by numbness, aching, and impaired hand function. This is known as carpal tunnel syndrome.
In some cases, splinting of the hand and anti-inflammatory medications will relieve the problem. If this doesn’t work, however, surgery may be required.
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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
Rheumatoid arthritis, an inflammation of the joints, is a disabling disease that can affect the appearance and the function of the hands and other parts of the body. It often deforms finger joints and forces the fingers into a bent position that hampers movement.
Disabilities caused by rheumatoid arthritis can often be managed without surgery-for example, by wearing special splints or using physical therapy to strengthen weakened areas. For some patients, however, surgery offers the best solution. Whether or not to have surgery is a decision you should make in consultation with your surgeon and your rheumatologist.
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DUPUYTREN’S CONTRACTURE
Dupuytren’s contracture is a disorder of the skin and underlying tissue on the palm side of the hand. Thick, scar-like tissue forms under the skin of the palm and may extend into the fingers, pulling them toward the palm and restricting motion. The condition usually develops in mid-life and has no known cause (though it has a tendency to run in families).
Surgery is the only treatment for Dupuytren’s contracture. The surgeon will cut and separate the bands of thickened tissue, freeing the tendons and allowing better finger movement. The operation must be done very precisely, since the nerves that supply the hand and fingers are often tightly bound up in the abnormal tissue. In some cases, skin grafts are also needed to replace tightened and puckered skin.
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CONGENITAL DEFECTS
Congenital deformities of the hand-that is, deformities a child is born with-can interfere with proper hand growth and cause significant problems in the use of the hand. Fortunately, with modern surgical techniques most defects can be corrected at a very early age-in some cases during infancy, in others at two or three years-allowing normal development and functioning of the hand.
One of the most common congenital defects is syndactyly, in which two or more fingers are fused together. Surgical correction involves cutting the tissue that connects the fingers, then grafting skin from another part of the body. (The procedure is more complicated if bones are also fused.) Surgery can usually provide a full range of motion and a fairly normal appearance, although the color of the grafted skin may be slightly different from the rest of the hand.
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cleft lip
If you’re considering surgery to correct cleft lip or palate…
In the early weeks of development, long before a child is born, the right and left sides of the lip and the roof of the mouth normally grow together. Occasionally, however, in about one of every 800 babies, those sections don’t quite meet.
A child born with a separation in the upper lip is said to have a cleft lip. A similar birth defect in the roof of the mouth, or palate, is called a cleft palate. Since the lip and the palate develop separately, it is possible for a child to have a cleft lip, a cleft palate, or variations of both.
If your child was born with either or both of these conditions, your doctor will probably recommend surgery to repair it. Medical professionals have made great advances in treating children with clefts and can do a lot to help your child lead a normal, healthy, happy life.
This information will give you a basic understanding of the operation — when it can help, how it’s performed, and what results you can expect. Since a lot depends on you individual circumstances, Please be sure to ask your surgeon if there is anything you don’t understand about the procedure.
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PLANNING FOR SURGERY
At your initial consultation, your doctor will discuss the details of the procedure he or she will use, including where the surgery will be performed, the type of anesthesia to be used, possible risks and complications, recovery, costs, and the results you can expect.
Your surgeon will also answer any questions you may have about feeding your baby, by breast or by bottle, both before and after the surgery.
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CLEFT LIP SURGERY
A cleft lip can range in severity from a slight notch in the red part of the upper lip to a complete separation of the lip extending into the nose. Clefts can occur on one or both sides of the upper lip. Surgery is generally done when the child is about 10 weeks old.
To repair a cleft lip, the surgeon will make an incision on either side of the cleft from the mouth into the nostril. He or she will then turn the dark pink outer portion of the cleft down and pull the muscle and the skin of the lip together to close the separation. Muscle function and the normal “cupid’s bow” shape of the mouth are restored. The nostril deformity often associated with cleft lip may also be improved at the time of lip repair or in a later surgery.
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CLEFT PALATE SURGERY
In some children, a cleft palate may involve only a tiny portion at the back of the roof of the mouth; for others, it can mean a complete separation that extends from front to back. Just as in cleft lip, cleft palate may appear on one or both sides of the upper mouth. However, repairing a cleft palate involves more extensive surgery and is usually done when the child is nine to 18 months old, so the baby is bigger and better able to tolerate surgery.
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Endoscopic Forehead Lift
Facial skin loses elasticity and gains wrinkles with age, causing drooping brows as well as creases and lines that can give you a sad, old or tired appearance. Many factors can intensify those negative effects, including sun exposure, weight fluctuations and heredity. A forehead lift can address these problems by surgically altering the muscles and tissues that cause wrinkling and/or drooping in the area above the eyes.
Browlift is most commonly used to minimize the appearance of aging in people over the age of 40. It can also help people of any age who have developed furrows or frown lines due to stress or muscle activity. The surgeon elevates the skin and underlying tissues of the upper face, and may remove part of the muscle that causes frown lines between the brows.
The result is a more youthful, relaxed, and refreshed appearance. People with inherited conditions, such as a low, heavy brow or furrowed lines above the nose can also achieve a more alert and refreshed look with this procedure.
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Lip Enhancement and Augmentation
Lip augmentations have become increasingly popular in recent years. Some types of lip augmentation involve the insertion of natural or synthetic materials.
Other surgical techniques bring tissue from the inside of the lip to the outside. Some of these procedures are permanent, while others provide only temporary results.
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Mentoplasty
Chin augmentation or reduction can dramatically improve the appearance of your profile and give your self-confidence a great boost.
Does your chin jut out a little too far or disappear in your neck? Chin surgery, also known in medical terms as mentoplasty, is surgery for enhancing or reducing the bone beneath the chin. It is fairly common for patients undergoing rhinoplasty to elect for mentoplasty at the same time in the interest of maintaining aesthetic facial proportions. Chin augmentation or reduction can dramatically improve the appearance of your profile and give your self-confidence a great boost.
By placing an implant or moving the bone forward to build up a receding chin, or by reducing a jutting or too prominent chin, greater facial harmony and an attractive, balanced profile can be achieved. Simple liposuction may be another method used to remove excess fat from the jawline area.
Patients who suffer from what is known as a “weak chin” can benefit from chin reduction surgery. Chin reduction (also known as Orthgnathic surgery) may involve an incision either below the chin or inside the mouth. With a chin reduction surgery, incisions are made either in the mouth or under the chin. The surgeon then sculpts the bone into a more aesthetic shape. This procedure can take up to three hours.