Breast
Augmentation
What is Breast Augmentation?
Breast
augmentation, technically known as augmentation mammoplasty, is a surgical
procedure to enhance the size and shape of a woman's breast by inserting an
implant behind each breast. Following which surgeons are able to increase a
woman's bust line by one or more bra cup sizes.
What is a Breast
Implant?
A breast implant is a soft shell or a rubber sac which is
filled with saline (salt-water) or silicone gel. It is available in several
different sizes to fulfill different patient's needs and surgeon's preference.
The actual feel of the implant is very natural and close to the feel of the
normal breast tissue. Moreover, the surface texture of the implant can be smooth
or contoured.
Who can undergo Breast Augmentation
surgery?
A healthy woman above 18 years of age who is not pregnant
or breast feeding can undergo breast augmentation surgery.
Procedure
Procedure varies from Individual to
individual.
Best Candidates for Breast Augmentation:
The best candidates for breast augmentation surgery are:
- Women who are physically healthy and emotionally stable with realistic
expectations as to what the surgery can and cannot do
- Women who feel their breast size is too small
- Women who want a balanced pair of breasts
Anesthesia:
During surgery, general anesthesia will allow you to sleep through
the entire procedure.
Risk Involved:
Risk varies from
patient to patient. It’s always better to let your surgeon know about your
medication, history of disease, medical complications etc. Few risks are as
follows; deflation; the formation of scar tissue around the implant (capsular
contracture), which may cause the breast to feel tight or hard, bleeding or
infection. Increase or decrease in sensitivity of nipples or breast skin,
occasionally permanent.
Surgery Time:
Time required:
1-2 hours
Anesthesia: General or local with sedation
Side
Effects:
Temporary pain, Swelling, soreness. Change in nipple
sensation
Breast Augmentation Recovery:
Recovery: 3-5
days
Back to work: 3-5 days
Strenuous activity: 3-4 weeks
Fading of
scars: several months to a year or more
Kindly note that information
provided should be used only as a guide to your treatment. All specifics will be
discussed with your Physician at the time of consultation.
What is a Breast Lift?
Breast Lift or Mastopexy is a
surgical procedure commonly performed in men and in women to reshape sagging or
drooping breasts. If your breasts are small or have lost volume - breast
implants inserted in conjunction with mastopexy can increase both their firmness
and their size.
During the procedure for Breast Lift, the areola or the
dark skin around the breasts is also reduced in size, and the nipple and areola
are repositioned in relation to the new contour of the breast.
Procedure
Surgery involves raising and reshaping sagging
breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning the nipples for a youthful
look. Many a times Breast Augmentation is performed along with Breast Lift
operation. In that case a breast implant is inserted either directly under the
breast tissue or under the muscle of the chest wall.
Risk
Involved
Thick, wide scars, skin loss, infection. Unevenly
positioned nipples. Permanent loss of feeling in nipples or breast, bleeding
from the scars, delayed healing, allergic reaction to anesthesia and change in
the color of nipple. Again it always differs from patient to
patient.
Surgery Time
1-3
hours
Anesthesia
Local with sedation or
general.
Side effects
- Temporary bruising, swelling, discomfort, numbness
- Dry skin
- Permanent scars
Breast Lift Recovery time
Back
to work: 1 week or more
Strenuous activities: After 6 weeks
Fading of
scars: several months to a year
What is Breast
Reduction?
Breast Reduction is also known as reduction mammoplasty.
It is a surgical procedure to remove excessive fat, glandular tissue, and skin
from large and pendulous breasts, making them smaller, lighter, and firmer. It
can also reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin surrounding the nipple.
Breast Reduction is also performed in men for the correction of
Gynecomastia (enlargement of breast tissue in men)
Procedure
The most common procedure involves an
anchor-shaped incision that circles the areola, extends downward, and follows
the natural curve of the crease beneath the breast. Excess glandular tissue,
fat, and skin are removed, and the nipple and areola are moved into their new
position.
Risk Involved
Bleeding, infection, or
reaction to the anesthesia. Future breast-feeding may not be possible, as during
the surgery there is removal of milk ducts leading to the nipples. Some patients
may feel a permanent loss of feeling in their nipples or breasts. Rarely, the
nipple and areola may lose their blood supply and the tissue will die. During
the consultation, your surgeon will explain the different options available to
you. The surgeon will explain how your age, the size and shape of your breasts,
and the condition of your skin may affect the results. He/she will discuss the
procedure in detail, explain the risks and limitations, and explain the type of
anesthesia that will be used. Risks and risk rates vary from patient to patient
depending on a range of factors.
Surgery Time
2 to 4
hours
Anesthesia:
General
anesthesia.
Side effects:
Permanent scars, slightly
mismatched breast, unevenly positioned nipples.
Recovery
Time:
3 to 4 weeks
Extra strenuous activity: After 6
weeks
Fading of scars: several months to a year or more
EYE LID SURGERY ,
What is Eyelid
Surgery/Blepharoplasty?
Cosmetic eyelid surgery, called
blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the upper
eyelids, lower eyelids, or both, and give a rejuvenated appearance to the
surrounding area of your eyes, making you look more rested and
alert.
Specifically, eyelid surgery can treat:
- Loose or sagging skin that creates folds or disturbs the natural contour of
the upper eyelid, sometimes impairing vision
- Excess fatty deposits that appear as puffiness in the upper eyelids
- Bags under the eyes
- Droopiness of the lower eyelids, showing white below the iris (colored
portion of the eye)
- Excess skin and fine wrinkles of the lower eyelid
Procedure:
Risk
Involved
There are very rare chances of complications. The usual
complications and risks are those that are associated with any surgery -
unfavorable scarring, temporarily blurred or impaired vision, dry eyes,
difficulty closing your eyes, a pulling down of the lower eyelid may occur and
is often temporary, rolling of the eyelid outwards, Bleeding, poor wound
healing, infection, fluid accumulation, blood clots etc. Keep in mind that
although complications can occur, they are rare.
Surgery
Time:
2-4 Hours
Anesthesia:
Local
intravenous with sedation
Side
effects:
Tightness of lids, Burning and itching of eyes, Excessive
tearing and light sensitivity.
Recovery time:
Reading: 2-3 days
Back to
work: 7-10 days
Strenuous activity: 3 weeks
Bruising and swelling gone:
2-4 weeks
Face Lift
What is a Face Lift?
Face lift surgery, also known as
Rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic surgical procedure that is used to reshape or
contour the lower two-thirds of the face. It also removes deep creases
especially around the nose and mouth that are common with aging. Face Lift can
either be done alone or in conjunction with Blepheroplasty, Rhinoplasty or a
Forehead Lift.
Procedure
An incision is
made along the hairline above the ear which extends down along the front edge of
the ear, around the earlobe, and then up and behind the ear extending back into
the hairline. The same kind of incision is repeated on the other side of the
face. Using various kinds of modern instruments that are used for the Face Lift
procedure, the surgeon separates the skin of the face from its underlying
tissue, moving down to the cheek and into the neck area and below the chin.
This is a surgical procedure to tighten facial skin and muscles around the face
and neck.
Risk Involved
Injury can be caused to the
nerves that control facial muscles or feeling (usually temporary). Infection,
bleeding, poor healing, excessive scarring - maybe change in
hairline.
Best Candidates for Face Lift
The best
candidates for a facelift are:
- Men and women over the age of 40 with good bone structure but sagging skin
or deep creases around the nose and mouth
Surgery Time:
2-3
hours
Anesthesia:
Local with oral sedation or
general
Side effects:
Temporary bruising, swelling,
numbness and tenderness of skin
Tightness around face, Dry
Skin
Recovery Time:
10-14 days
Strenuous activity:
2 weeks or more.
Bruising: 2 to 3 weeks.
Exposure to sun for several
months must be avoided.
What is Tummy
Tuck?
The medical term for a tummy tuck is abdominoplasty.
This surgical procedure flattens the abdomen by removing excess fat and skin and
also tightens the muscles of the abdominal wall. The procedure reduces the
extension of the middle and lower sections of the stomach. Two types of tummy
tuck exist: a complete abdominoplasty and a partial, also known as mini,
abdominoplasty.
A tummy tuck is not to be confused with liposuction or
gastric bypass surgery. Liposuction is cosmetic surgery
that removes fat deposits; it may or may not be performed as a part of a tummy
tuck. Gastric bypass is a major surgery that reduces the size of the
stomach and allows food to bypass part of the small intestine.
A
tummy tuck does not cause weight loss. In fact, it is often performed after a
person has lost a significant amount of weight and desires to improve the
resulting sagging skin. Some women who have experienced multiple pregnancies
choose to have a tummy tuck to tighten the abdominal muscles and reduce the skin
stretched during pregnancy. Those who plan to have more children or still want
to lose a great deal of weight should postpone having a tummy
tuck.
Procedure
In a complete tummy tuck,
the option for patients who need a great deal of alteration, the abdomen is cut
horizontally. The surgeon contours the skin, tissue and muscle. In this surgery,
the navel is separated from surrounding tissue. A patient may require drainage
tubes post-surgery. A complete tummy tuck procedure can last up to five
hours.
In a partial or mini abdominoplasty, shorter incisions are used
and the navel remains intact. This type of surgery can take as few as two hours
and may be performed with an endoscope. Both types of surgeries have risks,
although most serious ones are not common.
Risk
Involved
Risks include infections, blood clots and bleeding under
the skin. Suture rupture and skin loss are other possible complications.
Permanent scarring occurs in all cases. Surgery Time: 2-5 hours (Depending on
how extensive a Tummy Tuck procedure is)
Anesthesia: General or local with
sedation
Side Effects
Temporary pain. Swelling,
soreness, numbness of abdominal skin, bruising, tiredness for several weeks or
months.
Recovery Time: 2-4 weeks
Strenuous activity: 4 to 6 weeks or
more.
Fading and flattening of scars: 3 months to 2 years
Liposuction
Often used in conjunction with other plastic
surgery techniques, liposuction removes pockets of fat from troublesome areas
such as the thighs, hips, abdomen, and upper arms. Liposuction procedures vary
depending on what your ultimate cosmetic goal is, and whether you are combining
liposuction with other plastic surgery procedures. To learn more about
liposuction, read the sections below.
What Is
Liposuction?
Many Americans have only a vague concept of what
liposuction is. Simply put, liposuction is the surgical removal of fat cells
through a stainless steel suction tube called a cannula. Liposuction was first
performed in 1974 and was a tremendous improvement over previous surgical body
contouring techniques. There have been many advances in liposuction procedures
over the last few decades, making it one of the safest and most popular body
contouring surgeries in the world.
Areas of the Face
and Body Treatable with Liposuction
Liposuction works best for areas
of the face and body with stubborn fat deposits resistant to overall weight
loss, such as the infamous "love handles." The thighs, abdomen, buttocks,
flanks, hips, upper arms, chin, and neck generally respond well. Men and
women may also choose liposuction to reduce breast size, a procedure that
results in less scarring than other types of plastic surgery. Liposuction can be
performed consecutively on many different sites; in fact, many patients choose
to have several body parts treated during the same day. Learn more about facial
liposuction and liposuction of the body.
The
Liposuction Procedure
The basic liposuction procedure involves the
insertion of a small, tube-like instrument called a cannula through tiny
incisions made by the surgeon. The cannula then breaks up and vacuums away
unwanted fat deposits beneath the skin. Local or IV sedation will be used,
depending on the type and number of liposuction procedures you undergo. As with
any plastic surgery, you should prepare for liposuction carefully and allow
yourself plenty of recovery time.
Risks and Benefits of
Liposuction
Like any plastic surgery, liposuction carries some
amount of risk. Although liposuction complications are rare, they can include
infection, nerve damage, seizures, and negative reactions to anesthesia. The
most effective way to minimize your risk is to have a thorough physical
examination prior to liposuction surgery. There is also the risk of experiencing
adverse side effects, such as bruising and scarring. On the other hand, the
benefits of fat and cellulite removal can be enormous, with many patients
reporting improved appearance, self-esteem, and overall
confidence.
Maintaining Your Figure after
Liposuction
Although liposuction does remove a number of existing
fat cells, it does not guarantee that you won't regain some fat. The importance
of healthy lifestyle choices post- liposuction cannot be stressed enough; you
should stick to a moderate diet and be sure to exercise for at least 30 minutes
three to five times per week. Not only will this help you maintain your figure
after liposuction, it will also improve your overall health and help prevent the
onset of certain diseases. If you are going to treat yourself to liposuction, be
sure to treat your body well afterward
Rhinoplasty
(Nose Surgery)
For many people, a prominent, asymmetric, bumpy or undesirable nose leads to extreme
self-consciousness. One of the most common of all cosmetic procedures,
rhinoplasty (nose surgery) is used to improve the appearance and possibly the
function of the nose. It may also be performed to reduce the dorsal hump, modify
the nasal tip, narrow the nostrils or reduce the width of the
nose.
Procedure
Incisions for Rhinoplasty
are made depending on the reshaping job that needs to be performed. This is a
surgical procedure that can increase or decrease the size of your nose, change
the shape of the tip or the bridge, or change the angle between your nose and
your upper lip. The skin of the nose is separated from its fundamental bone and
cartilage which are cut and trimmed to get the preferred results. The skin is
then re-done over the bone and cartilage. Incision(s) is stitched and nose packs
are placed to minimize the chances of bleeding.
Risk
Involved
Possible risks associated are Infection. Small burst blood
vessels resulting in tiny, permanent red spots, incomplete recovery, requiring
additional surgery.
Surgery Time: 1–2
hours
Anesthesia: Local with sedation or general
Side
Effects
Temporary discomfort, bruising around the eyes and nose, some bleeding and stuffiness.
Recovery Time: 1-2
days
Strenuous activity: 2-3 weeks
Final appearance: 1 year or more
Chin Augmentation
What is Chin Augmentation?
A chin augmentation is a
surgical procedure to enhance or reshape the size of the chin by reshaping
existing bone or inserting a prosthetic chin implant.
How is it done?
Chin augmentation surgery may take
anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. It is performed either under general
anesthetic or under a local anesthetic with sedation. Most chin augmentation
procedures involve an incision inside the mouth inside the lower lip, or in the
skin just under the chin. The surgeon inserts the chin implant via the incision
and maneuvers it into place and the incision is closed with sutures. The skin
may be taped with a pressure dressing for about one week after surgery.
Why is it done?
Chin augmentation seek
to increase or reduce the size of the chin by altering the underlying structure
of the face providing better balance to the facial features. It may seek to
correct a birth defect or injury.
Risks &
complications
The outcome of a Chin augmentation is never
completely predictable. Complications are infrequent and usually minor. However,
as with any surgery, there are risks, including the possibility of:
- Infection requiring antibiotics and in some cases hospitalization
- Blood clots
- Extended swelling and bruising
- Movement or displacement of the implant
- Reaction to anesthesia
Normally, swelling and bruising should be expected for up to two weeks,
however, in some cases bruising and swelling may be evident for up to two
months. Risks can be reduced by following the surgeon's instructions before and
after surgery.
Alternatives
The surgeon
may discuss alternative approaches to the chin augmentation procedure.
Liposuction of the neck and chin may remove enough excess fat to redefine the
chin or neckline. Orthodontics can treat misaligned teeth which are often the
root cause of a recessed jaw.
Candidate
eligibility
The best candidates for chin augmentation surgery are
patients with weak chins, but with a normal dental bite. The surgeon will make
the final determination of each patient’s eligibility for the procedure after an
examination and consultation with the patient.
Hair
Transplantation
Hair transplantation is a very safe surgical
procedure to help people self-conscious about hair loss. Hair grafts are taken
from denser growing areas, such as the sides of the head and back of the scalp,
and meticulously placed into the bald or thinning area of the scalp. As live
grafts are used, this procedure results in a more natural and lasting solution.
Patients include:
- Men with male pattern baldness
- Women with thinning hair
- People with areas of scarring form injury or face lift procedures
- People who want to thicken or restore eyebrows, eyelashes and beards
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