Liposuction is a technique employed for remodeling fat tissue. It is used to treat localized areas under a firm skin. The indications for it`s use are specific. It is not a treatment for obesity or cellulite. The long term results are good as the fat removed in this fashion is removed permanently. This technique has improved the treatment of fat problems in the hip and thigh areas where previous surgical procedures produced excessive scarring. The fat tissue is suctioned away through a tube or canula attached to a suction pump. Normally fluid is injected into the tissues prior to this in order to dilute the fatty tissue and ease it`s removal. This is a procedure that is normally done under general anaesthesia as an out patient, however smaller areas can be treated under local anaesthesia as an out patient either at the hospital or office.
Lipectomy (tummy tuck or Abdominoplasty) is a procedurei in which excessive skin and fat is removed from the middle or lower part of the abdominal wall. Distended skin is tightened, the abdominal musculature reinforced, and the lower abdomen flattened. The appearance of the abdomen is improved by removing skin folds, scarring and stretch marks. Multiple pregnancies and marked weight gain are frequently responsible as they stretch the abdominal wall tissues. Sometimes the deeper elastic structures are torn, resulting in stretch marks. Proper diet and exercise may help up to apoint after weight loss or a pregnancy, but no amount of exercise will take away laxity and skin folds. Abdominoplasty is a common operation in plastic surgery. The results are usuall very satisfactory. This operation improves a patient`s figure, allows her to better acquire properly fitting clothing, and to be more comfortable while engaging in physical activity.
Surgical lifting of the face and neck is a surgical procedure which is aimed at rejuvenating the face and neck. The operation consists of removing the excess skin and fatty tissueand correcting the sagging of specific facial muscles. Plastic surgeons have been practicing this surgery for many years. Recent advances in surgical techniques have significantly improved the results. The classical facelift is aimed at rejuvenating the the face in the areas of the temples, cheeks, and neck. Liftinf of the forehead and eyebrows may also be done at the same time and eyelid surgery may be carried out as well.
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery): The eyes are the most expressive elements of the face. They can transmit a person`s inner feelings, and are a means of silent communication. Blepharoplasty is an operation whose aim is to correct heavy, wrinkled or baggy eyelids and restore a fresher more youthful look to the eyes. The operation consists of the removal of excess eyelid skin as well as removal of the bags under the eyes when needed, while preserving the natural expression. Results may last for many years
Breast Augmentation is a cosmetic operation to increase the size of the breasts by introducing a synthetic implant behind the mammary gland (breast tissue). This procedure has been performed for over 30 years. Modern implants are inflated with saline solution and are therefore safe. This implant is placed either between the breast tissue and the muscle or more frequently beneath both the gland and the muscle . This procedure is generall performed as an out patient. Most can return to work within several days and to all normal activities within six weeks.
Breast lift and Breast Reduction: Mastopexy and breast reduction are somewhat similar. These operations are both aimed at remodeling the breast. The reduction does this by removing a suitable segment of a large breast and reshaping it. The mastopexy does it by removing mainly skin and a small amount of breast tissue. A prosthesis may be incorporated in order to enlarge and firm th breast.Betterresults are now being achieved through newer surgical techniques. Reductions are carried out to relieve back, shoulder and neck pain, skin irritation and problems with clothing which are common in women with large pendulous breasts. Mastopexy is done for aesthetic reasons. With both procedures the surgeon will improve the shape and the symmetry of the breast.