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Dermoabrasion

October 27th, 2008 -- Posted in aesthetic plastic surgery, facial aesthetic surgery tips, skin care | No Comments »
This procedure is indicated for improving the aftermath of acne, treating facial wrinkles, such as wrinkles circumoral, and is also useful for treating scars.

 

The procedure is to remove the more superficial layers of the skin through a special device called dermoabrasor. By removing these surface layers, the skin regenerates and results in a new skin, youth and Lozano.

 

It is very important to follow the indications of Dr. while the regeneration process, to avoid spots on the skin. It is important to stop smoking and avoid the sun.

 

This procedure is ambulatory and is performed under local anesthesia with sedation. It is also important to make a prior assessment of the skin type of each patient to make adequate preparation

Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

October 27th, 2008 -- Posted in aesthetic plastic surgery | No Comments »
Abdominoplasty or abdominal surgery, is a procedure that is to remove excess skin and fat of the abdomen, while helping to strengthen the abdominal wall.

This surgery is recommended for those patients, whether women or men who have an abdomen with excess skin and abdominal distension, fabric hanging below the navel, which have not improved despite a diet or exercise.

The procedure involves a strengthening of the muscles of the anterior wall of the abdomen and liposuction of the waist and back. Through an incision above the pubic hair that extends to the hips.

The size of the incision depends primarily on the flaccidity of skin or excess fat that this patient.

The surgery takes about two to three hours, and can be performed under general anesthesia or an anesthetic blockade at the back.

The recovery process is fifteen days to correct its control, after between seven and nine days withdrew points, so we can start with the lymphatic drainage massage and ultrasound, thus accelerating the process of desinflamación.

Through abdominoplasty, is achieved by molding their body contour, reduce volume, improve abdomen, back, waist and hips.

In most cases the results of surgery are final, provided that go hand in hand with a balanced diet.

Reconstruction of hymen

October 27th, 2008 -- Posted in aesthetic plastic surgery | No Comments »

Currently, there are many reasons why many women seeking a hymen reconstruction, social, cultural, etc.

And most important is that after this surgery, the women can feel sexual penetration as if it were your first time.

This is a very simple and is very sensitive to unite with sutures, those fragments hymen to be found in most regions outside of the vagina, with the goal of getting to become a single unit, as they were before. To achieve this end they need to make a cut on the edges of each piece looking to heal when they are united with each other.

In cases where the patient does not present those fragments needed to perform this procedure, whether that somehow have been reduced or simply the patient was born without a hymen, your doctor may reduce the opening of the entrance using a small portion of the mucosa Vaginal to get a result that works just as the hymen.

This procedure is ambulatory, meaning that once the surgery can go home, takes about one to two hours and is performed under local anesthesia.

increased buttocks Surgery(perfect Pumpy !)

October 27th, 2008 -- Posted in aesthetic plastic surgery | No Comments »

To achieve increases in the buttocks or form, there are two procedures, and these will depend on the need to present the patient:

 

Increased by injection of fat .- This procedure is to inject that fat extracted from other areas of the body such as the abdomen, waist, the lower back. Through a very thin cannula, after his doctor to put the rendered fat to a process of purification, injects this (fat) little by little in the buttocks, bearing in mind that in the area where this is putting this new fat have blood vessels that ensure the well drained of fat transferred.

 

Increase with silicone implants .- The use of implants buttocks is ideal for people who want to increase and improve the contour of that area of the body.

  This procedure is performed through an incision is made in the depression that separates the two buttocks, approximately 5 to 7 cm. Once the incision, it forms a pocket in each buttock that is where you are going to place the implants. These pockets that your doctor performs depends on the need to present the patient at the place where they will be positioned implants, and these may include:

Submuscular, this means that the implants were placed behind the gluteus maximus muscle. This will depend on whether the need is to increase the patient’s upper buttocks.

Subfascial, here are implants placed between the muscle and fascia, and will depend on whether the patient needs to increase the bottom of the buttocks and has a good volume on top.

 

The implants used for this procedure are specially designed for this area of the body, and can be round or oval, it will be your doctor to decide which way is that you need.

 

This procedure is ambulatory, that is no longer required hospitalization, anesthesia may be local, epidural or general and the duration of the surgery is about two hours for a procedure or another.

Second consultation rhinoplasty

October 23rd, 2008 -- Posted in aesthetic plastic surgery | No Comments »

Second Consultation

The scanner sinuses
The study of the scanner if it was requested, we will decide on the need to associate a gesture on the wall, the cones, even sines.

The study of photographic project (either scanned or drawn) allows us to display the future shape of your nose and discuss with you (this project is a goal, it is impossible to reproduce the exact result, but bring them closer).

We answer all your questions referring to the information document.

The project photo form will be filled hospital after deciding a possible date procedure.

This consultation should removing all your concerns. Otherwise, it is necessary to remind ourselves or we revise as necessary.

First consultation of rhinoplasty

October 23rd, 2008 -- Posted in aesthetic plastic surgery | No Comments »

 

Endoscopic examination pits nasalesLa first consultation allows us to get to know you.

It allows us to specify the objectivity of your application and feasibility of changes.

The amendments focus on the size, shape, edge …

The thickness of the skin is a key point: it is not possible to obtain a small nose end on a high nose has thick skin

If a secondary rhinoplasty, a precis will be performed on the reasons for failure, and opportunities objective recontruction

This consultation is the subject of a thorough clinical examination with an endoscopic examination of the nasal cavity, looking for any anomalies to be corrected at the same time as rhinoplasty.

Balance photo
We almost a complete photographic record of your face.

The consultation continues with the presentation of case made (results before and after photos of rhinoplasty) preferably similar to yours, to explain the results to be expected from the intervention.

At the end of consultation, an estimate will be submitted for aesthetic rhinoplasty (Prices detailed a rhinoplasty: hospital / surgeon fees / fees aneshésiste)

Support will be sought in cases of breathing problems,

And a scan of the sinuses be prescribed if you have a problem associated respiratory

A backgrounder on the operating suites, risks and complications will be issued

Spider Vein Treatment Sclerotherapy

July 2nd, 2008 -- Posted in aesthetic plastic surgery | No Comments »

Laser Photothermolysis:

Small, dilated, superficial veins may appear on the body representing tiny blood vessels in the skin that have enlarged to the point that they have become visible. Their treatment is usually best classified by their location –whether on the face or on the extremities, especially the legs.

Dilated veins on the face, which may be called telangiectasias or spider angiomas, are best treated with yellow-light laser therapy. This therapy is very rapid and safe with minimal discomfort, consisting of a brief burning pain when the laser is fired and slight itching afterwards.

The treated areas usually become quite dark and bruised for a period of seven to 10 days following the procedure. During this time, the small blood vessels, which have been clotted by the heat from the laser, begin to slowly disappear over the ensuing months. Risk of scarring is low. However, complete resolution of the problem may require two to three treatments.

The preferable treatment for dilated veins, or spider veins, of the leg is sclerotherapy or vein injection. These small dilated superficial veins on the legs are a common problem, particularly in women after pregnancy and in people with varicose veins. While large varicose veins are most often treated surgically, small superficial veins are best treated with sclerotherapy, which involves injecting a solution into the vein to cause inflammation and subsequent disappearance of the vein.

Sclerotherapy is performed as an outpatient procedure and requires 15 to 30 minutes depending on the number of areas being treated. No sedation or anesthesia is required. The patient experiences a temporary cramping sensation during injection as the solution enters the vessel. This sensation resolves within minutes. Injection sites are then covered with gauze and tape, and the legs are may be wrapped with an elastic wrap. No wound care is required. The treated vessels gradually disappear over the following month.

Sclerotherapy is a safe procedure with few significant risks. The most common complication is the development of brownish pigment in the treated area, which usually disappears within two to six months. Rare patients may develop matte-like telangiectasias, which are small sunburst-like blood vessels at the injection site. Patients may occasionally develop a small scab at the injection site if any of the solution escapes from the blood vessels. This is treated with an antibiotic ointment until the scab clears. There is little risk of infection or bleeding from sclerotherapy.

Sclerotherapy may be performed in conjunction with patients having treatment for large varicose veins, but is preferably performed after treatment of large veins.

Abdominal reduction Abdominoplasty

July 2nd, 2008 -- Posted in aesthetic plastic surgery | No Comments »

Over time –as a result of pregnancy or weight loss –women often develop excess abdominal skin, fat, and stretched abdominal muscles. Abdominoplasty corrects these problems through surgical removal of lax skin and excess fatty tissue. If the patient’s only complaint is excess fat in the abdomen, the problem can sometimes be corrected by liposuction alone.

Abdominoplasty is usually performed under general anesthesia and takes two to three hours to perform. The patient usually must spend one to several nights in the hospital. Following discharge, doctors prescribe oral pain medication to control typically mild to moderate pain. The patient also is given an abdominal binder to provide support while healing. Following surgery, patients should restrict their activities for two to three weeks, and all exertional activities are strictly interrupted for a full four weeks. The stitches generally are removed in one to two weeks following surgery.

Abdominoplasty is performed through a transverse incision across the lower abdomen. An incision is made around the umbilicus (belly button), leaving it attached to the abdominal wall. The skin and fat are then elevated from the abdominal wall and muscles to the level of the rib cage. Sometimes, surgeons may remove some fat from the flanks with supplemental liposuction. If needed, the abdominal muscles are tightened by suturing them together in the midline and shortening them. Surgeons remove excess skin and fat at the upper line of the incision. The umbilicus is then brought out through a small incision and sutured to the new skin in its normal position. Some stretch marks and old scars will be removed in the course of the surgery, but all may not be removed.

In some cases, drains are left beneath the skin for several days following surgery. There may be swelling and collection of fluid following surgery that is occasionally treated by needle drainage in the office. It may be months before all the swelling has completely subsided. Generally, patients experience reduced sensation in the abdominal area and, in some cases, the upper thighs. This will subside in the months following the procedure.

The scars around the umbilicus and the lower part of the abdomen will gradually fade and become less visible. However, these scars tend to be wide because of tension and are variable in final size among individuals.

While most patients with extra abdominal tissue are candidates for abdominoplasty, not all are. Obese patients often are not candidates or require modifications in the procedure as recommended by the surgeon.

Potential complications of abdominoplasty include bleeding, infection and healing problems, which can lead to heavy scars. Some lack of symmetry also may occur. Because the skin is undermined, there is a slight risk of inadequate circulation and loss of some skin. This risk is greater in smokers and in patients with specific kinds of old scars. Patients should quit smoking for 14 days prior to and following surgery, and stop taking aspirin 14 days before surgery.

Following surgery, the patient will enjoy a more attractive figure with a firmer, flatter abdomen.

Suction Lipectomy Liposuction

July 2nd, 2008 -- Posted in aesthetic plastic surgery | No Comments »

Body Fat Removal: Removal of body fat by suction (liposuction) has been done in the United States since 1982. Today, it is proven to be a safe and effective surgical alternative that can result in a better body contour with minimal scarring. The procedure offers the best result when it is used to remove localized areas of unwanted fat after a person has reached a desirable weight through diet and exercise.

Liposuction normally is performed under general anesthesia, but also can be performed using local anesthetics and sedation in selected circumstances. In either case, however, liposuction is often performed as an outpatient procedure. When a patient wants to have large amounts of fat removed, it is safer to keep the patient in the hospital. In these cases, the physician may recommend that the patient donate several units of his or her own blood that can be used during the surgery. The length of the procedure varies depending on how much fat is removed.

The areas of the body that respond well to liposuction include the abdomen, flanks, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees and legs. Some of the areas, such as the abdomen, hips, buttocks and thighs, yield particularly rewarding results in selected patients.

During liposuction, a small incision is made near the area where the fat will be removed. A thin, blunt-tipped, hollow rod is inserted under the skin and carefully manipulated through the fat tissue. The hollow rod is attached to a vacuum source which suctions out unwanted fat cells. When the fat is removed, the surgeon closes the incisions and applies a dressing. Following surgery, patients wear special conforming garments under their clothes and over the area of fat removal. This minimizes swelling and discoloration, and helps the healing process. However, there will be some swelling and discoloration. The discoloration subsides in several weeks, but the swelling may take several months to subside.

Following surgery, moderate discomfort is well controlled with oral pain medicine. Patients must drink extra fluids postoperatively. Gatorade is a good fluid to drink because it contains electrolytes. After about one week, patients can return to near normal activity, but they should wait several weeks before resuming strenuous exercise.

Complications following liposuction can occur, but are relatively uncommon. Although liposuction has become one of the most commonly performed cosmetic operations in this country, there have been a few deaths that have resulted from infection or blood clots in the lungs. Minor complications include serum- or blood-filled pockets underneath the skin. In most cases, these minor problems will resolve with time. Occasionally, antibiotics are required for minor infections.

The most common problem following liposuction is waviness of sagging skin which results from irregular fat removal or inadequate skin shrinkage over the newly contoured areas. In some cases, there may be depressions from too much fat removal. Sometimes a minor secondary procedure is necessary to achieve optimal results. Cellulite (dimpling) and other surface irregularities that were present before surgery will still be present following the procedure.

Overall, liposuction is a safe and effective procedure for removal of unwanted body fat. The best results can be achieved on younger people who have good skin tone and very focal deposits of extra fatty tissue. However, many older people are quite pleased with their results if they have realistic expectations and recognize the limitations of the surgery.

Scalp Reduction or Hair Transplantation

July 2nd, 2008 -- Posted in aesthetic plastic surgery | No Comments »

There are many reasons people lose their hair. Heredity is the most common cause of alopecia, the medical term for baldness. The trait can be inherited from either the mother’s or father’s side of the family. Women with this inherited tendency have thinning hair but usually do not become totally bald. Hair loss usually starts in the late teens, twenties or thirties.

Hair loss also can result from many medical conditions, including high fever, severe infection and thyroid disease. Women commonly lose hair after childbirth. Major surgery, certain medications and chemotherapy may cause hair loss.

There are proven medical treatments for hair loss. Results vary greatly because the response to treatment depends on the initial cause of the baldness. Frequent washing is effective at halting or decreasing baldness for some patients, while others require treatments which may include the use of systemic steroids or hormones, or the application of ointments, tar preparations and antibiotics directly to the scalp.

Hair transplantation

 

Surgery may correct some types of baldness. The most common surgical form of hair replacement is hair transplantation. During this procedure, surgeons transfer grafts of skin and hair from the back of the scalp, where hair growth is full, to bald areas.

Traditional hair transplantation moves round grafts of skin and hair about the size of a pencil eraser from the back and sides of the scalp. These grafts are then placed in the bald areas. Several transplant sessions are always required, and the procedures are usually done at six-week intervals. The number of procedures done depends on the amount of hair replacement desired.

Hair transplantation is performed on an outpatient basis. Hospitalization is not necessary. Patients are given intravenous sedative for relaxation. A local anesthetic is then injected into the scalp.

Micrografts and minigrafts are a new modification to hair transplantation. As few as one or two hairs are transplanted with each graft (several hundred or more per session). This technique provides a more natural hairline but requires a greater number of grafts.

During micrographic transplantation, strips of skin and hair are excised, and the donor site is sutured. These strips are cut into small grafts with varying numbers of hairs per graft. The smallest grafts are called micrografts and minigrafts. While more tedious and time consuming, the results from this procedure are the most cosmetically acceptable and avoid the appearance of having “doll’s hair” or “corn rows.”

Transplanted hair usually goes into a resting stage after hair transplantation. The short hairs that were transplanted will fall out within a few weeks. You will see no growth for up to three or four months. The second transplant procedure may be performed despite lack of hair growth. Six to eight months will pass before the quality of your new hair can be properly evaluated.

 

 

Scalp reduction

 

Some patients with extensive hair loss may not have enough hair to transplant satisfactorily. In those cases, scalp reduction is considered.

Scalp reduction is another surgical technique. It involves removing areas of bald scalp and stitching the scalp together to bring existing areas of hair growth closer together. Sometimes the skin of the scalp is too tight for this. In that case, tissue expansion is necessary.

Tissue expansion involves placing a silicone balloon under the scalp and then inflating the balloon gradually to expand the scalp. After the scalp has stretched, there is enough skin to work with for the scalp reduction technique.

 

Postoperative Care

 

The most common problem following scalp surgery is bleeding. Some bleeding is expected because the scalp contains many blood vessels. Bruising of the skin around your eyes frequently occurs, but it usually goes away within two weeks. Swelling is normal and may occur three to four days after surgery. This subsides within 10 days. Infection is not a common complication.

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