Cosmetic Surgery

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Laser Vaginal Surgery (Vaginoplasty/Labiaplasty)

Introduction

Vaginal rejuvenation surgery involves a combination of two main procedures, Vaginoplasty and Labiaplasty. Laser is used during these procedures to perform precise incisions in order to give the best surgical results. These procedures are carried out firstly to correct a congenital defect although more commonly performed following childbirth. Secondly for the enhancement of sexual gratification.p>

Vaginoplasty involves the reshaping and tightening of the vagina to its normal anatomical shape and diameter. This is done by removing excess vaginal lining and tightening the surrounding soft tissues and muscles.

Labiaplasty is a cosmetic genital surgical procedure that will reduce the size of change the shape of the small lips on the outside of the vagina.

Recovery Period

Hospitalisation: Day case
Anaesthetic: General
Back to work : A Few Days
More Strenuous Activities(Sexual): 6 weeks
Swelling: up to 1-2 weeks

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Breast Augmentation

Introduction

Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure to enhance the size and shape of a woman's breast using implants. An incision is made either in the crease under the breast or around the areola (nipple).

Once an incision has been made the surgeon will create a pocket either below the muscle or breast tissue for the implant to sit. The implants used are either a silicone rubber shell filled with either medical grade silicone gel or a salt-water solution known as saline.

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Recovery Period

Back to work: a few days
More Strenuous Activities: 1 month
Bruising & Swelling: up to 3-4 weeks
Fading of Scars: 6-12 months depending on patient’s healing process

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Breast Reduction

Introduction

Breast reduction is a procedure for reshaping exceptionally large breasts surgically to increase your comfort and satisfaction. The operation involves reducing the amount of breast tissue whilst uplifting the breast tissue at the same time. In order to achieve the desired outcome the Surgeon will need to move the nipple upwards. The resulting scars will be permanently visible – in the early months they will be pink but will gradually fade to faint white lines of scar tissue.

The aim of surgery is to give you smaller, shapelier breasts that are in proportion to the rest of your body.

Recovery Period

Back to work: 1 week
More Strenuous Activities: 1 month
Bruising & Swelling: up to 3-4 weeks
Fading of Scars: 6-12 months depending on patient’s own healing process

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Breast Uplift / Lift

Introduction

Breast uplift is used to raise and reshape breasts surgically to improve their appearance sometimes using implants.

Drooping/sagging of the breasts is a common problem following substantial weight loss, pregnancy or simply the ageing process. Sagging occurs when the breast skin stretches, resulting in a less youthful appearance of the breasts.

Recovery Period

Back to work: 1 week
More Strenuous Activities: 1 month
Bruising & Swelling: up to 3-4 weeks
Fading of Scars: 6-12 months depending on patient’s healing process

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Brow lift

Introduction

Brow lift procedure is a subtle lifting of the skin to the forehead area and is often combined with the removal of small amounts of the underlying muscle and tissue. This gives a more youthful appearance to the upper part of the face.

Surgery aims to tighten loose skin, correct drooping eyelids and give some improvement to facial lines and wrinkles.

Recovery Period

Back to work: 7-10, usually sooner if endoscopic lift is performed.
Bruising & Swelling: up to 3-4 weeks
More Strenuous Activities: Several weeks

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Blepharoplasty (Eye Bag Removal)

Introduction

Blepharoplasty is one of the most popular surgical procedures. Eyelid surgery is a procedure to remove loose skin, surplus fatty tissue. Relaxed muscles in the eyelids are also removed to tighten the skin and leave a flatter, more youthful appearance. Eyelid surgery can lift drooping upper lids and reduce the puffy bags that form below your eyes. This procedure can be done alone or in conjunction with other facial surgery procedures such as a facelift.

Recovery Period

Back to work: 7-10 days
Contact Lenses: 2 weeks
More Strenuous Activities: 3 weeks
Bruising & Swelling: up to 3 weeks

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Buccal Fat Removal

Introduction

Buccal fat extraction is the procedure to remove the fat pads that augment the lower cheeks. Buccal fat removal is also a procedure that is often sought to remedy "chipmunk cheeks".

Recovery Period

Back to work: a few days
Bruising & Swelling: up to 1-2 weeks

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Chin Reduction / Augmentation

Introduction

Chin reduction / augmentation is an effective way of dealing with the common problem of a receding chin or a prominent chin. It can greatly improve the profile of a person by making noses and overbites appear smaller and leave the face better proportioned, giving an overall balanced effect.

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Facelift (Rhytidectomy)

Introduction

A Facelift involves the skilful removal of excess facial skin from the neck, chin and cheek areas and can reduce some of the more visible signs of ageing. A facelift smoothes the loose skin on your face and neck and tightens underlying tissue. As a result, your face will appear firmer and fresher.

Recovery Period

Back to work: 10-14 days
More Strenuous Activities: Several weeks
Bruising & Swelling: up to 2-3 weeks
Must limit exposure to sun for several weeks

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S-Lift-Short Scar Facelift

Introduction

There are many alternative techniques to reposition and tighten the skin and soft tissue structures of the face.

One of the most significant recent developments in facial aesthetic surgery is the ability to limit the scarring. These procedures are known by various names such as the "short-scar facelift," "mini facelift," and the "S-lift."

Recovery Period

Back to work : a few days
Bruising & Swelling: up to 3-4 weeks
Fading of Scars: 6-12 months depending on patients healing process

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Laser Skin Resurfacing

Introduction

Laser resurfacing can give excellent results in treating fine superficial wrinkles around the mouth, eyes & cheeks. It is a treatment to improve skin texture for whole or partial face with the removal of acne scars, blemishes, multiple lines and sun-damaged skin with approximately 50% improvement.

Recovery Period

Back to work : 2 weeks
More Strenuous Activities: 4-6 weeks
Fading of Redness: up to 6 months for complete fading

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Liposuction

Introduction

Liposuction is the removal of excess fatty tissue to reshape the body. The fat deposits which cannot be removed by diet or exercise can be treated by liposuction. A very small incision is used to insert the cannula to extract the fat and sometimes this is closed with a stitch.

Liposuction can be carried out to most areas of the body; abdomen, hips, buttocks, inner and outer thighs, knees, double chin and commonly the male ‘breast’ area.

Recovery Period

Back to work : 1-2 weeks
More Strenuous Activities: 2-4 weeks
Bruising and swelling: 1 to 6 months for full recovery

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Male Breast Reduction (Gynaecomastia)

Introduction

Gynaecomastia is result of an abnormal increase in the glandular tissue and as a result causes enlargement of the male breast. It is quite common and affects an estimated 40 to 60 percent of men to varying degrees, for men who feel self-conscious about their appearance surgery can help.

Recovery Period

Back to work : 3-7 days
More Strenuous Activities: 2-3 weeks
Bruising & Swelling: up to 3-6 months

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Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Introduction

A tummy tuck is a produre where all loose skin and fatty tissue are removed through a large incision extending across the abdomen, usually from hip to hip. The muscles may also be tightened to give a firmer result. This leaves a flatter, lower body profile and younger-looking abdomen.

Recovery Period

Back to work : 2-4 weeks
More Strenuous Activities: 4-6 weeks
Fading of Scars: 3 months – 2 years depending on patients healing process

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Mini Tummy Tuck

Introduction

A mini-tummy tuck is a procedure that will remove excess fat and skin from around the waist. This is similar to a full abdominoplasty but the navel does not need re-positioning.

Recovery Period

Back to work : a few days
Bruising & Swelling: up to 3-4 weeks
Fading of Scars: 6-12 months depending on patients healing process

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Prominent Ears (Otoplasty)

Introduction

Protruding ears can be a source of embarrassment. Ear reshaping is a straightforward procedure. Otoplasty involves removing skin and reshaping cartilage from behind the ears. The ears are then stitched into the new position with the incision marks cleverly concealed in the natural crease behind the ear.

Recovery Period

Back to work : 5-7 days
More Strenuous Activities: 1-2 months

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Neck Lift (Platysmaplasty)

Introduction

Many times patients only need a neck lift as the neck can begin to age faster than the rest of the face, rather than a full face lift.

Although, many patients choose to have a neck lift with their face lift procedure. Ageing does not always determine the need for a neck lift, but rather having lost considerable weight or it may even be hereditary. Many patients choose to have a neck lift with their face lift procedure.

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Nose Reshaping (Rhinoplasty)

Introduction

The size, shape and length of the nose can all be altered through a reduction rhinoplasty operation, which is now one of the most common of all plastic surgery procedures. It is a reshaping of the cartilage, bone and sometimes the soft tissues of the nose. The scars are usually all internal and therefore not visible.

Recovery Period

Back to work : 1-2 weeks
More Strenuous Activities: 2-3 weeks
Bruising & Swelling: up to 2-3 weeks

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