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Is plastic surgery right for me?
Is plastic surgery right for me?
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| Plastic surgery has obvious and often dramatic benefits. However, it is not for everyone. If you are considering plastic surgery, keep in mind the following: |
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No surgery can achieve perfection, and there is no guarantee that the results will look exactly as you have envisioned them. |
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Plastic surgery can reshape your body, not your life. Although enhanced appearance after surgery may improve your self-esteem, plastic surgery will not solve career, marital or emotional problems. |
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Do it at the right time, when you don't feel exceptional stress and you have emotional support available. |
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Do it for yourself, not to fulfil someone else's desires or to fit into any sort of perceived ideal image. |
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Be prepared to tolerate some discomfort during and after surgery, as well as the possibility of scars or other side effects. |
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Understand the risks of plastic surgery. |
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Prepare to pay for your surgery, as insurance does not cover aesthetic plastic surgery. |
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Know that plastic surgery is not suitable for everybody, especially people who are prone to mood swings or erratic behaviour, who abuse drugs or alcohol, or who are receiving treatment for clinical depression or other mental illness. |
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Patients under 18 will need parental consent for surgery and must also have achieved certain milestones in growth and physical maturity. |
What does the word 'plastic' actually mean in plastic surgery?
What does the word 'plastic' actually mean in plastic surgery?
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| The word 'Plastic' here has been derived from a greek word - 'plastikos' which means, 'to mould'. It's a surgical art of molding and crafting body's tissues. Plastic surgery is one of the most ingenious surgical specialties relying heavily on the surgeons three dimensional understanding and artistic skills. |
Is plastic surgery performed with no scars?
Is plastic surgery performed with no scars?
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| This is a myth! No surgery can be performed without a scar although plastic surgeons give finer and neater looking scars which usually fade much better and may not attract attention later on in life. Also most of the planned plastic surgeries are done either through hidden cuts or through well covered incisions making the scars 'invisible'. |
Does liposuction have any health benefits?
Does liposuction have any health benefits?
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| Newer medical studies suggest that reducing fat with liposuction could have a positive effect on blood sugar but it needs further proof. In any case all patients experience a better lifestyle and a more shapely body allows them to function and exercise better. |
Are breast implants safe?
Are breast implants safe?
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| Yes, all the elaborate studies conducted on silicone breast implants have proven its safety. It has no relation with any particular illness or cancer. |
Does breast reduction surgery have any medical benefits?
Does breast reduction surgery have any medical benefits?
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| Breast reduction surgery alleviates the physical symptoms due to heavy breasts namely neck or back pain, sweat rash etc. It also lowers the risk of breast cancer in future. |
Can eyelid surgery improve function and vision?
Can eyelid surgery improve function and vision?
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| Yes, eyelid surgery takes away hooded skin and tightens the eyelid muscles. It can also improve peripheral field of vision although has no bearing on the actual vision. |
Does a tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty) correct the
weakness of the muscles?
Does a tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty) correct the
weakness of the muscles?
Yes it does and that's what gives a perfect trim tummy. Many patients also experience an improvement in their bladder control.
What all can botox do and is it safe?
What all can botox do and is it safe?
Botox has revolutionized cosmetic medicine. It safely erases forehead lines, frown and crows feet. It is also used for facial reshaping as an advanced use. It is extremely effective for excessive sweating and bad migraines. Cosmetic use in the prescribed dosage is perfectly safe in specialists' hands.
What is VASER LipoSelection® and how does it differ from
traditional liposuction?
What is VASER LipoSelection® and how does it differ from
traditional liposuction?
VASER LipoSelection is a minimally invasive procedure that precisely and efficiently removes unwanted body fat. An alternative to the harsh techniques of traditional liposuction, VASER LipoSelection uses state-of-the-art ultrasound technology designed to gently reshape your body. What distinguishes the LipoSelection procedure is its ability to differentiate targeted fat from other important tissues - such as nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue. Innovative VASER® technology breaks up fat while conserving these other important tissues. Only the LipoSelection procedure uses the proprietary VASER System to first liquify fat and then remove it from the body to promote smooth results and rapid healing with only low to minimal pain.
| New: VASER® LipoSelection |
Old: Liposuction |
| Uses gentle, ultrasonic energy |
Uses forceful suction |
| Tissue selective - preserves important tissue structures like nerves, blood vessels and collagen |
Can cause tissue damage - unable to differentiate |
| Smooth, predictable results |
Potential for uneven, "lumpy, bumpy" results |
| Minimal pain and fast recovery |
Potential for long, painful recovery |
| Minimal swelling and bruising |
Potential for swelling and bruising |
| Improved skin retraction reported |
Potential for no significant skin retraction |
| Designed to precisely sculpt both common as well as delicate areas such as arms, chins and inner thighs |
Elevated risk when treating delicate areas |
What happens during VASER LipoSelection® ?
What happens during VASER LipoSelection® ?
First, the area to be reshaped is filled with a special saline solution that helps numb the site and shrink the blood vessels (to minimise blood loss and reduce bruising). This solution wets and fills the area to be treated, making it easier to break up fatty tissue with the VASER System's ultrasound energy. Then a small probe transmits sound energy (similar to that used for cataract removal from the eye) to fragment fatty tissue on contact while leaving other important tissues largely intact. Finally, the liquified fat is removed through a gentle suction process designed to minimise damage to surrounding tissues. The liquified fat is removed through a gentle suction process designed to minimise damage to surrounding tissues.
Is VASER LipoSelection® right for me?
Is VASER LipoSelection® right for me?
If you are frustrated by the resistance of certain body areas to diet and exercise, VASER LipoSelection can provide a solution. If you are healthy and seeking a fast, low-pain solution for losing stubborn fat deposits, the LipoSelection procedure could be your answer. Patients who say they would have never considered liposuction are now finding that the LipoSelection procedure is a minimally invasive option for the achievement of their body reshaping goals. Although there are limits to the amount of fat that can be removed, your doctor can assist you with your decision about potential areas for contouring, anticipated results and the recovery process.
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