TYPES
OF COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGERY OPERATIONS
* Abdominoplasty
(Abdomen)
* Abdominal Liposuction
(Liposculpture)
* Acne Scar Removal
* Alar Plasty (Nose Surgery)
* Aptos® Lift (Face and
Neck Lift)
* Arm Lifts (Brachioplasty)
* Arm Liposuction
* Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)
* BOTOX® Injections Treatment
* Breast Augmentation (Implants)
* Breast Implant Removal/Revision
* Breast Lift Surgery (Mastopexy)
* Breast Nipple Reduction
* Breast Reconstruction
* Breast Reduction Surgery
* Brow Lift
* Buccal Fat Extraction
* Buttocks Augmentation
(Hydrogel)
* Buttocks Lift Surgery
* Calf Augmentation (Implants)
* Cheek Augmentation (Implants)
* Chemical Peel
* Chin Augmentation (Implants)
* Cleft chin creation
* Collagen Injection Treatments
* Dermabrasion
* Dimple Creation
* Ear Surgery, Ear Pinning (Otoplasty)
* Eyelid Surgery, Uppper and
Lower, Eyelid Fold (Blepharoplasty)
* Face Lift Surgery (Rhytidectomy)
* Fat Injections
* Forehead Lift
* Gynecomastia (Male Breast
Reduction)
* Injectable Fillers
* Inverted Nipple Repair
* Lip Augmentation/ Reduction
* Lipo Dissolve
* Liposuction Surgery (Lipoplasty)
* Male Pectoral Implants
* Mesotherapy
* Midface (Cheek) Lift
* Mole removal
* Nasal Bridge Augmentation /
Reduction
* Nasal Tip Augmentation / Reduction
* Neck Lift
* Nose Surgery
* Obagi Blue Peels® (Obagi
Skin Care)
* Otoplasty (Ear Surgery, Ear Pinning)
* Restylane®
* Rhinoplasty (Nose Job, Nose
Surgery)
* Rhytidectomy (Face lift)
* Scalp Flaps / Scalp Lift
* Scalp Reduction
* Scar Revision / Scar Repair
* Thigh Liposculpture
* Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
ABDOMINOPLASTY
– Also known as a "tummy-tuck". Surgical removal
of excess skin and fat of the abdominal area can produce a flatter
abdomen and a smaller waistline. This is an in-patient hospital
procedure which takes from 2 to 6 hours under general anesthesia.
Patient stays in the hospital from 5 to 7 days.
ABDOMINAL LIPOSUCTION - (Liposculpture) The surgical suctioning
or vacuuming of fat from beneath the surface of the skin. It is
an excellent method of spot reduction for the abdomen and waist.
This procedure is usually done on an outpatient basis. The length
of the operation varies from 2 to 6 hours, under local tumescent
anesthesia, with or without sedation.
If you are considering liposuction
ACNE SCAR REMOVAL - Acne scars can be made less noticeable
by chemical peeling or dermabrasion, depending on the extent of
scarring. Mild scarring can be treated with a chemical solution
applied to the skin. The old skin peels off and new, regenerated
skin is usually smoother than the old skin.
Dermabrasion, a surgical
procedure which involves sanding the scarred areas with a hand
held tool, can correct deeper scars. In this procedure, the first
few layers of skin are sanded off, resulting in the eventual growth
of a new layer of smooth skin.
ALAR PLASTY – This surgery of the nose narrows the wide
flaring and large opening of the nasal nostrils. This may be done
alone or in combination with augmentation rhinoplasty. This procedure
takes around an hour or two to perform, and is usually done as
an outpatient procedure, under local anesthesia, with or without
sedation.
If
you are considering alar plasty
Rhinoplasty
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APTOS® THREAD LIFT - (Feather Lift) This is
a non-surgical approach to facial lifting. This alternative procedure
is ideal for patients who would like a more conservative and minimally
invasive procedure to rejuvenate the face. It has a shorter recovery
period and facial swelling usually subsides within a week, as
compared to 3 weeks for the usual facelift surgery.
ARM LIFTS -
(Brachioplasty) Arm reduction surgery can remove excess fat, lift
the skin, and tighten the arms, resulting in smaller circumference
of the upper arms. Depending on the amount of extra skin and how
loose the supporting tissues have become, extra skin is removed
from incisions down the inside of the arm or within the armpit.
ARM LIPOSUCTION-
Patients who want smaller arms may have liposuction of the
arms if the skin has good elasticity. However, liposuction can
result in unsightly, loose skin if patients are not evaluated
properly.
If
you are considering liposuction
BLEPHAROPLASTY - (Eyelid surgery) Blepharoplasty is a series
of various operations for reshaping the eyelids for both cosmetic
and functional problems (to imrpove vision problems). This involves
the removal of excess skin, fat and muscle from around the eyes
to correct droopy upper eyelids, protruding eyebags of the lower
eyelids, or to create an upper eyelid fold (to westernize slit
eyes). It can be performed on the upper lids and lower lids, at
the same time or separately. This procedure is usually done on
an outpatient basis and it takes around 30 to 45 minutes per eyelid
surgery, under local anesthesia, with or without sedation.
BOTOX INJECTIONS TREATMENT - can be used for a variety of
conditions such as crow's feet, frown lines, forehead wrinkles,
jaw muscle hypertrophy, excessive armpit sweating, and calf muscle
hypertrophy.
BREAST
AUGMENTATION - Flat chested women may have their breasts
increased by undergoing this procedure which involves placing
a soft breast implant containing either silicone gel or saline
(salt-water) solution underneath the normal breast. This procedure
can be done either on an outpatient basis or with hospital confinement,
depending on the patient's preference. The length of the operation
varies from 2 to 5 hours, under local anesthesia with sedation.
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breast implants safe?
BREAST IMPLANT REMOVAL / REVISION - This procedure is performed
for patients who decide to have breast implants removed or to
change the size of implants initially placed. It is also performed
when there are complications from breast augmentation surgery
such as capsular contracture and implant rupture.
BREAST MASTOPEXY – (Breast Lift) Women with sagging breasts
can have their breasts lifted to their previous position. Mastopexy
involves the excision of sagging breast skin. This procedure can
be done either on an outpatient basis or with hospital confinement,
depending on the patient's preference. The length of the operation
varies from 2 to 5 hours, under local anesthesia with sedation.
BREAST NIPPLE REDUCTION - Nipple reduction is used to either
reshape nipples that are too long or to reduce the areola. This
procedure involves small incisions to remove the excess and results
in smaller, more natural and youthful appearing nipples.
BREAST RECONSTRUCTION – Women with breast cancer who
have had their breast(s) removed can have new breasts reconstructed.
The length of the operation varies from 2 to 5 hours, under general
anesthesia, with patient confined for a few days in the hospital.
BREAST REDUCTION:
Female – This procedure involves the excision of breast
tissue and skin to reduce the size of a woman's breasts. The length
of the operation varies from 2 to 5 hours, under general anesthesia,
with patient confined for a few days in the hospital.
BREAST REDUCTION:
Male – This procedure to correct abnormally large breasts
in males (gynecomastia) may be done by liposuction of breast tissue
or by excision of breast tissue and skin to reduce the size of
a man's breasts. The length of the operation varies from 1 to
2 hours, usually on an outpatient basis.
BROWLIFT – Eyebrows that are sagging can be lifted up
to their previous youthful position. This procedure takes around
1-2 hours to perform, and is usually done as an outpatient procedure,
under local anesthesia, with or without sedation.
BUCCAL FAT EXTRACTION
- This procedure is often sought to remedy "chipmunk cheeks"
and a plump or round-faced appearance. Usually done as an outpatient
procedure, buccal fat extraction is carried out by making a very
tiny incision inside the mouth. Fat is then removed through this
tiny opening, resulting in a more oval face. This procedure is
not recommended for younger patients since when natural fat loss
occurs with aging, the face will look gaunt and haggard if too
much fat was removed.
BUTTOCKS AUGMENTATION - This procedure is popular for patients
wanting rounder, more firmly shaped buttocks. It involves surgically
augmenting the buttocks with a permanent soft tissue filler gel
which is injected in the area to be augmented. A thin membrane
around the implant forms one week after the injection, helping
to keep it in place. This outpatient procedure needs neither hospitalisation
nor general anaesthetic.
BUTTOCKS LIFT SURGERY
- This is a procedure which tightens the skin of the buttock
area. It removes excess, sagging buttock and thigh skin that has
developed as a result of weight loss, aging and gravity, or genetics
and results in an improved, more flattering and toned butt and
thigh contour. The incision for the procedure is placed very low
on the back, just above the buttocks. The procedure can be performed
alone or in combination with other operations such as a thigh
lift and abdominoplasty.
CALF AUGMENTATION - A procedure for patients who want to improve
the shape of their legs, increase the size of the calves, enhance
the muscle and add definition. Many men pursue calf augmentation
to bulk up the appearance of the calf muscles, while women usually
want to enhance the curves in the lower leg. Generally, calf augmentation
patients are looking for lower legs that are in better balance
when compared to the rest of the body, especially the thighs.
This procedure is usually done on as an outpatient procedure,
taking about an hour to perform. Implants are inserted through
a tiny incision behind the knee.
CHEEK AUGMENTATION
- A procedure used to resculpt the face and provide new facial
contours for patients who want the high, prominent cheekbones
that are frequently associated with beauty. Cheek implants can
balance the facial structure by correcting a deficient cheek area
due to heredity, age-related bone resorption or facial trauma.
Cheek Augmentation
is most frequently done by placing a small implant over the area
of the cheek that would benefit from enhancement. The incisions
used are frequently placed inside the mouth to leave no visible
scars.
CHEMICAL PEEL
- This procedure can effectively improve a wide variety of skin
conditions including fine lines and wrinkles, age spots, freckles,
unsightly blemishes, uneven pigmentation, shallow acne scars,
and sun-damaged skin. Although it cannot remove all facial flaws,
it usually results in a smoother, younger, tighter, fresher and
more even toned textured skin. Deeper lines, wrinkles, scars and
other flaws may require additional treatments or techniques.
CHIN AUGMENTATION (Implants) - A procedure used to correct
a weak chin due to heredity, age-related bone resorption or facial
trauma, resulting in better balance of the facial structure and
a more attractive look. A weak chin can make the nose appear larger
and may also give the appearance of a 'fleshy' neck.
Chin Augmentation is
most frequently done by placing a small implant over the area
of the chin that would benefit from enhancement. An outpatient
procedure, the incisions used are frequently placed inside the
mouth to leave no visible scars.
CLEFT CHIN CREATION
COLLAGEN INJECTION TREATMENTS - Used to reduce surface imperfections
such as wrinkles, acne scars, or chickenpox marks to produce smooth,
clear skin and attractive facial contours. Soft-tissue fillers,
most commonly injectable collagen or fat are injected into lines
and creases, temporarily restoring a smoother, more youthful-looking
appearance.
DERMABRASION - This surgical procedure is used to improve
the appearance of acne scarred skin. It involves sanding off the
first few layers of skin with a hand held tool, resulting in the
eventual growth of a new layer of smooth skin. It usually takes
around one hour to perform, usually done as an outpatient procedure.
DIMPLE CREATION
EAR SURGERY (Otoplasty) - Includes surgery to refine or
reshape deformed ears, pin back protruding ears, or correct the
size or placement of ears to make the ears more proportional to
the size and shape of the head and face. Generally performed on
children ages of 4-14, otoplasty can prevent adolescent ridicule.
For ear pinning, an
incision is made behind the ear, in the fold where it joins to
the head. It usually involves the removal of cartilage and skin.
Most of the time this is an outpatient operation.
FAT INJECTIONS
FOREHEAD LIFT - Forehead skin that has wrinkled and sagged
may be lifted to restore youthful appearance. This procedure takes
around 1-2 hours to perform, and is usually done as an outpatient
procedure, under local anesthesia, with or without sedation.
LIPOSUCTION
– The surgical suctioning or vacuuming of fat from beneaththe
surface of the skin. It is used to reduce fullness in any area
of the body. It is an excellent method of spot reduction but is
not an effective method of weight loss. Liposuction may be used
for contouring any of the following areas: cheeks, jowls and neck;
upper arms; breast or chest areas; abdomen and waist; hips and
buttocks; inner and outer thighs; inner knees; calves and ankles.
This procedure is usually done on an outpatient basis. The length
of the operation varies from 2 to 5 hours, under local tumescent
anesthesia, with or without sedation.
If you are considering liposuction
MOLE REMOVAL - Patients may wnat to remove their moles
for a variety of reasons such as concerns about the cosmetic appearance
of certain moles, concern about the possibility of cancer and
repeated irritation by activities such as shaving or rubbing on
clothing.
Moles can either be
shaved off of the surrounding skin, excised with the underlying
and surrounding skin and then stitched or excised with cauterization.
For best results, treatment should be individualized and method
chosen depends on the appearance and depth of the mole and the
type of cosmetic outcome desired.
NASAL BRIDGE AUGMENTATION – The most common type of cosmetic
nasal operation done in Filipinos is augmentation rhinoplasty.
This involves placing either a bone graft, cartilage graft or
silicone implant to increase the height of the nasal bridge, which
is commonly quite low in Filipinos as compared to the American
or European nose. This procedure takes around an hour or two to
perform, and is usually done as an outpatient procedure, under
local anesthesia, with or without sedation.
If
you are considering nasal bridge augmentation
Rhinoplasty
for Asians
NASAL TIP AUGMENTATION – Operation done to produce a
higher and more pointed nasal tip. This procedure takes around
an hour or two to perform, and is usually done as an outpatient
procedure, under local anesthesia, with or without sedation.
If
you are considering nasal tip augmentation
Rhinoplasty
for Asians
OBAGI BLUE PEEL® (Obagi Skin Care) -A procedure for
nonsurgical skin rejuvenation, it improves imperfections such
as uneven pigmentation, unsightly blemishes, sun damaged skin,
age spots, acne, fine wrinkles, photo-aged skin and large pores.
Beneficial to persons
of all skin types including Asians and African Americans, unlike
more invasive peels which are unfortunately suitable to only those
of European Caucasian descent.
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about Obagi
RHINOPLASTY – Nose
Improvement. This one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures
and may involve the following techniques, done singly or in combination:
nasal bridge augmentation or reduction (changes the shape of the
bridge of the nose), nasal tip augmentation or reduction (changes
the shape of the tip, change the angle between nose and upper
lip) and alar plasty (reduction of width of the nasal base, narrows
the span of the nostrils).
If
you are considering rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty
for Asians
RHYTIDECTOMY - Face lift. This is done for removal of skin
wrinkles of the face, loose and sagging skin, and correction of
prominent skin folds. Most surgeons agree that the best time for
the first facial plastic surgery is whenever it is needed. In
most instances, this is between the ages of 45 and 55, when the
telltale signs of age usually first appear. This procedure can
be done either on an outpatient basis or with hospital confinement,
depending on the patient's preference. The length of the operation
varies from 2 to 5 hours, under local anesthesia with sedation.
SCAR REVISION – Scars of the face and body from traumatic
injury, disease or previous surgery may result in deep despair
and sorrow from the loss of one’s normal facial appearance.
The plastic surgeon’s ability to accurately excise the old
scar, undermine the skin, and approximate the new skin edges affords
you the best opportunity for cosmetic improvement of facial and
body scars. This procedure is done on an outpatient basis . The
length of the operation is usually around 1 hour, under local
anesthesia.
