Liposuction

When looking at the skeletal shape and fat distribution, one realises that all human beings are essentially built the same way. However, differences are present in shapes and are either racial, asthenic or due to excessive fat deposits. Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that removes fat from different areas of the body. It is one of the most common procedures done yearly all over the world. Liposuction is usually done to remove fat from the abdomen, back, chest, inner thighs, outer thighs, flanks, neck and arms. Liposuction does not reduce the weight, it corrects the local deformity. Liposuction is done through a specially made cannula through a small opening in the body that usually does not leave a marked effect or scaring. Like any other surgery, liposuction carries risks like infection, bleeding, contour irregularities, intestinal perforation, emboli, asymmetry and brushing. The more the duration of surgery with bigger area of liposuction and big amount of liposuction aspirate, the greater the risks and complications.

To keep the effect post liposuction you need to:

• Keep wearing a binder
• Reduce calorie intake by eating a healthy diet
• Drink lots of water for hydration
• Exercise regularly

Filler and Botox

Filler and Botox are injectable materials that are used to rejuvenate the skin of special areas of the body such as the face. Botox works for temporary procedure paralysis of special facial muscles thus giving the face a younger appearance. The effect of Botox usually starts after 3 days. Filler is used to fill the shallow area of the face, hide facial laxity appearance with age, fill and soften the wrinkles. The filler effect starts immediate and stays for 6 months to 1 year on average. The side effects of Botox injections include itching, pain, bruising, numbness and redness. Filler injections may cause redness, bruising, bleeding, infection, skin necrosis, asymmetry, over-correction swelling and in very rare cases blindness.

Body Contouring

Body Contouring Surgery is a surgical procedure that changes the shape of the body by removing or reducing fat or skin tissue. Body Contouring Surgery includes tummy tuck, arm lift and thigh lift. Tummy tuck is one of most common procedures all over the world. The idea of tummy tuck is to remove excess skin of abdomen, tighten the muscle layer thus providing better appearance of the abdomen. Usually, such surgeries are performed on ladies with repeated pregnancies or after weight reduction with excess skin or for those with weak muscle layer that needs to be strengthened. It is important to note that Body Contouring Surgeries have no role or effect on weight reduction.

Gynaecomastia

It is defined as the enlargement of glandular portion of the male breast. There are many reasons for such enlargement like obesity, hormonal imbalance, older age, puberty, side effects of medications and liver problems. Though, an individual will need to do further investigations to identify the exact reason, surgical treatment for gynaecomastia is to excise the enlarged glandular portion of the breast with liposuction.

Breast Augmentation

Breast Augmentation is one of the most common cosmetic procedures all over the world. There are two types of implants used for augmentation, one is silicone and the other is saline. They both have different shapes and sizes. The choice of implant type, shape and size are usually decided after a consultation with a plastic surgeon. Breast Augmentation Surgery is indicated in case of asymmetry of both breasts, breast pstosis with age, after pregnancy and weight loss. It also improves self-confidence. As any other surgery there are various risks and complications such as infection, bleeding, pain, change in nipple and breast sensation, change of implant position, rupture or leakage of implant, formation of capsule of scar tissue surrounding the implant that can cause distortion of the shape of the breast.

Tattoo Removal

Many people decide to remove their tattoo or change it and ask for medical advice. Tattoo removal can be done either by a special laser machine or serial session of surgical excision which is dependent on the size of tattoo.

Fat Graft and Fat injection

The procedure of transferring fat from areas in which you have excess fat, such as abdomen, flanks and outer thigh into area lacking volume in face, hands, breast and buttocks can also be used for correction of wrinkles and old scars. Fat obtained from the same person will be injected through a liposuction procedure, which is a natural long lasting procedure.

Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty is the surgery performed for the removal of excess skin of eyelids with reduction of bagginess of lower eyelids. The excess skin of the upper eyelid affect vision for many people. Upper blepharoplasty surgery can be done under local anaesthesia in a clinic. As any surgery, it includes risks and complications like infection, bleeding, dry eyes, bruising of eyelid, and in very rare cases, retrobulblar haemorrhage might cause loss of vision. Usually stitches are removed 7 days after surgery. It is common to have swelling and occasionally, bruising. Your eyelids return to normal within 1 to 2 weeks.