What is Breast Reduction ? Breast reduction (reduction mammaplasty) is an operation in which the breast is reshaped, repositioned, and made smaller. If the proce- dure does not intend to achieve significant volume reduction, it is more appropriately called a mastopexy (see Breast Lift). Breast reduction surgery is one of the most […]
Why did the researchers do this particular study? To see whether the benefits and side effects of 2 commonly used types of bariatric surgery—gastric bypass and duodenal switch—differed over the long term in patients with severe obesity. Who was studied? 60 people who had surgery for obesity. At the time […]
1) Personal Preparation a. We recommend that you shower in the morning on the day of surgery, but do not use any moisturizers, creams, lotions or makeup. Remove your jewelry and do not wear nail polish. b. You may wear dentures, but you will need to remove them just prior to surgery. 2) […]
1) Bowel Preparation Before Surgery a. You will be given instructions for bowel preparation at your pre-operative appointment.It is important that you follow these instructions completely. b. The day before surgery, you may drink only clear liquids. Clear liquids include water, coffee, tea, apple juice, grape juice, cranberry juice,bouillon, broth, clear popsicles, clear […]
General surgical risks Weight loss surgery, as with any major surgery, has risks of which you should be made aware. Although surgical complications are infrequent, it is important for you to fully understand any potential risks so you can make an informed decision. Your surgical team will use their expertise […]
Breast lift (mastopexy) is an operation in which excessive breast skin is removed and the breast reshaped to look more youthful. In many cases the nipple is repositioned higher on the breast. After mastopexy, breast volume will be slightly reduced unless an implant is inserted. An implant may be recommended […]
What is Weight Loss? How does surgery help with weight loss? What is short term versus long term weight loss? Conditions Improved with Weight Loss Understanding the Impact of Obesity. Understanding the Impact of Obesity Obesity is a chronic and progressive disease that can affect multiple organs in the body. People […]
Body contouring is a general term that refers to procedures that alter the shape of large areas of the body, that is, mainly the trunk and extremities. Naturally, many cosmetic procedures have this goal, but the common use of the term “body contouring” denotes surgeries such as liposuction, excision of […]
In breast augmentation (enlargement; also known as augmentation mammaplasty) bags of saline or silicone gel are implanted under the breast (and sometimes also under muscle) in order to make the breasts look larger. Silicone gel implants usually provide a more natural look and feel than does saline, but both kinds of […]
What Works and What Doesn’t and How Physicians Choose ? What follows are brief descriptions of the most popular cosmetic procedures. If you are seriously considering undergoing a cosmetic procedure, you can find more detailed information about it from many good sources, including those listed in Resources at the back of […]
What is liposuctions procedure? liposuctions (suction lipectomy or lipoplasty) is a surgical procedure in which fat tissue is extracted through a rigid tube attached to a vacuum device. liposuctions was developed to treat localized fat deposits that typically do not respond well to dieting or exercise. Liposuction can permanently reduce these deposits, although […]
Two-dimensional (2-D) face-lifting techniques provide the basic construct upon which 3-D rejuvenation procedures are performed. The 2-D techniques allow rejuvenation through oblique and lateral lifting or through vertical and superolateral lifting. The addition of enhancement in an anterior-posterior (A-P) direction defines the 3-D facial rejuvenation tech- nique. There are four […]
What is Cosmetic Surgery? The primary goal of cosmetic Surgey is to enhance natural beauty by maintaining or restoring youthful qualities whenever possible. Youth is the common historical and cultural denominator of beauty. Changes of aging, such as sagging, drooping, bulging, puffiness, tissue laxity, and coarsening of surface texture are regarded as highly […]
