PROCEDURE: Gynecomastia refers to the presence of breast tissue in male patients. Mostly performed with either liposuction or excision via peri-areolar incision or a combination of these procedures This procedure may be performed as a day procedure but may require overnight observation in larger cases. PRE-OPERATIVE: Please stop any over-the-counter herbs, vitamins, or drugs 2 …
PROCEDURE: Fat grafting is the harvesting of fat from areas of excess and the replacement via cannulas of this fat into areas that has a volume deficient or to improve tissue quality in previously traumatised/scarred areas. It is most commonly applied to the face to address volume loss as a result of aging, the breasts …
PROCEDURE: A facelift is the tightening of the facial skin with tightening of the underlying SMAS (muscular or fibrous layer deep to skin) via a variety of procedures. It mainly addresses mid and lower facial aging and on its own cannot address the forehead, brows, eyelids and neck. Thus, it is most commonly, performed with …
PROCEDURE: Breast reduction refers to the removal of breast tissue to reduce the weight of a large breast, at the same time lifting the breast and improving the breast shape. Mostly performed with a wise pattern (anchor incision) although it can sometimes be performed with limited incision patterns such as the lollipop incision or circum-areolar. …
PROCEDURE: Breast reconstruction can either be performed at the time of mastectomy or as a delayed procedure. Most are performed immediately, although surgical findings may dictate postponement of reconstruction until after radiation treatment has been completed. Reconstruction is usually performed in 2 -3 stages. With the 1st stage consisting of the creation of a breast …
PROCEDURE: This refers to the removal of excess tissue from the labia minora and often the clitoral hood associated with excessive tissue resulting in physical discomfort or social embarrassment. This procedure is performed in theatre under general anaesthesia for patient comfort although it is possible to perform in the consultation room. PRE-OPERATIVE: Please stop any …
PROCEDURE: Liposuction refers to the removal of excess fatty tissue via cannulas and small skin punctures. This fat can either be discarded or used to infiltrate/fill areas that are deficient. Liposuction is performed to address areas of concern that do not respond to weight loss or to improve body contour. Liposuction is NOT a weight …
PROCEDURE: Mastopexy refers to the lifting of the breast and nipple-areola complex (NAC), to the correct aesthetic position. This can be performed via several incisions, but it is usually performed with a lollipop or short scar anchor pattern. This is performed as a day procedure. PRE-OPERATIVE: Please stop any over-the-counter herbs, vitamins, or drugs 2 …
PROCEDURE: Mastopexy-augmentation refers to the enlargement of the breast combined with the lifting of the nipple-areola complex. Scars are most commonly a lollipop or anchor incision, or on occasion circum-areolar. PRE-OPERATIVE: Please stop any over-the-counter herbs, vitamins, or drugs 2 weeks prior to your scheduled surgery. Disprin, NSAIDS and blood thinners should be stopped 7 …
PROCEDURE: Abdominoplasty refers to the removal of excess skin of abdomen with a panty line scar, together with tightening/suturing of the central abdominal wall resulting in a flatter more defined tummy. Breast reduction reduces the size and lifts the breast, whereas mastopexy lifts and shapes the breast without reducing breast volume. This addresses the combination …
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