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Body Procedures
Liposuction
body contouring
Suction Assisted Liposuction (SAL)
and/or Ultrasonic Assisted Liposuction (UAL)Liposuction Procedure: Improve body shape using tube & vacuum device to remove unwanted fat deposits that don’t respond to dieting & exercise. Locations include chin, cheeks, neck, upper arms, above breasts, abdomen, buttocks, hips, thighs, knees, calves, ankles. UAL allows for softening of fat allowing less traumatic removal with SAL.
Length
1 to 2 hours or more depending on extent of surgeries
Anesthesia
General or local with Sedation Usually Outpatient Surgery
Side Effects
Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, soreness, burning sensation.
Risks
Infection. Excessive fluid loss if too much done. Fluid accumulation. Injury to the skin. Asymmetry. Pigmentation changes (may become permanent if exposed to sun), contour irregularities.
Recovery
Tasks of daily living may be resumed immediately. Back to non-strenuous work (no lifting greater than 10 lbs) in 3 to 7 days. No strong pushing, pulling or repetitive upper body movements for 3 weeks.
Exercise
Resume 1/3 intensity @ 3 weeks. Low impact activities @ 1/3 duration of exercise, repetitions, amount of weight and pulse rate. 2/3 intensity @ 6 weeks. Full intensity including high impact (running, horse back riding, high impact aerobics) @ 8 weeks
Bruising
2 to 4 weeks
Swelling
Moderate/Significant 4 to 8 weeks, Subtle/Mild 2 to 3 months, all of which
are dependent upon extent of procedure(s).
Duration of Results
Permanent, with sensible diet and exercise.
Office Visits
1st 3 to 5 days / 2nd Visit 10 days
Anticipated # of office visits: 3 to 5 the first 3 months then yearly.
Garment Worn
6 weeks (Mandatory)
Tummy Tuck
Abdominoplasty Procedure
Flatten abdomen by removing excess fat, skin & tightening muscles of abdominal wall. Combined with liposuction for best contouring. (Insurance if hernia is present, may be applicable.)
Length
2 to 4 hours
Anesthesia
General In/Outpatient : Either depending on individual circumstances & extent of surgery, or combined surgery.
Side Effects
Temporary pain. Swelling, soreness, numbness of abdominal skin, bruising, tiredness for several weeks or months
Risk
Blood clots. Infection. Bleeding under the skin flap. Poor healing resulting in conspicuous scarring or skin irregularity. Need for further surgery.
Recovery
Back to work 2 to 4 weeks.
Exercise
1/3 Intensity @ 3weeks, 2/3 Intensity @ 6weeks. Full Intensity @ 8 weeks.
Bruising
2 to 4 weeks
Fading & Scar Improvement
6 to 24 months
Swelling
Moderate/Significant Up to 4 weeks, Subtle (Mild) 2 to 3 months, all of which are dependent upon extent of procedure(s).
Duration of Results
Permanent
Office Visits
1st 3 to 5 days / 2nd Visit 7 to 10 days.
Anticipated # of office visits 3 to 5 the first 3 months then yearly.
Garment Worn
3 to 4 weeks
Plastic Surgery after Massive Weight Loss
After weight loss in tune on 20 kgs or more after bariatric surgery, skin tends to sag into folds. This can involve sagging skin in the region of waist, chest, arms, thighs etc.. Multiple surgeries are usually required to address all these parts.
Length
4-6 hours or more depending on extent of surgeries
Anesthesia
General Inpatient.
Side Effects
Temporary pain. Swelling, soreness, numbness of skin, bruising, tiredness for several weeks or months
Risk
Blood clots. Infection. Bleeding under the skin flap. Poor healing resulting in conspicuous scarring or skin irregularity. Need for further surgery.
Recovery
Back to work 2 to 4 weeks.
Exercise
1/3 Intensity @ 3weeks, 2/3 Intensity @ 6weeks. Full Intensity @ 8 weeks.
Bruising
2 to 4 weeks
Fading & Scar Improvement
6 to 24 months
Swelling
Moderate/Significant Up to 4 weeks, Subtle (Mild) 2 to 3 months, all of which are dependent upon extent of procedure(s).
Duration of Results
Permanent
Office Visits
1st 3 to 5 days / 2nd Visit 7 to 10 days.
Anticipated # of office visits 3 to 5 the first 3 months then yearly.
Garment Worn
3 to 4 weeks
Hair Transplant
hair transplant offers the only permanent solution for balding in appropriate male and female candidates. Hair from the back of the head are used to cover the bald area in front of the head.
Anesthesia
Local . Outpatient.
Side Effects
Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, soreness, burning sensation.
Risks
Infection, cysts, inadequate growth.
Recovery
Tasks of daily living may be resumed immediately. Back to non-strenuous work (no lifting greater than 10 lbs) in 3 to 7 days..
Exercise
Resume 1/3 intensity @ 3 weeks. Low impact activities @ 1/3 duration of exercise, repetitions, amount of weight and pulse rate. 2/3 intensity @ 6 weeks. Full intensity including high impact (running, horse back riding, high impact aerobics) @ 8 weeks
Bruising
minimal
Swelling
Mild usually for less than a week
Duration of Results
Permanent. Transplanted hair will fall off in one month and new hair will grow after 6 months.
Office Visits
1st 3 to 5 days
Garment Worn
nil
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