Archive for the ‘body’ Category

procedures-body-tigh lift

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

Great weight loss or ageing can cause skin flaccidity in inner thigh region. That can provoke discomfort during the summer period (irritation and skin rush) and luck of self-confidence when using shorts and skirts. Our experts will be glad to discuss procedures with you and to help you to look as good as you feel.

The Aim

Thigh lift is the procedure that removes saggy skin and restores thigh area giving you back more youthful and firmer look. It also results in better proportioned contours of thighs and lower body.

Your surgery

We perform innovate thigh lift with short, hidden scar in groin area always when it is possible. Sometimes the scar is extended to the inner knee in order to address excess skin folds in medial thighs. This procedure can be combined with liposuction.

It requires minimal two nights stay in the hospital.

Your recovery

Patients will experience swelling, bruising and soreness in legs and will be given special compression garments to use in weeks following the surgery. Patients are also advised to refrain from walking or prolonged standing two to three weeks. After that period, patients can return to work.

Results of thigh lift are almost immediately visible, but swelling can take three to six months to disappear completely depending on the procedure. The overall results of thigh lift are long lasting, provided that you maintain stable weight. Scars fade by the time.

procedures-body-male breast reshaping

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

Gynecomasta is an excess development of male breast tissue. The reasons can be different (from anabolic steroids or some other drugs to obesity), but sometimes the cause remains unknown.

Gynecomastia can occur independently of age and can cause extreme embarrassment and luck of self confidence for boys and men who suffer from it.

Male breast reduction or surgical treatment of gynecomastia can significantly improve the appearance of male chest by removing the hypertrophic tissue and/or fat. Sometimes it is necessary to remove the skin as well. The results are permanent and patients show a high satisfaction rate in post op period.

The Aim

The surgery results in flatter, firmer and more masculine- looking chest.

The Procedure

Gynecomastia can be corrected through the variety of surgical procedures such as male breast reduction, mastectomy and/or liposuction. That depends on the quantity of glandular and/or fat tissue and the size of the skin pocket. That defines also the size of the scar which can vary from the several very small incisions in a case of only liposuction, incision at periphery of areola in case of reduction of glandular tissue and in severe cases of gynecomastia with a significant excess of sagging skin inverted “T” scar or periareolar breast reduction has to be done. During your free consultation, our experts will discuss all details including if you are a good candidate, what is the best option for you, surgical options and techniques, pre- and pos-operative instructions and recovery course as well as what to expect after the surgery.

Your Recovery

Patients are advised to wear compressive garments after the surgery for a few weeks. The swelling and bruising disappears in the first ten days, when you can enjoy the initial results. But, the final result can be seen only after six months. You can go back to work after one week.

procedures-body-calf implants

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

The Aim

Calf implants surgery, also called calf augmentation, is surgery that, enhancing the appearance of the calves, gives more harmonious look to the legs and whole body.

Your Surgery

The surgery is done under general or peridural anesthetics and requires overnight stay in the hospital.

The Procedure

Specially designed soft silicone implants are inserted through the small incision in the back of the knee. The implant is placed in the pocket between the calf muscle and it`s fascia. The incision is sutured and special compressive socks are put on after the surgery. Soreness and swelling can be experienced in immediate pos-operative period. Women are advised to use small cubed heels while men can insert some pads inside the shoes in first two weeks. That helps to lift the calf off the floor and decrease the discomfort.

Your Recovery

Patients are advised to use compressive socks few weeks after the surgery. You may go back to work two weeks after the surgery.

procedures-body-buttock reshaping

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

These are various procedures all to enhance the appearance, size and definition of gluteal muscles of the buttock area. You can lift, enlarge or reduce buttocks, or you can remove excess skin above the upper part of buttocks. Surgery can restore the volume by using fat injections or specially designed implants.

procedures-body-arm lift

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

Loose inner arm skin can interfere with one`s ability to fit in sleeved tops but may also cause irritation and under arm rush. This situation can occur after great weight loss or simply in ageing process when skin looses it`s elasticity. No diet or exercise can restore its firmness. Our experts can help you to have slimmed and toned arms again. After having arm lift surgery you can wear sleeveless shirts and dresses with confidence again!

The aim

Arm lift, also called brachioplasty, reshapes the inner portion of arms, removing the skin and/or fat from the region between underarm and the elbow.

Your surgery

The surgery is done under general or local anesthesia with sedation, depending of the quantity of tissue to be removed. It can be done through the small incision hidden in one of the underarm folds, or when there is necessity it can be extended to the inner elbow. We perform minimal scar arm lift always when it is possible. The surgery can be combined with liposuction.

The procedure requires one to two nights stay in hospital.

Your recovery

Patients will experience swelling, bruising and soreness in the arm and are advised to use bandages in weeks following the surgery. Sutures are removed in two to three weeks, but swelling will take three to six months to disappear depending of the procedure. Scars fade by the time. Normally, patients can return to work after one week following the surgery.

procedures-body-liposuction

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

It dramatically improves body contour by removing fat from specific areas such as abdomen, hips, thighs, buttock, knees and arms. It can also be performed in neck. Liposuction can be done alone, or in combination with other cosmetic procedures. Liposculpture is becoming more and more popular every day and it refers to a procedure of remodeling the body and face with the patient`s own fat. Like that, you may increase the volume of one part of your body (buttocks, for ex.) and in the same time decrease the size of other part (abdomen or thighs).That is the most natural and very effective way to reshape your body and face. Our experts will be very happy to explain to you all possible treatments during your free consultation.

The Aim

It improves body contour by removing fat from specific areas such as abdomen, hips, thighs, buttock, knees, upper arms and neck.

The Procedure

The time required to perform liposuction may vary considerably, depending on the size of the area, the amount of fat being removed, the type of anesthesia and the technique used.

Your Surgery

A Canula liposuction tube is introduced directly into your fatty tissue through a tiny skin incision. The suction action is provided by a vacuum pump or a large syringe, depending of body area and the amount of body fat to be extracted.

Your Recovery

Healing is a gradual process.
Your bruising will begin to feel better after about a week or two and you should be back to work a few days following surgery.
Stitches are removed or dissolve on their own within the first week to 10 days. You will see a noticeable difference in the shape of your body quite soon following surgery. However, improvement will become even more apparent after about four to six weeks, when most of the swelling has subsided.
After about three months, any persistent mild swelling usually disappears and the final contour will be visible.

procedures-body-tummy tuck(abdominoplasty)

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

Sudden weight loss or post-pregnancy state frequently causes permanent stretching of abdominal skin and weakness of stomach muscles.
Ugly stretch marks can appear and the skin around your abdomen becomes saggy.
The only possible treatment for this condition is abdominoplasty, commonly known as a tummy tuck.

The Aim

This operation repairs the muscles, tightens the loose skin and reshapes the abdomen. The appearance of stretch marks, especially those located bellow the belly button are erased or improved and your whole abdomen becomes far flatter and tighter.

The Procedure

The tummy tuck can take a surgeon around three hours to complete and is performed under general or peridural anesthesia with a one or two night stay in hospital.
An incision is made from hipbone to hipbone just above the pubic area. A second incision is made to free the navel from the surrounding tissue.

Recovery

The wearing of elasticated pantaloons and a elasticated waist clincher is obligatory for up to two months. Stitches are removed after two weeks. You can return to work usually after three weeks.

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