Glabella Frown Lines

Overview of the surgery:

Glabella Frown lines are the most common reasons for a Botox procedure. The folds in this area are caused by vertically oriented fibers which are found on the glabellar area. When treating Glabellar frown lines, about 5 sites are to be administered with the toxin. About 25 units are used for all five sites. One is injected in the corrugator muscle and the other four are distributed around and on the sides of this muscle. Initially, the patient will be asked to frown and scowl so the target muscles can be palpated by the Botox therapist. The injections are then administered to various sites. The depth of injection is usually different for every individual. An EMG may also be necessary to spot the right site for injection. The same instructions will be given by the doctor. Bending over should not be done until four hours after the procedure. You are also asking to rest in an upright position to avoid the medication from being absorbed by other muscles.

Duration of the operation:

Botox procedure is done approximately 30 minutes

Post operative care:

A patient is required to rest without lying down in the first 2 hours after the treatment. Exercising or any strenuous activity is also prohibited during this period. A patient is also advised to avoid touching the treated area for the first 4 hours after the treatment. Results last for around 3 to 6 months. Re-injection of Botox is required to maintain the desired appearance. Results can be seen at 2 to 4 weeks after the treatment.

Recovery period:

After Botox injection, there is no downtime needed for the recovery period. Patients can go about their daily routine immediately after the procedure.

Possible risks and complications:

There are very minimal, and often rare, risks and side effects associated with Botox. Headache, flu-like symptoms, temporary redness, swelling, tiny pinching sensations and bruising are the most common side effects that usually fade over time. No fatal systemic side effects have been reported from locally administering Botox injections for facial wrinkles.

Anesthesia use: Local anesthesia

Hospital admission:

This procedure may be performed in the cosmetic surgeon’s office-based facility, an outpatient surgery center, or at a hospital. This procedure is usually done on an outpatient basis

Preparation before Surgery

The surgeon will educate you with the procedure. This procedure is very quick and simple; there isn’t much that a patient must do to prepare for surgery.

• Assessment of the medical history (any allergies, serious medical condition and all medications taken both prescribed and non-prescribed), physical examination, and laboratory tests will be performed during consultation.

• Blood and urine samples will be collected for routine preoperative laboratory tests.
• Smoking must be avoided for about 3-4 weeks prior to surgery, as nicotine interferes with circulation and will greatly affect healing process.
• You will likely to be asked to stop drinking alcohol, a week before the surgery and throughout your recovery period.
• Avoid taking any medications such as hormones, anticoagulants, anabolic steroids and supplements at least 4-6 weeks to prevent complicating medical factors prior to surgery. Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding.
• The patient only required to undergo a test to ensure that they are not allergic to Botox. If the result is negative the patient is qualified to receive injections.

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Hair Transplant

Overview of the surgery:

Hair transplant is a procedure in which healthy hair is taken from the back or sides of the head (donor site), and placed in the balding area on the scalp. The doctor along with his technicians will dissect and insert the grafts with a small pair of tweezers. After about six hours, the first session is complete and the patient is ready to go home.

Duration of the operation:

Treatment up to 1,000 grafts may take 3-6 hours. Treatment of more than 1,000 grafts will normally be done over 2 or 3 days.

Post operative care:

Hair transplantation is a very safe, relatively minor surgical procedure. Patients are provided with a mild analgesic to relieve any discomfort felt the night following the procedure. Small crusts may form on each graft but you can comb over this area to cover these scabs. These crusts will flake-off by 10-14 days after the surgery. The transplanted hair seen above the scalp will initially be shed, however the roots will remain dormant for 6-12 weeks, at which time the new hairs will all begin to grow. Numbness that may occur in the donor or recipient area usually disappears in 2-8 months following surgery. Patients may experience mild swelling to the forehead area for a few days following surgery.

Recovery period:

The treated area may have slight swelling for a couple of days. Scabs form and fall off within 2 weeks. The skin of the recipient area is healed within 2 weeks. Some or all of hairs in the transplanted grafts drop out in 2-8 weeks. The skin of the donor area is healed within 2 weeks.

Possible risk and complications:

Complications are rare. Severe infection is highly unusual due to the abundant blood supply in the scalp, but minor infections can occur around a newly transplanted hair follicle, similar to an infected ingrown hair or pimple, and responds easily to antibiotics. Minor scars that occur in the donor scalp as a result of the removal of donor skin are narrow and can be easily hidden by the surrounding hair. The graft sites in the recipient frontal area heal with almost no visible scarring and are covered by the transplanted hair. Patients may experience mild swelling to the forehead area for a few days following surgery. In rare occasion, parts of the scalp can remain numb after each procedure but this usually disappears in 2-8 months after the surgery

Anesthesia use:

A general anesthetic or local anesthetic is used

Hospital admission:

This procedure may be performed in the cosmetic surgeon’s office-based facility, an outpatient surgery center, or at a hospital. This procedure is usually done on an outpatient basis

Preparation before Surgery

• Assessment of the medical history (any allergies, serious medical condition and all medications taken both prescribed and non-prescribed), physical examination, and laboratory tests will be performed during consultation.
• Blood and urine samples will be collected for routine preoperative laboratory tests.
• Smoking must be avoided for about 3-4 weeks prior to surgery, as nicotine interferes with circulation and will greatly affect healing process.
• You will likely to be asked to stop drinking alcohol, a week before the surgery and throughout your recovery period.
• Avoid taking any medications such as hormones, anticoagulants, anabolic steroids and supplements at least 4-6 weeks to prevent complicating medical factors prior to surgery. Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding.
• No haircut is advised before the transplant. Leave the hair long to provide better coverage.

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Brachioplasty or Arm Lift

Overview of the surgery:

Brachioplasty, also known as arm lift reshapes the under portion of the upper arm, from the underarm region to the elbow. Good candidates are those individuals who may have sagging upper arms due to the effects of aging and weight loss.

During the surgical procedures, medications are administered. It includes either intravenous sedation or general anesthesia.  Incisions are placed on the inside of the arm or on the back of the arm extending from the axilla (underarm) to the elbow, depending on the location and amount of excess skin to be removed as well as the surgeon’s preference.  Then, tissues are tightened and reshaped with sutures resulting in a smoother and shapely upper arm. The incisions will then be closed with absorbable or non- absorbable stitches.

Duration of the operation:

The procedure usually takes 1-2 hours

Post operative care:

Following your surgery, you may feel some mild discomfort and the surgeon will prescribe pain medications to alleviate pain.

Dressings will be applied to your incisions, and your arms may be wrapped in an elastic bandage or a compression garment to minimize swelling. A small, thin tube may be temporarily placed under the skin to drain any excess blood or fluid that may collect.

Swelling peaks two to three days after your arm lift typically disappear within two weeks. Elevating your arm with pillows can help reduce swelling and increase comfort during recovery.

Dressings are typically applied to the incision. Many of the stitches will dissolve, but those that are not self-absorbing are usually removed within a week. Your surgeon may prescribe a compression garment to allow the skin to adhere to underlying tissues.

Recovery period:

You can shower one week after the procedure, and most people can go back to work two to three weeks after the procedure. Your surgeon will likely tell you to avoid any strenuous exercise for one month, and to avoid heavy lifting for at least six weeks. Individual instructions vary.

Possible risks and complications:

With every medical procedure there is a possibility of complications, which can cause a longer recovery period. Arm lift risks include: Infection, hematoma, anesthesia risks, loss of sensation, scarring, swelling of the hands, Seromas (fluid filled masses along the incision line).

Anesthesia use:

The procedure uses general anesthesia or sedation

Hospital admission:

It depends on your preferences as well as your surgeon’s. Arm lift can be performed on an out patient basis, in the hospital, or in an ambulatory surgical suite.

Preparation before surgery:

• Assessment of the medical history (any allergies, serious medical condition and all medications taken both prescribed and non-prescribed), physical examination, and laboratory tests will be performed during consultation.
• Blood and urine samples will be collected for routine preoperative laboratory tests.
• Smoking must be avoided for about 3-4 weeks prior to surgery, as nicotine interferes with circulation and will greatly affect healing process.
• You will likely to be asked to stop drinking alcohol, a week before the surgery and throughout your recovery period.
• Avoid taking any medications such as hormones, anticoagulants, anabolic steroids and supplements at least 4-6 weeks to prevent complicating medical factors prior to surgery. Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding.

For more information about the procedures you may contact  International Marketing Coordinator: osias05@hotmail.com or call mobile phone: +66816572522, Tel: (662) 753-9206

Buttocks Lift or Butt Lift

Overview of the surgery:

A buttocks lift or butt lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that is more concerned with improving the tone and contour of the buttock by removing loose, sagging skin from the buttocks. It can be performed as a solo procedure or as part of the total body lift. The best candidates for buttock lift surgery are individuals who have a saggy appearance in the buttock area due to hormonal changes, extreme weight loss or aging and buttock that appears asymmetrical or lumpy due to burns, wounds or other types of trauma.

It requires short incisions made laterally at the top of the buttocks. After the incisions have been made, excess skin and fat is detached from the underlying muscles. The skin is then reshaped and pulled up to the waist over the muscles and drains are placed beneath the skin to remove excess fluid that may delay wound healing. It will then be closed with stitches which are either absorbable or non-absorbable.

Duration of the operation:

Buttock lift surgery usually takes between 3-6 hours

Post operative care:

After the surgery, sterile dressing is applied to the incision site and will be fitted with a compression garment to protect the incisions and reduce swelling and aid in the tightening of the skin after surgery. Patients will experience some swelling and soreness/pain around the surgical areas easily controlled with oral medications. Patients may sit one to two days after surgery on a soft, full pillow, however should avoid sitting for extended periods

Recovery period:

The healing process is usually 4-6 months and if fall goes well, bruising and swelling usually subsides within a month. Still it may be weeks before you can sit down without discomfort. Keep in mind that you may have to wait as long as three months before you can exercise, run or engage in any kind of strenuous activity. The foam pads come off in 3-4 days at which time the patient may shower.  We recommend continued use of the pillow for approximately 2 weeks.   Patient can generally return to work within one week and compression garment must be worn for two to four weeks depending on the extent of the procedure. People generally feel back to normal after approximately four weeks at which time exercise may be started.

Possible risk and complications:

All surgical procedures have risk and complications inherent to the surgery itself. These risks include: infection, as manifested by swelling, tenderness, redness and fever, is an uncommon risk. Hematoma formation (large blood clot in the wound), which is manifested by enlargement and discoloration of tissue, seroma formation (large serum collection in the wound), which is manifested by prolonged swelling,

Capsular contracture (a condition that can occur when thick/ hard connective tissue forms around the implant body, causing hardness, definitive implant edges that can be seen or restrict movement)

Anesthesia use:

The procedure is under general anesthesia.

Hospital admission:

This procedure may be performed in the cosmetic surgeon’s office-based facility, an outpatient surgery center, or at a hospital. This procedure is usually done on an outpatient basis

Preparation before surgery:

• Assessment of the medical history (any allergies, serious medical condition and all medications taken both prescribed and non-prescribed), physical examination, and laboratory tests will be performed during consultation.
• Blood and urine samples will be collected for routine preoperative laboratory tests.
• Smoking must be avoided for about 3-4 weeks prior to surgery, as nicotine interferes with circulation and will greatly affect healing process.
• You will likely to be asked to stop drinking alcohol, a week before the surgery and throughout your recovery period.
• Avoid taking any medications such as hormones, anticoagulants, anabolic steroids and supplements at least 4-6 weeks to prevent complicating medical factors prior to surgery. Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding.

For more information about the procedures you may contact  International Marketing Coordinator: osias05@hotmail.com or call mobile phone: +66816572522, Tel: (662) 753-9206

Thigh Lift

Overview of the surgery:

Thigh lift is a cosmetic surgery procedure designed to tighten the skin of the thigh and reduce sagging in the inner or outer thigh resulting in smoother and contoured skin. The ideal candidates for thigh lift are patients who have lost a lot of weight and the skin of the inner thigh sags or are droopy. The incision is based on the areas to be treated and extent of correction. The surgeon typically uses an incision that runs from the groin, around the back of the thigh and the crease of the buttock. The underlying tissue will be tightened and skin will be reduced resulting in a more improve body contour. The incisions are then closed with stitches which are either absorbable or non-absorbable.

Duration of the operation:

 The surgery usually takes two to three hours

Post operative care:

• Patient will feel some discomfort and tightness for the first 48 to 72 hours, but should begin to feel normal after 3 days. Prescribed pain killers will be given to relieve discomfort. Swelling may take 3-5 weeks to subside.
• Patient will be fitted with a compression garment to protect the incisions and promote shrinking and tightening of the skin after surgery. Drainage tubes are inserted to reduce swelling and get rid of excess fluid. These tubes can be safely removed when the output of drainage fluid is clear and already low.
• Keep your legs slightly bent at the hips a few days following surgery. This will reduce pain and minimized tension on the incision site. Wound dressing will be done on a daily basis so that incision site remains dry and free from bacterial infection. You may take a shower for about 3 days after surgery. Early ambulation as soon as possible after surgery to reduce the risk of developing blood clots.

Recovery period:

Thigh lift surgery is generally well tolerated, but the recovery time is 2-3 weeks. We strongly recommend strict bed rest for the first 10 days--avoiding all movement to help speed up recovery time. Out of town patients who have the thigh lift must stay a minimum of 2 weeks in town.

Possible risk and complications:

There are certain risks associated with any medical procedure. Some of the risks associated with thigh lifts include: Scarring, infection, and bleeding, fluid accumulation, poor wound healing, asymmetry, anesthesia risk, fat necrosis, blood clots, numbness, continuous pain, bruising and swelling, deep vein thrombosis, unsatisfactory results and a possibility of a secondary surgery.

Anesthesia use:

The procedure can be done under general anesthesia or intravenous sedation.

Hospital admission:

You will be requested to sign in hospital consent form. Then you need five nights
admission to hospital for recuperation.

Preparation before surgery:

• Assessment of the medical history (any allergies, serious medical condition and all medications taken both prescribed and non-prescribed), physical examination, and laboratory tests will be performed during consultation.
• Blood and urine samples will be collected for routine preoperative laboratory tests.
• Smoking must be avoided for about 3-4 weeks prior to surgery, as nicotine interferes with circulation and will greatly affect healing process.
• You will likely to be asked to stop drinking alcohol, a week before the surgery and throughout your recovery period.
• Avoid taking any medications such as hormones, anticoagulants, anabolic steroids and supplements at least 4-6 weeks to prevent complicating medical factors prior to surgery. Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding.
• Bruising and swelling can be minimized if you take certain nutritional supplements before your surgery such as arnica and bromelain. Find out what your surgeon recommends you take – or stop taking – before your surgery to improve the results and minimize the risks.

For more information about the procedures you may contact  International Marketing Coordinator: osias05@hotmail.com or call mobile phone: +66816572522, Tel: (662) 753-9206

Trachea Shave Surgery

Overview of the surgery:

Trachea Shave Surgery (commonly called Adam’s apple Shaving) is a surgical procedure in which the thyroid cartilage is reduced in size by shaving down the cartilage to achieve a more feminine appearance. The procedure can be done as an out patient surgery under local anesthesia or under a general anesthesia. The incision is usually 2-3 cm in length. The surgeon makes a horizontal incision at the highest crease of the skin on the throat below submental (chin) area then the vertical muscles in the throat are separated to expose the cartilage.  The thyroid cartilage is reduced, usually by shaving in the most prominent area and the rim of its upper border. The thyroid cartilage contouring is a delicate process and need to be done meticulously especially for those who have calcified (hard) cartilage due to aging process.

Duration of the operation:

The feminization of the Adam’s apple (trachea shaves) takes about 1 hour

Post operative care:

• During the first 24- 48 hours, patient may experience some varying degrees of swelling and temporary mild voice weakness that includes lowering of pitch and hoarseness following surgery.
• Apply ice pack to the surgical site for a couple of days to gradually decrease swelling. Swelling will subside over 1-2 weeks and bruising resolves in 1-3 weeks.
• Patient must rest voice following surgery. Avoid shouting or singing for 2 weeks after surgery.
• The procedure leaves a prominent red scar that lightens over 1-3 months.
• Patient will have stitches often supplemented by surgical tape or butterfly bandages for a few days.
• Wound dressing is performed daily. Stitches and tape must be kept dry at all times.
• Patient must avoid electrolysis immediately around the incision until surgeon recommends it to continue.
• Application of antibiotic ointments, vitamin E oil, or other topical preparations is prescribed by some surgeons to aid healing process.

Recovery period:

A piece of gauze will cover the incision for the first 2 or 3 days after Adam’s apple reduction. For about 7 to 10 days you will probably have a burning sensation and some difficulties when swallowing or talking. Patients who underwent Adam's apple removal report that the post op sensation is very similar to a simple sore throat, including a reduction in the ability to speak loudly.

Possible risk and complications:

Complications include permanent change in vocal quality which is the result of too much revision or over dissection of the cartilage that may injure the vocal cords, infection may also occur and hematoma.

Anesthesia use:

Adam's apple removal is done under general anesthesia, with other procedures of facial feminization surgery, or alone.

Hospital admission:

This procedure may be performed in the cosmetic surgeon’s office-based facility, an outpatient surgery center, or at a hospital. This procedure is usually done on an outpatient basis

Preparation before the surgery:

• Assessment of the medical history (any allergies, serious medical condition and all medications taken both prescribed and non-prescribed), physical examination, and laboratory tests will be performed during consultation.
• Blood and urine samples will be collected for routine preoperative laboratory tests. X-rays may be taken to evaluate the individual's bone structure.
• Smoking must be avoided for about 3-4 weeks prior to surgery, as nicotine interferes with circulation and will greatly affect healing process.
• You will likely to be asked to stop drinking alcohol, a week before the surgery and throughout your recovery period.
• Avoid taking any medications such as hormones, anticoagulants, anabolic steroids and supplements at least 4-6 weeks to prevent complicating medical factors prior to surgery. Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding. 

For more information about the procedures you may contact  International Marketing Coordinator: osias05@hotmail.com or call mobile phone: +66816572522, Tel: (662) 753-9206

Lipofilling

Overview of the surgery:

Lipofilling otherwise known as fat transfer, can either be done on its own or in combination with other surgical procedures such as face and neck lift. Done on its own it is possible to perform the procedure under local anesthetic as a day case, but is usually performed under general anesthetic.

Small incisions, less than 1 cm, are made in either the abdomen or inner thigh from where the fat will be harvested. This is done using a low pressure liposuction technique. Small dressings are placed on these wounds and occasionally an absorbable suture is used to close them. The fat that has been harvested from this area is re-injected into the required areas of the face again using tiny 3 – 4 mm. stab incisions which are covered with a Steri-strip sticking plaster.

Duration of the operation:

The operation for lipofilling alone usually takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour.

Post operative care:

You will expect swelling and bruises. These are all normal and should be taken cared of. You will be instructed to take all of your medications on time, keep your treatment are immobile and allow proper healing. This includes no high impact exercise or activities for approximately 2-3 weeks, depending upon the extent of the surgery.

Recovery period:

The area is usually swollen after the treatment and sometimes bruised, a cold pack, i.e. a bag filled with ice can be soothing. The swelling and bluish colour gradually clears up a few days after the treatment. With a reasonable skin concealing cream product, you can disguise any skin discoloration, allowing you to resume your social life more quickly

Possible risk and complications:

The risks for fat grafting are asymmetry, infection, fatty cysts, hematoma, fat embolism, seroma, permanent discoloration from the bruises and others.

Anesthesia used:

Lipostructure takes place under local anaesthesia. Both the donor and recipient zones are treated with an anaesthetic (liquid form) that also prevents bleeding

Hospital admission:

This procedure may be performed in the cosmetic surgeon’s office-based facility, an outpatient surgery center, or at a hospital. This procedure is usually done on an outpatient basis.

Preparation before Surgery

• Assessment of the medical history (any allergies, serious medical condition and all medications taken both prescribed and non-prescribed), physical examination, and laboratory tests will be performed during consultation.
• Blood and urine samples will be collected for routine preoperative laboratory tests.
• Smoking must be avoided for about 3-4 weeks prior to surgery, as nicotine interferes with circulation and will greatly affect healing process.
• You will likely to be asked to stop drinking alcohol, a week before the surgery and throughout your recovery period.
• Avoid taking any medications such as hormones, anticoagulants, anabolic steroids and supplements at least 4-6 weeks to prevent complicating medical factors prior to surgery. Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding.

For more information about the procedures you may contact  International Marketing Coordinator: osias05@hotmail.com or call mobile phone: +66816572522, Tel: (662) 753-9206