Plastic Surgery
Introduction :
 Plastic Surgery is a specialized branch of surgery dedicated to the restoration of function and correction of deformities resulting from birth defects, cancer and trauma including accidents and burns. Cosmetic surgery is an integral part of the specialty. It allows surgical correction of disproportion of the effect of ageing.
Plastic surgery is the only surgical specialty that covers all the visible soft tissues from top to toe'. Some common procedures performed by the Plastic Surgeons are:-
Cosmetic Surgery:
- Face Lift
- Forehead Lift
- Facial Implants
- Prominent Ear Correction
- Ear Lobe Correction
- Nose Reshaping (Rhinoplasty)
- Eyelid Bags Removal
(Blepharoplasty)
- Lip Augmentation
- Wrinkle Reduction with Injection
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- Facial Line Erasure with Botox
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Reduction
- Breast Lift
- Breast Asymmetry Correction for Birth Defects
- Liposuction and Sculpting
- Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
- Thigh and Arm Lift (after massive weight loss)
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Reconstructive Surgery:
- Cleft lip and palate
- Removal of birthmarks and vascular anomalies
- Tissue expanders
- Microsurgery
- Head and neck reconstruction after cancer surgery
- Breast and nipple reconstruction after cancer surgery
- Skull base cancer surgery and reconstruction
- Burns reconstruction
- Facial restructuring after complex facial fractures
- Trauma reconstruction for complex left compound fractures
- Hand limb re-plantation surgery
Plastic surgery procedures at a glance:
Liposuction:
Purpose:
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To improve the contour of the body ,face , neck arms and /or legs
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Procedure :
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Exercise restraint pockets of fat are suctioned from the body with a tube and vacuum device.
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Recovery :
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Most people are back to work within two weeks, but need to avoid strenuous activity for about a month. The final result may not be visible until several months have passed and the swelling subsides.
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Longevity :
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Permanent , with sensible diet and exercise
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Facelift:
Purpose:
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To rejuvenate the appearance of the face by tightening the skin 9 and sometimes the muscles) of the face, chin and neck.
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Procedure :
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Working through incisions hidden behind the hairline and in front of the ear ,excess facial fat is removed and muscles are tightened
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Recovery :
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Patients typically return to work within 3 weeks. Most of the bruising and swelling subsides after 3-4 weeks.
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Longevity
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Facelifts may last up to 10 years
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Nose Surgery: (Rhinoplasty)
Purpose :
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To reshape the nose so that it harmonises with other facial features
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Procedure :
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It is customized to bring about the desired outcome .This may mean changing the size of the nose ,removing a hump ,changing the shape of the tip or bridge ,narrowing the span of the nostrils or changing the angle between the nose and the upper lip.
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Recovery :
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With 2 weeks, most nose surgery patients are back to work. However the final result of nose surgery may not be fully apparent for one year or more.
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Longevity :
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Permanent  Â
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Eye Lid Surgery: (Blepharoplasty)
Purpose :
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To correct drooping eyelids or puffy bags below the eyes.
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Procedure :
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Excess fat, skin and muscle are removed through small incision hidden within the folds of the eyelids.
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Recovery :
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Patients usually return to work within 10 days. However ,it may take several for all the swelling and bruising to disappear
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Longevity :
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The results last for several years and may even be permanent
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Breast Enlargement:
Purpose :
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To enhance the size and the shape of the breasts.
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Procedure :
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Implants are positioned behind the breasts .The patient can choose between silicone gel implants or saline implants.
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Recovery :
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Women may return to work within a few days, but need to avoid physical contact with the breasts for about a month . The scars are placed in either breasts crease or in the area of the nipple .
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Longevity :
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Permanent
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Breast Reduction:
Purpose :
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To relieve the uncomfortable physical symptoms often associated with very large breasts. Breasts are made smaller, firmer and more proportional to the rest of the body.
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Procedure :
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Excess skin and breast tissues are removed; the nipple areola may be reduced and repositioned as well. Pattern of scarring depends upon the technique used
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Recovery :
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Women may return to work within two weeks, but must avoid strenuous activity for several weeks, until they regain stamina and energy. It may take up to a year for the breasts to settle into their new shape
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Longevity :
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Permanent. However, the breast’s shape may change withagein and weight fluctuations.
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Breasts Asymmetry Surgery: (for under-developed breasts unequal in size)
Purpose :
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To create equal size ,symmetry and shape of both the breasts
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Procedure :
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A number of methods including implants ,breasts lift or reduction procedures may be conducted
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Recovery:
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2-3 weeks. It may take up to a year for the breasts to achieve a good result.
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Longevity:
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Permanent. Implants may need to be changed.
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Abdominoplasty:
Purpose :
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Flatten abdomen by removing excess fat and skin and tightening muscle of abdominal wall.
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Procedure :
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Excess skin and fat of lower abdomen is completely removed and muscles tightened. Scar is similar to a caesarean scar but longer
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Recovery:
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4-6 weeks but not allowed strenuous activity for 3 months
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Longevity:
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Permanent with sensible diet and exercise. Please note that all surgery carries some uncertainty and risk, including the possibility of the infection, bleeding , blood clots and adverse reactions to the anaesthesia . You can reduce your risk by choosing qualified plastic surgeons and closely following their advice
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Reconstructive Facial Surgery:
Purpose :
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To create normal appearance for patients , who have facial cuts ,disfiguring scars , dog bite wounds , skin cancer or other growths or birth defects that affect the face
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Procedure:
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A variety of methods may be used, depending on the patient’s needs. As wound care experts , plastic surgeons take special care to ensure that the resulting scars are small , thin and concealed in the natural creases of the face
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Recovery:
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Variable, depending on the extent of the procedure.
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Longevity:
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Permanent. Sometimes, the surgery must be completed in several stages, with healing intervals in between , to obtain the best results.
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Breast Reconstruction: (Following breast removal)
Purpose :
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To create a natural-looking breast to replace the one that has been removed because of breast cancer.
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Procedure:
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A number of methods may be used to rebuild the breast. Commonly, the breast may be formed using skin, fat and muscle from other parts of the body, such as the back or abdomen. The nipple and areola are reconstructed in a later procedure. Implant reconstruction can also be done
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Recovery:
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For most women, recovery may take 6 weeks. It may take up to 2 years for scars to completely fade
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Longevity:
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It is Permanent. However, the breast’s shape may change with ageing and weight fluctuation. Implants, if used, may need to be changed or removed.
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The major Hospitals offering Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery in India are:
Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Group, Wockhardt Hospitals, Shroff Eye Care, Saraswati Hospital, Batra Hospitalm Hosmat Hospital Bangalore, Narayana Hospital Bangalore, Apollo Victor Goa, Dr Bela Jain's dental clinic in Delhi
Artemis Health Institute (AHI)
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Medical Treatment - Plastic Surgery