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Nose Surgery, also called Rhinoplasty, reshapes the nose, and can either reduce or increase the size of your nose, change the shape of the tip or the bridge, narrow the span of the nostrils, or change the angle between your nose and your upper lip. It may also relieve some breathing problems. This procedure lasts about 1 to 2 hours, and is performed under local or general anesthesia. The incision can be made inside the nostrils, or across the vertical strip of tissue separating the nostrils. In either case, the incisions will be very inconspicuous.
Side effects are usually minimal, and include temporary swelling, bruising around the eyes and nose, and headaches. There may be some bleeding and stuffiness. As with any surgery, there are risks involved in this procedure, such as infection or small burst blood vessels.
Most patients are back at work in 1 - 2 weeks. Results are permanent.
The information provided here is a general overview of plastic surgery procedures. Detailed information about the particular procedure that you wish to undergo will be provided during your initial visit with the surgeon.
Breast Augmentation, or Augmentation Mammaplasty, increases the volume and enhances the shape of breasts using artificial implants. This procedure involves the surgical placement of either silicone gel-filled or saline-filled implants behind the breasts. The surgery usually lasts about 2 - 4 hours, and is performed under general anesthesia.
Side effects and complications range from temporary to permanent, and include soreness, swelling, bruising and change or loss of nipple sensation. Complications from breast augmentation surgery are infrequent, but possible. Some of these include bleeding, infection, up to and including the need for total removal of the implant. On occasion there is tightening and hardening of scar tissue around the implant ("capsular contracture"), or rupture of the implant. Permanent loss of sensation in the nipples or breasts is rare, but possible.
Although the incisions from your surgery will fade over time, the incision lines will be permanently visible, in some more than in others. Implants will require removal or replacement over time, as there is not yet an ‘ideal’ or lifelong implant. It is important to understand that the longevity of current implants, even in the best circumstances, is not defined. When you choose this surgery, you must commit to the maintenance of the implants over the span of your lifetime.
The information provided here is a general overview of plastic surgery procedures. Detailed information about the particular procedure that you wish to undergo will be provided during your initial visit with the surgeon.
Breast Reduction, or Reduction Mammaplasty, is designed to reduce the overall size of very large breasts, and thus enhance their appearance. Breast reduction will also relieve the physical discomfort caused by very large breasts, such as neck, back and shoulder pain, and skin rashes beneath the breasts. In this procedure, excess breast tissue and skin are removed, and the areola may be reduced and repositioned. If you are planning to lose weight, your surgeon will usually recommend that you stabilize your weight before having surgery. In addition, this procedure should be considered after childbearing and deciding that there will be no further pregnancies. The procedure lasts 3 - 4 hours, and is performed under general anesthesia.
Complications from breast reduction are as follows: bleeding, infection and reactions to anesthesia. Following reduction, sometimes the breasts are not perfectly symmetrical, and minor adjustments can be made at a later date. Permanent hypertrophy of scars can also be an issue. Partial or complete loss of sensation of the nipples or skin of the breasts is possible. If you elect to have this surgery prior to bearing/nursing children, your ability to breastfeed may be affected.
Returning to normal activity varies for all patients. Many patients are back at work in 3 - 6 weeks. The incisions from your surgery will fade over time, but the incision lines will be permanently visible, and in some patients more than in others. Gravity and aging will eventually alter the size and shape of every woman's breasts, but unless you gain or lose a significant amount of weight, your breast size should remain fairly constant.
The information provided here is a general overview of plastic surgery procedures. Detailed information about the particular procedure that you wish to undergo will be provided during your initial visit with the surgeon.
Breast Lift Surgery, or Mastopexy, raises, firms and reshapes sagging breasts. In this procedure, excess breast skin is removed, and the areola may be reduced and repositioned. This procedure lasts 3 - 4 hours, and is performed under general anesthesia.
Complications from breast lift are as follows: bleeding, infection and reactions to anesthesia In addition, sometimes the breasts are not perfectly symmetrical, and minor adjustments can be made at a later date. Permanent hypertrophy of scars can also be an issue. Partial or complete loss of sensation of the nipples or skin of the breasts is possible. If you elect to have this surgery prior to bearing/nursing children, your ability to breastfeed may be affected.
Returning to normal activity varies for all patients. Many patients are back at work in 3 - 6 weeks. The incisions from your surgery will fade over time, but the incision lines will be permanently visible, and in some patients more than in others. Gravity and aging will eventually alter the size and shape of every woman's breasts, but unless you gain or lose a significant amount of weight, your breast size should remain fairly constant.
This surgery may be combined with breast augmentation, when volume enhancement is necessary. In this case, you should consider the all of the related issues with breast implant surgery. Please refer to the section on ‘breast augmentation’ for further details.
The information provided here is a general overview of plastic surgery procedures. Detailed information about the particular procedure that you wish to undergo will be provided during your initial visit with the surgeon.
Gynecomastia is abnormal enlargement or excess of male breast tissue. While this condition is not often discussed, gynecomastia affects 40 to 60 percent of all men, to some varying degree. Gynecomastia involves developing an excess amount of glandular tissue or fatty tissue in the breast area. Although there are many potential causes of gynecomastia, often the exact cause is unknown. These causes may be related to decreased production of testosterone (male hormone), increased production of estrogen (female hormone). There are pathologic causes, such as a variety of medications that may cause gynecomastia in men. The use of anabolic steroids (used by body builders), and other drugs (marijuana, alcohol, cimetidine, spironolactone, some anti-depressants, for example) can be the cause of gynecomastia, and it could also be a sign of liver disease; however, the majority of cases have no known cause.
Excessively large breasts are also a very frequent concern for men following weight loss. Following weight loss, men often have remaining excess skin, fat and sometimes dense fibrous tissue in the region of the breasts. These excess tissues may not only involve the breast but extend towards the sides and back as well. Dr. Topaz has considerable experience treating male weight loss patients with these concerns. Male weight loss patients may either be candidates for liposuction or a combination of liposuction and excess skin removal.
If excess glandular tissue is the cause of gynecomastia, this tissue will be cut from the body with a scalpel through an inconspicuous incision. This procedure can be done in conjunction with liposuction to remove excess fatty tissue.
Liposuction is used to extract excess amounts of fatty breast tissue during gynecomastia surgery. This is performed by inserting a thin tube, called a cannula, into an inconspicuous incision in the breast area and carefully extracting excess tissues. In some cases, drains will be placed in the surgery site to draw off excess fluids that may accumulate after the gynecomastia surgery.
The gynecomastia surgical procedure is done under a general anesthetic or a local anesthetic plus sedation and takes between two and three hours. If drains are used, they are usually removed about three days after surgery. The complete recovery time from gynecomastia surgery is about four to six weeks.
Aesthetic Surgery of the Abdomen, or Abdominoplasty, is designed to flatten, firm and smooth your abdomen by removing excess fat and skin and tightening the muscles of the abdominal wall. The surgery usually lasts about 2 - 5 hours, and is performed under general anesthesia.
Side effects are temporary, and include soreness, swelling, and numbness of abdominal skin. Complications from abdominoplasty are infrequent but include infection, blood clots, bleeding under the skin flap and reactions to anesthesia. Sometimes poor healing can result in conspicuous scarring or skin loss, and the need for a second operation. This surgery is best suited for women who have ceased childbearing.
Most patients are back at work in 2 - 4 weeks. The incisions from your surgery will fade over time, and duration of results is usually permanent, provided your general weight is constant.
The information provided here is a general overview of plastic surgery procedures. Detailed information about the particular procedure that you wish to undergo will be provided during your initial visit with the surgeon.
Liposuction, or lipoplasty, is the surgical removal of excess fat from specific areas of the body such as the hips, thighs, buttocks, abdomen, or neck. In this procedure, a small hollow tube, called a cannula, is inserted through one or more tiny incisions near the area to be suctioned. The cannula is connected by a tube to a vacuum pressure unit. Liposuction lasts about 1 to 2 hours or more, depending on the extent of the surgery, and is performed under local or general anesthesia.
Side effects are temporary, and include soreness, swelling, numbness, and a burning sensation. Risks and complications are rare. Some of these include infection, injury to the skin, rippling or bagginess of the skin and asymmetry, and possible injury to nerves.
Most patients are back at work in 1 - 4 weeks. Swelling and bruising usually subside within 1 - 6 months.
The information provided here is a general overview of plastic surgery procedures. Detailed information about the particular procedure that you wish to undergo will be provided during your initial visit with the surgeon.
The Facelift, also called Rhytidectomy, smoothes wrinkles and tightens sagging facial skin and loose neck skin by removing excess fat, tightening muscles, and re-draping the skin. It can be done in conjunction with other cosmetic procedures such as eyelid surgery, forehead lift, laser skin resurfacing and fat injection. This procedure lasts about 3 to 6 hours, and is performed under local or general anesthesia. You may have to spend the night in the hospital, depending on complexity and length of surgery.
Side effects vary, and include temporary bruising, swelling, numbness and tenderness of skin, and a change in hairline. As with any surgery, there are risks involved in this procedure, such as infection and scarring. Significant complications from facelifts are infrequent, and injury to underlying nerves is extremely rare, but possible.
Most patients are back to work after two weeks. Duration of results varies with skin type and age, usually 5 to 10 years.
The information provided here is a general overview of plastic surgery procedures. Detailed information about the particular procedure that you wish to undergo will be provided during your initial visit with the surgeon.
Otoplasty – Ear Surgery
Definition: Otoplasty refers to a group of plastic surgical procedures to correct deformities or disfiguring injuries to the external ear. It is the only type of plastic surgery that is performed more often in children than adults.
Purpose: Otoplastic surgery may be performed for the following reasons:
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To reconstruct an external ear for children who are born with a partially or completely missing auricle (the visible part of the external ear). This type of birth defect is called microtia and it occurs in such disorders as hemifacial microsomia and Treacher Collins syndrome. Most cases of microtia involve only one ear.
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To correct the appearance of protruding or prominent ears. This procedure is often referred to as ‘setback’ or ‘pinback’ otoplasty.
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To correct major disparities in ear size or shape.
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To reshape deformed ears. One congenital type of deformity, known as Stahl’s ear, is characterized by a pointed upper edge resulting from flattening of the ear rim and folding of the cartilage. Stahl’s deformity is also known as Vulcan ear or Spock ear because it resembles the ears of the well-known Star Trek character.
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To repair or reconstruct the auricle after traumatic injuries or cancer surgery.
Reduction otoplasty carries few complications and in most cases can provide predictable and satisfying results.
Eyelid Surgery, also called Blepharoplasty, removes excess fat and loose or drooping skin from the upper eyelids. Lower lid blepharoplasty eliminates bags and excess skin from under the eyes. It can be done in conjunction with other cosmetic procedures such as a facelift, forehead, laser skin resurfacing and fat injection. This procedure lasts about 1-3 hours. Most eyelid surgery is performed under local anesthesia combined with a sedative.
Side effects are usually minimal, and include temporary blurred or double vision, swelling, dryness or eye irritation, and bruising. As with any surgery, there are risks involved in this procedure, such as infection, scarring and asymmetry.
Most patients are back to work in approximately seven to ten days after surgery. Duration of results varies with skin type and age, and is sometimes permanent.
The information provided here is a general overview of plastic surgery procedures. Detailed information about the particular procedure that you wish to undergo will be provided during your initial visit with the surgeon.
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