Body
BREAST AUGMENTATION
(Augmentation Mammoplasty) One of the most popular cosmetic plastic surgery procedures which improves the size and shape of the breasts or corrects asymmetry by inserting silicone or saline-filled underneath the chest muscles.
Length of procedure:
2-3 hours
In / Outpatient:
Outpatient
Anesthesia:
General anesthesia
Risks / Complications:
Capsular contracture (shrinkage of scar around implant causing it to be noticeable), Infection, hematoma (accumulation of blood requiring drainaige), bleeding, loss of sensation
Recovery Time:
Return to work in 5 days to 1 week
BREAST LIFT (Mastopexy)
Corrective surgery for sagging breasts.
Length of procedure:
3-5 hours
In / Outpatient:
Outpatient
Anesthesia:
General or local with sedation
Risks / Complications:
Infection, hematoma, bleeding, loss of sensation, asymmetry of breasts or nipples, unsightly scars
Recovery Time:
Return to work in 1-2 weeks
BREAST REDUCTION
(Reduction Mammoplasty) Removal of excess breast tissue, fat , and skin to make the breasts smaller and more acceptable.
Length of procedure:
3-4 hours
In / Outpatient:
Either
Anesthesia:
General or epidural
Risks / Complications:
Bleeding, hematoma, skin loss, irregular scar formation
Recovery Time:
Return to work in 2-3 weeks
BUTT AUGMENTATION
Improves the shape of the butt by placing gluteal implants within the muscles.
Length of procedure:
2-3 hours
In / Outpatient:
Usually outpatient
Anesthesia:
General or spinal/epidural
Risks / Complications:
Bruising, hematoma, infection, asymmetry, numbness
Recovery Time:
Return to work in 2 weeks
LIPOSCUCTION
(Suction Assisted Lipectomy) Removal of unwanted “exercise resistant” fat cells from localized body areas, producing a more desirable shape.
Length of procedure:
Dependent on the amount of fat to be removed
In / Outpatient:
Outpatient usually
Anesthesia:
Local, local with sedation or general
Risks / Complications:
Contour irregularities, asymmetry, temporary numbness, possible infection, fat or blood clots
Recovery Time:
Depends on the extent of liposuction. Back to work in 2-3 weeks
TUMMY TUCK
(Abdominoplasty) Renews the abdomen by removing unwanted fat and skin (stretch marks, cesarean scars) and flattens it by tightening the abdominal muscles.
Length of procedure:
4-5 hours
In / Outpatient:
Either
Anesthesia:
General or epidural
Risks / Complications:
Bleeding, hematoma, skin loss, irregular scar formation
Recovery Time:
Return to work in 2 to 4 weeks
