Plastic Surgery Types
Plastic surgery is performed
to reshape structures of the body and to improve a person's appearance. Like
any form of surgery, cosmetic procedures need recovery time, healing and proper
care. Risks include problems related to anesthesia and surgery, excessive
bleeding, infection, scarring and failure to heal.
Types of Dubai Cosmetic Surgery:
Plastic Surgery in Dubai, a variety of techniques and
procedures are used, including facelift, eyelift, body contouring,
dermabrasion, laser skin resurfacing, implants and liposuction. Injections of
botulinum toxin Type A (available in Australia as Botox® or Dysport®) or soft
tissue (dermal) fillers, such as collagen or fat, may also be used.
Facelift (meloplasty)
The skin is cut in the scalp
and around the ear. It is then separated from the underlying tissue, pulled
tighter and stitched. Leftover skin is cut away. The operation can be performed
under local or general anaesthetic and may take anywhere from two to four
hours.
The face will be bruised and
swollen for some weeks. Numbness or an uncomfortably tight sensation are common
reactions and may continue for months after surgery.
Eyelift (blepharoplasty)
The eyelids are cut along
their full length to the 'crow's feet' wrinkles at the outer corners. Excess
skin and fat are removed. Laser resurfacing may also be performed to treat
remaining wrinkles. This operation may take one to two hours and can be
performed under local or general anaesthetic.
The eyes will be bruised and
swollen for a few weeks. Side effects include blurred vision, overproduction of
tears and changed shape of the eyes (usually only temporary).
Chemical peel
A chemical peel removes the
surface layers of skin. A solution is wiped over the face, which may then be
left uncovered or masked with lotion or tape. The chemicals burn the skin and
the healing process promotes new growth. Deep burns remove the most wrinkles,
but also increase the risk of complications such as scarring and infection.
Dermabrasion
A device similar to an
electric sander is applied to the face under local or general anaesthetic. The
rough surface of the rapidly rotating pad rubs off the skin surface. The
healing process promotes new growth. Deep dermabrasion removes the most
wrinkles, but also increases the risk of complications such as scarring and
infection. Wrinkle reduction
Wrinkles can be reduced using
friction or they can be 'plumped out' with a variety of technologies. Laser
skin resurfacing uses a laser beam to burn the skin. Injectable fillers can be
used in small doses to paralyse the underlying muscles responsible for forming
the skin wrinkles. This can be a safe and effective temporary treatment for
fine facial lines and wrinkles.
Injections of fat or collagen
can be piped along wrinkles to smooth them out. Botulinum toxin Type A
(available in Australia under the brand names Botox® or Dysport®) is sometimes
used to treat frown lines between the eyebrows. Ear correction (otoplasty)
Ears that stick out from the
head can be repositioned any time after the age of five or six years. The fold
of skin behind the ear is cut and the excess cartilage is reduced or
remodelled. The operation takes around one hour. Bandages need to be worn for a
few weeks to help manage the bruising and swelling.
Nose surgery (rhinoplasty)
In most cases, the surgery is
performed through incisions in the nostrils, leaving no visible scars. Bone and
cartilage are trimmed and the nose reshaped. Nostril packs and splints may be
required. This operation takes around two hours. Bruising and swelling may take
three or four months to fully subside. Complications such as bleeding or
infection are comparatively rare. Sometimes, a chin implant is inserted at the
same time to balance the profile.
Facial implants
Implants are used to fill out
a receding chin or flat cheekbones. The implant is inserted through a small
incision in a concealed place - for example, inside the mouth.
Lip enhancement
Thin lips can be fattened
with a variety of procedures that offer short or long-term results. Injections
of collagen or fat are both eventually reabsorbed by the body. A permanent
implant similar to a small foam rod can be threaded through the lip.
Liposuction
Liposuction is a procedure
that removes fat from the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, arms and throat. A narrow
tube (cannula) is inserted through a skin incision and the fat is sucked out
with a powerful suction pump. The operation can be performed under local or
general anaesthetic. A pressure garment needs to be worn for some months to
help the skin to contract and contour.
The area will be bruised and
swollen for weeks or months. Complications can include failure of the skin to
contract, causing a corrugated look. A lipectomy is an operation that removes
extra skin as well as fat.
Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
Excess skin and fat from the
abdomen are removed and the underlying abdominal muscles are tightened. Often,
the navel will need to be relocated. Incisions are generally made along the
'bikini line' to minimise the visibility of scarring. This operation is
performed using general anaesthetic.
Numbness and sensations of
uncomfortable tightness are common and may continue for some months after
surgery. Complications include infection and the formation of fluid pockets.
Breast enlargement (augmentation mammoplasty)
Enlarging the breasts
requires the insertion of saline or silicone implants. An incision is made
under the breast or in the armpit and the implant is pushed through. It may be
positioned either behind or in front of the chest pectoral muscle. There will
be bruising and swelling for a few weeks. Complications include the formation
of hard scar tissue around the implant, deflation of the implant, and implants
that move out of position.
Breast reduction (reduction
mammoplasty)
Incisions are made beneath
each breast and around the areolae of the nipples. Excess skin and fat are
removed. The remaining breast tissue is remodelled and the nipples are
repositioned and stitched in place. Scars can take up to one year to fade, but
will remain visible for life. Complications include reduced nipple sensation.
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