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Hand Surgery
What is Hand Surgery? Hand surgery is a medical procedure that treats disorders of the hand, wrist and forearm. The hand is an important part of the body, without it, most functions would become impossible for a person. A hand surgeon is trained to correct any disorder that prevents normal function. This can be achieved through both surgical and non-surgical means. Diagnosis The diagnosis of the hand will involve taking patients medical history. In addition, the diagnosing physician may requ...
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Liposuction
What is Liposuction? Liposuction is a surgical procedure designed to remove pockets of fat in order to contour specific areas of the body. In a typical liposuction procedure, fat is removed using suction and a small tube called a cannula. A small incision will be made near the area to be treated to allow the cannula to fit through the skin. Using suction, the surgeon will remove unwanted fat cells. How popular is it? Liposuction is one of the most common surgical cosmetic procedures in the wo...
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Hymenoplasty
What is Hymenoplasty? Hymenoplasty or Hymen Reconstruction Surgery is a procedure to artificially restore the hymen. The aim of a hymenoplasty procedure is to reinstate bleeding during sexual intercourse, in particular for the woman who is getting married for the first time. Hymenoplasty is culturally sensitive and linked to a belief in certain cultures that the hymen is proof of virginity. How is Hymenoplasty typically carried out? The surgeon draws together the perforated hymen and stitche...
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Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
What is Reconstructive Plastic Surgery? Reconstructive plastic surgery is the kind of surgery performed on abnormal structures of the body to restore function and form to the body. The abnormalities may be caused by trauma, disease, infection, congenital defects, tumors and developmental abnormalities. Reconstructive surgery is usually performed to improve functions, but may also be done to enhance a normal appearance. Although coverage for specific procedures and levels of coverage may vary g...
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Buttock Implants
What are Buttock Implants? Buttock implants are a specific form of buttock augmentation. During surgery, artificial buttock implants are inserted in order to improve the look and shape of the bottom. Buttock implants, or butt implants, are popular with women and men who want a shapelier, fuller bottom. Many people who have lost weight choose buttock implants to add volume to their behind, although extra skin from weight loss may also need to be removed. Buttock implants can improve self-confide...
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Sex Reassignment Surgery
Sex Reassignment Surgery This is the surgical procedure that is carried out to change a person's physical appearance and function of their existing sexual characteristics, from one gender to another. This kind of surgery is also called sex reconstruction surgery. People who pursue sex reassignment surgery are usually referred to as transsexual. Reasons for sex reassignment surgery The main reasons to alter the genital organs from one gender to another are: Birth defects: Newborns ...
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Facial Feminization Surgery
What is Facial Feminization Surgery? Facial feminization surgery, also called FFS, is a collection of procedures designed to alter the appearance of the face, making the face look more feminine. Facial feminization surgery changes the shape and size of facial features. The range of facial feminization techniques includes cosmetic surgery procedures, maxillofacial surgery and reconstructive surgery. Some facial feminization surgery procedures include hair removal and hair transplants. What are...
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Tummy Tuck
What is a Tummy Tuck? Tummy tuck (Abdominoplasty) is a cosmetic surgery procedure used to make the abdomen more firm. The surgery involves the removal of excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen in order to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. Tummy tuck is usually sought by patients with sagging after major weight loss, or by women after pregnancy. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Abdominoplasty is the 4th most popular cosmetic surgery proce...
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Rhinoplasty
What is Rhinoplasty? Rhinoplasty (nose plastic surgery) is a procedure to reshape the nose, making it smaller or bigger as desired. Rhinoplasty is usually done for cosmetic reasons, in order to improve the symetrics and aesthetics of the face. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Rhinoplasty is the 6th most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in the United States (2008 stats). What physician performs Rhinoplasty? Rhinoplasty is usually performed by a Cosmetic Sur...
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Lip Enhancement
What is Lip Enhancement? Lip Enhancement or Lip Augmentation is a cosmetic surgery procedure to improve the look of the lips by enlarging them. Lip enhancement creates fuller lips through surgical techniques, implants or injections. Lip enhancement is often carried out to replace definition and shape lost through aging or on patients with naturally thin lips. What are the types of Lip Enhancement? The most common Lip Enhancement procedures are: Injectable filler: Lip enhancement tak...
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Chin Reduction Surgery
What is Chin Reduction Surgery? Chin reduction surgery is carried out in order to alter the appearance of a protruding or large chin. Chin reduction surgery can improve the balance and proportions of the face and the profile. Chin reduction is carried out by removing and reshaping parts of the jaw bone in a surgical procedure. Fat can also be removed from the chin in a liposuction procedure. Chin reduction surgery is also known as Mentoplasty or Genioplasty. How is Chin Reduction surgery ca...
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Arm Lift
What is an Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)? An arm lift procedure, sometimes known as a brachioplasty, is an operational procedure that is designed to get rid off sagging, surplus skin under the upper arms. The surgeon will make an incision either on the inside arm or on the back. If the patient needs a removal of fat deposits, the surgeon will use the process of liposuction to extract the fat. The tissues below are then reshaped. What are the different types of Arm Lift Surgery? Mini Arm Lift ...
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Breast Augmentation
What is Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation, also known as breast enhancement or breast enlargement, is a procedure were silicone or saline breast implants are placed either behind the breast tissue or beneath the chest muscle. This process is designed to add size, shape, and fullness to the breast. What are the different types of Surgery? Breast Lift A Breast lift is a procedure that raises and reshapes sagging breasts. Breast lifts can be carried out with or without the in...
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Breast Lift
What is a Breast Lift? A breast lift is a procedure that involves lifting droopy breasts. The results are that breasts look more youthful and firm in appearance. Skin is removed from underneath the breast and the dark area around your nipple. The skin and tissue of the breast is then tightened and the nipple is repositioned to a higher level. This procedure is also called a Mastopexy. Is it possible to breastfeed after a breast lift procedure? In order to reposition the nipples, they may need ...
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Breast Implants
What are breast implants? A breast implant is a prosthesis that is used to change the shape, size and contour of a breast. Breast implants can be used to restore a natural look to the breast mound for post-mastectomy patients or to correct birth defects of the chest wall. They are also used to enhance the appearance of breasts through breast implant surgery. Types of breast implants Silicone implants: These are available as a liquid, gel, or solid form similar to plastic. Saline imp...
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Eyelid Surgery
What is Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)? Eyelid surgery is a cosmetic surgery procedure that is used for removing excess skin and fat from around your eyes, giving you a younger, more alert look. How is Eyelid Surgery performed? For upper eyelids surgery, cuts are made into the natural lines and creases in your eyelids, and in the wrinkles at the corners of your eyes. For lower eyelids surgery, cuts are made just below your eyelashes and then out into your 'laughter lines' at the corner of y...
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Ear Plastic Surgery
What is Ear Plastic Surgery? Ear plastic surgery, also called Cosmetic Ear Surgery, Otoplasty, Pinnaplasty or Ear Pinning, is surgery to correct protruding or large ears and move them to be flatter against the head. The ear plastic surgeon reshapes the cartilage in the ear to reduce the size of the ear or change its position. Ear plastic surgery can also correct over-large ear lobes, shell ear and lop ear. What are the types of Ear Plastic Surgery? Ear plastic surgery is carried out in a num...
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Cheek Augmentation
What is Cheek Augmentation? Cheek augmentation, also known as cheek implants, is a facial implant surgery designed to fill out the cheeks and enhance the shape of the face. Many people choose cheek augmentation to improve the look of their face after aging or weight loss or to give balance to their features. To fill out a hollow or sunken cheek, cheek augmentation is carried out on the lower or mid-cheek region (submalar). High cheekbones are created with implants in the upper cheek (malar). M...
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Breast Reduction
What is Breast Reduction? Breast reduction surgery is a procedure to remove unwanted skin, fat and tissue in order to reduce breast size. During breast reduction surgery the surgeon cuts around the nipple, from the nipple down to the underside of the breast and across beneath the breast. After the fat and skin are taken away the nipple is often moved upwards. Women with large breasts (macromastia) undertake breast reduction surgery to achieve pain reduction, improved self-image, improved confid...
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Facelift
What is a Face Lift (Rhytidectomy)? A facelift is a cosmetic surgery procedure used to give your face a more youthful appearance. A facelift usually involves the removal of excess facial skin, with or without the tightening of underlying tissues, and the redraping of the skin on the patient's face and neck. You may have a full face lift, a brow lift (lifting of the part around your brows), or a neck lift (lifting the lower part and neck area).   Will there be a scar? The incisions are do...
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