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Procedures | Body
Liposuction | Tummy Tuck | Body Lift | Body Implants
Scar Revision | Varicose Veins | Laser Hair Removal
| Liposuction |
| Procedure |
| The area to be treated is infiltrated with a tumescent fluid containing local anesthetic and a vasoconstrictor. Small cannulae are used to suction out the fat. In some cases, ultrasound waves are used to melt the fat. Liposuction can performed almost anywhere on the body where there
are pockets of fat: neck, arms, stomach, back, chest, buttocks, thighs and ankles. |
| Results |
| Used more for body reshaping than bulk reduction, liposuction can remove disproportionate pockets of fat to create a more balanced form. |
| Tummy Tuck |
| Procedure |
| Under general anesthetic an incision is made across the lower abdomen. The excess skin and fat are removed and the stomach muscles tightened. The navel is repositioned as the skin is restretched over the stomach. |
| Results |
| A flatter stomach with repaired abdominal muscles and removal of excess skin. A large scar is created across the lower abdomen. |
| Body Lift |
| Procedure |
| This is a major surgical operation that is performed under general anesthetic by a plastic surgeon. Similar to Œring barking a tree©ˆ, an incision is made all around the body and tissue is excised from the outer thigh, pulling the legs up like a pair of trousers. It is usually performed
on people who have had massive weight loss that has resulted in significant skin redundancy. |
| Results |
| This procedure elevates the buttocks and restores outer thigh skin tension and firmness. |
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| Body Implants |
| Procedure |
| Implants can be placed in any area where there is a non-moving contour defect: buttocks, biceps, breasts, calves, face, pectoral, penis and triceps. An incision is made at the site and the implant is inserted either above or below the muscle. |
| Results |
| A realigned body through a subtle increase in volume to isolated areas. While most implants are used to create balance, custom implants can be made to recreate symmetry for patients who have had previous surgery, injury or disease. |
| Scar Revision |
| Procedure |
| Some popular methods of reducing keloid or hypertrophic scars are silicone gel sheets, massage, steroid injections, microdermabrasion and surgical excision. |
| Results |
| Depending on a number of factors such as family history, predisposition of scars, age of scar, type of scar and location, the appropriate scar reduction method is chosen by the surgeon. |
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| Varicose Veins |
| Procedure |
| Spider veins on the face, neck, dÈcolletage and legs, and varicose veins on the legs can be treated. Vascular lasers are an effective treatment for the face. The laser©ˆs light energy seals the vein shut and the vessel is reabsorbed by the body. Sclerotherapy can by used for the face and legs. The vessels are injected with a solution that irritates the vessel walls, closing them. |
| Results |
| Laser treats spider veins and this depends on the quantity, size and depth of the vessels. Usually more than one session is needed to eradicate the vessels. Sclerotherapy diminishes unsightly lumpy or black veins and can treat larger, more stubborn veins. |
| Laser Hair Removal |
| Procedure |
| A laser energy beam is directed down the follicle of the hair destroying it at the base, providing long term hair removal. Many different lasers are available for different hair colours and skin types. An average of six treatments is recommended depending on the area being treated. |
| Results |
| The hair is thinned or eradicated long-term. |
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