Eyelid Surgery: How Do You Fix Droopy Eyelids With Age?
Blepharoplasty lifts and tightens eyelids. “Droopy eyelids” is a typical clinical feature of the physiological aging process in the field of ophthalmic plastic surgery and periorbital rejuvenation. Usually, it is presented biologically in two forms: dermatochalasis – accumulation of redundant and sagging skin on the upper eyelid and ptosis – functional weakening of the levator […]
Stomach Reduction: What Is the 20-20-20 Rule After Gastric Bypass?
Chew 20 times, wait 20 seconds. Within the niche field of metabolic and bariatric surgery, a gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y) is a transformative surgical method that redesigns the digestive system by making a small stomach pouch and bypassing part of the small intestine. Yet, the anatomical success of the operation utterly relies on the patient’s willingness […]
Breast Implants: Does Saline or Silicone Last Longer?
Silicone implants tend to last longer. Deciding between saline and silicone implants in breast augmentation and rebuilding breasts after surgery, is a major step that decides not only the looking and feeling outcome but also the possibility of long-term resorting to surgery. Patients who inquire about which type of breast implant lasts longer, clinicians base […]
Abdomınoplasty: How Long Do Drain Tubes Stay in After a Tummy Tuck?
Drains usually stay one week. In the realm of high-volume body contouring and abdominal reconstruction, a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is a radical cosmetic surgical technique which involves the large-scale undermining of the abdominal skin and the repair of the rectus muscles. This naturally results in the creation of a “dead space” between the newly […]
What Happens to a Woman’s Body After a Total Hysterectomy?
Hormonal changes and reproductive function stops. In a specialized branch of gynecological surgery and female endocrinology, a total hysterectomy—the surgical removal of the entire uterus and cervix—is considered a major operation that will lead to many changes, both quite visible and subtle, in the patient’s body. In fact, the primary and most relevant aspect of […]
Rhinoplasty: How to Get Dead Skin Off Your Nose After Rhinoplasty?
Gently exfoliate after healing period. First and foremost in the practice of structural rhinoplasty followed by facial aesthetic reconstruction, restoration of the outer skin covering holds equal importance as that of internal cartilage. Most patients experience the nasal skin flaking, congestion, or though covered with layers of ‘dead skin’ right after the outer splint removal […]
Does Your Metabolism Slow Down After Bariatric Surgery?
Metabolism adapts but remains effective. In the field of metabolic and bariatric surgery, one of the frequent concerns of patients is the effect of drastically losing weight on basal metabolic rate (BMR). When one asks, “Is metabolism slower after bariatric surgery?” especially procedures like gastric sleeve or bypass, the clinical reply is complex and, to […]
How Long Does It Take for Internal Breast Stitches to Heal?
Internal stitches heal within weeks. In mastopexy and aesthetic breast reconstruction, a breast lift involves surgically relocating and reshaping sagging breasts to resemble a youthful, lifted contour. While external skin closure mainly focuses on aesthetics, the internal sutures are the ‘invisible scaffolding’ that supports the breast tissue and keeps the nipple-areolar complex in its new, […]
Eyelid Surgery: How Do I Clean My Eyes After Blepharoplasty?
Use sterile wipes and saline. In the field of ophthalmic plastic surgery and periorbital rejuvenation, a blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) is a success, that is, it is not only a matter of surgical skills, but also a matter of postoperative hygiene. Since the eyelid skin is the thinnest and most delicate on the body, the areas […]
Lip Flip: Can You Talk Normally After a Lip Flip?
Yes, speech remains mostly normal. Lip flip is an exact facial revitalizing technique that uses a tiny injection of botulinum toxin (such as Botox or Dysport) to gently weaken the outer layer of the orbicularis oris muscle. By paralyzing only the circular muscle of the mouth, the upper lip is “flipped” upward and outward, which […]