Friday, January 25, 2013

The Role of the Plastic Surgeons in Correcting the Functions and Forms of the Body

Plastic surgeons play an important role in correcting and restoring the functions and forms of the body. Contemporary plastic surgery trends that are being reflected in the current society are increasingly showing the advances achieved by the medical science. Furthermore, patients are seeking for less expensive alternatives as opposed to invasive plastic surgery.
Popular 'injectables' like laser skin resurfacing, Face Peels, Botox, Sculptra, and Juvederm are providing the desires rejuvenation, tightening and lifting without the need for full surgical procedures. Nevertheless, it is advisable for patients to seek a certified plastic surgeon to achieve the best results with the 'injectable' treatment.
The options for implants
The size and shape of the breast is important, therefore you need to be open and honest in respect to your expectations when you are discussing the options with your surgeon. The size and type of the implant will be determined by your desires as well as the body type, skin elasticity and breast anatomy. The common breast implants include the silicone and saline implants.
· Silicone implants- These are often filled using an elastic gel. The gel moves and feels like the natural breast tissue. In case the implant breaks, the gel remains within the shell of the implant. Alternatively, the gel may escape to the implant pocket. Leaking implants filled with the silicone gel may fail to collapse. Therefore, if you choose the silicone implant you need to visit the plastic surgeon regularly to make sure that the implants are in proper condition. An MRI screening or ultrasound can help in assessing the condition of the breast implant.
· Saline implants- These are often filled using sterile salt water. They are filled with different amounts of saline that affects the firmness, feel and shape of the breast. In case the implant breaks, the saline breast implants collapse while the saline is absorbed naturally to be expelled from the body.
Preparation for the surgery
The special instructions received will cover what you need to do on the date of the surgery as well as the follow-up and post-operative care. In addition, the plastic surgeon will discuss the place where the procedures will be performed.
The surgical procedures may be performed in an outpatient surgical center, hospital or an office based surgical center. If the surgical procedures are scheduled to take place on the basis of an outpatient setting, you will need to make arrangements for a family member or friend to drive you particularly after the surgery.

By Pooja M Shah

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