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Sunday, May 1, 2011

Hair Restorations

Hair Transplantation / Hair Loss Treatment

By age 50, about 50% of substantial number of men and women-are affected by hair loss, much of which is hereditary. Micro-hair transplantation is a state-of-the-art hair transplantation technique that has replaced "plugs" or larger grafts of hair.

Technique:

Most micro-hair transplant procedures (individual hair micrograft restorations) use local anesthesia and are performed on an outpatient basis. Other procedures such as flap surgery, require general anesthesia and are performed in a surgical setting. After approximately six weeks, the transplanted hair will fall out and be replaced about three months later when the new hair grows in. To achieve sufficient density, several sessions may be required. Transplantation is a progressive process requiring hundreds of micro-grafts, each of which will generally contain from one to three hairs mini-grafted from a donor site on the side or back of the head. They are randomly implanted in the bald (or thinning) area so that they will grow in a natural pattern and produce an undetectable result.

Benefits:

· Procedure is permanent. Once the transplant procedures are complete, there is no further necessity for surgery.

· Restores a natural, more youthful, and vigorous look, with potentially positive psychological effects, such as a boost in confidence.

· Less expensive than other hair-loss treatments, when factored over time.

Other Considerations: :

· Must have availability of healthy hair in donor areas of adequate density. May be combined with other surgical procedures in patients with larger areas of baldness.

· Time-consuming process that may require multiple sessions over 1 to 2 years.

· Procedure involves some degree of minor discomfort, bruising and swelling.

· There may be numbness around the donor or recipient site, which generally disappears within 2 to 3 months.

· Several days are required before normal activities can be resumed.

· Patient should not have unrealistic expectations about the nature and extent of transplanted hair growth. Individual hair characteristics, such as coarseness and curl, can affect the possible density of transplanted hair.

· Survival of transplanted hair is not always predictable.

True Experts in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Our Surgeons usually sub-specialized in the treatment of surgical condition in one or two of the subspecialties dictated by the various Plastic & Reconstructive divisions. This ensure that they are truly expert surgeon in the particular field of expertise in such areas as Facial cosmetic surgery: Face-lift, Brow’s lift and Neck-lift, Craniofacial Surgery (FFS), Rhinoplasty, Otoplasty. Body contouring procedures: Body Reshaping (Arm-lift, Thigh-lift, Buttock-lift), Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Abdominoplasty, Liposuction and Reconstructive procedures for M-t-F girls (BGender Clinic).

The Doctors are supported by a dedicated team of house staff, anesthetists, nurses, pharmacist, case managers and other allied staff who work as a team to ensure the best care for our patients.

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Brow lift

FOREHEAD / BROW LIFT

As the aging progresses, skin wrinkling and a loss of tone can occur in the forehead area as it does in the eyelids and lower parts of the face. This may cause sagging of the eyebrows, resulting in a tired or sad look and aggravating the problem of excess skin of the upper eyelids. It may also result in deepening of the horizontal expression lines and wrinkling in the forehead itself. There may be deep, vertical frown lines between the eyebrows in the center of the forehead. The forehead lift is designed to correct or improve these problems.

The operation is performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. Incisions are placed behind the hairline above the ear and continue over the top of the head. In some cases, incisions may be placed in front of the hairline. Improvements are made beneath the skin and to the deep muscles; the skin and the muscle are then tightened to give a fresher, more youthful appearance.

Some patients may be candidates for an endoscopic forehead lift, which requires several very small incisions at or within the hairline instead of the longer incision used for a conventional forehead lift. Using an endoscope, the plastic surgeon can modify the muscles that cause frown lines and, when needed, elevate the brows.

The forehead lift may be done in conjunction with other facial rejuvenating procedures.

After surgery, there will be some temporary swelling and discoloration that may involve the eyelids and lower portions of the face as well. There will also be some numbness of the portions of the scalp, which will be prolonged.

You will be permitted to wash your hair shortly after the surgery. The stitches or skin clips will be removed a week or two after the operation.

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Saturday, April 30, 2011

craniofacial surgery

Craniofacial (Face, Skull, Jaw and Chin)

In some cases, surgery is needed to correct major functional problems – for example, to create more space inside the skull to enable the brain to grow, or to provide better protection for prominent eyes, or to make breathing and/or feeding easier.

Introduction

Why will a patient need Craniofacial Surgery?

What Doctors are involved?

What Surgery is involved, what technique are involved?

Introduction

As craniofacial surgery is often carried out on very young patients, parental consent and consultation is a crucial part of the treatment process. Parents will be asked to consider very carefully any surgery that is requested for purely cosmetic reasons, whereas decisions relating to the surgical correction of severe functional problems are generally easier to make.

Surprisingly, operations on the face and skull are usually accompanied by very little pain. Swelling settles in a variable length of time, but in most cases the worst of the swelling will subside within the first two to four weeks. However, it will take up to six to 12 months for all the swelling to settle completely and for the final results to be appreciated.

Complications following craniofacial surgery are uncommon, but as with any operation are not unknown. Clearly, the more complex the surgery the higher the risk of complication, but statistically even for the most complex craniofacial procedures severe complications are very rare.

Why will a patient need Craniofacial Surgery?

Conditions that commonly require Craniofacial surgery includes:

1. Craniosynostosis

2. Craniofacial dysostosis

3. Hemifacial microsomia

4. Facial clefts

5. Romberg’s hemifacial atrophy

6. Deformational plagiocephaly

7. Craniofacial reconstructive for M-t-F

Craniofacial surgery can also be required to treat trauma cases that might involve injuries to the head or facial structures.

What Doctors are involved?

General Plastic surgeons, Oral & Maxillofacial surgeon, Craniofacial surgeon and Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist.

What Surgery is available, what technique are involved?

Visit our BGender clinic website (www.bangkokgenderclinic.com) Our sister website concentrate particularly on craniofacial surgery for M-t-F girls.

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Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty

A lot of people are unhappy with the size and/or shape of their nose. The nose is central to facial balance and many people opt for surgical nose reshaping, or rhinoplasty in an effort to find a more harmonious alignment of their features. Sometimes the problem can be more to do with the position of the chin or jaw, but patients tend to focus their dissatisfaction on the nose.

What can Rhinoplasty do?

What Surgery is available, what technique are involved?

What should I Expect, what Complications may occur?

What can Rhinoplasty do?

1.    Alter the hump at the bridge of the nose
2.    Reshape the tip of the nose
3.    Alter the length of the nose
4.    Alter the width of the nose
5.    Alter the width of the nostrils
6.    Restructure and reposition the nose after an injury
7.    Open up the nasal airways to help breathing

What Surgery is available, what technique are involved?

A nose reshaping operation is either performed from inside the nostrils
– this is referred to as a closed rhinoplasty; or else by making a small cut on the nose and elevating the skin – known as an open rhinoplasty.

The precise nature of the operation will vary depending on the area of the nose that is being treated.

Bridge (or dorsum)

If the bridge of the nose is being operated on, the surgeon removes the bone and cartilage that is causing ‘the hump’. The nose may then be broken to allow the remaining pieces of bone to be moved closer together, resulting in the narrowing of the nose.

Tip

When the tip of the nose is operated on, the cartilage that makes up the tip-support needs to be partly removed or reshaped. This is done through the nostril, or by making a small cut in the bit between the nostrils (known as the columella) in an open rhinoplasty.

Length

A surgeon can adjust and reduce the central structure of the nose, known as the septum, to help shrink the tip and reduce the overall length of the nose. Adjustment to the tip cartilages also helps adjust nasal length.

Width

By breaking and repositioning the side nasal bone, a surgeon can also reduce the width of the nose and achieve a narrower appearance.

Additional rhinoplasty

Surgeons can also add to the nose using cartilage grafts from the septum or, occasionally, silicone implants, in what is called an additional rhinoplasty. This type of operation is used to build up a ‘flat’ bridge or tip.

The above techniques can also be used to straighten and refine a nose that has been broken through injury, and to relieve breathing difficulties.

What should I Expect, what Complications may occur?

Operations take between 90-180 minutes, depending on the technique being used. Following an operation, patients usually need to spend one or occasionally two nights in hospital. You will need to have a splint held over your nose by tape for seven days, and a pad under your nose for 12 hours.

Allow two weeks off work following a nose operation. In terms of exercise, you should be able to walk a distance after three-to-five days, and to swim after three weeks, although strenuous exercise should be avoided for four-to-six weeks.

Most closed rhinoplasty operations (those carried out through the nostril) usually take about two weeks to settle. There will be no external scarring, but if a nose is broken as part of the surgery there will be noticeable bruising around the eyes for about seven-to-ten days, with yellowing around the eyes for 10-20 days.

If you have the tip of your nose operated on, 60% of the changes will be apparent after three weeks, while the remaining 40% of the changes will evolve over several months or even a year.

If you undergo an open rhinoplasty whereby the columella is cut and the nose-skin opened up, so exposing the cartilages directly during the operation, the surgeon has a better view and this can be more accurate for changes to the tip. However, the swelling will be greater and the recovery time longer.

As with all operations, there are risks involved. After a rhinoplasty, some patients experience an altered sense of smell, while others find that their nasal breathing is affected. Minor bleeding is common while heavy bleeding is very rare but can be severe. Some patients experience pain for a number of weeks. Slight irregularity in the bone or cartilage may be felt or occasionally seen. Some patients will be dissatisfied with the outcome of a nose reshaping operation. Usually it is best to accept what improvement has been achieved and not opt for a further operation. However, it is sometimes reasonable to consider a further slight adjustment. You should establish from your surgeon in advance what the conditions for a re-operation would be, and what any arrangements for payment would be.

For people who return for additional surgery, there is also a risk that the structural scaffolding of the nose could collapse. The nose is a delicate structure, and too much surgery can weaken and damage it.

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Liposuction

Liposuction

Liposuction is a procedure that can slim and reshape parts of the body, and is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures worldwide.

For patients thinking about liposuction, it is important to remember that this treatment is not a cure, but can help to correct and improve bodily contours in areas that are resistant to weight loss.

As a surgical technique, liposuction works by removing pockets of fat in areas that are beyond the reach of diet and exercise. It is most effective for people who are near normal weight and have firm, elastic skin. It should not be thought of as a substitute for losing weight.

Areas commonly affected and operated on

What technique are involved?

What should I Expect?

What Complications may occur?

Areas commonly affected and operated on

The areas of the body most commonly treated by liposuction are:

· Abdomen, flanks and buttocks

· Male Breasts

· Thighs

· Neck

· Knees

· Arms

What techniques are involved?

Liposuction is carried out using a thin, hollow tube called a cannula that is inserted through the skin through tiny incisions. The cannula is then used to loosen the fat and create a nicer shape within the body part being treated. A special vacuum or suction device is attached to the cannula, and the fat is sucked from the body, with any incisions being sewn up at the end of the operation. The procedure takes between one to three hours to perform, depending on the size of the treatment area(s).

Various kinds of anesthetic can be used and the decision on which is best depends upon your preference, along with the size of the areas to be treated. In most cases, patients will only need to be in hospital for a few hours, but an overnight stay may be recommended if a large amount of fat is to be removed.

There are various liposuction techniques available, but no single technique works for all patients.

What should I expect? (Treatment/ Procedures & Outcomes)

Each liposuction procedure will be tailored to a patient’s needs and physical condition. At the end of the operation, tight bandages or elasticized clothing will be applied to the area to minimize swelling and help the body conform to its new shape. With the exception of showering, this garment should be worn both day and night for at least two weeks and thereafter for another four to six weeks.

If a small amount of fat is removed during an operation, patients should be able to return to work within a day or two. However, you may need extra time off if the liposuction was more extensive. Patients can usually return to their usual routines within three to four weeks. The effects of the operation should be long-lasting, so long as a patient’s weight remains stable.

What complications may occur?

Complications are infrequent, although there can be considerable pain following this procedure, particularly if a large amount of fat has been removed. The following are commonly experienced by patients:

· Stiffness and pain

· Swelling

· Bruising

· Numbness

· Unusual sensations

· Fine thread veins

· Lumpy appearance as remaining fat settles

True Experts in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Our Surgeons usually sub-specialized in the treatment of surgical condition in one or two of the subspecialties dictated by the various Plastic & Reconstructive divisions. This ensure that they are truly expert surgeon in the particular field of expertise in such areas as Facial cosmetic surgery: Face-lift, Brow’s lift and Neck-lift, Craniofacial Surgery (FFS), Rhinoplasty, Otoplasty. Body contouring procedures: Body Reshaping (Arm-lift, Thigh-lift, Buttock-lift), Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Abdominoplasty, Liposuction and Reconstructive procedures for M-t-F girls (BGender Clinic).

The Doctors are supported by a dedicated team of house staff, anesthetists, nurses, pharmacist, case managers and other allied staff who work as a team to ensure the best care for our patients.

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