TOP 5 COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGERY PROCEDURES

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), almost 18 million people underwent surgical and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures in the United States in 2018.

The ASPS reported that the top five procedures in 2018 were:

Breast augmentation — 313,735 procedures.

Liposuction — 258,558 procedures.

Nose reshaping — 213,780 procedures.

Eyelid surgery — 206,529 procedures.

Tummy tuck — 130,081 procedures.

Breast augmentation

Breast augmentation refers to procedures which increase the size or change the shape of the breasts. Breast augmentation is not the same as breast lifts or breast reduction, which are actually different types of procedures.

Liposuction

It is a process that removes excess fat deposits from body through suction. Through this procedure, patient can enhance his/her body contour and proportion and can ultimately enhance self-image.

Nose reshaping

A nose job, or rhinoplasty, reshape the nose, bringing it into balance with the rest of the face. The surgeon may reduce the overall size of the nose or refine areas of the nose for a more pleasing appearance.

Eyelid surgery

Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the eyelids. Surgery can be performed on the upper lids, lower lids or both. Lower eyelids with chronic puffiness or wrinkling are often reduced during the procedure for a more youthful appearance. Fat pads under the eyes causing the appearance of “bags” are removed as necessary in the lower lid procedure.

Tummy tuck

Abdominoplasty, more commonly known as a ‘tummy tuck’, is used to improve the shape of the abdomen. Tummy tucks remove excess fat and skin and restore weakened or separated muscles in the abdomen in order to improve the profile. Tummy tucks can improve the appearance of loose or sagging skin, but cannot remove stretch marks.

ULTRASOUND EXAMINATION

Ultrasound examination is an important tool that allows the doctor to monitor the condition of the patient’s tissues both at the stage of the initial consultation and in the subsequent post-treatment period.
Before the procedure, all patients who plan plastic surgery of the breast should undergo an ultrasound (in some cases, a mammogram) to assess the condition of the tissues of the mammary glands.
After the procedure the patient must undergo the controlled investigation to locate the implant position and the quantity of the implanted material. Ultrasound in this case allows you to make sure that the implant is placed in the correct area. The ultrasound examination must be performed after 7 and 30 days from injection day.

In the future, the patient should undergo regular ultrasound examinations in order to ensure that there are no undesirable reactions or signs of adverse events.

POST-OP: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The contouring procedure with Los Deline® is minimally invasive, it does not require long-term recovery. The patient is allowed to leave the clinic a few hours after the procedure. Just 24 hours after gel injection, the patients can return to their daily activities. However, despite this, the patient must follow the recommendations for post-treatment care in order to avoid unwanted reactions.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS AFTER THE PROCEDURE:

• All patients after injection procedure with the Los Deline® injectable volumizing implant with prophylactic purpose should be prescribed antibiotics for 3-5 days after the procedure.
• In the first two days after the procedure, the patient must be examined by the same doctor.
• For 7 days after the procedure (daily), control and disinfection of the place of injection and the skin around it should be carried out.
• To prevent tissue swelling or bruising, you must apply a cold compress on the area of intervention for 30 - 40 minutes at an interval of one hour during 2-3 days.
• After breast augmentation procedure, you must use special compression underwear during 3-4 weeks after the procedure.
• During the first 15 days do not massage the intervention zones on your own in order to avoid the risk of implant dislocationMassage is recommended to start after 15 days from date of procedure in order to help the soft tissues adapt to the implant.
• Avoid mechanical injury of the area of injection.
• Do not perform any injections of medicines in the contouring zone.
• It is not allowed to run skin laser treatments, waxing, body exfoliation, skin tattoos, and other aesthetic treatments in the zone of injection for 6 months.
• Avoid direct exposure to ultraviolet light (including tanning salons and other devices for tanning) for 2 months after injection.
• Avoid over cooling in injection area. • Avoid sauna for 2 months after injection.
• Avoid fitness, gym and swimming pool for 2 months after injection.
• Symptomatic pain therapy may be prescribed

FOLLOW UP OBSERVATION:

It is very important that the Doctor, if necessary, be able to provide assistance within the first 24 hours after the procedure. Further desirable Doctor check-ups within 7-14-30 day after the procedure will help to avoid side effects, and will also give the patient confidence that the recovery period passes as it should. The patient must undergo the controlled investigation to locate the implant position and the quantity of the implanted material with an ultrasound examination. The ultrasound examination is mandatory and must be performed after 7 and 30 days from injection day.

FINAL RESULT:

The adaptation of the soft tissues of the body to injecting implant takes 3-4 weeks for the formed final aesthetic result, depending on the nature of the contouring procedure. Keep in mind the adaptation of the post-procedure period in each symmetrically-operated zone is different associated with features of the tissue reaction.

TIMELY ACCESS TO CARE:

If unusual reactions / sensations occur, the patient should be able to seek medical help from a doctor who performed the procedure as soon as possible. Timely access to a doctor reduces the risk of further development of adverse reactions / complications.