Medical and Cosmetic Surgery Procedures
Medical and cosmetic surgery procedures defined. Not familiar with some or any? Learn more about them, and where to get the best and cheapest package.
 TUMMY TUCK (Abdominoplasty)
flatten abdomen by removing excess skin and fat on the lower abdomen and tightening muscles of the abdominal wall under general or local anesthesia with sedation 3 to 4 hours procedures, recovery time 1 to 3 weeks
BREAST AUGMENTATION (Augmentation Mammoplasty)
enhancement of breast size with the use of either silicone gel filled implants or inflatable implants filled with saline
under local or IV general anesthesia, out patient procedure
1 to 2 hours procedure, back to work in 3 to 5 days
BREAST LIFT (Mastopexy)
raise and reshape sagging breasts by removing excess skin and/or breast tissue while repositioning the remaining tissue and nipples under local or IV general anesthesia, out patient procedure 3 to 4 hours procedure, recovery time 1 week or more
BREAST REDUCTION (Reduction Mammoplasty)
surgical reduction of breast size to reduce weight of breasts to relieve symptoms from unusually large pendulous breasts under general anesthesia, out patient procedure 2 to 4 hours procedure, recovery time 3 to 4 weeks
EYELID SURGERY (Blepharoplasty)
procedure that either removes or re-positions fat together with excess skin from the upper and lower eyelids, resulting in a more alert and youthful look under local anesthesia with or without sedation both are out patient procedures, 1 to 3 hours procedure
DEEP SET EYE (Upper Blepharoplasty)
corrects drooping upper eyelids that can obstruct the field of vision and would often cause irritation of the eye
EYE BAG REMOVAL (Lower Blepharoplasty)
corrects puffy bags below the eyes by removing excess fat skin and muscles
FACELIFT (Rhytidectomy)
improves a sagging facial skin, jowls, loose neck skin by removing excess skin fat, tightening muscles and redraping skin
under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with IV sedation
out patient procedure, 3 to 4 hours procedure recovery time 1 to 2 weeks
TEMPORAL LIFT
surgical procedure that is less extensive than the facelift and an incision is done on the temple area and the excess skin and fats are removed improves the drooping eyebrows, lids and makes the nasolabial fold less noticeable under local anesthesia, out patient procedure 1 to 2 hour procedure, recovery time 1 to 2 weeks
LIPOSUCTION (Lipoplasty)
improves body shape by removing exercise & diet resistant local fat deposits by suctioning with the use of a cannula which is inserted through a 3-5mm incision under local anesthesia with IV sedation, out patient procedure 1 to 2 hours procedure, recovery time 1 to 2 weeks
MESOTHERAPY
microinjection of multivitamins and/or minerals into the mesodermal layer of the skin to deliver healing and corrective treatment of a specific area it can be used for treatment of excess fats (mesolipo/lipodissolve), sagging skin (mesolift), baldness (mesoalopecia), etc. out patient procedure
NOSE SURGERY (Rhinoplasty)
reshaping of nose by reducing or increasing size with the use of either cartilage or silicone implant, removing hump, changing shape of tip or bridge, narrowing span or improving shape of nostrils, or changing angle of nose and upper lip, may also relieve some breathing problems under local anesthesia with or without sedation, out patient procedure 1 to 2 hours procedure, back to work in 3 to 7 days
SCLEROTHERAPY
is a non-surgical treatment of varicose veins by injection of an agent that will collapse and make the vein eventually disappear usually done every 2 to 3 weeks
VEIN STRIPPING
surgical removal of varicose veins with the use of a stripper small incisions are made at the inguinal area and medial malleolar area (ankle) done under local anesthesia with sedation or spinal anesthesia
LIP ENHANCEMENT
procedures that will enhance the shape and contour of the lips, improve vertical peri-oral wrinkles, correct marionette lines, and lift the corner of the mouth
EXCESSIVE UNDERARM SWEATING TREATMENT
done by either superficial suctioning or scraping of sweat glands, botox injection (out patient) or cutting the nerves that supply these sweat glands (in patient)
SKIN WHITENING
done by sessions of glutathione injection and aside from the whitening effect of this drug, it has an added benefit as an anti aging
KELOID TREATMENT
done either by intralesional steroid injection, application of silicone sheet or a combination of surgery and steroid injection
TATTOO REMOVAL
done by excision of the tattoo and closing the defect either by primarily suturing it or by placing a skin graft
CHEEK DIMPLE CREATION
surgical procedure to create pleasing facial dimples
SCAR REVISION
surgical procedure that will make scars less noticeable
VIRGINITY RESTORATION
surgical procedure that tightens and repair a relaxed vagina
Medical and cosmetic surgery procedures defined. Not familiar with some or any? Learn more about them, and where to get the best and cheapest package.
TUMMY TUCK (Abdominoplasty)
flatten abdomen by removing excess skin and fat on the lower abdomen and tightening muscles of the abdominal wall under general or local anesthesia with sedation 3 to 4 hours procedures, recovery time 1 to 3 weeks
BREAST AUGMENTATION (Augmentation Mammoplasty)
enhancement of breast size with the use of either silicone gel filled implants or inflatable implants filled with saline
under local or IV general anesthesia, out patient procedure
1 to 2 hours procedure, back to work in 3 to 5 days
BREAST LIFT (Mastopexy)
raise and reshape sagging breasts by removing excess skin and/or breast tissue while repositioning the remaining tissue and nipples under local or IV general anesthesia, out patient procedure 3 to 4 hours procedure, recovery time 1 week or more
BREAST REDUCTION (Reduction Mammoplasty)
surgical reduction of breast size to reduce weight of breasts to relieve symptoms from unusually large pendulous breasts under general anesthesia, out patient procedure 2 to 4 hours procedure, recovery time 3 to 4 weeks
EYELID SURGERY (Blepharoplasty)
procedure that either removes or re-positions fat together with excess skin from the upper and lower eyelids, resulting in a more alert and youthful look under local anesthesia with or without sedation both are out patient procedures, 1 to 3 hours procedure
DEEP SET EYE (Upper Blepharoplasty)
corrects drooping upper eyelids that can obstruct the field of vision and would often cause irritation of the eye
EYE BAG REMOVAL (Lower Blepharoplasty)
corrects puffy bags below the eyes by removing excess fat skin and muscles
FACELIFT (Rhytidectomy)
improves a sagging facial skin, jowls, loose neck skin by removing excess skin fat, tightening muscles and redraping skin
under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with IV sedation
out patient procedure, 3 to 4 hours procedure recovery time 1 to 2 weeks
TEMPORAL LIFT
surgical procedure that is less extensive than the facelift and an incision is done on the temple area and the excess skin and fats are removed improves the drooping eyebrows, lids and makes the nasolabial fold less noticeable under local anesthesia, out patient procedure 1 to 2 hour procedure, recovery time 1 to 2 weeks
LIPOSUCTION (Lipoplasty)
improves body shape by removing exercise & diet resistant local fat deposits by suctioning with the use of a cannula which is inserted through a 3-5mm incision under local anesthesia with IV sedation, out patient procedure 1 to 2 hours procedure, recovery time 1 to 2 weeks
MESOTHERAPY
microinjection of multivitamins and/or minerals into the mesodermal layer of the skin to deliver healing and corrective treatment of a specific area it can be used for treatment of excess fats (mesolipo/lipodissolve), sagging skin (mesolift), baldness (mesoalopecia), etc. out patient procedure
NOSE SURGERY (Rhinoplasty)
reshaping of nose by reducing or increasing size with the use of either cartilage or silicone implant, removing hump, changing shape of tip or bridge, narrowing span or improving shape of nostrils, or changing angle of nose and upper lip, may also relieve some breathing problems under local anesthesia with or without sedation, out patient procedure 1 to 2 hours procedure, back to work in 3 to 7 days
SCLEROTHERAPY
is a non-surgical treatment of varicose veins by injection of an agent that will collapse and make the vein eventually disappear usually done every 2 to 3 weeks
VEIN STRIPPING
surgical removal of varicose veins with the use of a stripper small incisions are made at the inguinal area and medial malleolar area (ankle) done under local anesthesia with sedation or spinal anesthesia
LIP ENHANCEMENT
procedures that will enhance the shape and contour of the lips, improve vertical peri-oral wrinkles, correct marionette lines, and lift the corner of the mouth
EXCESSIVE UNDERARM SWEATING TREATMENT
done by either superficial suctioning or scraping of sweat glands, botox injection (out patient) or cutting the nerves that supply these sweat glands (in patient)
SKIN WHITENING
done by sessions of glutathione injection and aside from the whitening effect of this drug, it has an added benefit as an anti aging
KELOID TREATMENT
done either by intralesional steroid injection, application of silicone sheet or a combination of surgery and steroid injection
TATTOO REMOVAL
done by excision of the tattoo and closing the defect either by primarily suturing it or by placing a skin graft
CHEEK DIMPLE CREATION
surgical procedure to create pleasing facial dimples
SCAR REVISION
surgical procedure that will make scars less noticeable
VIRGINITY RESTORATION
surgical procedure that tightens and repair a relaxed vagina
BOTOLINUM TOXIN INJECTION
safe and common procedure of injecting low doses of botulinum toxin type A directly on overactive muscles that used for
slimming, reshaping and contouring the face especially the eye brows and jaws also used in the treatment of migraine,
excessive sweating of the armpit and hands the procedure itself only takes a few minutes and is almost painless, but takes a few days to take effect no anesthesia and with immediate recovery time
CHEMICAL PEEL
is the application of an acid to the skin to achieve a controlled burn to the top layers of skin used to remove fine lines, small scars, discolorations such as freckles or liver spots, and areas of sun damaged skin and spots of precancerous keratoses although it may take several months for skin to recover from a deep chemical peel, the end result is skin of better tone and more youthful appearance
GLYCOLIC PEEL
used in superficial peels to treat rough, dry skin, and improve texture application should take no more than 10 minutes periodic treatments may be needed to achieve the desired result flaking should end within five days and can return immediately to their normal activities
TCA PEEL
used in medium peels to treat fine wrinkles and superficial blemishes application should take no more than 15 minutes
2 or more TCA peels may be needed to obtain the desired results after about 10 days, the new skin should be apparent and healing should have progressed enough to allow a return to normal activities.
DIAMOND PEEL
is the integrated option for modern skin care is fast and virtually pain-free, leaves little or no redness can help to minimize the most difficult skin conditions, or to rejuvenate
and maintain the health of the skin treatments take less than an hour and should not interrupt your busy schedule
ELECTROCAUTERY
is the process of burning or destroying tissue by use of a small probe with an electric current running through it is more than 90% effective in removing warts with little blood loss
is usually done in a health professionals office or clinic
healing usually occurs within 2 to 4 weeks
LASER HAIR REDUCTION
using elos technology, the combination of radio-frequency and diode laser in our Comet System (Syneron) provides optimal hair reduction of all hair colors on all skin type, including tanned skin marked hair reduction is seen after 3 sessions, although some patients may require 4-6 sessions
MICRODERMABRASION
is a skin-freshening technique that helps repair facial skin that takes a beating from the sun and the effects of aging more than one treatment may be needed to reduce or remove fine
wrinkles and unwanted pigmentation
SOFT TISSUE FILLERS/COLLAGEN
introduction of special chemicals that diminish signs of aging naturally and may also be used for deep facial scars
usually no anesthesia, out patient procedure 15 minutes to 1 hour per session recovery time is variable, anywhere from 1day to 2 weeks
SKIN MASTER
the latest breakthrough in skin care with the most relaxing treatment it erases pigmentation from the sun damage and hormone imbalance
LASIK CUSTOMVUE
a minimally invasive procedure taking 10 to 15 minutes for both eyes it corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism under topical anesthesia
PRESBYOPIA LASIK CUSTOMVUE
Presbyopia is the need to wear eyeglasses for reading after the age of 40 many modalities were developed, but the most satisfactory is through Lasik Customvue by VISX under topical anesthesia
EPILASIK
latest refractive vision correction for glass free vision
a better treatment for eyes having high power, thin corneas and dry eye problems under topical anesthesia
CONDUCTIVE KERATOPLASTY
can help restore your vision, allowing you to see clearly like you could 10 years ago. an exciting new advancement in vision correction because it uses radiofrequency (RF) energy
under topical anesthesia
CATARACT SURGERY
use the sutureless Phacoemulsification technique patient going home after the twenty minute procedure under topical anesthesia
MULTIFOCAL IMPLANTS
the latest technology for cataract surgery there is no need to wear eyeglasses even for reading they even have UV protection for better optical quality allows for precision, better contrast sensitivity, and a clear full view
CORNEAL SCARS
uses PTK or phototherapeutic Keratectomy, a quick laser procedure to remove scar tissue from the cornea under topical anesthesia
TEETH WHITENING
performed for patients who desire a brighter
smile a procedure used to lighten the color of teeth fast and convenient, long lasting, low sensitivity
COMPOSITE BONDING / WHITE FILLINGS
used to improve the appearance of teeth utilizing a composite resin widely available procedure for aesthetic concerns concerning color and shape of teeth
VENEERS
allows your dentist to alter tooth position, tooth shape, tooth size, tooth color and to whiten teeth, close spaces and create a great smile with little or no anesthesia needed
CROWNS (Caps)
is a tooth-shaped covering that is placed over a tooth to protect and keep teeth that are badly decayed or fractured
INSTANT ORTHODONTICS
a cosmetic dental procedure where porcelain veneers, crowns, or bonding are used artistically to create the illusion of straight teeth in as little as two weeks, a patient can go from teeth that are crowded to a perfect smile
BRIDGES
a means of replacing missing teeth using the neighboring teeth as supporting structures usually done by trimming teeth on either side of a missing tooth like in crowns
INLAYS AND ONLAYS
also known as indirect fillings an inlay fits into the prepared space left after a cavity or old filling has been removed an onlay sits on the tooth and builds up its shape
DENTURES
a removable prosthesis used to replace missing teeth
making your skin smooth and rejuvenated it exfoliate up to 10 layers of dead skin cells with immediate results and non-invasive
ORTHODONTICS
the branch of dentistry that deals with straightening of the teeth and correcting irregular bites (also knows as alocclusion) and the profile of each patient
ROOT CANAL THERAPY (RCT)
Root Canal Treatment (RCT) or endodontic treatment involves the removal and cleaning out of any infection in the pulp and root canals.
GUM OR PERIODONTAL DISEASE
is a chronic bacterial infection that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth it may contribute to heart attack or stroke, increased risk of delivering pre-term for women, delivering low birth weight babies, difficulty controlling blood sugar levels in people with diabetes, etc.
TOOTH EXTRACTION
any tooth extraction except impacted teeth
ODONTECTOMY & WISDOM TOOTH SURGERY
a minor surgical procedure which can usually be performed with little discomfort involves uncovering the tooth by lifting the overlying gums aside to expose the tooth and bone
can be performed under local anesthesia
PIT & FISSURE SEALANTS (PFS)
are a protective coating that is applied to the chewing surface and sides of teeth to reduce the risk of decay
applied to children from the age of 6-15 and can be applied to adults who are at high risk of tooth decay
ORAL PROPHYLAXIS
done at lease once every 3-6 months or as requested by our dentist depending on the health status of your gums and teeth
preventing gum disease and tooth decay by removing any plaque or tartar that sticks on your teeth and cannot be removed by regular brushing and flossing
DENTAL IMPLANTS
an artificial titanium fixture which is surgically placed into the jawbone as substitute for a missing tooth and its root so you will have the feeling and function of a real tooth
you can speak better, eat anything you like and wear no more
embarrassing ill-fitting dentures.
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