 Cosmetic
Surgery
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If you feel a desire to improve
certain aspects of your looks, cosmetic surgery can make that
change possible.
It can be a great support to self-confidence,
give you a wonderful psychological boost, and help you look
as young as you feel! |
Cosmetic Facial Surgery & Treatments
Facelift, eyelid surgery, brow lift and skin rejuvenation and skin
resurfacing. READ MORE
Corrective Breast Surgery
Reshaping of the breasts, breast enhancement, reduction, lift, nipple
realignment, inverted nipple correction. READ
MORE
Body Contouring or Body Profiling
Lipo-sculpture, arm lift, neck lift, thigh lift and abdominoplasty
(Tummy Tuck). READ MORE
Whatever your reason for undergoing plastic surgery
(reconstructive or aesthetic), it is always important for you to
have realistic expectations. You will often feel better about yourself
by improving a facial feature or a particular area of your body
as this may have a positive influence on many aspects of your life.
Direct Healthcare International
- Cosmetic Surgery With Confidence!
Your cosmetic surgery is carried out at a well established
private clinic, with an outstanding reputation.
Newly developed sophisticated techniques mean that treatment can
be performed rapidly with minimally invasive surgery under local
anaesthetic. This means better results and faster recovery times
with less risk to the patient, than traditional cosmetic surgery.
For most procedures, the patient is able to return home after just
a day or two. Shortly after, all signs of surgery will have disappeared.
You can be assured of Direct Healthcare International's fullest
discretion when undergoing cosmetic surgery.
Preparing for cosmetic surgery
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Smoking makes a huge difference to the quality
of the finished surgery, it affects the skin and the recovery,
therefore it is very important that the candidate cease smoking
altogether, several months before and after surgery. It is
of such vital importance to a satisfactory outcome that the
surgeon may well refuse surgery if the candidate is a heavy
smoker. Nicotine gum and nicotine skin patches can lead to
the same healing problems caused by smoking. |
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The candidate must be in good general health,
both physically and mentally. |
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During the consultation, the surgeon will
give instructions on what medications to avoid prior to surgery.
Certain medications, vitamins, and herbal preparations thin
the blood and can increase post operative bleeding. |
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Loose, comfortable clothing
should be worn on the day of surgery such as a button-down
blouse or shirt that does not have to be pulled over their
head. |
Recovery
Recovery takes time, and it’s important to not rush the process.
The candidate should take time away from work to recover. The candidate
should plan a relaxing recovery area which should include:
- A two-week supply of any prescription medications
- A supply of comfortable, loose clothing (button-down
shirts or blouses that do not have to be pulled over the head)
- Antibacterial ointment for incision sites (to
be used only if directed by the surgeon)
- A telephone within reaching distance
- TV and a supply of reading material
- A companion or carer to stay with
- Eat properly to encourage the healing process
For most treatments the patient can return to work
in 10 - 14 days depending on the level of activity involved.
Possible complications and side
effects
- Swelling and bruising that can last for several
days.
- A tightness or tingling and different sensations
including burning or pulling.
- areas of numbness on the skin.
These are all very normal in the first few weeks
following surgery and should not be a cause for concern.
Candidates for cosmetic surgery must be realistic
with their expectations, surgery may not achieve the perfect results
they had in mind. Candidates should remember that it takes time
for the body to recover; swellings may not go down for some time.
Depending on the procedure, it can be up to a year before final
effects are seen.
As with any surgery, patients run the risk of infection. They should
keep a watchful eye on their temperature. At the first sign of a
fever, contact the surgeon. If there is unusual discharge, such
as pus, from the incision site, contact the surgeon immediately.
Although it’s very rare, the candidate can have an allergic
reaction to medications given during or after surgery. It is important
to disclose any drug allergies to the surgeon during the pre-operative
consultation.
Cosmetic Surgery - Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs)
Eyelid Surgery
How long is the surgery?
The surgery takes approximately one hour.
Is eyelid correction
an outpatient procedure?
You arrive at the Clinic in the morning, have your surgery, rest,
and are ready to return to the hotel in the evening.
What type of anaesthesia
is used?
Only a light form of sedation is required rather than a general
anaesthetic. A few hours after the surgery you feel fine and have
been spared the side effects and complications of general anaesthesia.
How long is the recovery?
The recovery period is four to five days for an upper eyelid and
up to one week for a lower eyelid.
Breast Surgery
How long is breast
surgery?
Depending on the surgery takes approximately 1 - 3 hours.
Is breast surgery an
outpatient procedure?
The surgery is generally an outpatient procedure carried out under
general anaesthesia. Normally, you arrive at the Clinic in the morning,
have your surgery, rest, and are ready to return to the hotel in
the evening.
What implants are used?
Our clinic fits, what in our opinion, are the best implants on the
market; these are cohesive gel filled implants. Due to some complications
with the salt-water implants, we do not fit these. Cohesive gel
filled implants are round or anatomical in shape and come in varied
sizes. We are careful to match you with the correct implant.
How are the implants
inserted?
Modern cohesive gel filled implants, which are safe against leakage,
are introduced through an incision in the fold under the breast.
They are placed in a space between the breast muscle and the breast
gland. Because of their shape, they give the breast a nice contour
and feel soft and flexible.
Can I choose my bra
size before my breast augmentation surgery?
Yes. Inform the surgeon of your wishes and he will calculate the
required volume increase. Don’t forget to purchase and bring along
the correct bra size for your new shape.
How long is the recovery
and when can I return to work after my breast enlargement?
It takes a few weeks for the implants to settle. It is possible
that after the surgery you will experience some slight chest and
back pain. The breasts may also feel tense. In some cases, a supportive
bra must be worn for ten days. Most patients continue with light
activity immediately following surgery while all other activity
can be resumed after three weeks.
Are silicone implants
safe?
There is no scientific evidence that silicone causes breast cancer,
arthritis or immune deficiencies. With liquid silicone gel filling,
in case of damage to the implant, the leaked silicone has a tendency
to spread through the body tissues. Modern silicone implants are
made with a strong outer shell filled with a cohesive mass of silicone
to avoid leaking.
After a breast enlargement
will the implants ever need to be removed?
In some cases, the body forms a hard capsule around the breast and
the breasts become hard and painful. The body can also reject the
implants. Encapsulation and rejection are rare. Normally, complications
do not occur and you will experience many years of pleasure from
your implants.
How long can implants
stay inside the body after a breast augmentation?
Hundreds of women still have their original implants after 20 years.
Considering the better quality of modern implants, a significant
number of patients are likely to have a lifetime of pleasure from
the original implants. In the Clinic, we use implants with the strongest
casings available according to CE-testing. Prostheses that have
a known weaker casing are not used, even if the patient insists
on a cheaper alternative.
After a breast enlargement,
is a yearly check up required?
No. Breast implants of high quality reduce the chance of complications.
Consequently, unless advised differently by the surgeon, a yearly
check-up is not required.
Can I still breast-feed
after my breast augmentation?
Yes. Breast enlargement does not affect breast-feeding potential.
Tummy Tuck
Will the Scar Fade?
As with all scars, within the first three months they are red and
lumpy. In a year, they will fade considerably. This maturing process
can be accelerated with a special highly concentrated scar improving
oil.
How long does the surgery
take?
For a mini tummy tuck, the surgery takes approximately 1-2 hours;
the full tummy tuck takes around 3-4 hours.
How do I know whether I need a full or a
mini tummy tuck?
With a mini Tummy Tuck, the surgeon works below the navel, which
means that there will not be a scar around the navel. The straight
abdominal muscles can be brought together. A small bag of skin can
also be removed. This procedure is ideal for excess skin beneath
the navel and for abdominal muscle problems also situated beneath
the navel.
In case of excess skin and abdominal muscle problems above the navel,
a full Abdominoplasty is recommended. The scar would be underneath
the stomach but also around the navel, where it would stay red for
a longer period of time but will fade away after complete healing.
What complications
could arise after a tummy tuck?
After surgery, there is often a little swelling of the skin around
the scar. This is temporary and will disappear after recovery of
the Lymphatic system. In case the muscles on your stomach have been
stitched, you need to wear a stomach garment for four to six weeks.
Smoking, diabetes and obesity heighten the risk of healing problems.
Does the clinic supply
garments or do I have to arrange for them?
Yes the Clinic will supply you with the necessary garments.
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