Cheek Bone Augmentation (Malar Augmentation) and Cheek Bone Contouring (Cheek Reshaping)
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| Definition: | Cheek Bone Augmentation: A cosmetic surgical procedure that is intended to emphasize the cheeks on a person’s face Cheek Bone Contouring: A procedure that reduces the height of the cheek bone in case of extremely prominent cheek bone. |
| Procedure: | Surgeon will make an incision in the upper mouth near the top of the gum line & slide implants into places. Another method is to make external incision near the eye. Also, it can be an injection to the cheekbones to provide a less invasive and less expensive approach to cheek augmentation. A Hyaluronic Acid, such as Restylane can be injected to the cheek. “Own Fat” is considered more permanent option |
| Duration of Surgery: | Cheek Bone Augmentation: 1 Hour Cheek Bone Contouring: 3-4 Hours |
| Type of Anesthesia: | General Anesthesia |
| Pre-Operative Care: | Assessed medical history Checked health insurance policy Checked laboratory result No Aspirin 2 weeks prior to surgery Avoid smoking and drinking alcoholic beverage 1 month prior to procedure Checked patient’s readiness and knowledge about the procedure Advised patient’s to go on fasting midnight before the procedure |
| Post-Operative Care: | Presence of pain which is usually controlled by medicine in a day or 2. Sutures will be removed within a week Might result in slight scarring Swelling and discoloration of cheeks will disappear in a few days. Some degree of firmness may occur for weeks to months. Surgeon might prescribed a medicine for faster healing process. Shower bath can be extended after removing fabric No heavy exercise 2 weeks after surgery. Fading of scars will take effect after a couple of months. Cheek Bone Contouring: Required to stay in Thailand 5-7 days after the surgery Normal activities will resume 3-4 weeks |
Full Face Lift (Rhytidectomy)
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| Definition: | Includes Forehead, jaw, cheek and neck lift |
| Procedure: | Incisions usually begin above the hairline at the temples, follow the natural line in front of the ear, and curve behind the earlobe into the crease behind the ear, and into or along the lower scalp so as to make scars nearly invisible. In general, the surgeon separates the skin from the fat and muscle below. Fat may be trimmed or suctioned from around the neck and chin to improve the contour. The surgeon then tightens the underlying muscle and membrane, pulls the skin back, and removes the excess. Stitches secure the layers of tissue and close the incisions. After deep tissues are tightened, the excess skin is pulled up and back, trimmed and sutured into place. |
| Duration of Surgery: | 2-3 Hours |
| Type of Anesthesia: | General Anesthesia |
| Pre-Operative Care: | Assessed medical history Checked health insurance policy Checked laboratory result No Aspirin 2 weeks prior to surgery Avoid smoking and drinking alcoholic beverage 1 month prior to procedure Checked patient’s readiness and knowledge about the procedure Cosmetics should not be worn Advised patient to do fasting midnight prior to procedure |
| Post-Operative Care: | There is soreness & discomfort which is easily relieved by medication. Dressing is removed in a few days. Swelling and skin discoloration is common & will subside within a week There will be a sense of tightness and numbness The final result usually show up at least 3 weeks after the surgery The drains are usually removed 2-3 days after surgery. Sutures in front of your ear & chin will be removed within 4-6 days & staples within the hair & sutures behind the ear are removed 7-10 days after surgery. Patient may shampoo the hair once the drain has been removed. Returning to work is usually within 2-3 weeks. |
Mini Face Lift (Cheek and Jaw Lift)
| Definition: | Appropriate for people who show aging in the mid- face and do not have a sever amount of excess skin around their jaw and neckline |
| Procedure: | Incisions usually begin above the hairline at the temples, follow the natural line in front of the ear. The skin then separate from fat and underlying structure. The facial fascia is tightening and the excess skin is cut. |
| Duration of Surgery: | 1 Hour |
| Type of Anesthesia: | General Anesthesia |
| Pre-Operative Care: | Assessed medical history Checked health insurance policy Checked laboratory result No Aspirin 2 weeks prior to surgery Avoid smoking and drinking alcoholic beverage 1 month prior to procedure Checked patient’s readiness and knowledge about the procedure Cosmetics should not be worn Advised patient to do fasting midnight prior to procedure |
| Post-Operative Care: | There is soreness & discomfort which is easily relieved by medication. Dressing is removed in a few days. Swelling and skin discoloration is common & will subside within a week There will be a sense of tightness and numbness The final result usually show up at least 3 weeks after the surgery |
Endoscopic Forehead Lift Surgery
| Definition: | Minimizes forehead Creases, drooping eyebrows, hooding over the eyes, furrowed forehead and frown lines by removing excess tissue, altering muscles and tightening the forehead skin. |
| Procedure: | The forehead soft tissues will be elevated almost as in a forehead lift, along with elevating soft tissues in an area under the hairline to allow the hairline to be pulled forward creating a lower hairline. If the hairline has receded on each side of your forehead then a few more incisions might have to be made along each side to remove more skin |
| Duration of Surgery: | 1 Hour |
| Type of Anesthesia: | General Anesthesia |
| Pre-Operative Care: | Assessed medical history Checked health insurance policy Checked laboratory result No Aspirin 2 weeks prior to surgery Avoid smoking and drinking alcoholic beverage 1 month prior to procedure Checked patient’s readiness and knowledge about the procedure Cosmetics should not be worn Advised patient to do fasting midnight prior to procedure |
| Post-Operative Care: | Temporary numbness & discomfort may persist around incision but can be controlled with medicine. Bruising & swelling will subside in a week Suture will be removed within 5-7 days May take a shower after 5-7 days Avoid vigorous activity Most visible signs of lower hairline surgery will disappear within a few weeks Keep head elevated when sleeping Keep dressing dry & clean as possible. Do not remove unless instructed to do so Apply cold, ice pack to reduce swelling, pain & bruising. Avoid exposing fresh scars to sun because they tend to darken & take longer to fade Normally returns to work after 2-3 weeks |