Cosmetic Surgery to Correct Basic Shape and Form Defects
Many women are dissatisfied with the shape or size of their
breasts for one reason or another. If you are thinking along the
lines of having cosmetic surgery for your problem, remember that
some size and shape differences are normal and while breast
implants will increase the size, they won't correct basic shape
and form defects. It is possible to have other forms of
corrective surgery for that.
The breast implant operation is carried out under general
anaesthetic and involves the insertion of the implant by means
of a small incision under the breast, the armpit or even the
belly-button area. The implant is made of silicone that is
filled with a saline solution. The shape is based on the
individual needs of the patient.
Cosmetic surgery can also be used to correct Gynecomastia, a
condition affecting 40/60 percent of men in the USA, where fatty
deposits due usually to an inherited factor cause enlarged
breasts. This is called Liposculpture surgery and is a fairly
recent development that will restore a thinner, more masculine
contour to the chest.
After surgery the patient must wear a snug-fitting garment for
several weeks. This will minimize bruising and swelling and help
the skin to shrink more quickly. Return to work varies depending
on the job. Office workers can return sooner than those doing
more physically challenging work.
Whether you body has succumbed to the forces of gravity, or
whether your shape is due to a diet too high in saturated fats,
a tummy tuck might be just what you need. But don't make the
decision too lightly. Tummy tucks might sound simple and easy,
but any operation that requires a general anaesthetic should be
considered serious. For this reason, never be afraid to ask
about your surgeon's qualifications and experience.
Basically, a skilled professional trained in this field, excises
folds of loose skin and fat, having previously marked the areas
to be cut out. Slack muscles are then tightened before the
operation is complete. The incision is usually made along the
bikini line; the skin is pulled down and afterwards secured with
several rows of sutures to minimize scarring. Fat may be
harvested at the same time and frozen for use in a future
Lipo-suction operation. This possibility should be discussed
with the surgeon beforehand.
Other operations to remove sagging skin can be carried out on
the thighs, upper arms and neck area. Face-lifts can be used to
remove wrinkles and lift sagging areas and scarring is usually
minimal, but if indulged in too often, the whole face can become
a ghastly caricature of what Mother Nature intended.