Liposuction ~ Laser Lipolysis Surgery

*LIPOSUCTION*

The concept of liposuction is simple. Liposuction is a surgical technique that improves the body's contour by removing excess fat from deposits located between the skin and muscle. Liposuction involves the use of a small stainless steel tube, called a cannula (from the Latin word for reed, tube, cane). The cannula is connected to a powerful suction pump and inserted into the fat through small incisions in the skin. Fat removal is accomplished as the suction cannula creates tiny tunnels through the fatty layers. After surgery, these tiny tunnels collapse and thus result in an improved body contour.

There are many factors that contribute to a person's weight gain, including lack of proper diet and exercise, genetics and lifestyle. In many cases, some weight gain can be controlled with proper diet and exercise. However, for a significant part of the population, no amount of dieting or exercise will be able to remove excess fatty deposits in the typical 'trouble' areas, such as:

• Thighs
• Stomach / waist
• Upper arms
• Back / flanks
• Knees
• Hips and buttocks
• Cheeks, chin and neck
• Chest area

Those for whom diet and exercise is not enough, liposuction may be the solution for slimming and reshaping these 'trouble' areas. Liposuction targets specific areas of the body by removing excess body fat, leaving the treated areas smoother, suppler and in proportion to the rest of your body. Liposuction is not intended for those who are looking to loose massive amounts of weight, but when liposuction is performed in conjunction with other procedures, such as the abdominoplasty or tummy tuck the combination can be very effective. Depending on your individual circumstances, your doctor will suggest either intravenous or general anesthesia. Most incisions from liposuction are so small that once they fade with time, most scars are so inconspicuous that they are virtually unnoticeable.

*LASER LIPOLYSIS*

Laser lipolysis, commonly known as ‘laser lipo’, is a non-invasive liposculpture procedure for the removal of stubborn pockets of fat such as saddlebags, love handles and double chins. It can effectively reduce areas of fat resistant to diet or exercise with fewer side effects than traditional procedures such as liposuction. The procedure uses a laser to effectively melt unwanted fat on the face and body and then either allows to body to metabolise the melted fat or uses ‘aspiration’, a form of suction that allows your doctor to remove greater quantities of fat.

Although it has been touted as a lunchtime treatment, laser lipolysis is classified as a minor surgical procedure as the surgeon will need to make a small incision and the area being treated will be numbed with local anaesthetic. Because you are awake throughout the procedure, there are fewer risks involved than with traditional liposuction, which is often done under general anaesthetic. Laser lipolysis is not a weight loss treatment and is not suited to people who are significantly overweight, it is better for those with small localised areas of stubborn fat. The results give rise to a more harmonious body shape in a short time, without the bruising and swelling of more aggressive procedures.


During Treatment
A local anaesthesic will be used in the treatment area, then a small incision will be made in the skin. A very thin cannula (1mm wide hollow metal tube) is inserted into the skin and a laser probe is threaded through to pulse laser light into the fatty tissue to ‘melt’ the fat cells. These melted fat cells are then naturally eliminated by the body. Increasingly, practitioners are also offering suction of the released fat after the laser lipolysis procedure to speed up and enhance the results. The procedure takes between 1-2 hours.




Recovery
You may be required to rest for an hour or so following treatment but normal activities can usually be resumed the following day. It is best to avoid vigorous physical activity for 1-2 weeks after this procedure.

Vaginal Inner Lip Reduction Surgery (Labia Minora Labiaplasty)

The labia minora are the inner lips of the vagina. They come in all shapes and sizes, as all women are different. If you feel uncomfortable with the size or shape of your labia, labial reduction surgery could help.

Your labia may be causing discomfort during activities such as cycling or walking, or during sexual intercourse. It may be that their appearance makes you feel unhappy or self-conscious. Whether you have always felt this way, or there has been a change with age or after childbirth, surgery could help you overcome the problem.

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About the labial reduction surgery procedure
Labial reduction is the term used to describe a range of surgical procedures that reduce the size and prominence of the labia. Any cuts that are made are carefully placed to prevent painful scarring along the rim of the labia and are closed with dissolving stitches.

The operation usually takes between one and two hours and can be performed under local or general anaesthetic. Labial reduction is usually carried out as a day-case, with no need to stay overnight in hospital. You can expect soreness and swelling for a few days after the operation. You can take a bath after 2 days and can have sexual intercourse after 4 weeks.

Cosmetic Vaginal Surgery (Vaginoplasty ~ Perineoplasty) ~ Op.Dr. Emre Gönen / ISTANBUL

Cosmetic Vaginal Surgery is any reconstructive vaginal surgery that tightens tissues, lax muscles and removes any excess vaginal skin. Vaginal repair is also an operation for women who have had a prolapse of one or both vaginal walls. Cosmetic Vaginal Surgery tightens the muscles of the inside of the vaginal canal and the opening of the vagina. The goal of this is to correct vaginal defects and pelvic support in order to restore the normal anatomy. Aging can cause stretching of the vaginal supportive tissue and muscles that may result in abnormalities of the vaginal opening.  For some women, this may result in a decrease of sexual sensation. Other health problems encountered with prolapse of pelvic organs are lower back pain, pelvic discomfort, difficulty in urination, constipation, a mass bulging out of the vagina, vaginal bleeding and difficulty in sexual intercourse.

Vaginal rejuvenation will effectively enhance the tautness and tightness of the vaginal walls and vaginal opening by decreasing the vaginal diameter and surgically repairing the damage caused by vaginal childbirth. However, the surgical technique required for each individual patient varies depending upon the amount and type of vaginal relaxation found.

In some cases, the damage to the vaginal walls can be so severe that other pelvic organs may have lost their support. If such an issue exists, it must be repaired surgically before vaginal rejuvenation surgery.

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After Surgery

The Vaginoplasty will take about an hour to complete. After you are fully awake from the anesthesia, and completely stable, you will be able to go home and rest. For the first couple of days, there will be some minor discomfort. You will be prescribed medications to help with the pain. An antibiotic is usually prescribed before surgery, as well, although there is a very small chance for infection. An ice pack over the first 24-72 hours will be comforting and help to decrease swelling.

After about three to five days of rest, you will be able to go back to work. While you should add physical activity slowly, as you are feeling better, there is no reason you should not be able to resume your normal daily activities at this point. While the area may still be a little sore, you will be able to get back to your life, whether it is driving across town, cleaning the house, or even spending eight hours behind a desk. Heavy lifting or strenuous exercise should wait until about three weeks after the surgery and in six weeks you will be ready to resume sexual activities and begin wearing a tampon again.