Lasers are used to treat many skin conditions and skin resurfacing. Since LASER is light, it can be of different wavelengths and each targets different tissues at different depths.
Dermal fillers are substances or gels that are used for soft tissue augmentation by replacing the lost volume of subcutaneous fat , for face contouring and to treat fine fascial wrinkles.
Dermabrasion is a resurfacing procedure in which the upper layer of skin is exfoliated (removed) by a high-speed machine with an abrasive wheel or brush to gently remove the outer layers of your skin and improve any irregularities in your skin's surface. It usually done in local anesthesia.
The wedge involves cutting a wedge-shaped piece out of the nipple and attaching the sides together. The flap technique involves making an incision around the base of the nipple at the desired projection level, leaving a small portion attached.
A male breast reduction is the most effective known treatment for gynecomastia, or enlarged male breasts. This cosmetic surgery procedure removes excess fat and glandular tissue to restore a flatter, firmer and more masculine contour to the chest.
Breast reduction surgery, also known as reduction mammoplasty, is a procedure used to remove excess fat, tissue and skin from the breasts.
Breast augmentation, or augmentation mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure that aims to increase the size, shape, or fullness of the breast.
Breast asymmetry correction surgery is a procedure that improves the differences between the breasts if these are noticeable.
It is the surgical process of rebuilding the shape and look of a breast, most commonly in women who have had surgery to treat breast cancer. It involves using autologous tissue, prosthetic implants, or a combination of both with the goal of reconstructing a natural-looking breast.
Breast asymmetry correction surgery is a procedure that improves the differences between the breasts if these are noticeable.
Acute wound is any surgical wound that heals by primary intention, delayed primary intention or secondary intention.
It is a type of plastic surgery that involves transporting healthy, live tissue from one location of the body to the areas that have lost skin, fat, muscle movement, and/or skeletal support.
It is the surgical process of rebuilding the shape and looks of a breast, most commonly in women who have had surgery to treat breast cancer. It involves using autologous tissue, prosthetic implants, or a combination of both with the goal of reconstructing a natural-looking breast.
Epidermal (first degree) burns are usually treated with moisturizer alone and heal within a few days and without complications.
Thread lift is commonly called non surgical face lift. It is office based procedure to address early signs of aging in a less invasive way as compared to.
A thigh lift is a procedure in which loose skin of the thigh is tightened by removing excess skin and fat to give shape and better contour to thighs.
Rhinoplasty is surgery that changes the shape of the nose.Person/patient usually comes to the attending surgeon with two main problems i.e. shape of the nose and breathing problem.
Otoplasty also called ear surgery corrects the ear abnormalities in children and adults.
A nipple reduction is a surgical procedure designed to alter the size, shape, and other characteristics of the nipple to give patients better symmetry and overall appearance of the nipples.
Neck lift (also called platysmaplasty) is a cosmetic plastic surgery procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the neck to address age-related wrinkling and creasing in this area, and provide a smoother, slimmer profile.
Hair transplant is a surgery which relocates the permanent hair to
the bald/thinning areas. After the relocation of the grafts, the hair will keep growing.
A male breast reduction is the most effective known treatment for gynecomastia, or enlarged male breasts. This cosmetic surgery procedure removes excess fat and glandular tissue to restore a flatter, firmer and more masculine contour to the chest.
Cheek reduction is the procedure to remove excess fat from cheeks to give them better contour and more youthful appearance.
Cheek augmentation is the procedure where filling of the cheek is done to lift and fill volume . some people lose cheek volume with age and some never gain cheek volume to satisfactory level .
Buttock lift is the surgery that increases tone of the skin and tissues of the buttock area.
Liposuction also called lipectomy is the procedure of removal of excess fat from body for improvement in shape and contours.
Non-surgical methods of brow lift are temporary, require less experience, and
in case of any complication, can be corrected easily Botulinum toxin A (BTA) injection The brow depressors are the orbital orbicularis oculi (lateral and mid-brow), procerus (medial brow), corrugators (medial brow), and depressor supercilii (medial brow).
Breast reduction surgery, also known as reduction mammoplasty, is a procedure used to remove excess fat, tissue and skin from the breasts. The patient/person usually comes to the attending surgeon with.
Breast augmentation, or augmentation mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure that aims to increase the size, shape, or fullness of the breast.
Breast asymmetry correction surgery is a procedure that improves the differences between the breasts if these are noticeable. Minor differences between your breasts is normal, but if these differences are larger than the size, shape or position of one or both of the breasts can be changed to make the breasts more equal.
Arm lift also called brachioplasty is the procedure that addresses excess skin of the arms.
Blepharoplasty plays a vital role in facial rejuvenation, with direct aesthetic connection to the brow and the cheek. Upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty may be indicated for the presence of excess skin and/or orbital fat.
Abdominoplasty also known as tummy tuck is the surgery to remove excess skin and fat from abdominal wall to make it smooth and create better abdominal profile. Abdominal wall becomes loose and lax by number of factors including
Vascular lesions are group of blood vessels disorder that can be congenital (present at birth but may appear after birth) or acquired. They may be cutaneous or in organs. Plastic surgeons deal skin vascular lesions.
Absent ear is may present as partial and complete absence of ear due to birth defect or patient may present after traumatic loss of complete ear.
Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) is a condition present at birth in which child is not able to move tongue freely.
Split ear or split ear lobule is common condition resulting from trauma to ear lobe by either using heavy jewelry for longer time or earring stuck in clothes or blanket and pulled through ear lobe pierced hole causing it to split.
Scalp defects are commonly encountered in case of trauma or tumor excision.
Rhinophyma is a skin disorder characterized by a large, red, bumpy or bulbous nose. Patient can presents with; the exact cause of rhinophyma is unknown, but it’s considered a subtype of severe acne rosacea.
Drooping of the eye lid (one or both eyes). Can be since birth or in adulthood after any
surgery / infection or trauma
Lip reduction surgery aims to achieve harmonious relationship between upper and lower lip, as well as to attain normal lip competence. patient may present with: protruding lips giving undesirable look.
Lip augmentation is a procedure that aims to increase lip fullness, full lips have often been associated with beauty and youth. Indication may include:
Hypoplastic(small) lips that may be age related or not. Decreased pout.
These cancers require multidisciplinary team management (ENT surgeon, Plastic Surgeon , Gastroenterologist and oncologist) Patients usually require tumor excision along with lymph node dissection (surgery of neck) by ENT Surgeons.
Face wrinkles are lines that come with aging and sun exposure. Aging also causes skin laxity of face and neck. There are multiple ways to address the signs of facial aging.
Hemifacial microsomia is a condition in which half of one side of the face is underdeveloped and does not grow normally. It is also called craniofacial microsomia. The condition is sometimes confused with Goldenhar syndrome a rare congenital condition.
Defects of eyelids can be since birth (Coloboma) or can result due to trauma or
excision of tumors of eyelids.
Outward or inward turning of eyelids leading to exposure of eye ball. Most
common cause is contractures after burns.
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This stops companies from taking drastic measures like downsizing or closing down sites; those things happen only with no or bad financial projections.
Cheek is very special unit of face as all of its boundaries has vital units of face like eye, nose, lip and ear.
The scars left behind on skin after acne are called acne scars. After acne skin tries to repair itself that leaves a red, pink, tan, or brown mark behind, depending on the breakout and the individual 's skin type.
This condition can be present by birth or due to different causes like. Trauma, parasite infection, tumor, surgical intervention etc.
Scrotal reconstruction is required after extensive scrotal tissue loss due to various reasons.
Phimosis is a condition in which the tight foreskin cannot be retracted back over the glans penis Foreskin is the loose skin attached to and glides over the glans (head of penis) during urination and erection, but in phimosis this skin is tight and does not allow the normal movement.
Penile reconstruction, or phalloplasty, is a surgical procedure to create the new penis for restoration of its functions i.e., urination and sexual activity.
Paraphimosis is a serious condition that manifest only in uncircumcised males, where the retracted foreskin cannot be pulled back to its normal position over the glans penis.
Paraphimosis is a serious condition that manifest only in uncircumcised males, where the retracted foreskin cannot be pulled back to its normal position over the glans penis.
It is an abnormality of penis and urethra (a tube connecting the bladder to the tip of the penis, for passage of urine) that is present at birth.
It is the collection of jelly like colorless thick fluid deep under the skin from the bone mostly on posterior surface the wrist joint
It is a congenital condition in which a child has two thumbs (an extra digit on radial side of hand).
It is defined as a flaccid paresis of an upper extremity due to traumatic stretching of the brachial plexus received at birth it has two main types
Polydactyly is when more than five digits are present in a hand. One of the most common upper limb malformations.
Syndactyly is a fusion of the soft tissue, skeletal, or both elements of adjacent digits.it is very common congenital hand deformity, 20% have a family history (autosomal dominant) and 50% are bilateral.
One of the most telltale sign of aging are our hands. With age the skin over the back of the hand becomes loose and wrinkly making underneath veins and tendons visible.
It is a congenital (present at birth) hand deformity where the radius bone in the forearm is missing or underdeveloped, causing the hand to be bent laterally (radially deviated).
Constriction rings, or amniotic bands, form partial or complete circumferential constrictions around limbs or digits.
Bone graft is the process of transferring bone from one site to another. Bone graft may be obtained from the patient (autograft), another individual (allograft), or another species (xenograft).
It is the small nodular ulcerated (rodent ulcer) lesion over the face or neck mostly over the sun expose part of the body. It rarely develops on dorsum of hand.
It is a spectrum of congenital deformity of the thumb varying from small defects to complete absence.
Replantation is the procedure that is undertaken for the reattachment of the amputated part that could be arm, forearm, hand or finger.
Hand is one of the most important part of the body performing finest and complex tasks. Any injury to hand needs to be evaluated for the proper management.
Hand is a delicate structure consisting of bones, joints, tendons, nerve vessels and connective tissue.
Fracture is basically a break in the continuity of the bone, that results in difficulty in movements of the hand.
Hands being most used part of the body are prone to injuries that can be simple or complex. The complex injuries may result from fall, accidents, fights, crush injuries or twisting injuries.
When there is blackening(gangrene) of toes, feet or legs and if there is vascular compromise with delayed presentation of patient then chances of amputation is very high and after amputation the leftover limb is called the stump.
Usually contractures (Acquiring extreme postures due to tethering of structures)
Develop due to neglected traumatic wounds healed by secondary intention (with scarring), or as post burn sequel, chronic diabetic foot etc.
Tendon injuries of lower limbs are common due to road traffic accidents, direct trauma etc.
Due to any trauma, road traffic accident, nerves can be damaged and patient can have the following symptoms.
This condition can be present by birth or due to different causes like. Trauma, parasite infection, tumor, surgical intervention etc.
Normally we cut our nails straight and if we cut in rounding fashion then there is a high chance of ingrowing toe nail which grows in the surrounding soft tissue causing inflammation and infection.
Due to chronic diabetes mellitus patient develops loss of sensation and decrease in blood supply to feet which in turn becomes prone to injury secondary to trauma, burns etc.
Soft tissue involves skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscles, nerves and arteries
So any tissue involved in injury should be replaced with like tissue.
Flap is a soft tissue used to cover the defect while maintaining its blood supply. Depending on the donor site availability and choice of surgeon it can be local flap, regional flap or free flap.
This is a pigmented skin cancerous lesion rarely found in our population.
Symptoms:
Pain, itching, increase in size, irregular margins
The ulnar nerve travels close to the inner side of the elbow to the hand. it’s the same nerve that gives us sharp electric pain when we “hit the funny bone”.
Tendon transfer surgery is usually performed by transferring functional muscles to nonfunctional or paralyzed muscles in order to improve and restore the function at the recipient area without affecting the donor site.
When a nerve is damaged some muscle lose their function, to regain function those muscles need to be resupplied by the nerve within a year if the patient comes after several months of injury,
Median nerve compression is a very common disorder. it can get compressed around the elbow, forearm, and wrist. A wrist joint, Median nerve passes through a narrow tunnel, along with tendons for finger movement.
The brachial plexus is a bunch of nerves starting from different levels of the spinal cord and it provides function and sensation to the whole upper limb.
Vaginoplasty (also known as vaginal tightening ) a procedure that aims to "tighten up " a vagina that n#39;s become slack or loose from vaginal childbirth or aging.
Labial reduction is term used to describe any surgical procedure that is intended to reduce size and volume of the labia minora.
Clitoral reduction is a procedure for reducing size and area of clitoris in order to improve aesthetics or vulva giving smooth, tight yet functional clitoris.
The most common and frustrating complication after hypospadias surgery repair is the formation of urethra-cutaneous fistula(fistula is a tract connecting two epithelial surfaces) causing leakage of urine from an unintended site.
Scrotal reconstruction is required after extensive scrotal tissue loss due to various reasons
Phimosis is a condition in which the tight foreskin cannot be retracted back over the glans penis Foreskin is the loose skin attached to and glides over the glans (head of penis) during urination and erection, but in phimosis this skin is tight and does not allow the normal movement. It is usually not
a problem unless there are symptoms.
Penile reconstruction, or phalloplasty, is a surgical procedure to create the new penis for restoration of its functions i.e., urination and sexual activity.
Para phimosis is a serious condition that manifest only in uncircumcised males, where the retracted foreskin cannot be pulled back to its normal position over the glans penis.
Narrowing or blockage of the urethral opening (the opening at the tip of penis from where urine passes) is called meatal stenosis.
It is an abnormality of penis and urethra (a tube connecting the bladder to the tip of the penis, for passage of urine) that is present at birth.
Epispadias is a rare birth defect related to the opening of urethra(the tube that drain urine from bladder).
A circumcision is the removal of the foreskin(fold of the skin that covers the head of penis) from the
penis.
Chordee is a condition in which the penile shaft is bent downward, resulting from abnormal development of penis in womb.