Cosmetic Surgery and Beauty Magazine #67

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MOST
POPULAR
PROCEDURES
FOR MEN
SURGICAL
Liposuction
Liposuction can remove fat from the body or to remove a double chin or
jowls, in areas usually unaffected by diets and exercise. Fatty deposits are
suctioned out through small incisions. Liposuction can be performed as
day surgery and patients can usually return to work after about one week,
although bruising may last for several weeks and swelling for up to around two
months. An increasingly popular approach is “Hi-Def” liposculpture. Whereas
traditional liposuction aims to remove large amounts of fat, Hi-Def liposuction
is able to work in the superficial layers of fat underneath the skin to sculpt
or ‘etch’ the appearance of the underlying muscle structure. This procedure
is commonly performed on the abdomen but can also be performed on the
arms, chest and outer abdominal areas.
Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)
Blepharoplasty improves the appearance of the upper and/or lower eyelids to
give a more refreshed appearance to the surrounding area of the eyes. With
upper eyelid surgery, excess skin, muscle and fat are removed to reduce
hooding in the upper eyelid. Lower eyelid surgery corrects under-eye bags,
sagging and puffiness. Results of eyelid surgery become apparent gradually,
with swelling and bruising subsiding in around two weeks to reveal a smoother,
better defined eye region and a more alert and rejuvenated appearance.
Nose surgery (rhinoplasty)
Rhinoplasty is used to change the size of the nose, remove a hump, narrow
the nostrils, change the angle or refine the tip. The procedure is performed by
either the open-structure technique, when the incision is at the base of the
nose, or closed, when the incisions are inside the nose. Swelling and bruising
usually subsides within seven to 10 days but final results may not be evident
until after a year. The results are permanent.
Male breast reduction (gynaecomastia)
Gynaecomastia (male breasts) is a common condition that is usually a result
of an imbalance of hormones in the body. The condition may occur in one
or both breasts. The technique used to treat gynaecomastia depends on
the size and composition of the male breast. Excess fatty tissue is usually
removed with liposuction. If the problem is breast glandular tissue, it is treated
by excision. Scarring is relatively minimal, however, scars tend to be more
prominent if a large amount of tissue is removed.
Ear correction (otoplasty)
Otoplasty is used to correct prominent ears. A thin strip of skin is removed
behind the ear and the middle cartilage layer is folded back and secured in
position for permanent results. The ears are wrapped for a week and are
swollen for a few weeks. Normal activities can be resumed in around one to
two weeks.
Facelift (rhytidectomy)
This technique is used to tighten the skin and the muscles of the face, chin
and neck, with results lasting around seven to 10 years. Incisions are made
behind the hairline and around the ear, then excess facial fat is removed and
muscles are tightened. Swelling and bruising may last a few weeks and full
recovery may take up to three months.
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