BLEPHAROPLASTY
EYELID SURGERY
Blepharoplasty is cosmetic surgery that corrects the excess skin of the eyelids that falls, generating difficulty opening the eyes, and also corrects the fat pockets that usually appear under the eyes. This technique seeks to improve the appearance of the eyelids through very hidden incisions, leaving imperceptible scars, improving the appearance of the gaze, leaving the eyelids smooth, wrinkle-free and rejuvenated.
With the passage of time, the skin of the eyelids tends to sag, become redundant, bags appear in the upper and lower eyelids, dark circles, causing very noticeable aesthetic effects, such as an aged appearance, giving an appearance of tiredness, sadness or exhaustion . For some, the problem becomes more acute when it affects vision.
Is blepharoplasty performed under local or general anesthesia?
This is a short procedure that can take approximately 2 to 3 hours. Generally this type of intervention is performed under local anesthesia, with some sedation to allow it to be a quiet procedure. In patients who are very nervous or who prefer to be completely asleep, the procedure can be performed under general anesthesia. The general anesthesia time is relatively short, reducing the risks that are of great concern to patients with this type of anesthesia.
Can blepharoplasty be combined with other procedures?
Yes, this surgery can be combined with other surgical facial procedures such as frontoplasty, eyebrow suspension, face lifting and cosmetic procedures such as the use of botulinum toxin (Botox), the use of hyaluronic acid, facial lipoinjection or laser hair removal. depending on the recommendation.
Are the blepharoplasty scars visible?
Blepharoplasty is performed with incisions that are usually located in natural fold sites so that they are not very noticeable using very small sutures that are removed very quickly so that they leave the least possible scar in both the upper and lower eyelids.
Does the shape of the eyes change this surgery?
The changes made with this surgery aim to remove excess skin from both eyelids, improve wrinkles by stretching the skin of the eyelids, and remove fat pockets when they are prominent. This means that the conformation of the eye does not change unless it requires additional procedures such as the reconstruction of the canthus in which the shape of the eyelids may occasionally change, but the surgeon always seeks to leave the eyes in their natural state.
Should you always operate all four eyelids?
The eyelids should be operated when they present deformity due to excess skin or prominences of the bags and not all the eyelids always appear. Many times the eyelids affected are only the upper or lower ones, so the surgeon must individualize each case.
What disability causes this eyelid surgery?
The greatest disability occurs due to edema or ecchymosis (purples) on the face. The edema usually improves in the first week by a high percentage and the ecchymoses do not always appear but if they appear they can last on average from 10 to 15 days. The patient should avoid the sun but can quickly return to their work activities.
Which specialist is better operating the eyelids?
The different surgical specialties confuse patients, such as plastic and cosmetic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, otorhinolaryngologists, eye plastic surgeons, ophthalmologists, specialists in aesthetics, etc. It is important to clarify that they are different specialties and that not all are plastic surgeons. My recommendation is to always look for Plastic Surgeons who are certified in the Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery.
Recommendations
The pre-surgical and post-surgical recommendations will be provided and explained by Dr. Yesid Cárdenas Plastic Surgeon in Medellín - Colombia, who will answer all your questions such as the price of blepharoplasty, time of surgery, whether it is with general or local anesthesia, between others. I wait for you.
FACIAL REJUVENATION SURGERY
FACIAL REJUVENATION | RHYTHIDOPLASTY
Rhytidoplasty, face lift or facial rejuvenation surgery is facial cosmetic surgery that improves wrinkles on the face, corrects sagging, reduces furrows on the face, repositions fallen tissues such as cheeks, signs of aging that occur with passing of time and mistreatment due to sun exposure on the cheeks and neck, leaving a younger face, avoiding leaving the face excessively stretched with "narrowed" eyes that are so worrying for patients.
Through incisions very well located and hidden behind the ears, excess skin is removed, bulges that occur lateral to the chin (cheeks), facial wrinkles are stretched, improving the furrows that appear next to the nose and mouth called nasolabial furrows and puppet lines, giving the face a youthful appearance.
For whom is facial rejuvenation surgery indicated?
This aesthetic procedure is recommended for faces that show various signs of facial aging and that do not improve with other procedures such as lipoinjection, botox, cosmetic procedures such as peeling, CO2 laser, etc. Patients notice this mainly because they look at the drooping cheeks and only improve when they are stretched with the fingers. Dr Yesid Cárdenas evaluates the tension of the tissues of the face and will give you the diagnosis whether or not you are a candidate for this surgery.
With rhytidoplasty will I have scars?
All surgeries leave scars, however the location of the majority of them are covered by the hair, behind the ears and in folds, preventing them from being easily visible. During the healing process, follow-up and treatments are also carried out so that a good result is achieved and imperceptible scars remain.
Does facial rejuvenation or face lift need general or local anesthesia?
The anesthesia used in these cosmetic surgeries of the face depends a lot on each patient. If the patients are very nervous and impatient, they are suggested to do it under general anesthesia, because the patient will not remember anything or have any type of pain. If the patient is very calm and tolerates the application of local anesthesia, it can be done with this anesthesia, understanding that she must remain lying down in one position and cannot get up until the procedure has been completed. Using local anesthesia, medications for general pain control and other additional treatments are also used to produce some relaxation, but the patient is not completely asleep.
How old does my face rejuvenate?
This is very relative and depends on various factors such as the characteristics of the skin, soft tissue, and bone configuration of each patient. Some people reduce many years others less, however on average patients tend to look 10 years less. It is also important to mention that not only does surgery rejuvenate the face, the use of additional treatments can achieve greater improvement, such as eyelid surgery (Additional), forehead surgery, the use of skin management such as peeling, or botox can be very useful and nowadays the CO2 laser is also used to make a skin change.
Can this procedure be combined with other procedures?
As mentioned and according to the surgeon's recommendation, the following treatments can be used to improve results
- Cheek surgery or mid-third facelift
- Eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty
- Peeling
- Botulinum toxin application (Botox)
- Application of fat on the face or facial lipoinjection
- Hyaluronic acid application
- Application of plasma enriched in platelets
What's the recovery time of face lift surgery or facial rejuvenation?
The time required for a patient to recover from this surgery is on average 10 to 15 days but it is related to various aspects such as the age of the patient, the younger the faster he recovers, the patient's prior feeding, a good nutritional status. recovers faster, the use of natural treatments and a good preparation of the face helps a better recovery process. The return to work depends on the activity of the patient, however if there are bruises (purple) these will take approximately 15 days. To seek to improve recovery time, the use of additional medical treatments such as creams, use of heat and cold, etc. will be recommended.
Can I get very stretched?
Facial rejuvenation seeks to improve and rejuvenate the face while maintaining the configuration or shape of neighboring structures with their normal appearance. This means that the aim is to maintain the normal shape of the eyes, nose and mouth so that the procedure looks as natural as possible, avoiding the overly corrected or stretched face, which produces a “Chin” effect due to the effect of tension generated on the region. side of eyes or mouth.
When are the results noticed?
The first days a distortion of the face is observed, produced by the edema which begins to decrease after the 4th day. The changes are significant after 20 days but the final effect is achieved after several months when the entire inflammatory process has ended.
What are the recommendations for facial rejuvenation or lifting?
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EAR SURGERY | OTOPLASTY
OTOPLASTY | EAR SURGERY
Otoplasty is cosmetic surgery that seeks to improve the shape, size and contours of the ear or pinna, restoring it to its normal shape. This procedure manages to properly correct large ears, ears on the screen, ears out, smooth ears improving self-esteem and good social development of children, youth and adults by preventing them from creating complexes.
Who's candidate for otoplasty?
Candidates who are dissatisfied with the appearance of their ears from birth are candidates for this surgery. The ears can be seen very open, very large, without the folds. The most affected people are children because they usually nickname them with different uncomfortable names for them that can affect their self-esteem and their social relationship.
At what age can an otoplasty be performed?
It is important to understand that you must wait for the ears to reach their greatest development. For this reason I recommend operating children after 9 years. Performing this surgery at the wrong time can cause impaired ear growth.
How long does an otoplasty last?
Each person is individual and depending on the needs of the patient, otoplasty can last more or less time but on average it can last from 2 to 2:30 hours. This surgery can be performed under local anesthesia or general anesthesia depending on the patient's taste. In my recommendation I prefer local anesthesia because pain control is easily achieved, it is a relatively short procedure, and the recovery of the patient is faster with something additional for the patient and it is cheaper.
Does an otoplasty hurt a lot?
During the surgery, the patient controls the pain well with the anesthetics supplied, however, in the post-operative period, this surgery is usually painful, but the pain is usually controlled with the analgesics recommended by Dr. Yesid Cardenas, who will recommend you.
Are the scars from ear surgery visible?
The scars that are performed in an otoplasty are left very hidden so that they are not noticeable and that nobody realizes that you have undergone this surgery giving the appearance of having natural ears.
Can otoplasty be combined with other procedures?
If the patient is an adult, it can be combined with other procedures to improve the profile of the face such as chin surgery (Mentoplasty), Bichectomy or cheek reduction and other procedures depending on what the patient wants. However, as most of the patients are children, generally no other is performed in them because they must be allowed to grow normally.
How long of disability does an otoplasty produce?
The incapacity of the patient because it does not really generate any limitation only of a visual nature because it remains with the ears covered for several days. Otherwise it does not generate limitations.
What are the recommendations for ear surgery?
The pre-surgical and post-surgical recommendations will be provided and explained by Dr. Yesid Cardenas Plastic Surgeon, who will answer all your questions such as the price of ear surgery or otoplasty. I wait for you.
NECK AND JOWL SURGERY
CERVICOPLASTY
This is the name given to the set of procedures whose purpose is to improve the angle formed by the Mandible and the Neck or the mandibular cervical angle, giving a more youthful appearance.
Before the procedure, Dr. Yesid Cárdenas plastic surgeon will assess the quantity and quality of the skin, the presence or absence of platysmal bands, and the amount of fatty tissue present. Accordingly, it can be done:
• Liposuction: The amount of fatty tissue in the neck is reduced through small incisions, improving the neck contour.
• Skin resection: When there is severe skin excess, it can be improved by making a lateral traction towards the retroauricular region when it is done in conjunction with a rhytidoplasty or in the central region.
• Mentoplasty: When the patient presents a small or poorly defined chin, this procedure can help improve the facial profile and at the same time tighten the neck skin and improve its contour.
• Cervical muscle sutures: In patients with vertical neck lines or bands, the subcutaneous dissection and suturing of the muscles cause these neck deformities to tighten and stop producing an aging appearance to the neck.
Recommendations
The pre-surgical and post-surgical recommendations will be provided and explained by Dr. Yesid Cárdenas Plastic Surgeon in Medellín - Colombia, who will answer all your questions such as the price of cosmetic neck surgery or cervicoplasty, time of surgery, if it is with anesthesia general or local, among others. I wait for you.
CHIN SURGERY
MENTOPLASTY
It's a cosmetic surgery that modifies the shape and contour of the chin to improve the balance and harmony of the face in both men and women. The chin is a facial area that provides security, personality and virility in men and femininity in women.
Chin augmentation can be accomplished in two different ways, with the use of silicone or MEDPOR® implants, or with advancement of the chin through osteotomies (cutting the chin bone). Chin reduction is another surgery that is performed to improve prominent chins.
Dr. Yesid Cárdenas Plastic Surgeon will analyze your bone structure, the shape of the face, gender of the patient (Male or Female), individually to choose the best option in each case, using inconspicuous incisions such as in the oral cavity so that be a more natural surgery.
Can mentoplasty be combined with other procedures?
Yes, this surgery can be performed in conjunction with other facial procedures such as rhinoplasty or bichectomy, improving the profile and facial contour.
Recommendations
The pre-surgical and post-surgical recommendations will be provided and explained by Dr. Yesid Cárdenas Plastic Surgeon in Medellín - Colombia, who will answer all your questions such as the price of chin surgery or mentoplasty, time of surgery, if it is with general anesthesia or local, among others. I wait for you.
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