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2012-12-02
LASER FORUM 2012 More
2010-06-06
Joint Symposium 2010 of the Hong Kong Su.... More
2010-05-15
Talk on Abdominoplasty by Dr Marco Farri.... More

Eyelid Surgery

Procedure :

Correction of drooping of upper eyelid and puffy eye bags by excision of excessive skin, fat and muscle.
Creation of double eyelid through tarsal fixation.

Length :

One to two hours.

Anesthesia :

Local anesthesia.

Hospitalization :

Outpatient basis

Possible complications :

Prolong eyelid swelling, bruising.
Wound infection, bleeding and scarring
Asymmetry
Difficulty in closing eyes and ectropian
Sunken eyeball
Double vision or permanent loss of vision

Recovery :

Avoid bending, lifting and exercise for several days

Cold compression for 2 days than warm compression for 5 days
Can return to work after 1 week
Avoid using contact lens after 3 weeks
More strenuous exercise after 3 weeks

Result :

80-90% bruising and swelling subsided after 1 week
Scar fades out after few months
Result will last for few years or permanent

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Facelift

Procedure :

To improves sagging face and neck by tightening of muscle, removing excessive fat and re-draping of skin

Length :

3-4 hours

Anesthesia :

Local anesthesia with sedation for small correction and general anesthesia for whole face and neck correction

Hospitalization :

Outpatient or short stay in hospital

Possible complications :

Bruising, swelling and numbness
Wound infection and haematoma
Skin necrosis
Facial nerve injury
Asymmetry
Change of hairline
Hypertrophic scar

Recovery :

Avoid bending, lifting, exercise for 1 week
Sleep with 2 pillows for one week
Cold compression for 2 days than warm compression for 5 days
Can return to work after 7- 10 days
Resume strenuous exercise after 3 weeks
Avoid sun bath for few months

Result :

80-90% bruising and swelling subsided after 1-2 weeks
Scar fades out after few months
Result will last for 5-10 years

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Nose surgery

Procedure :

To improve the shape of nose by reshaping the nasal bone, cartilage or the nostrils. Silicone implant or cartilage graft may also be used

Length :

One to two hours

Anesthesia :

Local anesthesia or general anesthesia

Hospitalization :

Outpatient basis

Possible complications :

Wound bruising and swelling
Wound infection
Asymmetry or incomplete correction
Implant displacement or protrusion

Recovery :

Avoid bending, lifting, exercise for 1 week
Sleep with 2 pillows for one week
Wear nasal splint for 1 week
Can return to work after 1 week
Resume strenuous exercise after 3 weeks
Avoid any activities that could have impact on nose for 8 weeks

Result :

80-90% bruising and swelling subsided after 1-2 weeks
The final result may take several months the a year to achieve
Result is permanent

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Abdominoplasty

Procedure :

To shape the abdomen by removing excessive skin and fat. The muscles of the abdominal wall are also tightened.

Length :

Two to four hours

Anesthesia :

General anesthesia or local anesthesia

Hospitalization :

Stay in hospital for few days

Possible complications :

Bruising, swelling and bleeding
Abdominal wall skin numbness
Wound infection, seroma and delay wound healing
Skin necrosis
Hypertrophic scar and keloid

Recovery :

Wear supporting garment for 4-6 weeks
Return to work after 2 weeks
Resume physical exercise after 4-6 weeks

Result :

Scar fades out after several months to a year
Last for 5-10 years

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Breast Augmentation

Procedure:

Insertion of saline or silicone implant is the gold standard of breast augmentation. The implants can be inserted via axillary , periareolar or inframammary fold incision. They can be placed on or below the chest muscle.

Length:

The procedure takes approximately 2-3 hours.

Anesthesia:

General anesthesia or Monitoring anesthesia care

Inpatient/Outpatient:

Hospital or clinic based ( depends on patient’s health condition and surgeon’s preference )

Possible Side Effects:

Temporary bruising
Temporary swelling
Temporary discomfort
Change in nipple sensation

Risks:

Rupture of implant
Capsular contracture may result in hardening and deformity
Bleeding
Bacterial infection
Permanent change sensation nipples
Hypertrophic scar

Recovery:

Can return to work within few days.
Avoid any physical contact with breasts (excluding her bra) for approximately three to four weeks.
Follow doctor’s advice to massage the breast
Scars usually become mature within 2-3 months.

Results:

The result varies from patient to patient. It can permanently enhance the size and shape of breasts .

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Intense Pulsed Light

Procedure:

Use the principle of selective photothermolysis to target the chromophores of skin. They are pigment, red blood cell and water .
Pigment : correct pigment, uneven color tone and remove hair
Red blood cell: seal off telangiectasia
Water: improve skin pore and fine wrinkle

IPL have different wavelength. It treats the above chromophores simultaneously.
Intense pulsed light is applied to skin . The chromophores absorb the light. The light energy is converted to heat. The chromophore is broken down and removed by immune system.
During the procedure, there is some discomfort. The eyes are protected by eye shields.

Length:

The procedure takes approximately 20 min. for the full face treatment .

Anesthesia:

No anesthesia required

Inpatient/Outpatient:

Clinic base or Outpatient

Possible Side Effects:

Temporary redness
Temporary swelling
Temporary discomfort
Dryness of skin

Risks:

Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Hypopigmentation
Burn with blister
Scarring

Recovery:

Can return normal activity immediately with adequate sun protection
Scab may form on the pigmentation which will detach spontaneously after 5-10 days

Results:

Optimal Result after 4-6 treatments with 3-4 weeks interval

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Laser

Procedure:

Use the principle of selective photothermolysis to target chromophores of skin. They are pigment, red blood cell and water of skin
Pigment : correct pigment, uneven color tone and remove hair
Red blood cell: seal off telangiectasia
Water: improve skin pore and fine wrinkle

Usually, Laser can correct one problem only in one session because each laser with its own wavelength. It treat the pathology rather than whole face
Laser is applied to skin . The chromophores absorb the light. The light energy is converted to heat. The chromophore is broken down and removed by immune system.
During the procedure, there is some discomfort. The eyes are protected by eye shields.

Length:

The procedure takes approximately 60 minutes. including the anesthesia time

Anesthesia:

Topical anesthesia required

Inpatient/Outpatient:

Clinic base or Outpatient

Possible Side Effects:

Temporary redness
Temporary swelling
Temporary post-treatment burning sensation
Petichiae

Risks:

Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation
Hypopigmentation
Burn with blister
Scarring

Recovery:

Take 1-2 days leave because of swelling or post-treatment petechiae
Can return normal activity with adequate sun protection afterwards
Scab may form on the pigmentation which will detach spontaneously after 5-10 days

Results:

In general, optimal Result after 1-2 treatments with 6-8 weeks interval (Number of sessions depends on the pathology)

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Thermage

Procedure:

Theramage is monopolar radiofrequency therapy to heat up the deep part of skin while the superficial part of skin is protected with cryogen. The heat stimulate collagen synthesis to tighten the skin. It can be applied to skin of anywhere, but the face is the commonest region.

Length:

The procedure takes approximately 90 min.

Anesthesia:

No anesthesia required

Inpatient/Outpatient:

Clinic base or Outpatient

Possible Side Effects:

Temporary redness
Temporary swelling
Temporary discomfort

Risks:

Depression related to atrophy of subcutaneous fat ( too much energy)

Recovery:

Can return normal activity immediately

Results:

The result will appear gradually. Optimal Result will reach after 6 weeks
The result will last up to few years

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2012-12-02 LASER FORUM 2012 More 2010-06-06 Joint Symposium 2010 of the Hong Kong Su.... More 2010-05-15 Talk on Abdominoplasty by Dr Marco Farri.... More
				Eyelid Surgery Procedure : Correction of drooping of upper eyelid and puffy eye bags by excision of excessive skin, fat and muscle. Creation of double eyelid through tarsal fixation. Length : One to two hours. Anesthesia : Local anesthesia. Hospitalization : Outpatient basis Possible complications : Prolong eyelid swelling, bruising. Wound infection, bleeding and scarring Asymmetry Difficulty in closing eyes and ectropian Sunken eyeball Double vision or permanent loss of vision Recovery : Avoid bending, lifting and exercise for several days Cold compression for 2 days than warm compression for 5 days Can return to work after 1 week Avoid using contact lens after 3 weeks More strenuous exercise after 3 weeks Result : 80-90% bruising and swelling subsided after 1 week Scar fades out after few months Result will last for few years or permanent Click for more detail... Facelift Procedure : To improves sagging face and neck by tightening of muscle, removing excessive fat and re-draping of skin Length : 3-4 hours Anesthesia : Local anesthesia with sedation for small correction and general anesthesia for whole face and neck correction Hospitalization : Outpatient or short stay in hospital Possible complications : Bruising, swelling and numbness Wound infection and haematoma Skin necrosis Facial nerve injury Asymmetry Change of hairline Hypertrophic scar Recovery : Avoid bending, lifting, exercise for 1 week Sleep with 2 pillows for one week Cold compression for 2 days than warm compression for 5 days Can return to work after 7- 10 days Resume strenuous exercise after 3 weeks Avoid sun bath for few months Result : 80-90% bruising and swelling subsided after 1-2 weeks Scar fades out after few months Result will last for 5-10 years Click for more detail... Nose surgery Procedure : To improve the shape of nose by reshaping the nasal bone, cartilage or the nostrils. Silicone implant or cartilage graft may also be used Length : One to two hours Anesthesia : Local anesthesia or general anesthesia Hospitalization : Outpatient basis Possible complications : Wound bruising and swelling Wound infection Asymmetry or incomplete correction Implant displacement or protrusion Recovery : Avoid bending, lifting, exercise for 1 week Sleep with 2 pillows for one week Wear nasal splint for 1 week Can return to work after 1 week Resume strenuous exercise after 3 weeks Avoid any activities that could have impact on nose for 8 weeks Result : 80-90% bruising and swelling subsided after 1-2 weeks The final result may take several months the a year to achieve Result is permanent Click for more detail... Abdominoplasty Procedure : To shape the abdomen by removing excessive skin and fat. The muscles of the abdominal wall are also tightened. Length : Two to four hours Anesthesia : General anesthesia or local anesthesia Hospitalization : Stay in hospital for few days Possible complications : Bruising, swelling and bleeding Abdominal wall skin numbness Wound infection, seroma and delay wound healing Skin necrosis Hypertrophic scar and keloid Recovery : Wear supporting garment for 4-6 weeks Return to work after 2 weeks Resume physical exercise after 4-6 weeks Result : Scar fades out after several months to a year Last for 5-10 years Click for more detail... Breast Augmentation Procedure: Insertion of saline or silicone implant is the gold standard of breast augmentation. The implants can be inserted via axillary , periareolar or inframammary fold incision. They can be placed on or below the chest muscle. Length: The procedure takes approximately 2-3 hours. Anesthesia: General anesthesia or Monitoring anesthesia care Inpatient/Outpatient: Hospital or clinic based ( depends on patient’s health condition and surgeon’s preference ) Possible Side Effects: Temporary bruising Temporary swelling Temporary discomfort Change in nipple sensation Risks: Rupture of implant Capsular contracture may result in hardening and deformity Bleeding Bacterial infection Permanent change sensation nipples Hypertrophic scar Recovery: Can return to work within few days. Avoid any physical contact with breasts (excluding her bra) for approximately three to four weeks. Follow doctor’s advice to massage the breast Scars usually become mature within 2-3 months. Results: The result varies from patient to patient. It can permanently enhance the size and shape of breasts . Click for more detail... Intense Pulsed Light Procedure: Use the principle of selective photothermolysis to target the chromophores of skin. They are pigment, red blood cell and water . Pigment : correct pigment, uneven color tone and remove hair Red blood cell: seal off telangiectasia Water: improve skin pore and fine wrinkle IPL have different wavelength. It treats the above chromophores simultaneously. Intense pulsed light is applied to skin . The chromophores absorb the light. The light energy is converted to heat. The chromophore is broken down and removed by immune system. During the procedure, there is some discomfort. The eyes are protected by eye shields. Length: The procedure takes approximately 20 min. for the full face treatment . Anesthesia: No anesthesia required Inpatient/Outpatient: Clinic base or Outpatient Possible Side Effects: Temporary redness Temporary swelling Temporary discomfort Dryness of skin Risks: Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation Hypopigmentation Burn with blister Scarring Recovery: Can return normal activity immediately with adequate sun protection Scab may form on the pigmentation which will detach spontaneously after 5-10 days Results: Optimal Result after 4-6 treatments with 3-4 weeks interval Click for more detail... Laser Procedure: Use the principle of selective photothermolysis to target chromophores of skin. They are pigment, red blood cell and water of skin Pigment : correct pigment, uneven color tone and remove hair Red blood cell: seal off telangiectasia Water: improve skin pore and fine wrinkle Usually, Laser can correct one problem only in one session because each laser with its own wavelength. It treat the pathology rather than whole face Laser is applied to skin . The chromophores absorb the light. The light energy is converted to heat. The chromophore is broken down and removed by immune system. During the procedure, there is some discomfort. The eyes are protected by eye shields. Length: The procedure takes approximately 60 minutes. including the anesthesia time Anesthesia: Topical anesthesia required Inpatient/Outpatient: Clinic base or Outpatient Possible Side Effects: Temporary redness Temporary swelling Temporary post-treatment burning sensation Petichiae Risks: Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation Hypopigmentation Burn with blister Scarring Recovery: Take 1-2 days leave because of swelling or post-treatment petechiae Can return normal activity with adequate sun protection afterwards Scab may form on the pigmentation which will detach spontaneously after 5-10 days Results: In general, optimal Result after 1-2 treatments with 6-8 weeks interval (Number of sessions depends on the pathology) Click for more detail... Thermage Procedure: Theramage is monopolar radiofrequency therapy to heat up the deep part of skin while the superficial part of skin is protected with cryogen. The heat stimulate collagen synthesis to tighten the skin. It can be applied to skin of anywhere, but the face is the commonest region. Length: The procedure takes approximately 90 min. Anesthesia: No anesthesia required Inpatient/Outpatient: Clinic base or Outpatient Possible Side Effects: Temporary redness Temporary swelling Temporary discomfort Risks: Depression related to atrophy of subcutaneous fat ( too much energy) Recovery: Can return normal activity immediately Results: The result will appear gradually. Optimal Result will reach after 6 weeks The result will last up to few years Click for more detail...