1. Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Procedure
Loose skin and extra fat tissues are removed from the tiny cuts made in the natural creases or folds of the eyelids. The procedure is done with either a scalpel or Carbon Dioxide laser that blocks blood vessels and cuts the skin to remove the fat. The incision can be done either inside the eyelid (eliminated external scars) or, if there is a lot of excess skin, underneath the eyelashes.

Results
Corrected drooping eyelids and puffy bags under the eyes give a youthful and revitalized look.

Side Effects
The scarring from the procedure should flatten in time and become hardly visible. Temporary effects include soreness, swelling, and bruising around the eyes.

Recovery Time
Stitches are removed a few days after surgery but, expected full recovery period for eyelid surgery is 1 to 2 weeks.

2. Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)

Procedure
The two main nose surgery techniques are: open (incisions at the base of the nose) and closed (incisions inside nose). Both techniques can change the size, get rid of a lump, narrow the nostrils, alter the angle, or even refine the tip or nasal bridge of one’s nose.

Results
Significantly improve the nose making it complement with the other parts of the face achieving facial balance.

Side Effects
Common side effects include: soreness, swelling, and bruising particularly around the eyes. Several red spots may also appear caused by the bursting of small blood vessels.

Recovery Time
Expected healing period is 4 to 6 months.

3. Face Lift (Rhytidectomy)

Procedure
An incision behind the hairline and around the ear is created to remove the facial fat and sculpt the muscles. Excess skin from the edges of the original incision and the skin are repositioned and closed with sutures or staples.

Results
The removal of fat and excessive muscles leaves a rejuvenated facial appearance that lasts from seven to ten years.

Side Effects
Temporary swelling, headaches, and bruises may occur within the recovery period. Severe or sudden pain should be reported to the physician immediately.

Recovery Time
Recovery period takes two to three weeks. Limited sun exposure for several months is also recommended.

4. Browlift

Procedure
Several incisions are placed behind the hairline where an endoscope is inserted to guide the surgeon in lifting the tissues of the forehead or brow. The small muscles responsible for frown lines are weakened to make the forehead smoother or make the frown lines disappear. The incision is closed with stitches or staples.

Results
Gives a smoother forehead, reduced frown lines, and raised eyebrow line, restoring a rejuvenated and radiant look above the eyes. A browlift also corrects sagging foreheads and brows which interfere with vision.

Side Effects
Several side effects include: numbness, discomfort, and itchiness. These are usually experienced any time during the recovery period and can be managed by medication. Itchiness may also be felt as the nerves regenerate.

Recovery Time
Wound healing may take 5 to 10 days. It normally takes 1 to 2 months for the patient to be fully healed and resume physical activity.

5. Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)

Procedure
A thin strip of skin is removed through the incisions made behind the ear. As the skin is removed, stitches and sutures are used to sculpt the cartilage to the desired shape.

Results
Significantly restructures the ear to make it complement with the shape of the head and face.

Side Effects
A thin white scar is hardly visible as it is hidden in the ear crease. Bleeding and bruising may occur to a certain degree.

Recovery Time

Expected recovery period is 2 to 3 weeks.

BREAST

1. Breast Augmentation

Procedure
The breast implant is inserted at the back of the breast tissue or above the breast muscle. Breast implants vary in shape, size, designs, and in a range of materials.

Results
Breast augmentation is intended to surgically enhance and contour the patient’s breasts but making it as natural-looking as possible.
 
Side Effects
Some side effects that may be experienced are mild discomfort, swelling, and decreased arm movement.
 
Recovery Period
Initial recovery period for the patient is 1 to 2 weeks.

2. Breast Reduction

Procedure
Prior entering the operating room, surgical markings are drawn on the patient’s breasts to make the correct incisions during surgery. Flaps are created on both sides of the breast and the excess skin, fat, and glandular tissues are removed. In most cases the nipples are placed to a higher position on the breast, but will remain attached to the nerves and blood vessels.

Results
The removal of breast tissue and skin reduces the weight of the breast and reshapes in proportion with the body.

Side Effects
Incisions and tissue movement may cause the patient’s breasts to be sore, swollen, and bruised. Pain can be alleviated by a prescription from the plastic surgeon. Bandages are worn for about two days after surgery.

Recovery Period
Activity and exercises should be kept to a minimum for a week or two. It is advised to avoid heavy lifting or pushing for three or four weeks.

3. Breast Lift

Procedure
The nipple and areola are moved to a higher location on the breast as excess skin is removed. The skin that was previously above the nipple is brought down around the nipple and sutured together under the breast.

Results
Breast lift raises and reshapes one’s breast improving its shape and contour.

Side Effects
Mild discomfort, numbness, temporary bruising, and swelling may be experienced after undergoing breast lift procedure.

Recovery Period
Recovery period is 1 to 2 months while fading of scars may take several months to one year.

4. Breast Reconstruction

Procedure
The two basic breast reconstruction techniques are breast implants, where an inflatable or balloon-type tissue expander behind the pectoral (chest) muscle is placed, and tissue flaps, where a flap of tissue harvested from one’s abdomen or back is relocated to the breast area.

Results
Breast reconstruction creates a breast mound that matches the other breast to provide symmetry and proportion when a woman is wearing a bra.

Side Effects
Mild discomfort, tightness, swelling, and decreased arm movement.

Recovery Period
Estimated recovery period may take about 6 weeks. Most scars fade over time, but may take a few years to lighten.

5. Breast Implant Removal

Procedure
Breast implant removal is performed under either general anesthesia or local anesthesia combined with sedation. The surgeon removes the implant by either operating through an incision under the breast or making an incision through the nipple. If the implant is made of saline, doctors may choose to deflate it first to facilitate removal.

Results
Breast implants are removed to decrease breast size or replace the implant.

Side Effects
Mild discomfort, swelling and bruising may be experienced a few days after undergoing surgery.

Recovery Period

Most of the time, patients are back to everyday activities within a few days and full activity within 2 to 3 weeks.

BODY

1. Liposuction (Lipoplasty)

Procedure
The surgeon can either use fat-melting fluid solutions, laser, or ultrasound waves to melt fat in target areas of the body. Melted fat is then suctioned from the body using an instrument called a cannula.

Results
Liposuction results to a body with better shape and balance with the removal of excess fat.

Side Effects
Liposuction may induce pain, swelling ,bruising, tiredness, tightness, soreness and numbness which may last for weeks or even months.

Recovery Time
A patient will need to refrain from doing normal activities for two weeks after liposuction.

2. Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Procedure
After anesthesia is administered, an incision is made between the hipbones below the bikini line to permit the surgeon to tighten and repair abdominal muscles and remove excess skin.

Results
A tummy tuck usually results to a trimmer waistline and a flatter and tighter abdomen.

Side Effects
Unavoidable side effects of tummy tuck are temporary pain and discomfort, bruising, and swelling of the abdominal area.

Recovery Time
It will take 6-8 weeks for a patient to completely recover after a tummy tuck. Getting back to work on the other hand may take less time, about 2-4 weeks. It will depend on the extent of the treatment made.

3. Upper Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)

Procedure
The upper arm lift procedure is done by making an incision behind the upper arm. This enables the surgeon  to remove excess skin and give the  arms a better contour.

Results
A firmer and tighter skin can be achieved through upper arm lift surgery. This is because it targets localized fat deposits in the upper arm and enables the tightening of the skin.

Side Effects
Normally, upper arm lift patients take medication for a few weeks to address pain and swelling.

Recovery Time
A patient must understand that healing from an upper arm lift surgery will depend on how the patient follows the guidelines of the surgeon. Most patient, though, are advised to return to work after one week and restart physically-demanding activities after 4 weeks or more.

4. Buttock Lift

Procedure
Butt lift performing surgeons usually make incision s below the butt area before tightening muscles and re-draping skin.

Results
A butt lift can produce cellulite-free buttocks with better contour.

Side Effects
Common side effects include pain and discomfort with certain degrees of swelling and numbness.

Recovery Time
Normal activities may only be resumed after 3-4 weeks but patients may resume work after 14 days.

5. Thigh Lift

Procedure
To remove excess fat and skin, incisions are made on the inner region of the thigh. Excess fat are then removed and skin is stretched then sutured.

Results
Undergoing a thigh lift will give the patient better thigh contour reducing flabbiness and loose skin.

Side Effects
Over the course of the next 3 weeks, the patient will feel pain and discomfort, aside from swelling and bruising of the treated area. Swelling can be reduced by wearing support garment around the thighs and applying cold compress. Pain, on the other hand, can be controlled by the medication prescribed by the surgeon. These condition will, nevertheless, disappear after the said period.

Recovery Time

Patients are able to work after 10-14 days.