Breast augmentation with implants
Breast augmentation is a common surgical procedure that increases the size and shape of your breasts.
Why choose a augmentation with implants?
- Their breasts didn’t fully develop to their desired size during puberty
- To increase self-esteem and confidence
- To enhance what they already have and achieve a fuller size
- Loss of volume, shape and fullness following pregnancy or weight loss
- They are suffering from asymmetry or tubular breasts and want to improve the appearance and symmetry of their breasts
- Patients who identify as transgender and are looking to achieve a larger breast size
What kind of anesthesia is used ?
- Your surgeon will perform the surgery while you are under general anesthesia (you’ll go to sleep) or through IV sedation. You and your surgeon will determine this together.
Why choose a augmentation with implants?
People typically undergo breast augmentation to change the appearance of their breasts. This may help increase confidence and self-esteem.
What is the recovery time for breast augmentation?
Everyone heals differently, so recovery time for breast augmentation surgery can vary depending on the type of breast augmentation you had and your overall health. On average, full recovery takes about six to eight weeks.
Breast lift
A breast lift, commonly known as a breast lift, a boob lift or mastopexy, is a popular cosmetic surgery procedure for women of all ages
Why choose a breast lift?
Their breast appearance has changed following pregnancy, weight loss, ageing or breastfeeding
To increase the size and volume of their breasts
To improve breast and nipple symmetry
Improve the shape of the breasts
Increased self-esteem and confidence
To improve ptosis (sagging)
Tubular breast correction
To achieve a firmer more youthful appearance.
What does a breast lift incision look like?
Your surgeon will recommend the type of incision for you based on:
- Breast size and shape.
- How elastic or stretched your skin is, and how much extra skin you have.
- How much your breasts sag.
- Areola size and placement.
What are the advantages of breast lift?
You will see the results of a breast lift immediately. Your breasts will look firmer, perkier and younger. Many people also report that their bras and clothes fit better.
What is breast lift recovery like?
After a breast lift, you’ll have some discomfort, swelling and bruising. Your skin may feel tight. These effects get better over time and last about two weeks.
Breast reduction
Breast reduction surgery reduces the size of your breasts by removing fat, skin and other tissues
What are the benefits of breast reduction surgery?
There are a number of reasons why a woman may opt for this procedure, having breast reduction surgery can help to:
- Improve the shape and look of the breasts.
- Reduce associated back and neck pain that carrying larger breasts can cause.
- Reduce bra discomfort and bra strap irritation.
- Improve confidence and self-esteem.
- Make exercising easier and reduce discomfort during physical activity.
- Improve how your clothes fit and increase your wardrobe options e.g. swimwear, strappy tops, vests etc.
What are the advantages of breast reduction?
People with disproportionately large breasts can experience pain in their back, neck or shoulders and other physical symptoms. Breast size can also have an impact on your self-esteem and sense of well-being. In breast reduction surgery, your surgeon removes breast fat, tissue and skin to achieve a breast size that’s more comfortable for you.
What is breast reduction recovery like?
Every woman’s breast reduction recovery time is different, and each breast can heal at different rates – typically, patients take 6-8 weeks to heal from surgery. During the first few weeks, your breasts may feel tender and your incisions may feel itchy, but pain relief will be prescribed as required to ease any discomfort. Any bruising or swelling to the breasts and chest should subside after 7-21 days.
Face lift
There is no better feeling than a rejuvenated young firm look. A facelift is an excellent way to turn back time and relieve the signs of ageing, such as a double chin, wrinkles, and jowls.
Benefits of a face lift
A facelift, neck lift, and chin lift focus on the lower part of the face to create a more youthful appearance and a sharper profile.
This has the ability to increase confidence in patients, as they no longer have to stick to wearing high-neck tops or scarves to cover up an area they’re self-conscious of.
Lifting and tightening the skin also makes makeup application easier. Creams and powders can sit seamlessly on the skin on a newly smoothed canvas, without creasing in lines and wrinkles.
Who gets facelifts?
In general, you’re a good candidate for facelift surgery if:
- You’re physically healthy and don’t have a medical condition that affects your body’s ability to heal.
- You don’t smoke.
- You’re mentally healthy and have realistic expectations for facelift results.
The best candidates for facelift surgery are those patients who have signs of facial aging, but who still have some skin elasticity. Generally, this includes patients who are in their 40s to 60s, although people who are younger or older than that range can sometimes be candidates for surgery.
How common are facelifts?
Facelifts are one of the most common cosmetic surgeries. Each year, more than 131,000 people in the United States get a facelift.
Blepharoplasty
Benefits of blepharoplasty
The main reason patients choose to undergo blepharoplasty is to increase their confidence. Many women struggle with their self-esteem when they have saggy skin around their eyes and tell us they find social situations difficult and don’t like having their picture taken because of it.
By creating a smoother, brighter and more youthful appearance, women will have a much more positive opinion of the way they look. It also becomes much easier to apply makeup and experiment with different looks, as there will be a more even canvas to work on.
Who is a good candidate for blepharoplasty?
The best candidates for blepharoplasty surgery are generally people at least 30 years old who are in good health and have no other eye conditions. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of the following conditions:
- Eye disease, like glaucoma, dry eyes or a detached retina.
- Thyroid disorders, like Graves’ disease, hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.
- Cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure or other circulatory disorders.
- Diabetes.
Blepharoplasty recovery
Following your blepharoplasty procedure, you may experience some bruising and swelling. This tends to last around 7 to 21 days but varies within patients. You may experience some pain and discomfort post-surgery but this should subside within 7-14 days.
Rhinoplasty
What are the benefits of rhinoplasty?
The main benefit of rhinoplasty is the noticeable boost in self-esteem. Many of our past patients have returned to us, informing us how much more secure and confident they feel in their day-to-day life after having a nose job.
With a rhinoplasty you can:
- Reduce the size and narrow the bridge of the nose
- Straighten a deviated septum
- Reduce and straighten bumps or humps in the nose
- Reduce the size of the nose, improving the side profile
- Reduce the size of the nostrils
- Change the angle or distance from the nose to the top lip
- Lift the tip of the nose
- Improve breathing difficulties and snoring
- Improve self-esteem and confidence
- Easily style hair and make-up without disguising the nose
- Achieve balanced facial features
Who is a candidate for rhinoplasty?
A candidate for rhinoplasty should:
- Be finished growing and in good physical health.
- Not smoke.
- Understand the limitations of nose surgery and have reasonable goals for the procedure.
- Want the procedure for their own reasons, not because someone else thinks they’d look better.
Rhinoplasty recovery time
Every patient’s rhinoplasty recovery timeline is different. Galaz Surgical recommend a 6 week recovery process, any bruising and swelling should subside between 7-14 days with healing evolving over several weeks and months. It’s important to note that it can take up to 1 year post-op to see the final nose result
Arm lift
What are the benefits of arm lift?
This procedure, also known as an brachioplasty, is a type of cosmetic surgery. It helps improve tone and definition in your upper arms by:
- Reducing pockets of fat.
- Removing excess skin.
- Tightening supportive tissue.
- Smoothing over remaining skin.
Is exercise a possible substitute for arm lift?
- Exercise, especially resistance training, like lifting weights, improves upper arm muscle tone. But exercise can’t tighten loose skin. After an arm lift, these healthy habits can help you maintain good results for as long as possible.
Who is this procedure for?
You may benefit from brachioplasty surgery if your upper arms are drooping or sagging. This area may take on a batwing-like appearance with a flap of skin that hangs down when you raise your arms.
This may occur due to:
- Changes in skin elasticity that occur with age.
- Losing a lot of weight with or without obesity surgery and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
- Having certain genetic factors that cause your skin to sag.
- Lymphedema.
How soon will I notice results?
You’ll notice changes in the shape and tone of your upper arms immediately after surgery. Longer-term changes include:
- Swelling and bruising, which may subside in a few weeks.
- Scars may fade somewhat but never fully disappear.
- Some recurrent looseness.
- Sagging can occur naturally with further aging.
Tummy tuck
Benefits of a Tummy Tuck
Tummy tuck surgery is not a weight loss solution; therefore, a tummy tuck is most beneficial to patients who are a stable BMI (body mass index) and do not plan to lose further weight. Benefits of abdominoplasty surgery include the following:
A more slender stomach, which can contribute to both men and women feeling younger and rejuvenated
Improved shape and appearance of the abdomen
Increased confidence and self-esteem
Reduced irritation and sweating to lower abdomen
Tightened stomach muscles
To correct surgical scaring from a C-section or trauma
Improve the appearance of stretch marks
Help patients to feel more comfortable in a wider choice of underwear and swimwear
Ability for patients to wear more fitted clothing
Who are the best candidates for an tummy tuck?
A tummy tuck is suitable for both men and women who are in good general health overall and are at a stable weight. It’s best to be a non-smoker.
A tummy tuck is also an alternative for people with a history of obesity and who’ve had significant weight loss, but still have excessive fat deposits or loose skin in the abdominal are
Liposculpture
Benefits of Liposuction
Liposuction can be a lifechanging procedure for many patients, instilling confidence and contributing to improved health and lifestyle. Benefits of fat removal surgery include the following:
Increased confidence self-esteem
Motivation to pursue a healthier lifestyle
Removal of fat that is resistant to diet and exercise
Contoured treatment areas
Prevents excess sweating and chaffing
Ability to have wider choice in clothing
Body feels more in proportion
Can have lasting benefits if patients maintain a healthy diet and regular exercise
What parts of the body does liposculpture treat?
Liposculpture targets areas of your body that diet and exercise haven’t improved. It can help to reduce or reshape your:
- Arms.
- Belly.
- Breasts.
- Buttocks.
- Chin.
- Love handles.
- Neck.
- Upper thighs.
When will I see results with liposculpture?
- Results tend to be immediate, but you won’t see the full outcome for up to six months.
What is the recovery time for liposculpture?
- Liposculpture recovery can take weeks. It’s common to experience bruising and swelling for several weeks
BBL
Who is a good candidate for a BBL?
Getting a Brazilian butt lift is a personal decision. Pursuing your wants and desires for your body can be very empowering.
To be considered for a Brazilian butt lift, you should:
- Be finished developing.
- Be in good physical health.
- Have realistic expectations.
- Have enough excess body fat available in other parts of your body to transfer to your butt.
If you don’t have enough excess body fat available, you may be a good candidate for butt implants.
How long does a BBL last?
- The effects of a Brazilian butt lift are semi-permanent. They should last several years and may even last for over a decade without any follow-up treatments. However, your body changes as you get older, which can affect your results over time. To preserve the effects of your Brazilian butt lift, you should maintain a consistent weight.
What are the advantages of a BBL?
There are many advantages to a having Brazilian butt lift when performed by a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon:
- The procedure is safer than other surgeries, including silicone butt implants.
- The effects look natural.
- The effects can last a long time.
- It can boost your self-esteem.
- Your clothes may fit better or more comfortably.
When can I go back to work?
- Depending on your job, you should be able to go back to work between 10 and 14 days after your Brazilian butt lift procedure. If you usually sit at a desk for long periods, it’s advisable to use a standing desk until you’ve completely healed.
Mommy Makeover
Procedures in a mommy makeover
Who is a good candidate for a mommy makeover?
Mommy makeover surgery is a highly individualized procedure. You should do it for yourself, not to fulfill someone else’s desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image.
You may be a candidate for mommy makeover surgery if:
- You are in good medical health
- You are at your ideal body weight
- You have a positive outlook and realistic expectations
- You are finished with childbearing
Post-bariatric surgery
Among the most affected areas that can be treated
- Upper arms may sag and appear loose and full
- Breasts may flatten and hang with nipples pointed downward
- Abdominal area may extend around the sides and into the lower back area, resulting in an apron-like overhang
- Buttocks, groin and thighs can sag and cause hanging pockets of ski
How long after bariatric surgery can I get plastic surgery?
This is usually 12-18 months after the gastric bypass surgery or gastric banding.
Vaginal Rejuvenation
Why do people get vaginal rejuvenation?
People get vaginal rejuvenation to address common issues associated with having children or menopause, including vaginal looseness, lack of lubrication and loss of sexual intimacy. Treatment can help minimize these symptoms as well as:
- Loose skin around the vagina.
- Leaking urine when jumping, sneezing or laughing.
- Not being able to hold your urine.
- Decreased libido.
- Excess dryness.
- Painful sex.
- Loss of sensation and sexual satisfaction.
- Lack of confidence or low self-esteem.
What are the benefits of vaginal rejuvenation?
- Improve the tightness of your vagina.
- Help with incontinence (leaking urine).
- Increase lubrication and moisture.
- Increase vaginal sensitivity and sensations.
- Strengthen weak vaginal and pelvic muscles.
- Improve painful intercourse.
- Enhance the appearance of your vulvar area (labia, clitoris or vaginal opening).
Surgical methods of vaginal rejuvenation
Surgical methods of vaginal rejuvenation typically involve sedation or anesthesia. A gynecologic or plastic surgeon performs these procedures. Some common surgical procedures for vaginal rejuvenation are:
- Labiaplasty: Reshaping your labia or the “lips” of your vagina.
- Vaginoplasty: Tightens or repairs the vaginal canal after childbirth.
- Clitoral hood reduction: Removes extra tissue that covers the clitoris.
- Monsplasty: Removes fatty tissue from the public bone area.
- Vulvoplasty: Reshapes the vulvar area (external genitalia).
- Perineoplasty: Strengthens the perineum (space between your vaginal and anus).
How long should I wait to have sex after vaginal rejuvenation?
- If you have a nonsurgical treatment, you should wait at least three to five days to have sex. Check for signs of infection or bleeding before engaging in sexual intercourse. You should also refrain from using a tampon or inserting anything into your vagina during the recovery period.
Botox
What cosmetic conditions can be treated with Botox?
Botox cosmetic injections are used to address signs of aging. This treatment can smooth fine lines and wrinkles in several areas of your face, including your:
- Eyebrows.
- Forehead.
- Nose.
- Eyes (crow’s feet).
- Lips.
- Chin.
- Jawline.
- Neck.
How long does it take for Botox to work?
After Botox treatment, most people notice the desired effects around the third or fourth day. Full results will be visible within 10 to 14 days.
Fillers
Why are dermal fillers used?
As you age, your body starts to lose collagen. Collagen is an important substance that exists all over your body, including in your skin, muscles, bones and connective tissues. Decreased amounts of collagen in your skin causes skin laxity (loose) and loss of volume. Skin becomes thinner, loses its elasticity and starts to sag.
You may choose to get dermal fillers to:
- Add volume to sagging skin.
- Make your facial features more symmetrical.
- Plump up lips and cheeks.
- Smooth wrinkles and creases in your face.
What are the advantages of dermal filler procedures?
Many people see results of dermal fillers right away. The injections usually take less than an hour, and you can get them right in your healthcare provider’s office. Because it’s a nonsurgical treatment, recovery time is minimal.