What is blepharoplasty?

Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) is a procedure used to treat droopy eyelids. During this surgery, the skin, muscle, and sometimes fat is removed, that may be causing the area around eyes to sag. The blepharoplasty procedure resolves functional and cosmetic problems of the periorbita, which is the area from the eyebrow to the upper portion of the cheek.

What is dimple how does it occur?

A natural dimple is the result of a small opening in a muscle in the cheek called the buccinator muscle. Even though the cause of dimple is a defect in the muscle, in many cultures it is seen as a highly attractive trait. Dimples are considered a sign of youth and beauty which accentuate the smile of the person possessing them.

What is dimpleplasty?

Although it’s a hereditary trait, it can be created with a minimally invasive surgical procedure called dimpleplasty.

What is done in this procedure?

Prior to your procedure, surgeon will mark the area with you so you are fully aware of the planned dimple placement. During the procedure, will make a small opening inside the mouth and work on the buccinator muscle inside the cheek to create a natural-looking dimple. The inside of the cheek is closed with dissolvable stitches and you’re able to resume most normal activities following the short procedure.

What is the procedure time for dimpleplasty?

Dimple creation surgery is a quick, relatively painless, outpatient procedure. A dimple creation procedure takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia with or without sedation. To create dimples, the surgery is performed on the inside of the cheek and there are no scars or incisions on the outside skin.

What are the postoperative instructions should be given to the patient?

The sutures dissolve and absorbs in about 2 weeks and the skin softens which creates a more natural appearance. When the internal tissue heals, it connects the cheek muscle to the skin, thus creating a dimple when smiling. This period could vary from a few days to several weeks depending on the healing and the extent of tissue removed. It typically takes a few weeks for your new dimple to look natural. You will be able to eat after the surgery, but it is recommended to wait until the anaesthesia wears off.

What is ear lobe repair?

Earlobe repair is usually done to repair torn, stretched or damaged earlobes, usually as a result of trauma or wear and tear from heavy jewellery.

How long does it take for earlobe repair to heal?

After earlobe repair, stitches are typically removed after 1 week, and the earlobe can be re-pierced once the area has fully healed, which is after 6 weeks. When piercing your ears again, you should not get the same spot pierced, as the scar tissue may cause complications.

Is the torn ear lobe heal on its own?

Torn ear lobe won't heal on its own.The lobe is fully torn through, that also won't healwithout sutures. The procedure is not difficult or painful. It takes around 30 minutes to suture the torn ear lobe.

Lip reduction surgery is typically performed using local or regional anaesthesia. It takes about an hour to complete, but your time in surgery may be longer if other procedures are performed at the same time as your lip reduction.

What is done in this procedure?

The surgeon first makes an incision along the length of your lip, usually on the inside of the mouth. Next, he or she removes a strip of tissue before suturing the incision. This surgery can be performed on both the upper and lower lips at the same time.

What are the postoperative instructions given to the patient?

Swelling and bruising are expected after lip reduction surgery but subside about 5 to 7 days after surgery.

What is ear surgery or otoplasty ?

Ear surgery, also known as otoplasty, can improve the shape, position or proportion of the ear. A defect in the ear structure that is present at birth or that becomes apparent with development can be corrected by otoplasty.

This procedure can also treat misshapen ears caused by injury. Otoplasty creates a more natural shape while bringing balance and proportion to the ears and face. Correction of even minor deformities can have profound benefits to appearance and self-esteem.