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Centre of Cosmetic Surgery - Apollo Hospitals Chennai
The Centre of Cosmetic Surgery at Apollo Hospitals
is an acknowledged Centre of Excellence; the
extensive experience of Apollo’s specialists in
cosmetic and plastic surgery, state of the art
infrastructure and a patient-centric ambience
ensure world-class medical attention and care.
Additionally, should the need arise; cross
speciality consultation is easily available from the
vast pool of specialists that Apollo offers, for
over 50 disciplines within the same complex.
Moreover the Centre offers patients from abroad, the
advantage of availing the best cosmetic treatment at
a very affordable cost with results comparable to
those in the best centres in the world.
Types of Procedures :
HAIR LOSS TREATMENT
Hair Transplant is one of the most commonly
performed procedures in men. It is done under Local
Anesthesia with or without sedation and is a day
care procedure. The technique used is Follicular
Hair Transplant in which hundreds of follicles
containing 1, 2 or 3 hairs are transferred to the
bald area and it results in a natural look unlike
the old-fashioned “Plugs” and Mini Grafts” which
gave the “Dolls head” look. The transplanted hairs
usually fall out in 3 weeks and start growing after
4 months. Further sessions may be necessary to cover
other areas and to increase density.
NOSE SURGERY (RHINOPLASTY)
It is one of the common cosmetic procedures usually
done after the age of 15-16 years to allow completion of
bony growth. It can be combined with Septal Surgery
in order to alleviate ‘breathing’ problems or
deviation. Rhinoplasty is usually an outpatient
procedure or sometimes may need a day’s stay
at the hospital. It is done under local anesthesia
with or without sedation or under general
anesthesia.
CORRECTION OF ENLARGED MALE CHEST (GYNAECOMASTIA)
Enlarged male chest can be due to variety of causes
but most often idiopathic (without any cause). It is
a source of embarrassment especially to boys in
their teens. Though spontaneous resolution is
possible, most often surgical correction is
necessary.
Correction is usually done by a combination of
‘Liposuction and Excision’ and is performed as a day
care procedure.
FILLERS
Fillers are used to improve the appearance of Static
Lines and Furrows. Prominent Naso Labial Furrows and Glabellar Lines which are present even in repose are
ideal for Fillers. These are injectables, which
produce immediate improvement and are done as outpatient
treatments. This procedure can also be an adjuvant
to the BOTOX injection.
FACE LIFT (RHYTIDECTOMY)
A face-lift or Rhytidectomy is a procedure which
reduces signs of ageing. Through standard incisions
the underlying tissues are tightened and excess skin
is removed and stitched. It could be combined with
Liposuction of the neck or double chin. It is done
under local anesthesia or general anesthesia as
warranted. It would require a day in the hospital
and would take 2-3 weeks for complete healing.
CONTOUR THREADS
Thread lift is more and more in vogue for reversal
of early ageing. A less invasive procedure, it is
helpful in correcting jowls, neckbands, and brow
ptosis in individuals where there is not much of
loose skin. Clear threads with barbs (Contour
threads) are used to ‘Hook’ and ‘Suspend’ the
displaced tissues into a better position to correct
early ageing. It is usually done under local
anesthesia as a day care procedure.
BREAST REDUCTION
It often becomes necessary to correct heavy and
sagging breasts as many women suffer from backache,
neck pain and other symptoms due to heavy breasts.
Breast Reduction surgery provides the answer for
reducing the breast tissue as well as repositioning
the nipple in a desired position. There will be a
scar following this procedure, which will depend
upon the severity of the condition. It is usually
done under general anesthesia and may require a day
in the hospital.
BREAST ENHANCEMENT
Breast Augmentation is usually a day care procedure
and requires the use of Silicon Implants (gel /
saline) to be placed either behind the breast or
chest muscles. It helps in significantly enlarging
the breast size, gives upper pole fullness and
improves cleavage. If there is slackness of skin
, it could be combined with
tightening procedures (Mastopexy). The incisions for
placing the implants could be through the areola, or
in the breast fold. Different types of implants are
available.
CHEMICAL PEEL
Chemical peels are of different types. One of the
most common varieties is the Glycolic Acid Peel.
This peel helps to correct photo damage and improve
the quality of the skin.
SCAR REVISION
Scar revision is usually done under local
anaesthesia and is aimed at improving the appearance
of scars. Z or W plasties may be incorporated when
necessary to improve the placement of the scars.
MICRODERMABRASION
It is an outpatient procedure aimed at improving the
quality of the skin. Aluminium crystals are blasted
on the skin and these help to polish the skin
surface. It can be an adjuvant to chemical peeling.
LIPOSUCTION
Liposuction is a very common procedure. This surgery
is done under sedation or general anesthesia using
the Tumescent Technique and with the use of the
Power Assisted Liposuction method by which a cannula
vibrates inside the tissue, dislodging the fat,
which is then sucked out.
It is ideally used for sculpting the body and
multiple areas like hips, thighs, buttocks, waist,
abdomen, and double chin can also be corrected.
This is a day care procedure and the patient would
be advised to wear a compression garment in the
postoperative period. The postoperative swelling
take 3-6 weeks to go down.
TUMMY TUCK (ABDOMINOPLASTY)
This procedure is ideally done in women after
multiple pregnancies. It takes care of the excess
skin while tightening the underlying muscles. The
navel is repositioned and the suture line is usually
within the bikini line.
It is also sometimes combined with Liposuction to
improve the contour of hips and waist areas. It is
done under general anesthesia and would require 1-2
days in hospital and about 10 days thereafter for
recovery.
HAIR REMOVAL LASER
Long pulse ND YAG and IPL are useful in controlling
hair growth. They are outpatient procedures.
PIN BACK OTOPLASTY
It is usually done for prominent and protruding
ears. It is a day care procedure done under local
anaesthesia with or without sedation. The protruding
ear is brought closer to the scalp thereby making it
look more aesthetic in appearance.
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