subject: For Best Cosmetic Results Contact Cosmetic And Plastic Surgeon Dr Y V Rao In Hyderabad [print this page] During pregnancy, obesity& in hernias- the skin stretches to a greater extent to accommodate the increased contents of abdomen. After the delivery of the child or reduction of weight etc. the skin may not retract back to the original status in all the persons to the same extent. in some especially those under 30 years of age the skin retraction is better, where as in others it may not. "Abdominoplasty or tummy tuck" is beneficial in this category of persons where skin retraction is less and skin hangs over abdomen in loose folds.
In this procedure the excess skin and fat are removed. If excess fat is the problem it can be removed by liposuction at the same sitting. During this process the abdominal muscles can be tightened in those with weak muscles, because of pregnancy and other reasons. The judgment of doing tummytuck alone or in combination with liposuction depends on the experience of the surgeon . In this procedure a cut is made very lower abdomen and excess fat and skin are removed and skin closed. The scar obtained is hidden by under garments. The operation may take 3-5 hrs and is done under GA. One may have to stay for 2 - 4 days in the hospital.
Skin
It is a common notion in the public to think that all white patches may be related to leprosy. Some white spots are harmless and are only a cosmetic problem. This can occur following Burns, Injury or without any reason. Many methods are available for treating these patches. Initially medicines should be tried by a dermatologist if no improvement occurs, surgery is advised. Abrasion of superficial layers of the white patch and skin grafting is one of the options. puch grafting where in areas of normal skin in form of punches are introduced into areas of white skin, so that the pigment spreads to the areas of white skin.
Lasers
By certain type of lasers one can reduce the severity of this pronblem. It may take more sittings and helpful only in some. Not all the types of lasers available in the market are suitable for this purpose . A qualified dermatologist or plastic and cosmetic surgeon can assess the type of skin, amout of scarring and decide if laser would benefit or aggravate the problem.
For Best Cosmetic Results Contact Cosmetic And Plastic Surgeon Dr Y V Rao In Hyderabad
