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Aestethic, Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery



Deals with plastic surgery, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery (renovation surgery). Cosmetic surgery reshapes the normal body structures and develops the appearance of the individual and his perception of himself. Reconstructive surgery is applied on abnormal body structures that were formed in connection with the birth or those that have appeared afterwards, and its initial purpose is to recover the functions of the body structures that are affected as much as possible.



1) Application Areas Of Aesthetic – Cosmetic Interferences

Nose deformations
Deformations of facial bones
Excessive lipoidosis in the abdomen, legs and arms, irregularities in fat accumulation
Disproportions in breast (largeness-smallness) and sagging breasts
Skin problems: wrinkles, undesired blots and tattoos, traces
Aging of the face: sagging, wrinkling of the skin and muscles of the face-neck
Lower-upper eyelid sagging

2) Reconstruction Of Congenital Deficiencies And Developmental Abnormalities

Birthmarks, nevus, hemangiomas
Abnormal breast development
Cleft lip and palate
Hand, finger and arm anomalies
Face, facial bones and skull anomalies
Flap-ear and other ear anomalies
Urogenital system development anomalies in males and females

3) Reconstruction Of Anomalies That Are Developed Because of Trauma Or Diseases

Incisions, scars
Treatment of burns and burn sequelas
Soft tissue injuries
Cancer surgery and reconstruction in the head, neck, body and extremities
Losses and deformities in the breast that is gained after cancer or injuries
Non-healing injuries, bed compression injuries
Emergency finger, hand and arm injuries, losses
Jaw injuries, fractures, jaw joint disorders
Facial bone fractures, face injuries, facial paralysis
Eyelid injuries or disorders that prevent vision
All types of soft tissue deficiencies that are formed after accidents

AESTHETIC NASAL SURGERY – RHINOPLASTY

Performed Surgical Interference: Reconstruction of the nose by making it smaller or bigger. Nose hump correction, nostril reduction and nose tip refinement and reshaping. In the meantime, correction of the septum deviations that are available.
Duration of operation: 1-3 hours
Anaesthesia conditions: General anaesthesia
Hospitalization: 0 – 1 day
Possible ailments: Swelling around the eye, bruises, temporary headache, and small leakages in the first 2 days
Risks: Irregularities that may require revision




HEALING PERIOD

There will be a tampon in the nose for 48 hours after the operation, nose plaster is used in the first 1 week, and nose bandage is used in the second week
Return to work: 1-2 weeks
Severe exercise: 2-3 weeks
Not to wear eyeglasses – protection from strokes: 8 weeks
Complete disappearance of swellings: 2 months
Final form of the nose that will not change: 1 year

FAT REMOVAL – LIPOSUCTION

Performed Surgical Interference: Shaping of body by suction of the surplus fat tissues that are resistant towards exercise and diet.
Areas where the procedure is most frequently performed: hips, abdomen and its perimeter, legs, arms, neck-gill
Duration of operation: Generally 1- 2 hours, occasionally 3 hours
Anaesthesia conditions: General anaesthesia, local or epidural anaesthesia
Hospitalization: Patients do not generally stay at the hospital or they may stay for 1 day
Possible ailments: Temporary bruises, swelling, sensitivity or loss of sensation
Risks: Asymmetry, irregularities in the skin, application of excessive amounts of fluid or loss of fluid in excessive amounts




HEALING PERIOD

Return to work: 1-2 weeks
Severe exercise: 2-3 weeks
Complete disappearance of swellings: 2 months
Final form of the body: 1 year

FACE LIFT/ BROW LIFT

Performed Surgical Interference: Sagged – wrinkled skin in the face-neck and brow area and surplus fat tissues are taken also face is lifted and rejuvenated by applying muscles and skin hangers
Duration of operation: 3 hours, it may be shorter or longer according to the amount required: 2-4 hours
Anaesthesia conditions: General anaesthesia, local anaesthesia under sedation for regional interferences
Hospitalization: 1-2 days, In Brow Lift: 0-1 day
Possible ailments: Temporary bruises and swelling, sensitivity or loss of sensation in the skin and temporary feeling of tension. Dry skin
Risks: Damage in the facial nerves: mostly in relation with the swelling and rarely permanent or temporary based on the damage. Asymmetry in the brow




HEALING PERIOD

Return to work: 14-20 days
Severe exercise: 2 weeks
Healing of bruises: 2-3 weeks
Protection from the sun: 4-6 months

ABDOMINOPLASTY

Performed Surgical Interference: Removal of the surplus fat and skin that are occurred in the abdomen and tummy area plus thinning and compression of the abdominal wall
Duration of operation: 2 hours – 3 hours
Anaesthesia conditions: General anaesthesia
Hospitalization: Duration of hospitalization varies according to the condition of the patient and duration of the operation. 2 – 4 days
Possible ailments: Temporary pain, swelling, sensitivity and bruises that may remain for several weeks on the skin of the abdomen
Risks: Infection, bleeding under the skin, scar being significant because of bad healing and skin damage




HEALING PERIOD

Return to work: 2-4 weeks, corset is worn during this period
Severe exercise: 4-6 weeks
Period required for the marks to become flat and indistinct: 3 months – 2 years

BREAST AUGMENTATION

Performed Surgical Interference: Beautification of the sizes and shapes of the breasts via various types of breast prosthesis
Duration of operation: 40 minutes – 2 hours
Anaesthesia conditions: General anaesthesia or local anaesthesia under sedation
Hospitalization: Generally not necessary, 0-1 day
Possible ailments: Temporary ache, swelling, temporary decrease in the sense of the nipple. Sensitivity in the breast towards touching for several weeks
Risks: Formation of a stiff sheath around the prosthesis that is in the breast (capsular contracture), general surgery risks such as bleeding and infection, increase or decrease in the sensitivity of the nipple, may require an experienced radiologist on the subject in the subsequent mammographies




HEALING PERIOD

Return to work: 1-3 work days
Physical contact with the breasts: in 2-3 weeks, during this period sports bra is worn
Fading of marks: 2-4 months

MASTOPLEXY

Performed Surgical Interference: Lifting and reshaping of the sagging breasts and nipples
Duration of operation: 1- 3 hours
Anaesthesia conditions: General anaesthesia or local anaesthesia under sedation in very restricted interferences
Hospitalization: Generally 1 day, no overnight stay in small interferences.
Possible ailments: Temporary bruises, swelling, loss of sensitivity, temporary drying in the skin, operation marks
Risks: Marks becoming distinctive, infection, skin damages, asymmetry in nipples, loss of sensitivity in the skin




HEALING PERIOD

Post operation, bandage and bra are worn until the healing at the suture areas.
Return to work: 1-2 weeks
Severe exercise: 1 month
Fading of marks: several months – 1 year

AESTHETIC SURGERY OF EYELIDS- BLEPHAROPLASTY

Performed Surgical Interference: Removal of sagging and pouching by removal of surplus skin-fat and muscles
Duration of operation: 30 minutes – 2 hours. Varies according to the following applications; upper, lower and upper + lower eyelid
Anaesthesia conditions: General anaesthesia or local anaesthesia under sedation.
Hospitalization: No need for an overnight stay, the patient is temporarily followed for a period or 1 day.
Possible ailments: Temporary feeling of tension and bruises, eye drying or wetting, temporary itching in the eyes
Risks: Bleeding ( The usage of drugs that may increase bleeding must be stopped 2 weeks before the operation), infection, rare contraction at the lower lid




HEALING PERIOD

Return to work: 7-10 days
Reading: 3rd day
Contact lens usage: 2nd week
Fading of bruises completely: 2 weeks