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Medical tourism: Medical treatment and holiday in Phuket - Thailand
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Welcome to Phuket Health and Travel website which have been honored by Australian, British, Swedish and German health tourism seekers.
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"Beauty is not only skin deep: it reflects the inner you" |
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Face Lift |
Procedure Incisions usually begin above the hairline at the temples, follow the natural line in front of the ear, and curve behind the earlobe into the crease behind the ear, and into or along the lower scalp so as to make scars nearly invisible. In general, the surgeon separates the skin from the fat and muscle below. Fat may be trimmed or suctioned from around the neck and chin to improve the contour. The surgeon then tightens the underlying muscle and membrane, pulls the skin back, and removes the excess. Stitches secure the layers of tissue and close the incisions. After deep tissues are tightened, the excess skin is pulled up and back, trimmed and sutured into place.
Duration of Operation: Three hours.
Complications that can occur include hematoma (a collection of blood under the skin), injury to the nerves that control facial muscles (usually temporary), infection, and reactions to the anesthesia. Poor healing of the skin is most likely to affect smokers. Most of the incision is concealed and not noticeable. It is most likely to be heavy behind the ear where there is greater tension.
Following surgery, a small thin tube may be temporarily placed under the skin behind your ear to drain any blood that might collect there. The surgeon may also wrap your head loosely in bandages to minimize bruising and swelling.
Recovery: The recovery takes one to two weeks. Most people are happy with the result and back to work within a week or two.
Result: Facial profile looks more youthful.
Hospital Admission: One night admission to hospital.
Anesthetic: General anesthesia (you are asleep)
Inform us about any allergies, any serious medical condition(s), and all medications you are taking (both prescription and non-prescription) Avoid aspirin and aspirin-containing medicines for two weeks prior to surgery.
It is important to follow a careful plan on return to strenuous activity, in order to avoid tension on the wound (which could lead to worse scarring).
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Lower Eyelid (Eyebag) |
For traditional lower lid blepharoplasty; an incision is made just beneath the lash line. Excess fat, muscle and skin are removed.Fine sutures are used to close the incision. Permanent stitches will be removed 3-5 days after the procedure. If you have a pocket of fat beneath your lower eyelids, but do not need to have any loose skin removed, your surgeon may recommend a transconjunctival blepharoplasty. In this procedure the incision is made inside your lower eyelid, leaving no visible scar. It is usually performed on younger patients with fatty lower eyelids. Transconjunctival blepharoplasty does not tighten the skin but reduces the puffiness in the lower eyelid region.
Inform us about any allergies, any serious medical condition(s), and all medications you are taking (both prescription and non-prescription)
This depends on your preferences as well as your surgeon's. Upper eyelid blepharoplasty can be performed on an out patient basis, in the hospital, or in an ambulatory surgical suite under either general or local anesthesia.
Anesthetic: General or Local Anesthesia.
The first evening after surgery, you should rest quietly with your head elevated. It will help to apply cold compresses to your eyelids. (Avoid any compress heavier than one ounce. A Ziploc bag with a few frozen peas works well.) Your blood pressure should be monitored to avoid bleeding complications that can affect vision. And, although you can be up almost immediately, you should limit your activities.
For the first week, you will need to avoid activities that dry the eyes, including reading, watching television, wearing contacts, and using a computer. Also avoid excessive blinking, which leads to increased swelling. You should also wear dark sunglasses for a couple of weeks to protect your eyes from wind and sun irritation. The eyes may tire easily for several weeks; frequent naps are helpful.
For the first three or four weeks, you should avoid any activity that increases blood flow to the eyes, including bending, lifting, crying and sports. Your surgeon will let you know when you are ready for exercise. Also avoid drinking alcohol, which can lead to fluid retention and delayed recovery.
This surgery will make eyes look brighter, larger, and more rested by removing loose skin, stretched muscle, and excess fat. In some people this procedure will improve vision by removing the excessive skin of the upper eyelids which can hang down and interfere with peripheral vision. Eyes will look more youthful.
The surgery of lower lids should smooth out bulges, take away fat bags from under the eyes, and make the skin snugger. You will look rested, and people will see your face instead of focusing on your unsightly lower lids. The results tend to be long lasting. It is most common to have this surgery between ages 38 and 50.
At first the incisions will probably be red and somewhat bumpy. Eventually, the resulting scar should become flat and inconspicuous. Your sutures (stitches) will be removed sometime within the first week.
The swelling and discoloration around your eyes will gradually subside, and you will start to look and feel better each day. Swelling and bruising varies considerably from person to person. Bruising typically disappears within seven to ten days. Within the first week you will be permitted to use makeup, if desired, to conceal any discoloration.
Your vision may continue to be somewhat blurry for a few days or longer. Your eyes may be temporarily sensitive to light, and you may experience excess tearing or dryness. You may receive eyedrops to help relieve any burning or itching.
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Lagging of the eyelid is the abnormal position of the lower eyelid after surgery because of poor function of eyelid before surgery. This can be reduced by excercise eyelid muscle before surgery. |
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Retrobulbar hematoma - (bleeding behind the eye) - rare, but can be serious. Symptoms include loss of vision. |
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Temporary problems with excessive tearing. |
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Decreased sensation in the eyelid. |
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Dry eyes - dryness, burning, stinging, gritty sensation in your eye(s). |
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Prominence or firmness of the scars. |
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Blurred vision asymmetry in healing or scarring. |
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Milia or whiteheads where the sutures emanate from the skin. |
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Difficulty closing eyes completely; in rare cases, this condition may be permanent. |
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Upper Eyelid |
The upper eyelid incision is made in the natural skin fold. Excess skin and fatty tissue are removed, the muscles and orbital septum (a thin connective tissue membrane) may be tightened, and the incisions are carefully closed. The external incisions are hidden within the natural fold of the upper eyelids. Much of the operation is done with a very fine electrocautery (the cauterisation of tissue using heat generated by an electrical current), which controls any bleeding. The skin is then closed with very fine stitches.
Inform us about any allergies, any serious medical condition(s), and all medications you are taking (both prescription and non-prescription). Avoid aspirin and aspirin-containing medicines for two weeks prior to surgery.
This depends on your preferences as well as your surgeon's. Upper eyelid blepharoplasty can be performed on an out patient basis in the hospital under either general or local anesthesia.
Duration of Operation: One hour
Anesthetic: General or Local Anesthesia.
After surgery, the surgeon will lubricate your eyes with ointment and may apply a bandage. Your eyelids may feel tight and sore as the anesthesia wears off, but you can control any discomfort with the pain medication prescribed by your surgeon. If you feel any severe pain, call your surgeon immediately.
Your surgeon will instruct you to keep your head elevated for several days, and to use cold compresses to reduce swelling and bruising. (Bruising varies from person to person: it reaches its peak during the first week, and generally lasts anywhere from two weeks to a month.) You will be shown how to clean your eyes, which may be gummy for a week or so. Many doctors recommend eyedrops, since your eyelids may feel dry at first and may burn or itch. For the first few weeks, you may also experience excessive lachrymosity or crying, sensitivity to light, and temporary changes in your eyesight, such as blurring or double vision.
Your surgeon will follow your progress very closely for the first week or two. The stitches will be removed two days to a week after surgery. Once they are out, the swelling and discoloration around your eyes will gradually subside, and you will start to look, and feel, much better.
Upper eyelid blepharoplasty can make a remarkable difference in the appearance of the face, alleviating the appearance of tiredness and old age. The eyes appear fresher and more youthful and these results may last for many years, although it must be said that the degree of improvement varies from patient to patient.
At first, the incisions will probably be red and somewhat bumpy. Eventually, the resulting scar should become flat and inconspicuous. Your sutures (stitches) will be removed sometime within the first week.
The swelling and discoloration around your eyes will gradually subside, and you will start to look and feel better each day. Swelling and bruising varies considerably from person to person. Bruising typically disappears within seven to ten days. You will be able to use makeup within the first week, if desired, to conceal any discoloration.
Your vision may continue to be somewhat blurry for a few days or perhaps slightly longer. Your eyes may be temporarily sensitive to light, and you may experience excess tearing or dryness. You may receive eyedrops to help relieve any burning or itching.
When eyelid surgery is performed by a qualified plastic surgeon, complications are infrequent and usually minor. Nevertheless, there is always a possibility of complications, including bleeding, infection or a reaction to the anesthesia. You can reduce your risks by closely following your surgeon's instructions both before and after surgery.
The minor complications that occasionally follow blepharoplasty include double or blurred vision for a few days; temporary swelling at the corner of the eyelids; and a slight asymmetry in healing or scarring. Tiny whiteheads may appear after your stitches are taken out; your surgeon can remove them easily with a very fine needle.
Following surgery, some patients may have difficulty closing their eyes when they sleep; in rare cases this condition may be permanent. Another very rare complication is ectropion, the pulling down of the lower lids. In this case, further surgery may be required.
For the first week, you’ll need to avoid activities that dry the eyes, including reading, watching television, wearing contact lenses, and using a computer. You’ll need to try to avoid excessive blinking, which can lead to increased swelling. You should also wear dark sunglasses for a couple of weeks to protect your eyes from wind and sun irritation. The eyes may tire easily for several weeks and frequent naps are helpful.
For the first three or four weeks, you should avoid any activity that increases blood flow to the eyes, including bending, lifting, crying and sports. Your surgeon will let you know when you are ready for exercise. Avoid drinking alcohol, which can lead to fluid retention and delay recovery.
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Rhinoplasty Augmentation |
The incisions are placed on the rim of the alar of nose. Soft tissues of the nose are then separated from the underlying structures,the bone and cartilage are then reshaped and the skin re-draped over the surface. Patients who have a deviated septum may benefit by correction of this problem at the time of surgery.
Duration of Operation: Two hours.
When rhinoplasty is performed by a qualified plastic surgeon, complications are infrequent and usually minor. Nevertheless, there is always a possibility of complications, including infection, nosebleed, or a reaction to the anesthesia. You can reduce your risks by closely following your surgeon's instructions both before and after surgery.
After surgery, small burst blood vessels may appear as tiny red spots on the skin's surface; these are usually minor but may be permanent. As for scarring, when rhinoplasty is performed from inside the nose, there is no visible scarring at all; when an ""open"" technique is used, or when the procedure calls for the narrowing of flared nostrils, the small scars on the base of the nose are usually not visible.
The nose will be covered with either plaster of Paris, or a light metal or plastic splint to maintain the position of the nasal bones.
Most rhinoplasty patients are up and about within two days, and able to return to school or sedentary work a week or so following surgery. It will be several weeks, however, before you're entirely up to speed.
Your nose will begin to look better and your spirits will improve. Within a week or two, you'll no longer look as if you've just had surgery.
Hospital Admission: Most patients do not need to stay in the hospital overnight.
Anesthetic: The operation is done under either local anesthetic (you are awake) or general anesthetic (you are asleep). Most patients are happier when they are asleep. You can choose. Most of the time this is an outpatient operation and a stay in the hospital is not needed.
Inform us about any allergies, any serious medical condition(s), and all medications you are taking (both prescription and non-prescription). Avoid aspirin and aspirin-containing medicines for two weeks prior to surgery.
Your surgeon will give you more specific guidelines for gradually resuming your normal activities. You will still need to be careful to not blow your nose for about two weeks, and avoid bumps to the nose for about six weeks. Eyeglasses should be taped to the forehead, off the bridge of the nose, for the first month.
Avoid strenuous activity (jogging, swimming, bending, sexual relations-any activity that increases your blood pressure) for two to three weeks. Avoid hitting or rubbing your nose, or getting it sunburned, for eight weeks. Be gentle when washing your face and hair or using cosmetics.
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| Forehead lift (Brow lift) |
The principle of this procedure is to elevate the eyebrows in order to correct abnormally low eyebrows to their correct position. The incisions for brow lifting are hidden within the hair by placing them a few centimeters behind the frontal hairline. The face and eyelids are not tightened by a forehead lift, although the upper lid skin may be stretched.
around 1 hour.
The main risks are swelling, bruising, bleeding, infection, scarring and numbness, or change in sensation. The problem unique to this operation is damage nerves on the scalp, thus causing numbness behind the incision.
There will be some pain for a few days, which will require some pain medications. While infections are extremely rare, antibiotics are utilized to avoid any potential infection. Swelling and any black and blueness that occurs around the eye will generally be gone within ten to twelve days following the surgery.
Patients may experience some numbness and temporary discomfort around the incision, which can be controlled with prescription medication. As the nerves heal, numbness on the top of your scalp may be replaced by itching. These sensations may take as long as six months to fully disappear.
1 night admission
General anesthesia (you are asleep)
- Inform us about any allergies, any serious medical condition(s), and all
medications you are taking (both prescription and non-prescription)
- Avoid aspirin and aspirin-containing medicines for two weeks prior to surgery.
For at least 2-3 weeks you should limit strenuous activities such as jogging, bending, heavy housework, sex, or any activity that increases your blood pressure. Prolonged exposure to heat or sun should be limited for several months.
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...Holiday in Phuket and take the NEW YOU back home. |
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