Otoplasty - an operation to change the shape of the ears; often it is used to correct droopy ears. It can be carried out at the age of five or six years - when the ears are fully formed. Many people believe that plastic surgery - not the baby thing, but in fact fix significant defects appearance at an early age may protect the child from numerous psychological problems in the future. Adults also often make otoplasty, often - in conjunction with other plastic surgery. With otoplasty can not only fix droopy ears, but also reduce the ears, to make them more symmetrical.

Is your otoplasty

Good general health and realistic expectations - these are the basic requirements for wishing to make otoplasty.

Parents of children - potential plastic surgery patients, taking the decision to have surgery should first of all take into account the interests of the child. In no case can not be guided by their own fears or thoughts like "is not a fatal flaw, you can live." A positive attitude in respect of the operation is a prerequisite for its success, especially when it comes to surgery in children.

Adult patients should understand that their ear cartilage is harder than in children, which does not change its shape as easily. Usually the doctor explains in detail these patients, what results they can realistically expect from the surgery.

In addition, during the preliminary consultation doctor will talk about what anesthesia will be used, how long the operation will take and how long recovery.

Transaction

After the anesthetic administered to the patient, the skin incision behind the ear. To achieve the desired effect, the surgeon removes part of the cartilage and skin. Sometimes, it also cuts the remaining cartilage, giving the desired shape of your ear. The surgeon then sews the ear so that the stitches held it in position while it heals.

Restoration

Within a few days after surgery is required to wear a bandage on his ear. Most patients at this time feel a little discomfort. If you are used to sleeping on your side, you may have a little sleep disturbance Dreams: how to understand our dreams   - You will wake up several times a night, because every time, turned over on its side, will feel the pain.

The rest of the risks associated with otoplasty are minimal. The scar left behind the ear and is almost invisible. If any signs of infection, for example, if the abscess appears, you should immediately consult your doctor.

Breast lift, or mastopexy - a surgical procedure designed to correct age-related changes: a breast lift allows, first, to restore the normal height of the chest, dropping with age, and, secondly, to change, to improve the shape of the breast Forms of Breast importantly - immutability . Besides, mastopexy enables to make other changes in the appearance of the breast - for example, to reduce the size of the areola and nipple. Unfortunately, although the breast lift and allows you to achieve visible results, such a procedure is not able to provide the perfect breast shape for the long term: over time under the influence of gravity is lowered the chest again. It is not recommended to do a breast lift before pregnancy - natural breast changes during pregnancy and subsequent breastfeeding can nullify the results of mastopexy.

In some cases, a breast lift?

The main indications for breast lift - natural age-related changes: Small breasts, worsening of its shape. However, like changing the appearance of the chest may be caused by other reasons - too rapid weight loss, pregnancy, breast-feeding Breast-feeding: feed - and no nails! . Furthermore, a breast lift may be effective in removing scar skin stretch, first of all - in the area around the nipple and in the lower section of the breast. Finally, a breast lift may be appointed as a method of correcting postoperative scars formed after any surgeries in the mammary glands.

Methods lift

Depending on the state of the mammary glands and the degree of breast ptosis are two main methods of breast lift: the so-called periareolar breast lift and tummy with a vertical scar. Both operations are performed under general anesthesia, although the choice of anesthesia depends on the individual patient's condition. Depending on the chosen method of breast lift plastic surgery duration can be up to three hours.

Periareolar breast lift is indicated for minor breast ptosis. This procedure involves incision along the border of the nipple followed by a redistribution of the breast tissue. At the same time changing the location of the nipple, reduced the size of the areola. After moving fabrics made before the incision is sewn with special surgical thread remaining after suture the scar is almost imperceptible.

Lift with a vertical scar shown in the cases where the age-related changes are significant, the degree of breast ptosis is very large, the shape of the breast is significantly impaired. Today this method is breast lift is considered the most common. Procedure breast lift vertical incision scar involves not only around the teat, but also vertically down towards the brisket folds. Then the plastic surgeon performs the excision of excess, stretched skin, re-shapes the contours of the breast, nipple moves, and finally stitches the incision made earlier surgical thread. The scar along the contour of the areola remains virtually invisible, but the scar formed on the site of the vertical section, remains visible.

The period of rehabilitation

The procedure for breast lift requires hospitalization, the terms of which vary from one to three days. The total period of rehabilitation after the operation is seven to fourteen days. Once or twice a week is carried out ligation, the tenth to fourteenth days after the breast lift surgical sutures are removed. The final results of breast lift can be estimated no sooner than two to three months after surgery. Immediately after breast lift may experience some side effects, which usually disappear on their own within a few days or weeks after undergoing surgery. Among these side effects:

• Pain (to suppress the pain the doctor may recommend a special painkillers)
• Reducing the sensitivity of the breast skin
• Swelling of the breasts, swollen breasts
• Changes in nipple sensitivity (increase or, conversely, a decrease in sensitivity)

Contraindications and consequences

As with any medical intervention for breast lift surgery, there are contraindications. These include cancers in the breast, including a benign tumor processes. Also, a breast lift is contraindicated in the case of some common diseases such as diabetes mellitus Diabetes - threatening and incurable disease , Hypertension Hypertension - dangerous consequences , Systemic connective tissue disease, some others. Not recommended surgery for women who are overweight or planning to close the pregnancy.

Preparation for surgery includes a survey to assess the general condition of the patient, as well as consultation of mammalogy and plastic surgeon. Before the surgery, the doctor makes a map chest and plan operations. The day before surgery (per week) should abandon admission of certain medications.

After a successful operation on the second or third day the patient can leave the hospital. For everyday life, you can begin a week. A woman can go to work, daily activities. But it is one and a half months after surgery can not lift weights.

Negative effects of the surgery are scars. If in the event of a successful outcome of the surgery and normal healing scars hardly catch the eye, then in violation of the healing process, they can be quite noticeable. Also, as the side effects may be observed swelling, breast tenderness, nipple sensitivity change as downwards and upwards. However, the majority of adverse effects disappear with time.

It should be noted that the operation refers to a breast lift safely and practically never leads to serious complications. But at the same time and it does not provide permanent effect: over time, the breast can fall again.

Zhiguli Andrew