Reticular or filamentous varicose veins are mostly seen in women. They are red, blue or purplish colored. They are usually seen in the legs, calves, and ankles. About half of all adult women have this problem. Small-scaled superficial varicose veins are the problems that we see nowadays in the same gender. Reticular varicose veins, also… Continue reading Treatment of Superficial and Capillary Varicose Veins
Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for Aesthetic Purposes. The most important function of the cells in the blood that we call the ‘platelets’ is to stop a bleeding. In addition, it is also the natural source of the growth factors. The agrowth factors stored in granules of platelets are; platelet derived growth factor (PDGF), insulin-like… Continue reading Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
Chemical peeling is a procedure that involves the elimination of the top layer of the skin with chemical solutions, for making it smoother. It is used to eliminate the spots, colorful lines and wrinkles on the skin. phenol, trichloroacetic acid, and alpha hydroxy acids are used in the peeling process, depending on the requirements of… Continue reading Chemical Peeling
With the increasing age, the effects of gravity, exposure to sunlight, and facial movements such as facial expressions, smiling, chewing, and squinting become more noticeable. Subcutaneous tissues that make our face look young and well-rounded begins to melt, and as a result, wrinkles become obvious. These wrinkles are filled with filling materials such as collagen… Continue reading Filling Materials
Botulinum toxin acts by blocking the messages, created in the nerve, from reaching a certain muscle. Thus it prevents the muscular contraction. All these effects are temporary, and do not cause any permanent change in the muscles. Facial expression muscles situated under the facial skin are weakened by the effect of botulinum toxin, with intent… Continue reading Botulinum Toxin
Excessive sweating of the armpits, palms and soles of the feet is a problem that may create both physical and social inconveniences. If excessive sweating in these regions cannot be prevented with cosmetics, a temporary solution with Botox injection or a permanent solution with surgery are possible. The surgery done for excessive sweating is an… Continue reading Treatment of Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)
In cases of excessive weight loss caused by bariatric surgery or any other reasons, the skin and soft tissue loss their elasticity and the support under them diminishes; and consequently, various problems arise. These are; Sagging and deformation in the arms, Flattening and sagging in the breasts, Folds and sagging in the abdomen and back,… Continue reading Post-Bariatric Surgery (Plastic Surgery After Dramatic Weight Loss)
The surgical procedure done with intent to create more shapely body contours by removing excess fats from some regions such as the abdomen, hips, thighs, legs, knee area, upper parts of the arms, chin, cheeks or neck is called ‘liposuction’. Liposuction is not a surgery substitute for any diet or exercise. This surgery is for… Continue reading Liposuction
Surgical procedure performed to remove excess fat and sagging part of the skin is called ‘brachioplasty’. Loosening and sagging occur in the arm skin, as a result of the increasing age or excessive weight loss. In some people, liposuction or skin removal alone may be adequate. And in some other patients, the both procedures can… Continue reading Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
The surgical procedure done with intent to remove excess skin, fat and tissues from the middle and lower parts of the abdominal skin, and tighten the muscles in this region is called “abdominoplasty”. This surgery can be done on people who are unresponsive to diet and exercise, and who have excess fat or sagging abdominal… Continue reading Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)