FAQ
Breast Augmentation
Are there some different types of Breast Augmentation procedures?
Yes: Depending upon personal requirements the implant can be brought in position through different incisions: There is the peri-areolar incision which is made at the border of the brownish skin that surrounds your nipple. The Infra-mammary or "Crease" Incision is very popular; this is where the incision is placed a little above where the breast and rib cage meet, on your breast lobe. Another alternative incision is the Trans-Axillary or Armpit Incision, which is made near your armpit. By the TUBA (trans-umbilical) breast augmentation the incision is made near the navel and positioned in endoscopic way. The implant can finally by placed either upon or underneath the chest muscle: "Sub-glandular" is the act of placing the implant over the pectoral muscles under the glands and tissue of the breast. By "Sub-muscular" the implant is placed under the muscle fascia
Which pro and contras have the different type of positioning of the implants?
The experienced surgeon achieves very good results with all the mentioned procedures. The Armpit Incision enables on one hand a practically invisible scar. However it is less frequently applied, since the necessary corrections at the beginning of the large chest muscle are to be executed more difficulty than with the more direct access by the Peri-areolar or Infra-mammary Incision. The Infra-mammary Incision is technically the simplest one to carry out. Even the scars are relatively inconspicuous. The Peri-areolar Incision requires more ability from the surgeon in order to obtain the optimal final breast form as well as the desired inconspicuousness of the scars.
Which type of implant is ideal for me personally?
The selection of the materials, the form and the size of the implant, as well as the type of the placement depend on various factors. Each individual criterion has to be evaluated from the experienced surgeon under different criteria: From the standpoint of physiology, health and even psychology. The quality of the consultation with the selection of the correct materials, the ideal form, the desired " final dimension " and the correct positioning of the implants depends on the degree of experience of the plastic surgeon.
Can I take the flight back home after operation?
After leaving the clinic our specialists recommend an additional private stay of 1-3 days in the near accommodation for another check/control before leaving for home. After 3 days after the operation there is absolutely no contraindication to take the flight for home.
Breast Lift
When should a Breast Lift be done?
Women with sagging / drooping breasts (breast ptosis) and flabby skin represent the typical breast lift patient. The lowering of the breast usually occurs after pregnancy or after weight loss.
What is the procedure of a Breast Lift?
In the most usual form of breast lift the incision is made around the nipple and from its center downward to the breast fold. A further incision is in most cases made horizontally along the breast fold. Within this area - between the breast fold and nipple, the surplus skin is removed. The nipples are repositioned (higher) according to the new anatomy.
Does the Breast look larger or smaller after a lift?
With the new shape the breast gets more projection, so it might appear larger. However, this depends on the technique applied and on the extent of the intervention and should be discussed in detail with the specialist before surgery.
Are post-operational scars visible?
The incisions described above are small and carefully and precisely positioned. In addition, special combined sutures (including a special cosmetic suture) are used in order to leave scars as inconspicuous as possible. In the course of time the scars can become practically invisible.
Eyelid Lift
Do the incisions remain visible after the surgery?
The skin of the eyelids is characterized by its exceptionally good healing ability, and for the eyelids, especially thin threads are used. Since the incisions are placed along the edge of the lower eyelid or within the lid-fold at the upper eyelid, the sutures are hardly visible after a few months.
Are the wrinkles at the lateral areas of the eyes removed, too?
No. The Blepharoplasty is limited to the area of the lids. The wrinkles on the lateral areas of the eyes are preferably removed with a facelift and/or a laser lift.
How long does the healing period last?
Swelling and bruises usually disappear after one week.
Face Lift
When can I resume using makeup?
For a few days after the operation no makeup should be used.
When can I return to work?
Normal activities can be resumed after 2-3 weeks. It is advisable however, to wait at least two months if a perfect appearance is required. After the Aptos Face Lift normal activities can usually be resumed on the day after the operation.
Are there alternatives to the classical face lift?
Alternative methods to the surgical face lift are: removal of wrinkles using injectable fillers, laser skin rejuvenating treatments, chemical peel, abrasive methods such as dermabrasion, and Botox and similar applications. Whether the results of these methods and their durability correspond to the conceptions of the patient should be determined in each individual case during a personal consultation with the specialist. A durable alternative to the classical face lift is given with the Aptos lift.
What does Liposuction of the face mean?
Some patients have small areas of fat around the face, mostly at the neck under the chin, and in the folds between the bottom of the nose and the corners of the mouth. This fat is removed by liposuction with very small suction cannulae. Incisions can be made in hidden locations such as inside the nose, at the corner of the mouth and under the chin. Liposuction of the face is usually performed at the same time as a face lift. The most common areas to be treated are the neck and chin area.
Laser Skin Resurfacing
Do Laser Skin Treatments require a hospital stay?
Local laser skin rejuvenation and laser removal of wrinkles is usually carried out as day surgery. The patient can leave the hospital - or the Laser Center - the same day. Full-face skin resurfacing requires a one day hospital stay.
What is better: laser lifting or a face lift?
A direct comparison between the two applications is not possible. Application requirements and results are truly different and depend upon the individual case. Laser skin resurfacing ( laser lifting ) is generally performed as day-surgery, is lower-priced and relatively risk free (no danger of injury to the nerves of the face) compared to a surgical face lift. On the other hand the method is ideal only for the removal of fine wrinkles and will not remove loose skin or dynamic wrinkles such as the nasolabial folds, for instance.
Nose Correction
When will I be presentable again in public?
The stitches are removed after 7 days. The swelling and bruising around the nose and the eyes smooth out after 10-14 days. After about 14 days, when the nose plaster is removed, the nose and the face as a whole already have a 'normal' appearance. In the case of soft nose correction (correction of the nose tip) the special nose plaster may be removed already after few days.