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Plastic Surgery
Anatomy of the Hand
Anatomy of the Hand The hand is composed of many different bones, muscles, and ligaments that allow for a large amount of movement and dexterity. There are three major types of bones in the hand itself, including the following: Click Image to Enlarge Phalanges - the 14 bones that are found in the fingers of each hand and also in the toes of each foot. Each finger has three phalanges (the distal, middle, and proximal); the thumb only has two. Metacarpal bones - the five bones that compose the middle part...
Breast Augmentation
Breast Augmentation What is breast enlargement surgery? Breast augmentation, or augmentation mammoplasty, is a procedure to reshape the breast in order to make it larger. The procedure can also be performed to reconstruct the breast following breast surgery. Possible complications associated with breast augmentation surgery Possible complications associated with breast augmentation surgery may include, but are not limited to, the following: Infection Infection is most common within a week after surgery....
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reconstruction What is breast reconstruction surgery? With advances in breast reconstruction surgery, many women undergoing breast removal (mastectomy) choose to have their breast(s) rebuilt. Even though medical, surgical, and radiation therapy treatments for breast cancer have increased the number of breast-sparing procedures available, some breast cancer patients may still need a mastectomy. In addition, other women have their breast(s) removed due to other diseases. Breast reconstruction surge...
Breast Reduction in Men With Gynecomastia
Breast Reduction in Men With Gynecomastia What is gynecomastia? Gynecomastia is a condition in which the male's breast tissue enlarges. This increase in tissue usually occurs at times when the male is having hormonal changes, such as during infancy, adolescence, and old age. What causes gynecomastia? This is usually a benign (non-cancerous) condition that may be caused by many different hormonal changes, or, in some cases, the cause may be unknown. The changes in hormones usually include an increase in ...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Click Image to Enlarge Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which the median nerve is compressed as it passes through an opening from the wrist to the hand called the carpal tunnel. The carpal tunnel is formed by the carpal bones on the bottom of the wrist and the transverse carpal ligament across the top of the wrist. Since the median nerve provides sensory and motor functions to the thumb and three middle fingers, many symptoms may result. Fac...
Chin, Cheek, or Jaw Reshaping / Facial Implants
Chin, Cheek, or Jaw Reshaping / Facial Implants What is chin, cheek, or jaw reshaping? Cosmetic plastic surgery to change the shape of the chin, cheek, or jaw may be performed. This procedure is typically done to enhance certain facial features, or to bring a certain aspect of the face into proportion with the rest of the face. For the reshaping of the chin, cheek, or jaw, the surgeon may insert an implant into the area to redefine its appearance. Possible complications associated with facial implants: ...
Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate
Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate What are cleft lip and cleft palate? Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth abnormalities of the mouth and lip. In the United States, nearly 6,800 babies are born with oral-facial clefts annually. These abnormalities occur less frequently among African-Americans. Cleft lip and cleft palate occur early in pregnancy when the sides of the lip and the roof of the mouth do not fuse together as they should. A child can have cleft lip, cleft palate, or both. Cleft lip and cleft palate toge...
Collagen / Fat Injectable Fillers
Collagen / Fat Injectable Fillers What is soft tissue augmentation? Collagen/fat injectable fillers, also called soft-tissue augmentation, is a cosmetic plastic surgery procedure performed to correct wrinkles, depressions in the skin, and/or scarring. The procedure involves injecting a substance (collagen and/or fat) into the skin in order to plump or fill-up the area being treated. The result of the procedure is usually not permanent and touch-up injections may be needed every three to 12 months. For s...
Congenital Hand Deformities
Congenital Hand Deformities What are congenital hand deformities? Congenital anomalies are deformities that are present at birth. Any type of deformity in a newborn infant can become a challenge for the child as he/she grows. Hand deformities can be particularly disabling as the child learns to interact with the environment through the use of his/her hands. The degree of deformity varies from a minor deformity, such as a digital disproportion, to a severe deformity, such as total absence of a bone. Earl...
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Index
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Index Many different cosmetic plastic surgery procedures require the clinical and surgical expertise of a plastic surgeon. Listed in the directory below are some (listed by their common name), for which we have provided a brief overview. Overview of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Breast Augmentation Breast Reduction in Men With Gynecomastia Chemical Peel Chin, Cheek, or Jaw Reshaping / Facial Implants Collagen / Fat Injectable Fillers Dermabrasion / Dermaplaning Ear Pinning Eyelid Lif...
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Overview
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Overview What is cosmetic plastic surgery? Cosmetic plastic surgery is performed in order to change one's appearance. For some, it may mean redesigning the body's contour and shape, the elimination of wrinkles, or eliminating balding areas. Others may choose varicose vein treatment or breast augmentation. There are a number of cosmetic surgery procedures that men and women can choose from in order to create an image that makes them feel more confident and comfortable with their ...
Craniosynostosis
Craniosynostosis What is craniosynostosis? The normal skull consists of several plates of bone that are separated by sutures. The sutures (fibrous joints) are found between the bony plates in the head. As the infant grows and develops, the sutures close and the bones fuse together, forming a solid piece of bone, called the skull. Craniosynostosis is a condition in which the sutures close too early, causing problems with normal brain and skull growth. Premature closure of the sutures may also cause the p...
Dermabrasion / Dermaplaning
Dermabrasion / Dermaplaning What is dermabrasion? Similar to a chemical peel, dermabrasion is a procedure that removes fine wrinkles and/or minimizes scars on the skin. The difference between a chemical peel and dermabrasion, however, is the method used. Dermabrasion involves the surgeon utilizing a high speed rotating brush to remove the top layer of skin. The size and depth of the scars, as well as the degree of wrinkling, determine the appropriate level of skin that will be surgically sloughed. Possi...
Diagnosing Hand Conditions
Diagnosing Hand Conditions How are hand conditions diagnosed? Diagnosing many hand conditions may require surgery, depending on the underlying cause of the condition. In general, diagnostic procedures for hand conditions may include the following: Complete history and physical examination Your physician will need to know your age, hand preference, occupation, and any history of other problems with the affected extremity. For injuries, your physician may also need to know the following: Type of trauma th...
Dupuytren's Contracture
Dupuytren's Contracture What is Dupuytren's contracture? Dupuytren's contracture, also called Dupuytren's disease, usually begins with a thickening of the skin in the palm of the hand, which may develop into a hard lump or thick band that eventually could cause the fingers to contract, or pull into the palm. What causes Dupuytren's contracture? Dupuytren's contracture is thought to be a hereditary disease, which means it is inherited from the family, but the exact cause is unknown. It may be associated ...
Ear Pinning
Ear Pinning What is ear pinning? Ear surgery, or otoplasty, is a type of cosmetic plastic surgery procedure aimed at setting prominent ears closer to the head, or reducing the size of larger ears. However, there are other ear problems that can be helped with surgery. Surgeons can even build new ears for those who were born without them or who lost them through injury. Who are candidates for ear pinning? The operation is usually performed on children between the ages of 5 and 6; however, ear surgery for ...
Eyelid Lift
Eyelid Lift What is eyelid surgery? The medical term for an eyelid lift is blepharoplasty. This procedure can remove puffiness or bags under the eyes. It can also correct droopy eyelids. In this procedure, the physician surgically removes excess fat, muscle, and skin from both the upper and lower eyelids to redefine the shape of the eye. Possible complications associated with eyelid surgery Possible complications associated with eyelid surgery may include, but are not limited to, the following: Temporar...
Facelift
Facelift What is a facelift? Rhytidectomy, a surgical procedure commonly known as a facelift, involves the removal of excess facial fat, the tightening of facial muscles, and the stretching of facial skin to approximate a smoother, firmer facial appearance. The procedure takes place on either the face, neck, or both. Depending on the area of the face or neck where the "lift" is to take place, the surgeon will separate the skin from the fat and muscle. The fat is then removed and the skin is pulled back ...
Forehead Lift
Forehead Lift What is a forehead lift? A forehead lift is the surgical removal of excess fat and skin, as well as a tightening of the muscles in the forehead area. It can correct sagging brows or deep furrows between the eyes. It is often done in conjunction with a facelift, in order to create a smoother facial appearance overall. There are two types of surgical techniques available for a forehead lift, including the classic forehead lift and the endoscopic forehead lift: Classic forehead lift In the cl...
Glossary - Plastic Surgery
Glossary - Plastic Surgery | A | | B | | C | | D | | E | | F | | G | | H | | I | | J | | K | | L | | M | | N | | O | | P | | Q | | R | | S | | T | | U | | V | | W | | X | | Y | | Z | A [return to top] Abdominoplasty (also called tummy tuck) - a procedure that minimizes the abdominal area. In abdominoplasty, the surgeon makes a long incision from one side of the hipbone to the other. Excess fat and skin are surgically removed from the middle and lower abdomen and the muscles of the abdomen wall are tight...
Hair Replacement Surgery
Hair Replacement Surgery What causes hair loss? Hair loss is believed to be primarily caused by a combination of the following: Aging Change in hormones Illness Family history of baldness Burns Trauma What is hair replacement surgery? The interest in hair replacement has significantly increased over the past 10 years. Approximately two out of every three men suffer from hair loss by the time they are 60 years old. Women may also suffer from hair loss. For men, the main cause of a diminishing hairline is...
Hand Surgery
Hand Surgery Problems or diseases of the hands can cause a large amount of concern, as use of the hands are a large part of carrying out daily tasks. Even a small degree of discomfort or a mild deformity can cause serious consequences. At the beginning of the 19th century, major advances were being made in the realm of general surgery, but there was little attention placed on the hand. Since that time, great progress has been made in understanding and treating problems with the hand. Plastic surgeons pe...
Home Page - Plastic Surgery
Topic Index Preparing for Surgery Overview of Plastic Surgery Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Glossary Plastic surgery is the surgical specialty that deals with the reconstruction of facial and body tissue that requires a reshaping or remolding due to disease, a defect, or disorder. This surgery is conducted in order to approximate a normal appearance or to repair working ability. Different in function from reconstructive plastic surgery, cosmetic (aesthetic) plastic surgery, is ...
Laser Surgery Overview
Laser Surgery Overview What is laser surgery? Laser surgery is a type of surgery that uses special light beams instead of instruments for surgical procedures. How does a laser work? The functioning of a laser goes back to Albert Einstein's quantum theory of radiation and includes other theories that help explain local tissue damage. As the light beam hits the skin, the skin may either reflect the light away, scatter the light, absorb the light, or let the light pass right through the different layers of...
Liposuction
Liposuction What is liposuction? Liposuction is a procedure that removes excess fat through a suctioning process. Although it is not a substitute for weight loss, it is a way of changing the body's shape and contour. Liposuction can be used to remove excess fat that does not respond to exercise and dieting, including fat around the thighs, stomach, upper arms, buttocks, or the waistline. What are some different liposuction techniques? Some of the different liposuction techniques include the following: T...
Management After Surgery
Management After Surgery What can I expect after hand surgery? Recovery after hand surgery depends greatly on the type of surgery that was performed and the underlying cause of the hand condition. Sometimes, repeat surgeries are needed. The hand is an intricate part of our lives and is very sensitive. Mild to severe pain may be expected after many types of hand surgeries. Pain medications may be given to help alleviate the discomfort. The following are some of the other possible outcomes that you may be...
Nasal Surgery
Nasal Surgery What is nasal surgery? Nasal surgery includes any surgery performed on the outside or inside of the nose. A common type of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery, nasal surgery may be performed to accomplish the following: Improve breathing Correct congenital or acquired deformities Change size or shape of nose (cosmetic) Repair nasal injuries What are the different types of nasal surgery? The following are some of the different types of nasal surgery: Septoplasty Septoplasty is the surgical ...
Nose Reshaping
Nose Reshaping What is nose reshaping? Cosmetic nose reshaping is also known as rhinoplasty. The procedure can reduce or increase the size of the nose, narrow the span of the nostrils, change the angle between the nose and upper lip, and/or change the tip or bridge of the nose. It can also correct some breathing problems. Rhinoplasty involves the resculpting of the bone and cartilage. When operating on the nose, the surgeon can either work from within the nose by making an incision (cut) inside the nose...
Online Resources - Plastic Surgery
Online Resources - Plastic Surgery This Web was compiled from a variety of sources including the online resources listed below, but is not intended to substitute or replace the professional medical advice you receive from your health care provider. The content provided here is for informational purposes only, and was not designed to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Please consult your health care provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition. This page conta...
Overview of Hand Surgery
Overview of Hand Surgery What is hand surgery? Hand surgery is a broad term that incorporates a vast array of different types of surgery on the hand. Plastic surgeons who perform hand surgery attempt to restore not only the function of the hand, but try to maximize the cosmetic appearance of the hand, as well. Surgery on the hand may be done for many reasons, including, but not limited to, the following: Trauma to the hand Rheumatic changes to the structures in the hand Congenital (present at birth) def...
Overview of Plastic Surgery
Overview of Plastic Surgery What is plastic surgery? It is a popular misconception that the word plastic in plastic surgery means artificial . Rather, the word is derived from the ancient Greek word plastikos , which means "to mold or give form." Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involved with the reconstruction of facial and body tissue defects due to illness, trauma, or birth disorders. Plastic surgery restores and improves function, as well as appearance. It can involve surgery on any part of t...
Plastic Surgery Statistics
Plastic Surgery Statistics Consider the following statistics are from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS): The top five cosmetic surgery procedures in 2010 were breast augmentation, nose reshaping, liposuction, eyelid surgery, and tummy tuck. From 2009 to 2010, the number of reconstructive plastic surgery patients has 2 increased percent. Liposuction procedures have decreased 41 percent between 2000 and 2010. Breast augmentation has been the top cosmetic surgical procedure since 2006. Minima...
Plastic Surgery Techniques
Surgical techniques used in plastic surgery There are many different techniques used to perform cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures, including the following: Endoscopic surgery Endoscopic surgery is performed with an endoscope, a tubular probe that has a tiny camera and a bright light, which is inserted into a small incision (a small cut in the skin). Images from the camera are transmitted back to a screen, which the surgeon watches while manipulating the endoscope inside the body. Th...
Preparing for Surgery
Preparing for Surgery Preparing for surgery: As with any type of surgery, there are certain preparations that need to take place. Determining what preparations are necessary will depend on what type of surgery that will be performed and the type of anesthesia that will be administered. The following are considerations for you to discuss with your physician/surgeon prior to your procedure: Ask the surgeon to explain the benefits, risks, and expectations of the procedure. Discuss what type of anesthesia w...
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Many different reconstructive plastic surgery procedures require the clinical and surgical expertise of a plastic surgeon. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview. Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Overview Nasal Surgery (Septoplasty) Breast Reconstruction Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Craniosynostosis Hand Surgery Overview of Hand Surgery Anatomy of the Hand Diagnosing Hand Conditions Type of Hand Conditions Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Con...
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Overview
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Overview What is reconstructive plastic surgery? Reconstructive plastic surgery is performed to correct facial and body abnormalities caused by birth defects, trauma, disease, or aging. Usually, the goal of reconstructive plastic surgery is to improve body function. However, reconstructive plastic surgery may also be performed to create a more normal appearance and improve self-esteem (this may also be called cosmetic surgery). Abnormal structures of the body may result fr...
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis What is rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease that causes inflammation of the joints. The inflammation can become so severe that the function and appearance of the hands, as well as other parts of the body, can become affected. In the hand, rheumatoid arthritis may cause deformities in the joints of the fingers, making movement difficult. Lumps, known as rheumatoid nodules, may form over small joints in the hands and the wrist. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis...
Scar Revision
Scar Revision What is a scar? A scar is the body's natural way of healing and replacing lost or damaged skin. A scar is usually composed of fibrous tissue. Scars may be formed for many different reasons, including as a result of infections, surgery, injuries, or inflammation of tissue. Scars may appear anywhere on the body, and the composition of a scar may vary - appearing flat, lumpy, sunken, or colored. It may be painful or itchy. The final look of a scar depends on many factors, including the skin t...
Topic Index - Plastic Surgery
Topic Index - Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery Home Preparing for Surgery Overview of Plastic Surgery Statistics Plastic Surgery Techniques Laser Surgery Overview Types of Skin Conditions Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Overview Nasal Surgery Breast Reconstruction Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Craniosynostosis (Craniofacial Anomaly) Hand Surgery Overview of Hand Surgery Anatomy of the Hand Diagnosing Hand Conditions Type of Hand Conditions Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Congenital Hand...
Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tuck What is a tummy tuck? Abdominoplasty, or "tummy tuck" as it is commonly known, is a procedure that minimizes the abdominal area. With this procedure, the surgeon makes a long incision from one side of the hipbone to the other. Excess fat and skin are surgically removed from the middle and lower abdomen, and the muscles of the abdomen wall are tightened. Possible complications associated with abdominoplasty Possible complications associated with abdominoplasty may include, but are not limited ...
Types of Hand Conditions
Types of Hand Conditions M any different types of hand conditions require the clinical and surgical expertise of a plastic surgeon. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Congenital Hand Deformities Dupuytren's Contracture Rheumatoid Arthritis
Types of Skin Conditions
Types of Skin Conditions Laser surgery for skin conditions There are many different types of lesions and skin conditions that can be treated with laser surgery. Your physician will decide if you are a candidate for the particular surgery. The following is a brief overview of some of the skin conditions that can be treated with laser surgery: Port-wine stains Port-wine stains are congenital (present at birth) capillary malformations. The color of this birthmark is usually pink, red, or purple. About 0.3 ...
Vein Removal
Vein Removal What are spider veins? Spider veins, commonly found on the face and legs, are caused by the dilation of a small group of blood vessels near the skin's surface. They often look like red or purple sunbursts or web patterns and are more common in women. What are varicose veins? Varicose veins are caused by swollen or enlarged blood vessels. The blood vessels have enlarged due to a weakening in the vein's wall or valves. Located deeper in the skin than spider veins, they may appear raised and o...
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