All surgery has inherent risks, but there are certainly cosmetic surgery procedures that have lower risks than others. Having surgical corrections on the body doesn’t have to require an in-depth and invasive surgery and with technology nowadays, patients can find safer, less invasive alternatives.
Cellulaze
Cellulite is the bane of a woman’s existence and it’s one of the most difficult things to get rid of naturally. The common misconception is that it’s a “fat” problem when in fact it’s a structural problem beneath the skin.
Cellulaze is a minimally invasive procedure where a small cannula is inserted underneath the skin and a one-of-a-kind SideLight laser increases the thickness of the skin while releasing the fibrous tissue. These fibrous bands under the skin are a huge contributor to the skin dimples associated with cellulite. The laser also blasts away the lumpy fat that pokes through those fibrous bands under the skin. This procedure only requires a local anesthetic, making the total healing time only about three weeks long.
Laser Skin Resurfacing
If a patient desires to reduce or remove facial wrinkles/lines, improve sun damage or treat scarring from things like acne, moles or tattoos, then laser skin resurfacing is an ideal procedure. The laser “ablates” layers of skin, removing the damaged layers and encouraging growth of fresh, undamaged skin. A local anesthetic is used, requiring no general anesthesia.
The recovery process calls for rest so the healing process can begin. Antibiotic cream and bandages are applied immediately post-op to minimize inflammation and prevent infection. Discomfort is expected but easily controlled with oral meds.
Botox
Botox is one of the safest ways to treat wrinkles and lines in the face. Botox blocks the signals from the nerves that get sent to muscles so that the muscles are unable to contract. If there’s no muscle contraction, there are no wrinkles.
Whether you get the procedure in New York or Utah, Botox only requires a local anesthetic and requires little to no recovery time. Some facial bruising is normal but quickly disappears. Patients should avoid heavy physical exercise for four hours post injection and avoid rubbing/massaging the injection area for at least 24 hours. You can find clinics specializing in botox in Utah and across the U.S.
Otoplasty (Ear Surgery)
Most commonly used on patients with ears that stick out, the age range of patients undergoing this procedure are four to 14 years old. Children will go under general anesthesia while adults can get by with just local anesthetic. An incision is made in the crease of the ear and the cartilage is reshaped to bring the ears closer to the head. This surgery takes about one to two hours.
Complications for this surgery are rare if patients follow the proper post-operative instructions. Pain can be controlled with oral medications and most patients report that their pain was relatively minor.
There are plenty of safe ways for patients to undergo cosmetic surgeries. While finding a skilled and trustworthy doctor is number one, it’s always worth it to find alternatives to invasive surgeries to minimize risk and maximize safety.
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