Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How is reconstructive plastic surgery different than aesthetic plastic surgery?

A:Reconstructive surgery corrects structural anomalies of the body that are either birth defects, or caused by accident, disease or injury. Aesthetic plastic surgery is a cosmetic surgery option that can effectively improve normal facial structures and body contour, enhancing your general appearance.

Q: Which parts of the body can be treated?

A: Plastic surgery can be performed on any part of the body that requires further enhancement. The areas that can be treated include: nose, eyes, chin, lips, forehead, neck, cheekbones, breasts, abdomen, thighs, hips, and buttock.

Q: Where will my surgery be performed?

A: At bodySCULPT® , the plastic surgery procedures are performed in our surgical center, on an outpatient basis.

Q: How long does the plastic surgery procedure take?

A: This will depend on the procedure you choose and the technique applied. On an average, most surgeries take 2-3 hours to complete. Often more complex cases might require several hours.

Q: What type of anesthesia will be administered for plastic surgery?

A: Most procedures are done under general anesthesia. Some procedures can be easily performed under local anesthesia. But this will depend on factors such as the type of surgery, length of surgery, complexity, and the patient’s overall health.

Q: What are the common procedures performed on the breasts?

A: The most common procedures performed on breasts are breast augmentation, breast reduction, and breast lift.

Breast augmentation is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to enhance women’s breast size and shape.

Another breast enhancement procedure, breast lift (mastopexy), raises and firms the breasts by removing redundant breast skin. Breast reduction is performed to make overly large breasts smaller in size, by removing excessive breast tissue.

Q: What are the breast implant options available?

A: For breast augmentation, one can choose either silicone gel filled implants or saline breast implants. The implants will be placed either above or under the chest muscle.

Q: What is SmartLipo? Is it a safe procedure?

A: SmartLipo is the first and only laser-assisted lipolysis system, which is used to remove the excess fat deposits from your body.

Yes it is; SmartLipo is a safe, virtually painless procedure performed under local anesthesia.

Q: Am I a good candidate for laser body sculpting?

A: Laser body sculpting is ideal for those who have excess body fat that will not respond to diet and exercise. Ideal candidates should be in good health with normal body weight, and have realistic expectations regarding the results. A consultation with our plastic surgeons can help you determine whether you can undergo the surgery and what kind of results are realistic. At our practice, both men and women are offered laser body sculpting procedure.

Q: When can I expect results from the SmartLipo laser sculpting procedure?

A: The final outcome will vary from person to person. You can expect to see the initial results within 2 weeks and final results with optimal skin tightening effect within 6 months.

Q: What is facelift? How long will face lift results last?

A: Facelift is a surgical procedure, used to minimize the visible signs of aging, by removing the excess or loose skin on the face and neck. The results are long-lasting; however, the natural aging process may cause recurrence of sagging.

Q: Are there any risks involved in rhinoplasty?

A: As in all other plastic surgery procedures, the possibility of risks and complications exists in rhinoplasty (nose surgery) too. The complications that are likely to occur are nosebleed, infection, or a reaction to the anesthesia. Yet these complications tend to be relatively minor and temporary.

Q: Can I have several procedures performed simultaneously?

A: It is common practice performing multiple procedures in one surgery session. Having multiple procedures performed can lead to complications. However, it is important to consider all the pros and cons of combining the procedures you want.