Liposuction
Who is a Candidate for Liposuction: Liposuction can be used to decrease fat deposits on the abdomen, neck, arms, thighs and other locations. It can also be combined with other body contouring procedures such as: tummy tuck, breast lift, thigh lift, lower body lift, brachioplasty, neck or facelift. If you are otherwise healthy and have good skin tone, you may be a candidate for liposuction. Not all patients are good candidates for liposuction – Dr. Meathrel will determine if liposuction is right for you are your consultation.
Planned Results: Decreased fat deposits and improved body contour
Procedure Description: Dr Meathrel uses tumescent power-assisted liposuction technique. Liposuction is a safe procedure when performed by an officially trained and experienced surgeon like Dr Meathrel. In most cases the procedure is completed under general anesthetic; however in certain circumstances the procedure may be completed under local anesthetic. You will have small 1 cm incisions in the region of liposuction that will be closed with dissolving sutures.
Recuperation and Healing: Following the procedure you will have some swelling and possible bruising in the areas. You will be required to wear special compression garments following the surgery and these can be obtained at U Cosmetic. You will be encouraged to return to your usual daily activities the following day, especially walking short distances. Prolonged bed rest following liposuction can lead to complications and it is therefore very important that you return to usual activities as quickly as possible. Avoid any activities that will increase your blood pressure for 48 hours. The length of recovery time depends on the extent of liposuction and the combination of procedures. This will be discussed with you in detail at your consultation.
Options and Considerations: You may be a candidate for Ultrashape noninvasive body contouring treatments. This will be determined at your consultation.
Notes: Liposuction can result in temporarily decreased sensation in the areas of liposuction. All potential complications will be discussed with you at your consultation.
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
Who is a Candidate for Abdominoplasty: There are many variations of tummy tucks available depending on how much refinement of your abdomen is desired. Abdominoplasty corrects excess skin, fat and abdominal muscle weakness. Tummy tuck is often combined with liposuction to give optimal results.
Planned Results: A flattening and improved contour of your abdomen and waist.
Procedure Description: Prior to the procedure markings will be placed on your abdomen to mark out the tissue to be removed. Under a general anesthetic, the excess skin and fat will be removed from your abdomen and the underlying abdominal muscles repaired if necessary. The incision will be placed low on your abdomen and will be hidden by a bathing suit; the length of the incision varies depending on how much tissue needs to be removed. You may also have an incision around your belly button – this will be discussed at your consultation. The incisions will be closed with dissolving, internal stitches that do not need to be removed. You will have 2 drains in place to ensure that no fluid collects behind the incision – these will stay in place for approximately 2 weeks.
Recuperation and Healing: You will have soreness, swelling and bruising, You will be discharged with prescription medication to keep you comfortable. You will be provided with guidance on how to care for the drains until they are removed. You will also be required to wear a compression garment for 6 weeks following the surgery and this will be provided by U Cosmetic. You will not be able to stand up straight for the first several days following the procedure however it is very important that you do not stay in bed for prolonged periods. Prolonged bed rest can lead to serious complications, such as blood clots in your legs and therefore it is very important to move around and walk short distances. You will need to avoid abdominal exercises for 6 weeks following the surgery.
Options and Consideration: You may be a candidate for liposuction or Ultrashape noninvasive body contouring treatments, this will be determined at your consultation.
Notes: Tummy tuck procedure will result in numbness along the scar and may alter sensation of the skin above and below the scar. Future weight gain or loss will alter the appearance and may require surgical revision. Abdominoplasty is not recommended if you plan on future pregnancies. All potential complications will be discussed with you at your consultation.
Breast Augmentation
Who is a Candidate for Breast Augmentation: Many women are dissatisfied with the size and shape of their breasts, this may be due to age, pregnancy, weight changes or a general dissatisfaction. If you are otherwise healthy and looking for cosmetic improvement in the appearance of your breasts, you may be a candidate for breast augmentation. Any woman who is medically fit for surgery, who is not currently pregnant or breast feeding and has realistic expectations is a candidate
Planned results: Breast augmentation using either saline or silicone implants can increase the size of the breasts, improve shape and symmetry. Many women feel more comfortable and confident following breast augmentation surgery.
Description of the Procedure: The surgery is done as day surgery under general anesthetic. You will need a ride home from an adult over age 18 years of age, and an adult to stay with you overnight.
There are several different incisions that can be used to place the implants: inframammary (in the crease below your breast), periareolar (along the inferior margin of the pigmented aspect of your nipple areolar complex), and axillary (in your armpit). The appropriate incision will be determined at your consultation, the incisions also may vary depending of the need for a breast lift at the same surgery or based on previous scars already present on your breasts.
There are 2 different types of breast implants available: saline and cohesive gel silicone (gummy bear implants). The advantages and disadvantages of each type of implant will be discussed with you at your consultation and you will have the ability to see samples of each type of implant. Dr, Meathrel uses implants manufactured by Mentor.
Implants may also be placed either submammary (below the breast tissue) or submuscular (below the pectoralis major muscle). The advantages and disadvantages of each placement will be discussed with you at your consultation.
Recuperation and Healing: You will have a dressing covering the incisions that will stay in place for one week. You will be required to wear a special bra that will be provided by U Cosmetic. You will have some discomfort, swelling and minor bruising and will be sent home with prescription medications to keep you comfortable. You are encouraged to return to your usual daily activities as soon as possible, prolonged bed rest can lead to serious complications and it is important to resume walking short distances and gentle activity within 24 hours of the surgery. You should avoid heavy upper body activity for one month following the surgery (eg heavy lifting, or heavy upper body workouts). You will be required to do special postoperative massaging exercises of your implants starting 1 week following the surgery and detailed instructions will be provided to you by Dr. Meathrel.
Options and Consideration: A mastopexy (breast lift) may be recommended at the same time to improve the overall cosmetic outcome.
Notes: Breast augmentation may result in permanent decreased sensation of your breasts and may interfere with future breastfeeding. Gravity continues to work on augmented breasts in the same fashion as on natural breasts, breast augmentation does not stop the aging process and future procedures may be required to keep your breasts aesthetically pleasing. Future weight gain or loss, or pregnancies will result in changes to the breasts and may require future surgical procedures. All potential complications will be discussed with you at your consultation. Breast augmentation does not alter your risk to develop a future breast cancer. Mammogram screening can be completed on augmented breasts with special views, you must inform the mammogram technician that you have breast implants in place.
Mastopexy (Breast lift)
Who is a candidate for Breast Lift? Many women suffer from deflation and sagging of their breasts either as a result of age, pregnancies or breastfeeding. You may be a candidate for a breast lift procedure if you are dissatisfied with the drop in your breasts. Women who are currently pregnant or breastfeeding or plan future pregnancies are not candidates for mastopexy.
Planned Results: Improved positioning and shape of the breasts.
Description of the Procedure: Mastopexy is completed under general anesthetic as a day surgery. You will require an adult to drive you home and stay with you overnight.
There are several different incisions that can be used for mastopexy: periareolar (around the nipple areola complex), vertical (around the nipple areola complex and down the front of the breast) and anchor or inverted T pattern (around the nipple areola complex, down the front of the breast and along the under surface of your breast). The incision is based on the degree of lift required, previous incisions on your breasts and whether implants are being placed at the same time.
Regardless of the incisions, they will be closed with dissolving, internal stitches. You will have dressings on your breasts that will stay in place for one week.
Recuperation and Recovery: You will have some discomfort, swelling and bruising, You will be given prescriptions for medications to keep you comfortable at home. You are encouraged to return to your usual daily activities as soon as possible. Prolonged bedrest or inactivity can lead to complications. Avoid activities that increase your blood pressure for 48 hours and avoid heavy lifting or upper body workouts for 4 weeks after the surgery. You will be required to wear a special support bra for one month after the surgery and this will be provided by U Cosmetic. Kelocote scar gel is recommended to enhance the scar healing.
Options and Considerations: In some cases breast augmentation may be recommended at the same time as mastopexy in order to achieve optimal aesthetic results. This will be discussed with you at your consultation.
Notes: Mastopexy does not stop the aging process of the breast and gravity will continue to affect the breasts following surgery. Future weight gain or loss and future pregnancies will also affect the breasts and may lead to the requirement for revision surgery in the future. Mastopexy does not interfere with mammograms and does not impact or alter your risk for developing a future breast cancer. All potential complications will be discussed with you at your consultation.
Facelift
Who is a candidate for facelift surgery (Rhytidectomy): Both men and women experience a loss of fullness of the face and drooping of the skin of the face forming folds around the mouth and chin (nasolabial folds and jowls). This leads to an aged and hollowed appearance of the face. Facelift surgery can rejuvenated your appearance by lifting the drooping facial skin and fat and smoothing out the folds that cause an aged appearance.
Planned Results: A more rested and youthful appearance with decreased drooping of the facial skin.
Procedure Decription: Facelift surgery is done as a day surgery under general anesthetic. You must have an adult drive you home and stay with you over night. Private nursing services can be arranged through U Cosmetic if necessary for an additional fee.
There are several different methods of facelift surgery and the length of scar will depend on the amount of correction needed – this will be discussed with you are your consultation. Permanent internal sutures will be placed to reposition your facial fat and a combination of dissolving and nondissolving stitches will be placed in your skin. You will have 2 small drains to ensure that no blood or fluid accumulates under the skin.
Recuperation and Healing: You will be required to wear a special garment for one month following surgery and this will be provided by U Cosmetic. The drains will be removed in 4 to 5 days and you will be given detailed instructions on how to care for the drains. You should sleep with the head of your bed elevated to help decrease swelling and icepacks can be used in the first 24 hours to decrease swelling. You can expect some swelling, bruising and discomfort and you will be sent home with prescription medications to help keep you comfortable. It is not uncommon to have some numbness in your face for a few weeks following the surgery. Once the stitches have come out, Kelocote scar gel is recommended for optimal scar formation. Sun protection is extremely important to prevent permanent discolouration of the scars.
Options and Considerations: Optimal facial rejuvenation may need to be achieved through a combination of procedures: blepharoplasty, forehead lift, neck lift. As well, face lift surgery will not improve the texture or blotchiness of your skin. Facelift may be complimented by photorejuvenation, Pixel laser skin resurfacing or chemical peels. Often adding volume back to the face improves the outcome, this can be done through micro fat grafiing or Teosyal or Esthelis injectable fillers. If you do not want the recovery time associated with surgery or are looking for a more subtle correction in skin laxity you may be a candidate for the Accent skin tightening treatments.
Notes: Your results can best be maintained through a home skin care routine. Your optimal routine will be customized for you and products recommended. Please note that facelift surgery does not stop the aging process, gravity and sun exposure will continue to affect your skin and appearance. You may require revision surgery in the future. All potential complications will be discussed at your consultation.
Neck lift
Who is a candidate for neck lift surgery? Many people experience a drooping of the neck skin and development of fullness or folds of skin under the chin (the “turkey gobbler”), this can add years on to your appearance. Neck lift surgery is for medically fit individuals looking to improve the appearance of their neck.
Planned Results: Decreased fullness of fat and decreased excess skin of the neck and restored jaw line contour.
Procedure Description: There are several different ways to complete a neck lift. Neck lift is always performed under general anesthetic. You will need an adult to drive you home and stay the night with you. Private nursing care can be arranged through U Cosmetic for an additional fee.
The incisions used will depend on the amount of excess skin and fat to be removed as well as other procedures planned for the same surgery. Possible incisions include: under the chin, behind the ears and an extension of facelift incisions. Incisions will be closed with nondissolving sutures which will be removed in 5 to 7 days. Permanent, nondissolving stitches may be placed with the deep tissues of the neck to improve the contour.
Recuperation and Healing: You can expect to have swelling, bruising and some discomfort. You will be discharged home with prescription medications to keep you comfortable. You will be required to wear a special garment following the surgery for 4 weeks and this will be provided by U Cosmetic. You may have drains in place following the surgery and you will be given detailed instructions on how to care for the drains.
Notes; Neck lift surgery is often combined with other surgeries such as facelift and submental liposuction (liposuction under the chin) in order to achieve optimal rejuvenation. Neck lift surgery will not affect the texture of the neck skin or any discolouration or blotchiness. Photorejuvenation, Pixel laser resurfacing or chemical peels follow the neck lift surgery in order to improve the overall appearance. Sun protection is extremely important as is a home skincare routine. A skin care routine will be customized for you and products recommended. Kelocote scar gel can be used to improve the appearance of any incisions. All potential complications will be discussed with you at your consultation.
Forehead Lift
Who is a Candidate for Forehead lift? It is quite common to experience a drooping of the forehead as we age, this can lead to a heavy appearance of the eyebrows and an overall angry or tired appearance.
Planned Results; A rejuvenation of the forehead, softening of forehead wrinkles, repositioning of the eyebrows.
Description of the Procedure: Forehead lift can be done either through an incision within your hair (coronal incision, open forehead lift), along your hairline (hairline open forehead lift), through a deep wrinkle in your forehead, by excising tissue above your eyebrows, through an upper lid blepharoplasty incision (endotine trans lid lift) or through three small incisions in your hair (endoscopic forehead lift). The most appropriate incision to help you achieve your goals will be discussed at your consultation.
Regardless of the incision, forehead lift is completed under general anesthetic as a day surgery. You are required to have an adult drive you home and spend the night with you. Private nursing care can be arranged through U Cosmetic if necessary.
Recuperation and Healing: You can expect some swelling, bruising and discomfort. You will be sent home with prescription medications to keep you comfortable, You may apply ice to decrease the swelling in the first 24 hours and you should keep your head elevated to help with swelling. You are encouraged to return to your usual daily activities as soon as possible, but avoid increasing your blood pressure for 48 hours. Prolonged bedrest and inactivity can lead to complications.
Options and Considerations: Forehead lift can be combined with other procedures such as: blepharoplasty, face lift, and neck lift. Forehead lift will not improve the texture or blotchiness of your complexion or improve sun damaged skin. Photorejuvenation, Pixel laser skin resurfacing, chemical peels and BotoxÒ may enhance the surgical outcome. Sun protection and a home skin routine is extremely important in enhancing the results, a skin care routine will be customized for you and products recommended. All potential complications will be discussed with you at your consultation.
Notes: Sun damage and age will continue to impact your appearance following surgery. Forehead lift does not stop the aging process. You may require revision surgery in the future.
Brachioplasty
Who is a Candidate for Brachioplasty? With age and possible weight changes, many people develop excess skin and loose tissue under their upper arms (“bat wings”). This can be socially embarrassing and make fitting clothes difficult. Brachioplasty surgery is for otherwise healthy individuals looking to improve the contour of their upper arms and who are willing to accept the resulting surgical scar.
Planned Results: Improved contour and appearance of the upper arms.
Procedure Description: Brachioplasty is completed under general anaesthetic as a day surgery. You will require an adult to drive you home and stay with you overnight. Private nursing care can be arranged through U Cosmetic if necessary.
Incisions will be marked out along the inside surface of your upper arm up into your axilla (armpit). The excess skin and tissue will be excised and the incisions will be closed with dissolving, internal stitches. Liposuction may need to be completed at the same time in order to achieve optimal results.
Recuperation and Healing: You can expect some discomfort, swelling and bruising. You will be sent home with prescription medications to keep you comfortable. You will be required to wear a special garment following the surgery for 4 weeks and this will be provided by U Cosmetic. Kelocote scar gel is recommended to optimize scar healing and protecting the scars from the sun is extremely important. You are encouraged to return to your usual daily activities as soon as possible, Avoid any activities that increase your blood pressure for 48 hours and avoid heavy lifting or arm workouts for 4 weeks following the surgery.
Notes: Liposuction often improves the results of the surgery. All potential complications of the surgery will be discussed with you at your consultation.
Body Lift
Who is a Candidate for Body Lift? Often with weight gain or loss, individuals development excess fat or tissue around their waist. An abdominoplasty procedure can improve the contour of your abdomen but will not address the excess skin and fat on your back or sides. A body lift is an extension of the tummy tuck to address the same issues on the back. Body lift is for otherwise healthy individuals looking to improve the overall contour of their mid-section.
Planned Results: Decreased fat and excess tissue and overall improved contour of the mid-section.
Description of the Surgery: The body lift is done under general anesthetic as a day surgery. You will require an adult to drive you home and stay the night with you.
The area of excess skin and tissue to be removed will be marked out prior to the surgery. The incision is placed above the buttocks and extended on to the flanks to meet the tummy tuck incision, which can be done at the same surgery if necessary. The excess skin and tissue are removed and the incision closed with internal, dissolving sutures. Drains will be left in place and you will have a large dressing. Slight elevation of the buttocks is likely to result from the surgery.
Recuperation and Healing: You will experience some discomfort, swelling and bruising and will be sent home with prescription medications to keep you comfortable. You will be required to wear a special garment for 6 weeks after the surgery and this will be provided by U Cosmetic. You are encouraged to return to your normal daily activities as soon as possible. Prolonged bed rest can lead to complications. Avoid any activities that increase your blood pressure for 48 hours. Avoid abdominal workouts or heavy lifting for 6 weeks after the surgery.
Options and Considerations: Body lift surgery is often combined with tummy tuck and liposuction procedures. You may also be a candidate for the Ultrashape noninvasive body contouring treatments.
Notes: It is not uncommon to experience numbness along the incision line and in the skin above and below the incision. All potential complications will be discussed at your consultation.
Medial Thigh Lift
Who is a Candidate for Medial thigh Lift? Often age and either weight gain or loss leads to a sagging of the thigh skin. This can be a cosmetic embarrassment but can also make fitting clothing difficult. Medial thigh lift is for those individuals who are otherwise healthy, looking to improve the contour and appearance of their thighs and willing to accept the resulting surgical scars.
Planned Results: Decreased fat and excess thigh tissue with an overall improvement in the appearance.
Procedure Description: Prior to surgery the excess tissue will be marked and the surgical incisions planned. The incisions extend along the internal thigh of the thighs up into your groin crease.
The surgery is completed under general anesthetic. You will require an adult to drive you home and stay the night with you. Private nursing care can be arranged through U Cosmetic at an additional cost.
The excess skin and fat will be removed and the incisions closed with a combination of internal, dissolving sutures and external, nondissolving sutures. You may have drains in place to prevent the accumulation of fluid.
Recuperation and Healing: You will have bruising, swelling and some discomfort. You will be sent home with prescription medications to keep you comfortable. Initially the skin on your thighs may feel tight and you may have pain with walking. You are encouraged to return to your usual daily activities as soon as possible. Prolonged bed rest can lead to complications. Avoid any activities that increase your blood pressure for 48 hours and avoid any leg workouts or running for 4 weeks following the surgery. You will be required to wear a special garment following the surgery and this will be provided to you by U Cosmetic.
Options and Considerations: Liposuction often helps improve the overall outcome of the procedure. You may also be a candidate for the Ultrashape noninvasive body contouring treatment. This will be discussed at your consultation.
Notes: Scar healing can be optimized with Kelocote scar gel. The surgical incisions may become widen in the groin area and on occasion cause distortion of a woman’s labia. All possible complications will be discussed at your consultation.
Buttock Augmentation:
Who is a Candidate for Buttock Augmentation: Both men and women can be dissatisfied with the shape and projection of their buttocks. For some this has been a life long concern, for others buttock deflation or drooping occurs after weight loss or pregnancy. Buttock augmentation is for those individuals who are otherwise healthy and looking to improve the overall contour of their buttocks and are willing to accept the resulting surgical scar.
Planned Results; An improvement in the contour and a lift of the buttocks.
Procedure Description: Buttock augmentation is completed under general anesthetic, you will require an adult to drive you home and stay the night with you. Private nursing can be arranged through U Cosmetic for an additional fee.
Buttock augmentation can be achieved by either microfat grafting (see section above) or through buttock implants. Buttocks implants are made of silicone similar to breast implants but are more firm. They can be placed through a number of possible incisions and this will be discussed with you during your consultation. The size and shape of the implant will also be determined during your consultation. The incisions will be closed with nondissolving stitches. And a small dressing will be placed.
Recuperation and Healing: You will have some swelling, bruising and discomfort. You will be sent home with prescription medications to keep you comfortable. You will be encouraged to return to your usual daily activities as soon as possible. Prolonged bed rest can lead to serious complications. You should avoid any activity that increases your blood pressure for 48 hours and avoid lower body workouts for 4 weeks. You will be required to wear a special support garment following the surgery for 4 weeks and this will be provided by U Cosmetic. You will find it painful to sit down for a few weeks after the surgery and are encourage to lie or stand and avoid sitting.
Notes; Infection of the implants is a serious complication and can be caused by contamination of the incision due to the many bacteria that live in the buttock region. You will be sent home with antibiotics and it is very important you take the pills as directed and finish the complete course. Care of the incisions is also extremely important. You will be provided with details of wound care on discharge home. Cleanliness and personal hygiene around emptying your bowels and bladder is extremely important. All possible complications will be discussed at your consultation.
Calf Augmentation:
Who is a Candidate for Calf Augmentation? Both men and women can be dissatisfied with the contour of their lower legs (calfs). This can be a life long concern or occur with age or injury. Calf augmentation is for otherwise healthy individuals looking to improve the contour or symmetry of their lower legs.
Planned Results: Improved contour and symmetry of the lower legs.
Procedure Description: Calf augmentation is done under general anesthetic. You will be required to have an adult drive you home and stay the night with you. Private nursing care can be arranged through U Cosmetic at an additional cost.
Calf augmentation is completed through incisions behind your knee. The implants are made of silicone similar to breast implants but more firm. The incision is closed with dissolvable internal stitches.
Recuperation and Healing: You will have some swelling, bruising and discomfort. You will be sent home with prescription medications to keep you comfortable. You will be encouraged to return to your usual daily activities as soon as possible. Prolonged bed rest can lead to serious complications. You should avoid any activity that increases your blood pressure for 48 hours and avoid lower body workouts for 4 weeks.
Notes: Infection of the implants is a serious complication. You will be sent home with antibiotics and it is very important you take the pills as directed and finish the complete course. Care of the incisions is also extremely important. You will be provided with details of wound care on discharge home. All possible complications will be discussed at your consultation.
Cheek Implants
Who is a Candidate for Cheek Implants? Many individuals are unhappy with the contour of their face and the projection of their cheeks. This may be a lifelong concern or develop as part of the aging process. Cheek implants are for otherwise healthy individuals who are looking for long term improvement in the contour of their cheeks,
Planned results: Improved projection of the cheeks leading to overall facial balance and enhancement.
Procedure Description: Cheek Implants are completed under general anesthetic. You will require an adult to drive you home and stay the night with you. Private nursing care can be arranged through U Cosmetic if needed for an additional fee.
The implants can be placed through several different incisions, depending on if other surgeries are to be completed at the same time. The choice of the incision will be discussed with you at your consultation.
Cheek implants are silicone implants similar to breast implants but firmer. The size of the implant will be determined during your consultation.
Recuperation and Healing: You will have some swelling, bruising and discomfort. You will be sent home with prescription medications to keep you comfortable. You may have a sensation of pressure over cheeks. You may use ice to decrease the swelling for the first 24 hours and you should sit up and sleep with your head elevated in order to decrease the swelling. You will be encouraged to return to your usual daily activities as soon as possible. Prolonged bed rest can lead to serious complications. You should avoid any activity that increases your blood pressure for 48 hours. You should avoid sleeping on the side of your face for at least two weeks.
Options and Considerations: Temporary cheek augmentation can be achieved through Teosyal or Esthelis injectable filler. Microfat grafting can also be used to add volume to your face. Cheek augmentation can be combined with other surgical procedures such as facelift, blepharoplasty, forehead lift, neck lift and chin augmentation. Cheek augmentation will not impact the texture of your skin, blotchiness of your complexion or sun damaged area. Phtorejuvenatioin, Pixel laser skin resurfacing and chemical peels can be considering to enhance the overall results. A home skin care routine is extremely important in optimizing the results of your surgery and a customized routine will be created for you.
Notes; Infection of the implants is a serious complication. You will be sent home with antibiotics and it is very important you take the pills as directed and finish the complete course. Care of the incisions is also extremely important. You will be provided with details of wound care on discharge home. All possible complications will be discussed at your consultation.
Chin Augmentation
Who is a Candidate for Chin Augmentation: Both men and women can be concerned about the lack of projection of their chin. A “weak” chin can also affect the appearance of the lips and make your nose seem larger than it really is. Chin augmentation surgery is for otherwise healthy individuals looking to enhance their facial balance.
Planned Results: Improve the projection of the chin and enhance facial harmony.
Procedure Description: The implant size will be determined at your consultation. The procedure is completed under general anesthetic. You will require an adult to drive you home and stay the night with you.
The incision will be made on the inside of your lower lip, or underneath your chin, this will be discussed at your consultation. The implant will be placed and fixed to your chin bone. The incision will be closed with dissolving stitches.
Recuperation and Healing: You will have some swelling, bruising and discomfort. You will be sent home with prescription medications to keep you comfortable. You will be encouraged to return to your usual daily activities as soon as possible. Prolonged bedrest can lead to serious complications. You should avoid any activity that increases your blood pressure for 48 hours. You will be given instructions on how to use a special mouthwash in order to keep the incision clean if it is inside your lip.
Options and Considerations: Chin augmentation may also be achieved by genioplasty surgery; which involves cutting the chin bone and sliding it either forward or downward.
Notes: Infection of the implants is a serious complication and can be caused by contamination of the incision due to the many bacteria that live in the mouth. You will be sent home with antibiotics and it is very important you take the pills as directed and finish the complete course. Care of the incisions is also extremely important. You will be provided with details of wound care on discharge home. Cleanliness and personal oral hygiene is extremely important. All possible complications will be discussed at your consultation.
Rhinoplasty
Who is a Candidate for Rhinoplasty: Many men and women are dissatisfied with the size or shape of their nose. This may be a life long concern or may be due to trauma. Those individuals looking to improve their nasal appearance and are otherwise healthy are candidates for rhinoplasty.
Planned Results: An improvement in the size and shape of the nose and improved facial balance and harmony.
Description of the Procedure: Rhinoplasty is completed under general anesthetic. You will require an adult to drive you home and stay the night with you.
There are two approaches to rhinoplasty: open and closed. Each has advantages and disadvantages. This will be discussed with you at your consultation.
Each rhinoplasty surgery is different and is customized to the anatomy and goals of each patient. Some patients will require refinement of the tip, or the dorsum and some will require fracture and repositioning of the nasal bones. The best surgery for your nose will be determined at your consultation.
Recuperation and Recovery: Your nose will be in a splint for one week to 10 days after the surgery. You can expect some bruising, swelling and discomfort. You will be sent home with prescription medication to keep you comfortable. You are encouraged to sleep with your head elevated and may use icepacks to help with the swelling. Do not blow your nose after the surgery until advised that you may do so by Dr. Meathrel. You are encouraged to return to your usual daily activities as soon as possible, but avoid any activities that would increase your blood pressure for 48 hours. Prolonged bed rest can lead to serious complications and therefore it is important that you do not remain inactive for long. It can take several months before all of the swelling resolves from your nose. You should avoid contact sports for at least 6 weeks following surgery.
Options and Considerations: Rhinoplasty surgery can be combined with other facial surgeries, in particular chin augmentation, in order to improve your over all facial balance.
Notes; Altering the shape of the nose can result in an alteration of the shape and projection of the lips, and change the appearance of the position of your eyes (although the surgery will not actually move your eyes).
Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia)
Who is a Candidate for Male Breast Reduction: Many men suffer from the development of breast tissue (gynecomastia). There are many reasons why this may occur: certain medications, street drugs, weight gain, hormonal imbalance being the most common reasons. This problem can be very embarrassing in social and intimate settings. Any male who is healthy and willing to accept the surgical scars is a candidate for male breast reduction.
Planned Results: Removal of the breast and fatty tissue to flatten the breast into a more masculine form.
Procedure Description: Male breast reduction is performed under general anesthetic, you will require an adult to drive you home and spend the night with you. Private nursing care can be arranged through U Cosmetic if necessary for additional cost.
There are several different approaches to gynecomastia surgery depending on the amount of tissue to be removed and the amount of excess skin present. Options include: liposuction, an incision along the inferior aspect of the areola, and an inverted T or anchor incision. The type of incision to be used will be decided at your consultation.
The incisions will be closed with internal, dissolving stitches. You will have a dressing in place and there may be drains in place to make sure no fluid accumulates behind the incisions.
Recuperation and Healing: You can expect some swelling, bruising and discomfort. You will be sent home with prescription medication to keep you comfortable. You will be required to wear a special garment for 4 weeks after the surgery and this will be provided by U Cosmetic. You are encouraged to return to your usual daily activities as soon as possible. Avoid any activities that could increase your blood pressure for 48 hours. Prolonged bed rest can lead to serious complications. You must avoid heavy lifting, and upper body workouts for 4 weeks after surgery. Kelocote scar gel can help improve scar healing.
Notes: Male breast reduction may result in decrease or loss of sensation to the nipple areola complex and concavity of the breast. In some rare cases, gynecomastia surgery may be covered by OHIP. All potential complications will be discussed at your consultation.
Lower Lid Blepharoplasty
Who is a Candidate for Lower Lid Blepharoplasty: Both men and women suffer from drooping and protuberance of the lower eyelids with age. This can add years to your age and contribute to a tired look. Individuals who are otherwise healthy and are looking to rejuvenation their eyes, and are willing to accept the surgical scars are candidates for lower lid blepharoplasty.
Planned Results: Decreased “puffiness’ and drooping of the lower eyelids and overall improvement in the appearance of the eyes.
Description of the Procedure: Lower lid blepharoplasty is performed under general anesthetic. You will require an adult to drive you home and stay the night. Private nursing care can be arranged through U Cosmetic if needed for an additional charge.
There are several approaches to lower lid blepharoplasty including an incision on the inside of the lower eyelid or outside of the lower eyelid just below the lashes. The approach will be determined at your consultation. The excess fat and skin will be removed regardless of the incision.
Recuperation and Recovery: You will have some discomfort, swelling and bruising. You will be sent home with prescription medication to keep you comfortable. You will also be sent home with moisturizing eye drops. You are encouraged to sleep with your head elevated and may use icepacks to decrease the swelling. You are encouraged to return to your usual daily activities as soon as possible but avoid any activities that could increase your blood pressure for 48 hours. Prolonged bed rest can lead to serious complications therefore it is very important to be active. You may feel more comfortable wearing sunglasses in the bright sunlight.
Options and Considerations: Lower lid blepharoplasty can be combined with other facial procedures such as upper lid blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, facelift, neck lift. Lower lid blepharoplasty will not improve crow’s feet or nasolabial folds. Botox and Teosyal therapies may improve overall facial rejuvenation. Lower lid blepharoplasty will not change the texture of facial skin or improve the evenness of your complexion. Photorejuvenation, Pixel skin resurfacing and chemical peels will improve your overall facial rejuvenation. A home skin care routine is very important and a customized routine will be created for you.
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