Open Rhinoplasty vs. Closed Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty, or nose job as known among society, is a plastic surgical operation that is carried out in order to enhance the aesthetical structure of the nose. Although the procedure is considered a plastic surgical operation, it may have side benefits, such as the ability to breathe better. People that want to have a rhinoplasty operation usually do so because:

• They think their nose seems too wide for their face.
• Their nose is crooked or asymmetrical.
• They have a bump on the bridge of the nose.
• Their nostrils are flared or pinched.
• They are not happy with their nose tip, due to reasons such as bulbous, drooping, or oversized nasal tip.
• They think their nose is either too small or too big for their face, and they want a more proportional nose.

There are two main methods that are used for rhinoplasty; open and closed rhinoplasty. While these two methods don’t differ greatly in terms of their goals, the difference between these two techniques is mostly focused on the capabilities your surgeon has during these operations. There are pros and cons of both of these operations, as we will mention in this article. But first, it is important to understand that whether you will undergo an open or a closed rhinoplasty operation is not as important or by whom your operation will be carried out since both of these techniques are efficient and safe. Deciding on whether an open or a closed operation you will have is far less important than which surgeon you will have your nose job done, or where you will have the operation.

Open Rhinoplasty

An open nose job is the rhinoplasty technique in which an incision is opened between nostrils, below the nose tip. This type of rhinoplasty offers important advantages, in terms of wider sight, easier intervention, and more precise corrections. Open rhinoplasty allows the surgeon to precisely see the individual anatomy of the patient’s nose, and make changes according to this. Open rhinoplasty can be said to be more popular than closed rhinoplasty, due to these advantages. Most patients worry about the swelling and scar after the surgery, when considering an open nose job. But would not be wrong to say that, the area that the incision is opened, is one of the best areas in the face that is able to heal completely when considering the structure of the face and skin. If closed correctly by an expert, it is almost certain that the incision scar will be invisible to the eye four to six months after the surgery. We can list down the pros and cons of open rhinoplasty shortly like this:

• An open rhinoplasty allows the surgeon to see and move more precisely, resulting in a much more satisfactory operation.
• An open rhinoplasty allows the surgeon to make even the smallest changes in the structure, and create the closest result to the perfect.
• In some cases, your surgeon may require to place graftings, and in that case, an open rhinoplasty will make it easier for the surgeon to place these graftings much more accurately.
• After an open nose job, there is usually slightly more pain and swelling, compared to the closed rhinoplasty. But the difference is not that much between these two operations, in terms of swelling and pain. And since the swellings usually start to slowly disappear after a week, it will not be that important after the recovery period.
• Although the incision scar heals completely and becomes invisible to the eye, there might last slight scars in some cases, when the incision is not closed the right way, for example.

Closed Rhinoplasty

A closed nose job is considered a less efficient technique by most experts, but it also has its advantages. In a closed rhinoplasty, the surgeon opens incisions in the nostrils and operates the surgery through these incisions. But doing so restricts the surgeon’s sight and movement capabilities inside the nose because of the placement of the incisions. Most candidates that choose close rhinoplasty do so because they worry about the scar outside of the nose, after an open nose job. But as mentioned above, usually, there aren’t any scars after the recovery is completed. Another reason that leads candidates to choose closed rhinoplasty is that after a closed nose job surgery, there is slightly less swelling and pain. As also mentioned above, this situation only lasts during the recovery process, and from the perspective of a professional, it is definitely worth coping with more swelling and pain for way better results and higher success rates. We can list down the pros and cons of closed rhinoplasty shortly as:

• Closed rhinoplasty leaves no scars because the incisions are inside the nostrils.
• After the surgery, there is slightly less swelling and pain during the recovery process.
• Closed rhinoplasty can be useful for very slight changes and corrections, since it is a ‘’lighter’’ operation compared to open rhinoplasty.
• Closed rhinoplasty restricts the surgeon’s inside sight and movement highly.
• This technique is considered a ‘’restricting’’ and ‘’useless’’ compared to open rhinoplasty, by some experts.

Reduction and Reconstruction – Do They Affect Your Decision?

A rhinoplasty surgery either aims for a reduction or a reconstruction. While reduction means only corrections and reductions, reducing the nose bridge, for example, is an easier task for the surgeon to fulfill, compared to reconstruction. Reconstruction may even require breaking down several bone structures and restructuring them, which means it is a way harder, and a way more painful situation. While a closed nose job may fulfill the requirements of a reduction procedure, it is usually insufficient to fulfill the needs of a reconstruction operation. The advantages that open rhinoplasty surgery offers are much more valuable when it comes to reconstruction. So, it is important, and even inevitable sometimes, to have open rhinoplasty surgery, if there are lots of changes to make. 

Necessity of Open Operation in Ethnic Rhinoplasty

Ethnic rhinoplasty, a specific type of rhinoplasty that aims to enhance the ethnic heritage structure of the nose, alongside enhancing the overall look and reaching a more aesthetic nose, requires rib cartilage processing, which means the operation can not be done through incisions in the nostrils. This means ethnic rhinoplasty can only be done with the open nose job technique.

What is A Rib Cartilage (Processing)?

A rib cartilage processing means grafting or sculpting the nasal cartilage. Rib cartilage allows a broad or wide nostril shape to transform into a more oval-shaped nostril, by increasing the length of the short columella.

Does Your Ethnic Heritage or Skin Color Affect Whether You Should Have An Open or A Closed Nose Job?

Some candidates are concerned that their skin color or ethnic heritage will have an impact on their decision. The simple answer to the question is no, a person’s ethnic heritage or skin color does not affect anything at all, whether they are going to have an open or a closed nose job. Only ethnic rhinoplasty makes such a restriction. Because rib cartilage can not be done through incisions inside the nostrils, the operation can only be done using the open rhinoplasty technique.

Have you got lumpy, uneven skin on your hips, thighs, or buttocks? This could be an indication of cellulite. Connective tissue bands pull the skin atop certain areas of fat downward to the underlying tissues, causing cellulite. As a result, the surface becomes uneven.

Cellulite is a very prevalent cosmetic problem that has been infamously difficult to cure in the past. Cosmetic surgeons may now more effectively address the structural causes of cellulite, helping to eliminate the characteristic dimpling and restore a smoother, firmer texture to skin affected by cellulite, thanks to innovative non-surgical technology.

Due to differences in fat, muscle, and connective tissue distribution, cellulite affects females more than males. It is estimated that 80 to 90 per cent of women are affected in some way. Cellulite is not a health hazard.

What Causes Cellulite?

Cellulite develops when fibrous bands known as septae, which connect the skin to the underlying muscle fascia, tighten unevenly, dragging the skin down, and/or break down, allowing the typical layer of fat beneath the skin to rise upward. The puckering or “cottage cheese” appearance is the result of this. Cellulite can be found on the abdomen, buttocks, and thighs in 85 to 90 per cent of adult women. As skin loses elasticity and is less able to resist the uneven stress caused by the fibrous bands, the aging process can exacerbate the appearance of cellulite. While cellulite is more noticeable in overweight people, it can also be found in very thin women, and reducing weight seldom eliminates cellulite completely.

Women’s fat distribution is more noticeable than men’s. Between the epidermis and the muscle, collagen fibers divide the underlying fat into numerous pockets. Cellulite can become more noticeable as your skin thins and loses suppleness as you age. The rippling connective tissues beneath are exposed as a result.

Cellulite Reduction Treatments

To enhance the appearance of cellulite, a variety of treatment options are available, at least temporarily. Each has its own set of potential outcomes and negative consequences. According to several studies, a combination of treatments may produce the best results.

To help patients decrease cellulite, cosmetic surgeons employ a range of therapies. While none of them is permanent, several of them can provide results that last a year or more. 

Cellulase (Laser Treatments)

A tiny laser probe is introduced just beneath the skin through a small incision for laser cellulite removal. This laser works by heating the tissues beneath the skin’s surface. This helps releasing a portion of the fibrous septae, stimulating collagen production, improving skin texture and elasticity, and reducing hardness and thickness of the subcutaneous fat deposit.

Despite the fact that it requires small incisions, laser cellulite treatment is considered minimally invasive and can be safely performed in the office under local anesthetic by a skilled practitioner. Downtime is usually restricted to one or two days. Cellulase is designed to last roughly a year, and patients usually see results after just one treatment.

Non-Laser Treatments

To heat skin, stimulate collagen synthesis, and minimize cellulite, many treatments use energy from radiofrequency (RF), ultrasound, infrared light, or radial pulses. Energy-based cellulite reduction may also help accomplish minor fat loss and/or relax the fibrous septae to achieve a smoother, more even skin texture, depending on the precise therapy.

Non-Laser Energy Treatments include; VelaShape, Zimmer Z Wave, ThermiSmooth Body, and Venus Freeze.

Energy-based cellulite treatments are non-invasive and usually do not require any downtime because they are given via the skin. However, for best results, a series of treatments may be required. Furthermore, because the effects are just temporary, you will need to repeat therapy every few months to keep them.

Cellfina (Mechanical Treatments)

Cellfina is a cellulite reduction treatment that has been approved by the FDA. It works by utilizing a very thin blade inserted through a tiny incision to release constricted septae. The skin is softly suctioned into the Cellfina device, allowing the cosmetic surgeon to simply introduce the blade a few millimetres beneath the skin, minimizing the impact on adjacent tissues. The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic.

Cellfina is the longest-lasting cellulite treatment currently available, with benefits lasting up to three years. There is minimal downtime, and results are visible within a few days of treatment. Temporary discomfort and mild bruising are common side effects, but significant side effects are uncommon when treated by a trained physician.

Massage And Topical Treatments

Cellulite has been treated with specialized massage techniques for many years. The skin and subcutaneous fat are often “kneaded” with vacuum suction or a roller. While some patients claim excellent results, any smoothing effect is most likely the product of moderate irritation in the treatment area.

The majority of patients who suffer from cellulite have tried cream or lotion that claims to reduce cellulite. Even high-quality products are rarely effective on cellulite, which requires more extensive remodeling of fat, connective tissue, and collagen than a cream can provide. While certain medical grade products can help gradually improve collagen production for firmer skin, even high-quality products are rarely effective on cellulite, which requires more extensive remodeling of fat, connective tissue, and collagen than a cream can provide. Cellulite creams are almost never a good purchase.

Do Topical Treatments Work?

Topical treatments can help minimize the appearance of cellulite, but the effects aren’t always permanent. To keep the results, you’ll need to use the product on a daily basis. Creams are supposed to tighten the skin, giving it a smoother and tighter appearance. They also add moisture, which can help with cellulite appearance.

Cellulite cream research has delivered a mixed bag of outcomes. A cellulite cream demonstrated considerable improvements when paired with personal dietary suggestions, according to a 2011 Trusted Source study. The cream is claimed to boost the effects of a healthy diet in reducing cellulite visible.

Who Should Consider Having Cellulite Reduction?

Cellulite is more common in women than it is in males, yet the dimpled, uneven appearance of cellulite concerns many women. Cellulite removal might help you feel more confident in your look if you are uncomfortable with the appearance of cellulite on your body.

Breast reduction, also known as reduction mammaplasty, is a surgical procedure in which the excess fat, tissue, and skin are removed from the breasts. The candidates for this surgery are generally women with extremely sagged or large breasts. This surgery can be preferred in order to have more proportional, smaller, or uplifted breasts. Breast reduction also may help a woman with participating in different physical activities. Breast reduction is widely performed in Turkey and is a popular surgical operation.

Why It’s Done

The reasons to have a breast reduction surgery can be listed as:

• Restricted physical activity. Large breasts mean more weight and this can hinder a woman from doing some physical activities.
• Having difficulties finding fitting bras and clothing. Women with large breasts sometimes can have difficulties while shopping for clothes because of the size of their breasts, because most of the clothes are designed more proportional.
•  Chronic rash or skin discomfort under the breasts. Large and sagged breasts might cause the skin under the breasts to be irritated. This situation also may cause a woman to sweat more.
• Constant shoulder, neck, or back pain. Having large breasts means also having heavy breasts and due to inequality in weight distribution in the body, a woman with large breasts may suffer chronic shoulder, neck, or back pain.
• Nerve pain. Doing exercises or actually participating in any physical activity may cause nerve pain because of the stretching of the muscles due to the heaviness of breasts.

The Link Between Breast Reduction and Childbirth or Weight Loss

Breast reduction has the risk of requiring a second surgery when the correct choice is not made. And this situation (although it doesn’t occur very frequently in general) mostly occurs because of making the wrong choice about childbirth and weight loss.

• You should have breast reduction surgery a while after the birth. If you have a plan to have a child, you should schedule your breast reduction surgery at least six months after the birth. Breast reduction surgery during pregnancy or up to six months before pregnancy is considered dangerous and is not recommended. 
• You should have breast reduction surgery after weight loss. Overweight or obese people are not recommended to have breast reduction surgery unless they lose weight and reach a fixed weight. Also, they should make sure that they will not gain excess weight after the surgery. Excess weight gain after the surgery may cause a number of problems along with tearing of the stitches.

The Prices of Breast Reduction Surgery

Although the prices may vary due to various factors, a standard breast reduction surgery costs about £3200.

How to Prepare for Breast Reduction Surgery

First of all, if you smoke, you will have to quit smoking for a while before and after the surgery. You should not take aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements. This helps to control the bleeding easier during the surgery. Your surgeon will follow a number of steps before the surgery. These steps are:

• Evaluating your medical history and overall health,
• Explaining to you the possible outcomes of the surgery, and showing you an example to give an idea about how your breasts will look like after the surgery.
• Explaining to you the procedure, risks, and benefits of the surgery, in detail.
• Examining and measuring your breasts.

You may also be asked to get a baseline mammogram and complete several lab tests before the surgery.

The Surgical Process

Breast reduction can be considered a four-stepped surgical operation. These steps are:

• Anesthesia and incisions. A breast reduction surgery is generally performed under general anesthesia. The first step is the application of anesthesia, and then opening incisions, generally under the breasts where junction points are located.
• Reduction of excess breast fat, tissue, and skin. First, the excess fat in the breasts is removed via liposuction. Then the excess tissue is removed. Lastly, the skin is trimmed to fit into the new shape of the breasts. 
• Reshaping breasts and repositioning the nipples and areolas. The shape of the breasts is being adjusted and the nipples are repositioned in this step. While sometimes there may be a need of removing nipples and then replacing them via grafting, the surgeon may also sometimes prefer not to apply this procedure, if the nipples are in the right position.
• Closing of the incisions and covering the incisions with gauze or bandages. After the first three steps, incisions are closed via stitches or laser pasting. And pieces of gauze dressing or bandage are attached to incisions in order to protect incisions from infections. 

After The Surgery

• Immediately after the surgery, you will be given medications such as painkillers and antibiotics to avoid infections. A pair of tubes might be attached under your arms in order to drain the excess fluid or blood.
• For the first week after the surgery, your breasts will probably be bruised and swollen. You may have to wear a surgical bra in order to protect your breasts from any possible damage. Also, you may feel tenderness and extra sensitiveness in your breasts.
• After a week, you will be able to return to your daily life at home, but you may need to wait for another week to return to your desk job. If your job requires physical participation, you may need to wait for six weeks after the surgery. You also will not be able to wear normal underwear bras for a few months. Your surgeon may suggest sports bras or after-surgery bras at this time interval. You will be able to participate in physical activities and exercises six weeks after the surgery.

Why You Should Have Your Breast Reduction Surgery in Turkey?

First of all, Turkey is the center of the plastic surgery sector both in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Turkey has the most developed and secured sector in the area and the quality of services is extremely high. Also, the competition among clinics and hospitals makes the prices more reasonable and the services more quality. Turkey actually promises top-quality services with the best prices.

Risks of Breast Reduction

Breast reduction is considered major surgery, and the risks of this surgery are nearly the same as other major surgical operations. Some of these risks are:

• An adverse reaction to the anesthesia. Although some tests can be run before the surgery in order to understand whether your body reacts to anesthesia or not, sometimes even if the tests say that there is no problem for you to go under general anesthesia, your body may react to anesthesia after the surgery. The most common reactions are nausea, vomiting, and constant dizziness.
• Bleeding and infection. It is almost impossible to have no bleeding after the surgery. A pair of tubes may be placed under your arms for a few days after the surgery to drain the excess blood and fluid. The infection can be prevented by being careful about what you eat and protecting the incisions from any external contact. 
• Bruising and swollening. You may experience swollening in your breasts along with bruises. This situation is generally temporary and may take up to two weeks to completely disappear. 
• Loss of sensation in and around the nipples. This situation can be both temporary and permanent. But the possibility for this situation to be permanent is as low as fifteen per cent. 
• Scarring. Scars around the incisions can be seen. This situation may also be either temporary or permanent.
• Difficulty in breastfeeding. You may have to use different alternatives due to the inability in breastfeeding, causing extra sensitiveness in the nipples.

Frequently Asked Questions about Breast Reduction

• How long does it take to completely recover from the operation?

Although it mostly depends on various factors, it usually takes six to eight weeks for a total recovery.

• Can teenagers have breast reduction surgery?

With it being not recommended widely, teenagers also can have breast reduction surgery. But if the breasts have not completed their development, the patient may need another surgery in the future.

• Is breast reduction permanent?

Yes, outcomes of the breast reduction surgery are usually permanent.

Through the last few decades, cosmetic surgeries have become more and more popular, and with this popularity, there came great advancements in the field. Breast augmentation has become one of the most popular cosmetic procedures over time with these advancements and increasing popularity.

Breast augmentation is a cosmetic surgical procedure that seeks to make the breasts larger. It entails inserting implants beneath or over the breast tissue or the chest muscles. Breast augmentation is performed for a variety of reasons, including correcting unequal breasts or compensating for a weight loss reduction. Breast augmentation is a procedure that may be performed in both hospitals and clinics. It’s a surgical procedure that can be done under general or local anaesthetic. Breast implantation is a common surgical procedure in Turkey.

One of the most common inquiries women have when considering breast augmentation is where the implants should be placed. Is it better to go over or beneath the muscle? Some women may already have a preconceived notion of what they consider to be the “correct” response. It is, nevertheless, critical to approach the procedure with an open mind. You might be surprised to learn which position is ideal for you and your body type.

In this article, we will be discussing and informing you about two main techniques of breast augmentation: over and under. These two terms mean the insertion of the implants over or under the breast tissue. This is an important consideration because it greatly affects the sensation in the area for the patient. Below, we will be explaining the ‘’over the muscle’’ and ‘’under the muscle’’ methods.

Over The Muscle Method

Over the muscle placement, also known as subglandular placement, refers to when implants are placed on top of the pectoralis major muscle and under the glandular breast tissue. This method is normally advised for women who have a good quantity of natural breast tissue, as the tissue covers and supports the implants. Achieving a result that seems organically improved rather than artificially inflated requires adequate implant coverage.

Placing implants above the chest muscle might make the process easier and the recuperation period shorter. In compared to individuals who had the implants implanted beneath the pectoralis major muscle, women who have this operation have less post-operative discomfort.

Subglandular implantation, on the other hand, has a somewhat higher risk of rippling, or apparent folds or wrinkles in the implant. Patients who are exceedingly thin or have little natural breast tissue are more prone to experience this.

• This form of breast implant placement can yield breasts that are very natural appearing and will age well if you have a considerable amount of breast tissue, such as a B cup or bigger
• Furthermore, you will often see your final results in a matter of weeks, and if your implant is entirely on top of the muscle, you will not feel muscular tightness or deformity when the muscle contracts during exercise or daily activities.
• However, smooth implants may increase the likelihood of rippling if they are put over the muscle. Around 70% of instances occur in the upper and inner portions of the breasts, particularly in women who had smaller breasts to begin with and a slimmer form.
• Additionally, it’s more probable that you’ll be able to view the upper margins of the implants as well.

Under The Muscle Method

Submuscular implants, also known as under the muscle implants, are implants that are put beneath the pectoral muscle. Because it is excellent for women who have minimal natural breast tissue, this operation is more popular. Because the majority of patients seeking breast augmentation do so because they lack this tissue naturally, this is frequently the suggested option.

Implants placed beneath the chest muscle provide additional covering and support without distorting the breast or giving it an unnatural appearance. A submuscular implant, on the other hand, necessitates a little more effort on the side of the surgeon than a subglandular implant. This is due to the fact that, as you may have guessed, they must move further into the breast and operate beneath the muscle. Your pectoral muscle will not be as disturbed in a subglandular surgery as it would be in a submuscular procedure. As a result, recuperation takes longer and is more painful.

Implant placement under the muscle is a bit more complicated than subglandular implantation, and it produces a little more post-operative pain. Another disadvantage is the risk of animation deformity, which is defined as a deformation of the implants caused by contraction of the chest muscle during exercise or certain everyday activities. Although the danger of animation deformation is minor, it should be taken into account.

It’s crucial to think about where the natural breasts are in respect to the muscle while inserting implants under the chest muscle. The muscle runs from the sternum to the shoulder and is found high on the chest. If the natural breasts have sagged and dropped below the chest muscle, because to age and/or breastfeeding, putting the implants behind the muscle is typically not a good idea, as it can make the implants seem abnormally high on the chest and somewhat deformed. Implants placed above the muscle are frequently preferred in this situation.

• Rippling is less than 10% of the time when smooth implants are put under the muscle. If you have a slimmer frame, adding muscle mass to the top and inner portions of the implants will reduce the visibility of the implant’s visible borders, giving your breasts a more natural curvature.
• However, results may take longer to appear, and your breasts may require many months to fully heal. It’s also crucial to remember that when you exercise or go about your everyday activities, your pec muscle will contract and flatten the implant, causing them to be pushed outward and your breast form to shift.
• Also, you may see an indentation along the muscle’s border in certain situations, and if you have a considerable amount of breast tissue to begin with, you may develop a “waterfall deformity” as a result of sagging, especially if it is slack or more lax with time.

Breast augmentation is the surgical operation in which breast implants are placed over or under the tissue, in order to increase the volume of the breasts. There are various types, sizes, and brands of implants that are used for breast augmentation. The ideal breast implant depends on the case, based on the body type, the desired look, and the budget. The price range of breast implants is between £2800 and £3600. The factors that affect the price are; the type of the implants, the texture of the implants, the size of the implants, the brand of the implants, and the shape of the implants.

Implant Types: Saline and Silicone

Saline Breast Implants

Saline breast implants are basically hard silicone shells filled with salt water. Some saline silicones are filled with salt water before the surgery, while some are filled during the operation. Saline silicone implants are FDA-Approved for augmentation for women over the age of 18. When a saline implant ruptures, leaks, or the shell cracks, the salt water is naturally absorbed by the body, and it usually doesn’t pose any danger to the patient. Saline implants may last up to twenty years, depending on the quality and the brand. The usual lifespan of saline implants is anywhere between ten and twenty years, but in ideal conditions, the implant may last even longer.

Silicone Breast Implants

Silicone breast implants are basically silicone shells pre-filled with a special kind of silicone gel. This gel mimics the human fat with a thick, sticky, and fluid structure. Most patients that have undergone breast augmentation surgery say that silicone breast implants look and feel more natural, compared to saline breast implants. Silicone breast implants are FDA-Approved for breast augmentation in women older than the age of 22. The average lifespan of silicone gel breast implants is ten to twenty years, and most patients have their implants replaced within eight to ten years.

Silicone vs. Saline: Pros and Cons

The two types of breast implants come with different pros and cons, and we will be examining the pros and cons of the two different types in comparison.

Saline Breast Implant	Silicone Breast Implant
Doesn’t pose any risks when ruptured.	May pose risks if the shell cracks or the implant ruptures.
Can be used for women over the age of 18.	Can be used for women over the age of 22.
Feels and looks less natural.	Feels and looks more natural when compared to the saline implants.
Can be slightly less costly.	Can be slightly more costly.

‘’Baffled’’ Saline Breast Implants

A different method used while producing the saline implants called ‘’baffling’’ is able to create a more natural feel and look, by layering the shell and allowing the sterile salt water inside the implant to mimic the silicone gel implant by moderating the flow via these layers, according to some experts. The method is not widely known or used yet, but it is likely to be more popular in the future.

Breast Implant Shapes

There are two basic shapes of breast implants; the round (anatomical), and the tear drop (contoured) breast implants. Both of these implants come in many different sizes and profiles. Choosing an implant over another depends on a number of variables such as; the desired look, the body type of the patient, and the preferred incision location. The selection process can be complicated, thus, getting help from the professionals and not hurrying while making the decision is very important.

Round (Contoured) Breast Implant

The round breast implant is the one that is preferred by most women. This implant type provides a more full look compared to tear drop shaped breast implants. The round implants can be filled with bot silicone gel and sterile salt water. Patients can choose either a textured or smooth surface for the implant. Compared to a teardrop implant, a round implant is less likely to wrinkle. Even if it wrinkles, it is almost not noticeable and causes very few problems. It can be also said that the round implants are safer compared to the teardrop implants.

Tear Drop (Anatomical) Breast Implants

The tear drop implants are usually preferred by patients who want the most natural look and feel possible. People who usually find round breast implants ‘’artificial’’ prefer to have a breast augmentation with tear drop breast implants. The typical tear drop breast implants are thinner at the top than they are at the bottom. This provides a more natural look and feel. The tear drop implants are also ideal for people who have mild sagging in their breasts. The anatomical structure of the tear drop shaped breast implants offers the opportunity of correcting the mild saggings.

Breast Implants Profiles

Breasts implants come in a variety of sizes, shapes, brands, and profiles. The ‘’profile’’ term in breast augmentation refers to how far the breast projects forward from the chest wall. A high-profile breast implant refers to the smallest base width and produces the most pronounced silhouette, while a moderate-profile implant means a wider base width and a more natural-looking forward projection from the chest.

Breast Implants Brands

Mentor

Mentor is a breast implant manufacturer that produces silicone and saline breast implants, exclusively in the US. The brand is one of the most popular breast implant manufacturers and the satisfaction rate is considerably high. Mentor has a patented special technology called ‘’MemoryGel’’, these implants come with four projection options, allowing you to choose the best for your desires and body type.

Allergan Natrelle

Allergan is one of the world’s largest breast manufacturers. Allergan Natrelle only manufactures silicone gel implants with smooth surfaces. It can be said that the company has expertise in this type of breast implant. Allergan offers breast implants in five profiles ranging from low to extra-full projection.

Sientra (Sientra Opus Breast Implants)

Sientra OPUS breast implants can only be used by Board Certified and Board Eligible Plastic Surgeons. Sientra offers both round and tear drop shaped breast implants. As for Allergan, Sientra round shaped breast implants also come in five different projections and offer a proprietary texturing technique to maintain the implant positioning.

Motiva

Motiva is a breast implant manufacturer that prioritizes the ergonomy, and the safety of the patient. Motiva implants come in two shapes (Round and Tear Drop), and various sizes and projections. Motiva only manufactures smooth surfaced implants because they aim for the most natural look and feel. The company also implies that the textured implants are riskier than their smooth surfaced counterparts.

Nagor

Nagor is a British breast implant manufacturer that aims for the best quality in their products. The company is the only breast implant manufacturer in the United Kingdom and it has a rooted history. Nagor produces both round and anatomical shaped breast implants and they only produce breast implants filled with silicone gel. They also have a special technology called ‘’SiloGard 360° Barrier Layer’’ that aims to enhance the integrity of their implants and minimize the gel diffusion.

Arm lipo and arm lift are two seperate plastic surgical operations with very similar aims. While an arm lift mostly focuses on the excess skin in the upper arm, an arm lipo rather concentrates on the fat. These two procuders can also be done simultanously in some cases for better results.

Arm Liposuction

Upper arms liposuction is mostly ideal for those who have an excess amount of fat in the area. But in addition to that, a good candidate for an arm lipo should have a good skin tone too. A good skin tone allows the remaining excess skin and tissue to tighten after the operation. This is mostly related to healing ability, so the younger the patient, the better the results are. In arm lipo, regardless of what technique is used, usually a very small incision under the arm is made to execute the process, and this incision usually completely disappears a few months after the surgery. The liposuction techniques that are mostly used for an arm lipo are Vaser liposuction and laser liposuction. Both these techniques are almost equally efficient and safe.

Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)

An arm lift, or brachioplasty, is a surgical operation in which the excess skin and tissue are removed. The arm lift is mostly ideal for patients who have lost a considerable amount of weight. The remaining skin after the weight loss may also have fat masses attached to it. These fat masses usually can be removed with an arm lift, but in some cases, liposuction can also be an efficient solution.

Arm Lift with Liposuction

These two operations can be combined and be carried out simultaneously. Although this is the most effective way to reduce the area, there is a limit about how much fat liposuction can remove from the area. Because of that, the operation can’t be effectively used for patients that have too much fat in their arms. This situation requires an arm lipo beforehand, and when stationary, an arm lift is carried out followingly. This process can also be called ‘’delayed combination’’.

The Area Subject To Operation

Both arm lipo and arm lift operations focus on the contour of the lower hemisphere of the upper arm as seen when the arm is extended out ninety degrees from the body. The fat on the outer surface of the arm is much more dangerous to remove since the outer part has a much more muscular structure. Trying to remove the fat in the outer area could result in serious scarring and permanent damage to muscles.

Delayed Combination

A delayed combination means undergoing an arm lipo beforehand and having an arm lift after a while. This method can be ideal for two situations. The first one is when there is too much fat to remove during a simultaneous combined operation, separating the processes to gain the ability to remove more fat from the area. The second situation is a little more spontaneous. When a patient undergoes an arm lipo operation but the skin in the area doesn’t tighten over time, there occurs a need for an arm lift. This situation may be annoying since a second operation is unplanned beforehand, however, having the mindset before the arm lipo would help with the situation. It is important to acknowledge that the excess skin remaining after an arm lipo might not tighten by itself before undergoing the surgery.

Mini Arm Lift

Just like the tummy tuck, an arm lift can also be carried out in two different ways. The difference between a full arm lift and a mini arm lift is mainly on the amount of skin removed. A mini brachioplasty is more ideal for those who need smaller adjustments to the area. In a mini brachioplasty, only a small incision is made in the armpit, leaving no visible scars behind unless the arm is fully raised. The incision made in a mini brachioplasty is much smaller and has the possibility of fully healing more. The operation can also be combined with liposuction, however, the liposuction can not be comprehensive and can be only used for small adjustments.

The Possible Side Effects Of Arm Lipo and Arm Lift

As in any other surgical operation, arm lift and arm lipo also have some risks and possibility of occurrence of complications. In this paragraph, we will be discussing these outcomes.

• Nausea and sickness related to anesthesia. As in any other surgical operation that is carried out under general anesthesia, arm lift and arm lipo can result in nausea and sickness for a few days after the surgery. The complication may create considerable discomfort during the recovery process.
• Infection and inflammation. These complications are also among the risks of any surgical operation that requires an incision. Infections can cause a lot of pain and can reduce the results of the operation, as well as possibly cause other complications.
• Muscle damaging. Although it is not very common, during liposuction or skin trimming, the muscular structure can be damaged. While small damages can heal over time, there is a small possibility of a permanent complication when damage is bigger.
• Permanent scars. It is almost inevitable to have a scar after an arm lift operation. However, although a mini arm lift leaves scars too, it is a much more low possibility that the scarring after a mini brachioplasty can be seen.

Do’s and Don’ts Before and After An Arm Lift or Arm Lipo

• Consumption of alcohol and smoking should be stopped three weeks before the surgery. Alcohol and cigarettes carry a number of risks if they are used before undergoing a surgical operation, such as creating complications with anesthesia.
• Usage of any types of medications, especially aspirins and painkillers, should be stopped. Since these medications cause the blood to be runnier, they may cause severe complications such as uncontrollable bleeding during the operation.
• A healthy and rich diet should be followed both before and after the surgery. Consumption of a sufficient amount of fibers, proteins ,and carbohydrates helps the recovery process to be much smoother, as well as faster. Having a healthy diet also helps to reach better results after the surgery.
• Heavy physical activities should be avoided for a month after the surgery. Although activities such as walking or cycling are not actually risky, the possibility of an accident should be considered. And for lifting activities that involve arms, they should be strictly avoided for at least six weeks after the surgery, to make sure any complication doesn’t occur.
• Loose clothing should be preferred after the surgery. Especially after an arm lift, since there will be a big scar, it is important to wear comfortable clothes that are loose enough to not disturb the surgical area. Letting more air to the area also helps with a faster and smoother recovery.

 As our bodies get older, our teeth become more and more weak, resulting in tooth loss. Tooth loss can be due to several reasons along with aging, and is usually very hard to cope with. When a patient faces several teeth loss, it becomes more and more hard to cope with. Since the traditional teeth implants are used as particular structures, it becomes harder and harder to go to a dentist and have new implants placed. For this reason, all-on-four and all-on-six dental implants have become more popular over time. In this article, we will be informing you about these dental implant types. And additionally, we will be discussing their advantages and disadvantages.

What Do All-On-Four And All-On-Six Dental Implants Mean?

• All-on-four dental implants, which are a more advanced version of traditional dental implants are usually used for replacement of regular dental implants or missing teeth. Instead of using one implant for each lost tooth, the all-on-four approach uses four implants at the top and four at the bottom as the main anchor. Dentures are then attached to the implants by the dentist. All-on-4 dental implants may be the best option for you if you are missing numerous teeth or no longer have any natural teeth. In only one day, you can have a stunning, natural-looking smile and new teeth with All-on-4 Dental Implants. If you’re weary of wearing your denture or it’s loose and uncomfortable, the All-on-4 or Teeth in a Day operation will help you get rid of it and replace it with permanent, natural-looking teeth.
• The all-on-six dental surgery replaces the whole upper or lower tooth set at once. Many patients have benefited from teeth restoration with All-on Six therapy, which is a much stronger and healthier denture than traditional dentures. It demonstrates that the all-on-six procedure has a high success rate in long-term follow-ups. Patients who get regular checkups following treatment have no problems with their teeth for years. Implants in the jawbone attach to the jawbone over time, mimicking natural roots and giving you a more natural grin.

How Do They Work?

All-On-Four

First and foremost, patients who are scheduled for all-on-four treatment should undergo a thorough clinic and radiological assessment. A suitable plan for the patient is created using measurements obtained from computed tomography (BT). The surgery and the dental prosthesis process are two aspects of the all-on-four treatment. On the first day of treatment, four pieces of dental implants are placed in the patient, and a temporary dental prosthesis is attached to the implants the same day. After 3 months, the patient is fitted with a permanent denture.

Under local anesthetic, the all-on-four implant procedure is simple to conduct. In persons who are afraid of dentists, it can also be done under sedation or full anesthesia.

In comparison to standard implants, all-on-four requires fewer operations and has a shorter treatment time. The main benefit of the all-on-four approach is that it allows you to acquire a whole set of teeth in just one surgery. Traditional dental implant surgery involves many surgeries with a considerable recuperation period between each one, but the all-on-four method allows implants and prostheses to be attached on the same day.

The all-on-four implant procedure might take anywhere from four to six months to complete. Those who require more dental work may have to wait longer, which might add another month or two to the whole process.

All-On-Six

While the patient is anesthetized with a local anesthetic or intravenous anesthesia, the practitioner puts dental implants into the jawbone. When the implants have healed, a temporary prosthesis can be fitted the same day.

This procedure is used to replace an entire set of teeth on either the upper or lower jaw. Many patients have benefited from all-on-six therapy, which is a denture that is considerably tougher and healthier than standard dentures.

Patients with a full arch of missing teeth might consider the all-on-six dental implant therapy. It is also for people who have a few lost teeth and want to replace them with a complete arch dental implant. The all-on-six method is a long-term, sturdy alternative to standard dentures.

The surgery takes a day to complete — depending on the patient, it can take anywhere from 2 to 4 hours. Patients can return to work the next day with their new dental implants thanks to this same-day treatment.

What Are The Advantages Of All-On-Four Dental Procedure

• Patients who are missing teeth can have a fixed dental prosthetic implanted in a single procedure.
• The operation is very easy because no complex surgery such as sinus elevation or bone addition is used.
• It is less expensive than traditional dental implant treatment since the number of dental implants utilized is reduced and no additional surgical procedure is necessary.
• The recovery time for all-on-four dental implants is rather short.
• It gives people an attractive appearance and a smiling line that is custom-made for them.
• When compared to fixed dental prosthesis on traditional dental implants, they are significantly easier to clean and maintain.
• It is appropriate for people who live abroad because the number of required therapy sessions is low.

What Are The Advantages Of All-On-Six Dental Procedure

• The recovery process is very short compared to common dental implants.
• After recovery, there aren’t any problems with consuming different types of foods.
• There is no need for a bone graft to apply all-on-six implants.
• Results last for long term
• There are no detachable household appliances required.
• They are substantially easier to clean and maintain as compared to fixed dental prosthesis on standard dental implants.

Costs Of All-On-Four And All-On-Six Dental Implants

• The cost of all-on-four dental implants is determined by a number of factors, including the type and quality of your tooth bridge, as well as the type and quality of your dental implants. To be clear, our facility charges between $4000 and $6500 for an all-on-four dental implantation treatment.
• The cost of all-on-six dental implants depends on multiple factors including the requirement of bone grafting and sinus lifting. But to be clear and originate an idea, it can be said that all-on-six dental implant procedures usually cost about $6500