PLASTIC SURGERY @ APOLLO LUDHIANA

PLASTIC SURGERY @SPS APOLLO LUDHIANA

 

Plastic Surgery in the 21^st century has grown in leaps and bounds in both the spectrum of disease and deformity correction and also in awareness as separate entity dealing with clients and/or patients desiring cosmetic surgery; apart from the vast gamut of trauma surgery. The Department of Plastic and Micro-vascular Surgery at S.P.S. Apollo Hospitals Ludhiana deals with a continuum of the following:

1. General Plastic Surgery: It is the common man’s “scarless suturing”, management of burns, chronic wounds, soft tissue defects, birthmark and scar correction.

2. Cosmetic Surgery: The most deliberated field in terms of Body Contouring, Liposuction, Hair Transplant, Rhinoplasty, Tummy Tuck, Breast Surgery (Enlargement, Reduction, Lift), Face and Body Implants; Lasers.

3. Hand Surgery: It entails management of Congenital and Traumatic defects and deformities of the hand. It ranges from a vast gamut of an absent thumb to multiple fingers; tendon injury to complete re-implantation of hand; trigger finger to micro-vascular and nerve reconstruction.

4. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: The main focus is on post traumatic facial lacerations, nerve injuries, facial bone fractures, scar revisions, orthognathic surgery, skin and oral cancer extripation and reconstruction.

5. Pediatric Plastic Surgery: Defects present since birth can be corrected; remedied; conformed to acceptable criteria of the society. These defects can be a subtle defects of the ear, birthmarks, asymmetrical breasts or leg thickness; or obtrusive defects like Cleft lip, Huge digits (megadactyly), Fused fingers toes (syndactyly), Absent ear (Microtia), Asymmetrical chest wall (Poland Syndrome), Hypospadias.

6. Trauma Surgery: Trauma in Plastic Surgery is highly specialized in the management of injury to Blood Vessels (Artery & Vein), Nerves (Brachial Plexus, Peripheral Nerves, Digital Nerves), Skin and soft tissue defects usually done in conjunction with other specialties like Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, General Surgery & Gynaecology.

7. Cosmetic Gynaecology: Is the latest addition to the limitless boundaries of Plastic Surgery at Apollo Hospital Ludhiana. It is patient oriented specialty providing realistic outcomes to lofty expectations with absolute satisfaction. It includes Mommy Makeover, Genital (Private parts) rejuvenation, Vaginoplasty, Hymenoplasty, Labioplasty, Stretch marks removal, Female Abdominoplasty and liposiction, Cosmetic Breast Surgery, Implants for buttocks, legs, breasts.

 

DR. ASHISH GUPTA

CONSULTANT PLASTIC SURGEON

S.P.S. APOLLO HOSPITALS LUDHIANA

MOBILE: +91-977977-1111

HIGHLIGHT YOUR SMILE WITH DIMPLES

DIMPLES CAN BE YOURS.....

Q.           What is a Dimple?

A.            A dimple is a small natural indentation in the skin, most notably in the cheek or on the chin. Dimples are caused by a defect in the muscle of the face (zygomaticus major).

 Q.           Why are they attractive?

A.            People have a belief that dimples add to the beauty of the smile and thus find them attractive.

Q.           Can I get dimples if I don’t have them?

A.            Yes. Dimples can be surgically created in any person at their desired place.

Q.           Is this surgery only for girls?

A.            No, even males desire this surgery especially for the chin area.

 Q.           Is there no other way apart from surgery to get dimples?

A.            No. It is a small OPD procedure done under local anaesthesia and doesn’t leave a scar on the face. No cuts (incisions) are made on the skin.

Q.           Is the surgery painful?

A.            It is not painful. 5-6ml of Local anaesthetic is injected at the site of the new dimple to be created, and the patient does not feel any pain thereafter.

 Q.           How long is the surgery?

A.            The procedure usually lasts around 20- 30 minutes.

 Q.           Do I need to get admitted in the hospital?

A.            Dimple creation is done on day care basis. Admission is not necessary for such a procedure.

 
Q.           Are the dimples permanent?

A.            Dimples artificially created are permanent. It usually takes 3 – 6 months for the final effect of the dimple to be achieved.

 Q.           If I don’t like them, can anything be done?

A.            These dimples can be removed if you do not like them by another small surgery again done on a day care basis.

Dr. Ashish Gupta

Senior Consultant & Head
Dept. of Plastic & Microvascular Surgery,
SPS Hospitals, Ludhiana.

Mobile: 977-977-1111

COSMETIC SURGERY: FACE

COSMETIC SURGERY of the FACE @ APOLLO LUDHIANA

            Common Man’s perception of Cosmetic Surgery is to make one “Beautiful”. But for the person who undergoes cosmetic surgery it is for a host of varied reasons: To correct an obvious deformity; To suit one’s social obligations; To bolster one’s self image; or As the common man says, “To look Beautiful”.

            The dilemma that awaits a person going for cosmetic surgery is to decide what to get done to achieve the ultimate profile. Following are the procedures that are commonly done for both men and women to attain the definitive appearance.

1. HAIR TRANSPLANT: It is not just getting the hairline on the scalp back to its pristine look      But it is also practiced to reconstruct the eyebrows, conceal a scar on the moustache, disguise a patch in the beard.

2. RHINOPLASTY: Nose Job is considered as an actors’ essential parameter as is the wash board abdomen or the six packs. The most prominent element on the face not just by its central location but also its social implications.

3. BEPHAROPLASTY: Eyelid surgery to get rid of the old haggard look and to rejuvenate the mirror of your personality: Your Eyes!

4. CHEEK IMPLANTS: Sagging cheeks or a flat face are the real culprits behind a Non Photogenic Face. It can be corrected by fat transfers of by simply putting in cheek implants.

5. DIMPLES: After Juhi Chawala its Deepika Padukone’s smile among other things that make the world go round. If you want them, you can have them in all shapes and sizes.

6. JAW AUGMENTATION: Making the chin and the jaw line prominent, giving the face a more square look and adding the seriousness to your stare.

7. FACE LIFT: Can be a complete formal surgery if the jowls (ageing) on your face are too severe or a simple thread lift for your forehead or the neck if the skin is not all that lax.

8. LIPOSUCTION OF THE NECK: Is done for removing the excess fat from the neck to make it look immaculate as it gives a better definition to your jaw and rids you off the ridicule of a double chin.

9.  ANTI-AGEING: Botox and fillers have emerged as the leading non- surgical rejuvenation of facial skin as well as removing those nagging wrinkles which camouflage your features.
 

 

THE DEFINITION OF A BEAUTIFUL FACE MAY BE DIFERENT FOR

DIFFERENT PEOPLE;

IT IS WHAT YOU FEEL IS BEAUTIFUL IS

BEAUTIFUL FOR THE WORLDS!!!!!

DR. ASHISH GUPTA

CONSULTANT COSMETIC SURGEON

SPS APOLLO HOSPITALS LUDHIANA

MOBILE: +91-977977-1111

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COSMETIC SURGERY: MOMMY MAKEOVER

Mommy Makeover: The Indian Woman Has Arrived?

There's nothing quite like the joy of being a mother. The thrill of feeling your baby kick, seeing that miraculous little face for the first time, the tenderness of breastfeeding. It's an incredible experience. But as great as parenthood is, it can take a real toll on your body. Weight gain, stretch marks, loss of muscle tone, sagging breasts – the list of physical "side-effects" goes on and on. Your body goes through tremendous changes during pregnancy, and more often than not, it doesn't change back.

 Mommy makeover: What is it?

It depends on the needs of the individual, but most commonly, mommy makeover is a combination of tummy tuck, breast lift or enhancement, and liposuction.

Mommy makeover: Who It Is For?

It is for all those women wanting to restore the look of their pre-pregnancy bodies or better.

How to Lose those Stubborn Fat Deposits?

Diet and exercise don't help with these deposits localized in the abdomen, hips, thighs and back which makes liposuction the ideal solution for tackling trouble spots.
Liposuction may be suction assisted (SAL), Ultrasound assisted (VASER^R) or Mechinical Assisted (Micoair^R) ; but please be aware that liposuction is not a weight loss tool. The excess fat removed during liposuction surgery can also be used for Brazilian butt lift for fuller, more attractive buttocks.

Why should I Tighten up the Tummy?

Liposuction alone cannot do anything to treat stretched muscles or extra skin. A tummy tuck takes care of all of the abdominal issues—the stretch marks, excess skin and stretched abdominal wall—and also gives surgeons the ability to bring in the waist like a corset; to accentuate the waist and add definition to the abdomen. This is a crucial part of any Mommy Makeover. A nicely contoured waist blends into the flattened abdomen in a natural way.Women who have had C-sections scars can get this surgery done through the same.

Can Mommy Makeover make my Breasts Youthful?

Yes by a breast lift or breast augmentation or both. A breast lift removes excess stretched skin, raises the nipples and reduces sagging. If you've lost significant volume, a breast augmentation may be the right choice for you. On the other hand, some women's breasts increase uncomfortably in size during pregnancy, and stay that way after childbirth. In that case, a breast reduction may be the way to go. It’s important to know that all breast lift surgery results in scars that are well hidden if properly planned.

How do I get rid of my Stretch Marks?

Preventing them by applying coconut oil massages daily from day one of your pregnancy is the best way around. But once they develop they are difficult to get rid of. Laser skin-resurfacing treatments apart from tummy tuck surgery are definite ways. Microdermabrasion also aids reducing their visibility but requires multiple sittings with the plastic surgeon.

Can My Bikini Area Be Young Looking?

Private part rejuvenation (genital rejuv) is a combination of procedures including hymenoplasty, vaginal tightening, labioplasty and fat injections for a youthful and naive appearance.

When can I get a Mommy Makeover?

Most plastic surgeons recommend letting the body heal for three to six months after delivery before surgery. You’ll also need to have stopped breast-feeding so your doctor can get an idea of the true size and position of your breasts.

Can I have children after Mommy Makeover Surgery?

If you are done having children, it is safe to go ahead with a Mommy Makeover. Additional pregnancies will probably reverse the results of any surgery you might have.

Are your kids old enough to be cared for by someone else for two weeks while you recover from your mommy makeover?

Making lunches, doing laundry and carrying around a toddler could impact your recovery, the results of the surgery — and your overall health.

Will you be able to take at least two weeks off for your mommy makeover?

Your body needs time to heal and recuperate, before you set on to your daily schedule.

What do you expect from your mommy makeover surgery?

It will make your body look better, and it will definitely give you more self-confidence.

 

DR. ASHISH GUPTA

CONSULTANT PLASTIC SURGEON

S.P.S. APOLLO HOSPITALS LUDHIANA.
Mobile: +91- 977977-1111

 

DOCTORSAB, JUST POOCHNA THA.......

DOCTORSAB, JUST POOCHNA THA.......

This phrase is common to almost every person who has ever visited a doctor and the most common line heard by every medical professional who has been in clinical practice in our country. A family of four will enter the doctor’s chambers with the patient in tow. Once the consultation is done, the eldest will start with a smile, “Doctorsab, ek aur cheez poochni thi” (one more thing to ask) and the list of medical complaints will start to unravel, featuring every individual sitting in the room with the doctor calmly listening and answering the string of queries.

 

            It is considered rude to ask for consultation fee when the questions begin with this phrase. I was probably less taken aback than the lady sitting across the table when after half an hour of answering her queries about all her family members’ defects and their remedies, that I asked her to pay for my consultation fee. The famous dialogue from a hindi blockbuster, Three Idiots, “Examiner ne humein aise dekha, jaise ki humne uski dono kidneys maang lee hain” played like a backdrop music in my mind. Unfortunately unlike Aamir Khan, I could not leave my desk and run. So, I sat and calmly listened to the heated arguments that were put forth me for asking such an uncivilized demand.

 

            “I am not the patient, I just asked because I was sitting in your chamber” is the common sentiment. My fellow colleagues blame the MOBILE for the advent of this behaviour. People have become so accustomed to asking their problems on phone and carrying on, that when it comes to personal interaction, the new found ethics prevail.

 

            How does a doctor earn his living? By giving his advise and is charging you for his responsibility to get you in shape and to have the conviction to make you fit. Have you seen any kirayana store fellow giving free ration, any cloth merchant giving free clothes, any building contractor making a house for free? They all charge. Then why is the doctor obliged to give up his right to ask for his consultation fee? And if he does, he is made out to be the guilty party. Only a few will realize that he is in the position to answer your queries because he has given 15 years of his life to the study of medicine and innumerable hours of clinical practice to sit before you.

 

            In a city like Hisar, a doctors’ fee is Rs 50 to 100, Ludhiana 200 to 500, Chandigarh 500 to 700 and Metros above 1000 rupees. And if I may venture and ask how much does it cost when you go to a multiplex and watch a movie with a family of four with snacks, not less than 1500 rupees.......

 

                        Recently an uptown nursing home in Chandigarh, started issuing prepaid cards with passwords for access to the doctor so that the patient can reach his doctor in case of an emergency. Solving two problems with one shot; obviating the urge of the patients to call the doctor for unnecessary things and, making every minute of your call as a paid consult.

 

            The famous Punjabi comedian, Mr. Jaspal Bhatti, wrote, acted and directed in his debut film “Shahji Di Advice” where he wittingly proved that free advice holds no meaning to the person who gets it as it is more than often not followed. Similar is the irony with the profession of doctors, people follow the words of only those whom they have paid and will very candidly tell you that they consulted a local RMP and didn’t follow what you told as a super specialist on the phone!!! 

Written By:

Dr. Ashish Gupta

Consultant Plastic Surgeon,

S.P.S. Apollo Hospitals, Ludhiana