This lady has had an abdominoplasty and hernia repair. The spigelian hernia was repaired during the abdominoplasty and the tummy button relocated. Her postop picture is taken at 6 weeks and by 6 weeks this lady is able to do everything that she was able to do preoperatively. The scar has been placed as low as possible so as to be hidden easily in whatever underwear she chooses. The scar around her tummy button is still red at 6 weeks and it does take a number of months for this to start paling down. The final picture at 9 months postop shows the scar that has faded. Hernia repairs can often be performed simultaneously and although there can be some additional discomfort due to this it does not stop patients mobilising early. No drains were used and this lady mobilised a few hours following surgery and went home the next day.
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Abdominoplasty Case Study 27
Excessive skin following weight loss surgery. Repositioning of the tummy button with tightening of the abdominal wall and definition of the abdominal wall muscles with liposuction has allowed an improved contour and definition of the anterior abdomen.
Facelift Case Study 83
This lady wished to improve the jowl area and redefine her jaw with facial rejuvenation surgery. Mr Ross believes that for one to be able to access the neck and the jaw sufficiently that often a full-face incision is required. Elevating the skin away from the underlying tissues allows access for the platysma muscle to be tightened directly. The repositioning of this muscle allows the jaw to be better defined and then the midface lifted higher using the SMAS tissue to give extra volume. The results are seen after all the swelling has settled showing an improvement in the jowl and jaw area.
When considering facelift surgery patients need to consider the options of neck lifting, liposuction, autologous fat transfer, brow lifing and facial implants. The commonest operation performed in combination with a facelift is a blepharoplasty.
Abdominoplasty Case Study 88
Abdominoplasty can help with the excess fat and skin that can occur following pregnancy and weight loss. In this case over 2kg of excess skin and fat have been removed. The results are seen at 6 months. IN patients in whom a lot of tissue has been removed it can take an additional 6-12 months for the scars and swelling above the scar to settle. During this time the sensation under the tummy button will also start to return and it is rare to have permanent sensory loss.
Abdominoplasty Case Study 59
This lady has had 4 children and a low abdominal scar with an overhang of skin. She has a significant split in her abdominal muscles following pregnancy. In this case a number of different layers have been used to reconstruct the abdominal wall with preservation of the superficial fascia. The excess skin has been removed and the overhang removed. In this case the closure was very tight and a small vertical scar has been used at the bottom of the lower abdomen to allow the wounds to heal. This vertical scar often fades extremely well and the results are shown at three months.
Abdominoplasty Case Study 60
This lady has lost an excessive amount of weight. Her options included a body lift, a fleur de lis abdominoplasty and a classic abdominoplasty. She opted for a classic abdominoplasty and it is important that in this scenario she was aware that the excess tissue around the flanks and around the buttocks couldn’t be fully addressed by a classic abdominoplasty. She has had some liposuction around the flanks and the abdominal wall has been strengthened. This gives back the contour and creates a more aesthetic appearance.
Facelift Case Study 80
This lady wished to improve the jowl area and redefine her jaw. Mr Ross believes that for one to be able to access the neck and the jaw sufficiently that often a full-face incision is required. Elevating the skin away from the underlying tissues allows access for the platysma muscle to be tightened directly. The repositioning of this muscle allows the jaw to be better defined and then the midface lifted higher using the SMAS tissue to give extra volume. The results are shown at 6 weeks and the scars will continue to improve over the coming months. AT 6 weeks, the scars are pink and these can be specifically seen in front of the ear. The scars that run into the scalp have healed extremely well in this case and there is no disruption of the hairline. It does take 6-12 months for the sensation to return following face lifting and massage is a very important part of the aftercare.
When considering facelift surgery patients need to consider the options of neck lifting, liposuction, autologous fat transfer, brow lifing and facial implants. The commonest operation performed in combination with a facelift is a blepharoplasty.
Facelift Case Study 77
This lady wished to improve the jowl area and redefine her jaw. Mr Ross believes that for one to be able to access the neck and the jaw sufficiently that often a full-face incision is required. Elevating the skin away from the underlying tissues allows access for the platysma muscle to be tightened directly. The repositioning of this muscle allows the jaw to be better defined and then the midface lifted higher using the SMAS tissue to give extra volume. The results are shown at 6 weeks and the scars will continue to improve over the coming months. AT 6 weeks, the scars are pink and these can be specifically seen in front of the ear. The scars that run into the scalp have healed extremely well in this case and there is no disruption of the hairline. It does take 6-12 months for the sensation to return following face lifting and massage is a very important part of the aftercare.
When considering facelift surgery patients need to consider the options of neck lifting, liposuction, autologous fat transfer, brow lift and facial implants. The most common operation performed in combination with a facelift is a blepharoplasty.
At a consultation, it is important to run through all the pros and cons and the various options of facial surgery and non-surgical techniques so that you can be empowered to proceed. Mr Ross will show you various preoperative and postoperative results so that you can understand what can be achieved and what is to be expected.
Mr. Ross is a plastic, aesthetic and cosmetic surgeon that underwent specific training in plastic surgery. Mr. Ross successfully completed his FRCS (plast), obtained his CCT and is listed on the GMC specialist Register for Plastic surgery (Number 4220633). Mr. Ross has a vast training in aesthetic surgery throughout his plastic surgery training including the techniques utilized in “cosmetic surgery”. Mr. Ross is a full member of the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS); British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the British Association of Head and Neck Oncologists (BAHNO) and is regularly appraised on an annual basis. He has successfully revalidated and “cosmetic surgery” is an established part of his scope of practice. Mr Ross is the only plastic and cosmetic surgeon in Manchester, the North West of England and the United Kingdom in full time private practice, who is a full member of BAAPS, BAPRAS and BAHNO. Mr Ross has written many articles and book chapters in relation to head and neck surgery and will be able to individualise your surgery to give you the optimal outcome.
Facelift Case Study 78
This lady wished to improve the jowl area and redefine her jaw and improve the appearance of her neck. Elevating the skin away from the underlying tissues allows access for the platysma muscle to be tightened directly via a lateral platysmaplasty. The repositioning of this muscle allows the jaw to be better defined and then the SMAS lifted higher to give extra volume to the midface. The results are shown at 6 weeks and the scars will continue to improve over the coming months. At 6 weeks, the scars have healed very well and have faded considerably. The scars then run into the scalp with no disruption of the hairline. The scars will continue to improve over the coming weeks.
When considering facelift surgery patients need to consider the options of neck lifting, liposuction, autologous fat transfer, brow lift and facial implants. The most common operation performed in combination with a facelift is a blepharoplasty.
At a consultation, Mr Ross will show you various preoperative and postoperative results so that you can understand what can be achieved and what is to be expected. It is important to run through all the pros and cons and the various options of facial surgery and non-surgical techniques so that you can be empowered to proceed.
Mr. Ross is a plastic, aesthetic and cosmetic surgeon that underwent specific training in plastic surgery and has a vast experience in the head and neck region. Mr. Ross successfully completed his FRCS (plast), obtained his CCT and is listed on the GMC specialist Register for Plastic surgery (Number 4220633). Mr. Ross has a vast training in aesthetic surgery throughout his plastic surgery training including the techniques utilized in “cosmetic surgery”. Mr. Ross is a full member of the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS); British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the British Association of Head and Neck Oncologists (BAHNO) and is regularly appraised on an annual basis. He has successfully revalidated and “cosmetic surgery” is an established part of his scope of practice. Mr Ross is the only plastic and cosmetic surgeon in Manchester, the North West of England and the United Kingdom in full time private practice, who is a full member of BAAPS, BAPRAS and BAHNO. Mr Ross has written many articles and book chapters in relation to head and neck surgery and will be able to individualise your surgery to give you the optimal outcome.
Facelift Case Study 79
This lady wished to improve the jowl area and redefine her jaw. Mr Ross believes that for one to be able to access the neck and the jaw sufficiently that often a full-face incision is required. Elevating the skin away from the underlying tissues allows access for the platysma muscle to be tightened directly. The repositioning of this muscle allows the jaw to be better defined and then the midface lifted higher using the SMAS tissue to give extra volume. The results are shown at 6 weeks and the scars will continue to improve over the coming months. AT 6 weeks, the scars are pink and these can be specifically seen in front of the ear. The scars that run into the scalp have healed extremely well in this case and there is no disruption of the hairline. It does take 6-12 months for the sensation to return following face lifting and massage is a very important part of the aftercare.
When considering facelift surgery patients need to consider the options of neck lifting, liposuction, autologous fat transfer, brow lift and facial implants. The most common operation performed in combination with a facelift is a blepharoplasty.
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