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I
want to get implants without telling
anyone. Is it possible not to see
the scars, and would anyone tell if
we were intimate? |
Dr. William G. Middleton,
a cosmetic surgeon at the Advanced Laser
and Cosmetic Centre in Toronto, responds:
Concerns
about visible implant scars during intimate
moments need not be a worry, thanks to
the many hidden incisions available today.
The original inframammary approach makes
incisions in the folds beneath the breasts.
While suitable for women with large, naturally
drooping breasts, these scars are often
visible in patients with smaller, perky
breasts. Either the transaxillary (underarm)
approach, or the periareolar (nipple)
approach, leave scars that are often difficult
to detect. Both saline and silicone implants
can be used with these incisions. The
umbilical (belly button) approach is also
well hidden, but allows only saline implants
to be used. Discuss your options with
your surgeon.
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I
have scars on my nipples from surgery.
Can a laser treatment reduce them
– and are there any side effects
or better options?
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Angel, Toronto |
Dr. Atul
Kesarwani, a plastic surgeon in Toronto,
responds: A tummy
tuck eliminates the loose skin and fat,
and tightens the underlying muscles on
the abdomen. By resting the first few
days, your body will have a chance to
recover quickly. Being mobile and doing
things around the house during the first
week will result in much less stiffness
and discomfort. After the first week or
so, take walks and start gentle aerobics.
Even though you shouldn’t strain
your abdomen until six weeks of recovery,
you may resume exercising other areas
a month after surgery.
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I'm
thinking of getting an injectable
filler to get rid of the tiny lines
above my upper lip, but if I don't
like it (or don't want to keep getting
the filler every six months), will
my lip return to its original state
or will it never quite look the same
as it does now? |
Dr. Tarik Farooq,
a dermatologist and medical director for
The Centre for Dermatology and Cosmetic
Surgery in Barrie, Ont., responds:
The beauty of using
a temporary filler is that most are hyaluronic
acid derivatives, which are quite safe
since they are naturally found in your
body. Therefore, your body will typically
absorb it within six months, without leaving
scars or other traces, and your lips will
return to their original state. So, you
can choose whether it will be an occasional
procedure before a special event or a
regular treatment, without having to worry
that you are making a permanent change
to your lip.
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I had liposuction, but I am not
that happy with the results. Is
there a less invasive method I could
try? |
Mandy Maresky,
a medical esthetician at Cosmedicare in
Toronto, responds:
The newest treatment
approved in Canada is the Accent radiofrequency
technology. The Accent is used to treat
difficult fat deposits, cellulite, mild
to moderate acne and for facial contouring.
Accent is the only technology on the market
that utilizes two different radio frequencies:
UniPolar for deeper tissue reduction and
BiPolar for superficial skin tightening/collagen
restructuring. This treatment is painless,
requires no anesthesia, and there is no
downtime. Four to six sessions are required
on the body, each lasting 15 to 60 minutes,
depending on the size of the area being
treated. Accent treatments are a wonderful
adjunct to post-liposuction or as an alternative
to some invasive surgical procedures.
Cosmedicare was granted use of the first
Accent in Canada and has been realizing
tremendous results.
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