Facelift
Facial Rhytidectomy
over the years, the tissues of our face, including the skin, fat and muscles tend to thin as the natural course of aging take effect.
Although the facelift cannot stop the natural aging process, it can provide a more youthful appearance by removing excess fat, when adjusting the underlying muscles, and retraction of the skin of your face and neck.
Duration of surgery.
Between 3 to 5 hours.
Who are the best candidates?
People with sagging skin in the face and neck, but with a bit of elasticity.
Recovery process.
It is necessary for the patient to take bed rest the first 72 hours, with its neck extended and semi-sitting. It will be normal a minimum trickle of blood through wounds. Is requested appointment for review and retirement of some stitches 7 days after surgery.
To return to normal activities.
Approximately 2 weeks.
Eyelid surgery – Blepharoplasty
in this surgery removes the excess skin and muscle from the upper and lower eyelids, a situation that gives the patient an aspect of aging and fatigue. This surgery can be combined with other procedures such as the facelift or the lifting of the eyebrow to better and more satisfactory results.
Duration of surgery.
Between 1 to 2 hours.
Who are the best candidates?
People who have eyelids with bags or with excess skin.
Recovery process.
It is necessary for the patient to take bed rest the first 72 hours, with its neck extended and semi-sitting. It will be normal at least a trickle of blood through wounds. Is requested appointment for review and retirement of some points 7 days after surgery.
To return to normal activities.
Between 1 and 2 weeks.
Nose Surgery – Rhinoplasty
surgery of the nose, is also known as rhinoplasty, and through it you can increase or decrease the size of the nose, or change its shape, reduce the space of the nostrils, or change the angle between your nose and your upper lip. This surgery gives you the opportunity also to correct any defect by injury or birth or, and so improve the existing problems of breathing.
Duration of surgery.
1 hour and a half or 2 hours.
Who are the best candidates?
Those who have a disproportionate or misshapen nose with external defects. Or with difficulty breathing and internal defects.
Recovery process.
May have difficulty breathing in the first few days after surgery. Depending on the case will be either a nasal patch that will be removed in 2 or 3 days. Or, a splint for 4 or 6 days. It is also common in this type of surgery that patients present swelling and bruising around the eyes for a couple of weeks.
To return to normal activities.
You can return to normal activities after a week or week and a half, depending on the case. Be careful not to get hurt by 3 or 4 weeks.
Ear Surgery – Otoplasty Surgery
This surgery is usually performed to pull back ears closer to the head or to reduce the size of large ears.
Usually this procedure is performed on children between the ages of four and fourteen years of age. Which is advisable, therefore, the earlier the surgery is performed, it will be better for the child’s self-esteem. However, this surgery is performed also in adults and usually there are additional risks associated in older patients.
Duration of surgery.
Between 1:30 to 3 hours.
Who are the best candidates?
People with prominent ears.
Recovery process.
Will be swelling and discoloration of 1 to 3 weeks, which is totally normal for this type of surgery. bandage will be removed at 7 days after surgery.
To return to normal activities.
Between 1 to 3 days.