Ask the Experts
Genital Enhancement
Concern
Many men feel that the size of their penis is inadequate and express the desire to have an enlargement procedure performed.
Treatment
Although the increase of actual erectile tissue length is not achievable without risking erectile function, the appearance of increased penis length can be achieved through a surgical procedure. The thickness of the penis can also be increased by lipo-filling.
Hospital Admission: Outpatient
Recuperation Time: Depending on treatment
Price Range: Depending on treatment
Post Surgery
Depending on treatment.
Hernia
Concern
Caused when inner parts of your body push though weak tissue, a hernia can grow or become painful, even life threatening when left untreated.
Treatment
Hernia repair surgery fixes the weakened area and can be performed without general anesthesia.
Hospital Admission: Outpatient
Recuperation Time: 1-2 weeks
Post Surgery
Drains if needed are left in the wound to allow fluids to evacuate. The patient must wear a compression garment for 3 weeks.
Diastasis Recti
Concern
Caused when there is a partial or complete separation of the “six pack” muscles, diastasis recti is a very common byproduct pregnancy. However, not only postpartum women are sufferers of diastasis recti. Men and women who have never been pregnant can also have this problem of undue pressure on these abdominal muscles.
Treatment
Surgery fixes the weakened area and can be performed without general anesthesia.
Hospital Admission: 1-3 Days
Recuperation time: 3 weeks
Post Surgery
Drains will be removed at the first dressing change and an abdominal binder or compression garment will have to be worn for 3 weeks.
Navel Correction
Concern
The navel is the base of the navel string entering the embryo’s body and hereby the first scar that all people have. The navel is perceived to be most beautiful when it has the so-called “champagne groove” which has a slight upward groove.
A herniation or previous surgery can cause an unsightly navel.
Treatment
This small procedure can be performed under local anesthesia and incorporates an incision at the base of the navel and removal of small amounts of subcutaneous fat. Sutures can be removed after two weeks if dissolvable suture are not used.
Hospital Admission: Outpatient
Recuperation time: 1 week
Post surgery
Suture removal as needed.
Post Weight Loss Lift
Concern
It is ironic that massive weight loss can leave a patient with excess skin causing the belly, buttock and legs to droop. Full body lift is a transformative surgical procedure that rewards weight loss with a full body tightening.
Treatment
The treatment of this condition involves the reduction of abdominal skin and fat as well as the suspension of the skin and soft tissue of the buttocks. The shape of the buttocks is sculpted by draping subcutaneous fat to create volume. A Tummy Tuck is performed on the abdomen and if necessary, the inside of the thigh will also be tightened. On an individual basis, liposuction may be necessary to create an enhanced look.
Hospital Admission: 2-5 days
Recuperation Time: 3-6 weeks
Post Surgery
Multiple drains will be left to evacuate fluids. If necessary, blood transfusions will be administered.
Body Sculpting
Concern
After bariatric surgery, patients are likely to lose vast amounts of body fat. Having achieved their dream weight, a high percentage of these patients face a new concern. The skin is unable to retract. As a result, it hangs loosely and inevitably causes impairment of motion, skin and body consciousness issues.
Treatment
Post bariatric surgery body sculpting is performed under a general anesthesia. The procedure removes excess skin and left over deposits of fat to restore normal function and improve your outward appearance.
Hospital admission: 3-5 days
Recuperation time: 4-6 weeks
Post Surgery
A compression garment must be worn for 3-6 weeks.