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100 September 2011 PPD W ith more information, carrying out medical aesthetics becomes easier. is is why I consider myself lucky to have watched various facial surgical procedures being carried out in the operating theatre. Not only did it teach me that a collaborative approach is essential, it also gave me a more thorough knowledge of anatomy and understanding of surgical facial treatments available. is in turn allows me to feel more confident in discussing further treatment options with my patients. In this article, I will give an overview of some of the more common facial surgical procedures to be aware of, so you can inform patients presenting for non-surgical solutions of any surgical solutions, should they be considering it. BLEPHAROPLASTY Blepharoplasty is an operation designed to remove excess skin and wrinkles from the upper and lower eyelids. It can be carried out under local or general anaesthetic and may involve fat removal also. It is commonly known as ‘eye bag’ removal and can be utilised along with Botox. FACE AND NECK LIFTS A faceliſt is a term used to describe a wide range of surgical procedures aiming to rejuvenate certain areas of the face, particularly to liſt sagging skin and rejuvenate the mid and lower face, as well as the neck area. It is commonly used alongside other surgical procedures, such as blepharoplasty. ere are many ways of carrying out a faceliſt with each tailored to the individual. For example, the scar may run from the temple behind the hairline, along the preauricular crease and tucked behind the ear, while in some cases, an incision is made under the chin. Faceliſt incisions and techniques vary depending on the presenting condition and which surgeon is carrying out the treatment. General anaesthesia is mainly used and recovery normally involves wearing a facial FACIAL AESTHETICS: PLASTIC SURGERY Continuing in her series on practising aesthetics, Tracey Bell gives an overview of some of the more common facial surgery procedures available AESTHETICS IN FOCUS Tracey Bell, BDS (Hons) Manchester, has aesthetic centres in the Isle of Man and Liverpool, which specialise in facial aesthetics and cosmetic dentistry. www.traceybell.co.uk Tracey Bell There are many ways of carrying out a facelift with each technique tailored to the individual Image: thinkstock
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Continuing in her series on practising aesthetics, Tracey Bell gives an overview of some of the more common facial surgery procedures available.
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100 September 2011 PPD
With more information, carrying out medical aesthetics becomes easier. This is why I consider myself lucky to
have watched various facial surgical procedures being carried out in the operating theatre. Not only did it teach me that a collaborative approach is essential, it also gave me a more thorough knowledge of anatomy and understanding of surgical facial treatments available. This in turn allows me to feel more confident in discussing further treatment options with my patients.
In this article, I will give an overview of some of the more common facial surgical procedures to be aware of, so you can inform patients presenting for non-surgical solutions of any surgical solutions, should they be considering it.
BLEPHAROPLASTYBlepharoplasty is an operation designed to remove excess skin and wrinkles from the upper and lower eyelids. It can be carried out under local or general anaesthetic and may involve fat removal also. It is commonly known as ‘eye bag’ removal and can be utilised along with Botox.
FACE AND NECK LIFTSA facelift is a term used to describe a wide range of surgical procedures aiming to rejuvenate certain areas of the face, particularly to lift sagging skin and rejuvenate the mid
and lower face, as well as the neck area. It is commonly used alongside other surgical procedures, such as blepharoplasty.
There are many ways of carrying out a facelift with each tailored to the individual. For example, the scar may run from the temple behind the hairline, along the preauricular crease and tucked behind the ear, while in some cases, an incision is made under the chin.
Facelift incisions and techniques vary depending on the presenting condition and which surgeon is carrying out the treatment. General anaesthesia is mainly used and recovery normally involves wearing a facial
FACIAL AESTHETICS: PLASTIC SURGERYContinuing in her series on practising aesthetics, Tracey Bell gives an overview of some of the more common facial surgery procedures available
AESTHETICSINFOCUS
Tracey Bell, BDS (Hons) Manchester, has aesthetic centres in the Isle of Man and Liverpool, which specialise in facial aesthetics and cosmetic dentistry. www.traceybell.co.uk
Tracey Bell
There are many ways of carrying out a facelift with each technique tailored to the individual
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