AmericoPlastic.com Page of Dr. Américo Martins who is a Plastic Surgeon.
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AMERICO MARTINS - PLASTIC SURGEON abdominoplasty, breast enlargement, breast lift, ear surgery, eyelid surgery, facelift, liposuction, male breast reduction, nose surgery, cirugia plastica, abdomen, mamas, pavilhão auricular, orelhas, palpebras, face, lipoaspiração, ginecomastia, mamas masculinas, nariz, cirurgia, surgery, surgeon, plastic, medical, plastica, medico, winston churchill, puc, hospital, miguel couto, clinica, pronto-socorro, clinical, maxilo facial, estética, medicinal, aesthetic"
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- Dr. Américo Maritns Plastic Surgery provides this general information as an introduction to various cosmetic plastic surgical procedures. If you are seriously interested in having cosmetic plastic surgery, the best way for you to find out what procedures might benefit you the most is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Americo. This page offers a general overview of cosmetic surgery procedures. For more in-depth information on these procedures. While this section explores cosmetic surgical offerings, many of these procedures may also fulfill true medical needs. You should understand that the circumstances and experience of every individual will be unique.
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Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Procedure: Flatten abdomen by removing excess fat and skin and tightening muscles of abdominal wall. Length: 2 to 5 hours. Anesthesia: General, or local with sedation, or epidural block. In/Outpatient: Either depending on individual circumstances and extent of surgery. Side Effects: Temporary pain. Swelling, soreness, numbness of abdominal skin, bruising, tiredness for several weeks or months. Risks: Blood clots. Infection. Bleeding under the skin flap. Poor healing resulting in conspicuous scarring or skin loss. Need for a second operation. Recovery: Back to work: 2 to 4 weeks. More strenuous activity: 4 to 6 weeks or more. Fading and flattening of scars: 3 months to 2 years. Breast Enlargement (Augmentation Mammaplasty) Procedure: Enhance the size of breasts using inflatable implants filled with saline. Length: 1 to 2 hours. Anesthesia: Local with sedation, or general. In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient. Side Effects: Temporary soreness, swelling, change in nipple sensation, bruising. Breast sensitive to stimulation for a few weeks. Risks: Lack of implant permanence -- surgical removal or replacement of the implants may be required to treat problems, including: deflation; the formation of scar tissue around the implant (capsular contracture), which may cause the breast to feel tight or hard; bleeding or infection. Increase or decrease in sensitivity of nipples or breast skin, occasionally permanent. Mammagraphy requires a special technique. (Note: Some women have reported symptoms similar to those of immune disorders. Ask your doctor about these and other FDA concerns.) Recovery: Back to work: a few days. Physical contact with breasts: 3 to 4 weeks. Fading of scars: several months to a year or more. Duration of Results: Variable. Implants may require removal or replacement. Breast Lift (Mastopexy) Procedure: Raise and reshape sagging breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning remaining tissue and nipples. Length: 1 to 3 hours. Anesthesia: Local with sedation, or general or epidural block. In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient. Sometimes inpatient. Side Effects: Temporary bruising, swelling, discomfort, numbness, dry breast skin. Permanent scars. Risks: Thick, wide scars; skin loss; infection. Unevenly positioned nipples. Permanent loss of feeling in nipples or breast. Recovery: Back to work: 1 week or more. Strenuous activities: 1 month. Fading of scars: several months to a year. Duration of Results: Variable; gravity, pregnancy, aging, and weight changes may cause new sagging. Results may last longer or be enhanced when breast implants are inserted as part of the procedure. Ear Surgery (Otoplasty) Procedure: Set prominent ears back closer to the head, or reduce the size of large ears. Most often done on children between the ages of 4 and 14 years. Length: 2 to 3 hours. Anesthesia: Young children: usually general. Older children or adults: general or local, with sedation. In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient. Side Effects: Temporary throbbing, aching, swelling, redness, numbness. Risks: Infection of cartilage. Excessive scarring. Blood clot that may need to be drained. Mismatched or artificial- looking ears. Recurrence of the protrusion, requiring repeat surgery. Recovery: Back to work or school: 5 to 7 days. Strenuous activity, contact sports: 1 to 2 months. Duration of Results: Usually permanent. Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) Procedure: Correct drooping upper eyelids and puffy bags below the eyes by removing excess fat, skin, and muscle. Length: 1 to 3 hours. Anesthesia: Usually locally with sedation or general. In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient. Side Effects: Temporary discomfort, tightness of lids, swelling, bruising. Temporary dryness, burning, itching of eyes. Excessive tearing, sensitivity to light for first few weeks. Risks: Temporary blurred or double vision. Infection, bleeding. Swelling at the corners of the eyelids. Dry eyes. Formation of whiteheads. Slight asymmetry in healing or scarring. Difficulty in closing eyes completely (rarely permanent). Pulling down of the lower lids (may require further surgery). Blindness (extremely rare). Recovery: Reading: 2 or 3 days. Back to work: 7 to 10 days. Contact lenses: two weeks or more. Strenuous activities, alcohol: about 3 weeks. Bruising and swelling gone: several weeks. Duration of Results: Several years. Sometimes permanent. Facelift (Rhytidectomy) Procedure: Improving sagging facial skin, jowls, and loose neck skin by removing excess fat, tightening muscles, redraping skin. Most often done on men and women over 40. Length: Several hours. Anesthesia: Local with sedation, or general. In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient. Some patients may require short inpatient stay. Side Effects: Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness and tenderness of skin; tight feeling, dry skin. For men, permanent need to shave behind ears, where beard-growing skin is repositioned. Risks: Injury to the nerves that control facial muscles or feeling (usually temporary but may be permanent). Infection, bleeding. Poor healing; excessive scarring. Asymmetry or change in hairline. Recovery: Back to work: 10 to 14 days. More strenuous activity: 2 weeks or more. Bruising: 2 to 3 weeks. Must limit exposure to sun for several months. Duration of Results: Usually 5 to 10 years. Liposuction (Suction-Assisted Lipectomy) Procedure: Improve body shape by removing exercise-resistant fat deposits with a tube and vacuum device. Can be performed using the tumescent technique, in which targeted fat cells are infused with saline containing solution with a local anesthetic before liposuction to reduce post-operative bruising and swelling. Common locations for liposuction include chin, cheeks, neck, upper arms, above breasts, abdomen, buttocks, hips, thighs, knees, calves, ankles. For larger volumes of fat or for fibrous body areas, ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty (UAL) may be used. UAL is a new technique in which a ultrasound probe is inserted beneath the skin to "liquify" the fat before it is suctioned. Length: 1 to 2 hours or more. UAL: 20-40 percent longer than traditional liposuction. Anesthesia: Local, epidural, or general. In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient. Extensive procedures may require short inpatient stay. Side Effects: Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, soreness, burning sensation. Tumescent: Temporary fluid drainage from incision sites. UAL: Larger incisions for cannula. Risks: Asymmetry. Rippling or bagginess of skin. Pigmentation changes. Skin injury. Fluid retention. Excessive fluid loss leading to shock. Infection. UAL: thermal burn injury caused by the heat from the ultrasound device. Recovery: Back to work: 1 to 2 weeks. More strenuous activity: 2 to 4 weeks. Full recovery from swelling and bruising: 1 to 6 months or more. Use of tumescent technique or UAL may decrease post-operative bruising and swelling. Duration of Results: Permanent, with sensible diet and exercise. Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia) Procedure: Reduce enlarged, female-like breast in men using liposuction and/or cutting out excess glandular tissue. Length: 1 hour or more. Anesthesia: General or local. In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient. Side Effects: Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, soreness, burning sensation. Risks: Infection. Fluid accumulation. Injury to the skin. Rippling or bagginess of skin. Asymmetry. Pigmentation changes (may become permanent if exposed to sun). Excessive scarring if tissue was cut away. Need for second procedure to remove additional tissue. Recovery: Back to work: 3 to 7 days. More strenuous activity: 2 to 3 weeks. Swelling and bruising: 3 to 6 months. Duration of Results: permanent Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
