[Fat Grafting]

Any concerns regarding FAT GRAFTING?

Some of the points that were dissatisfying to the patients underwent fat grafting are as below:
- There is no difference between before and after surgery or fat disappeared in a very short span of time.
- I look unnatural with too much fat.
- There are lumps on the grafted sites.

The outcome of fat grafting largely depends on surgical techniques and fat viability.
Also if the grafted areas have soft tissues, then it is relatively easier to graft fat than on areas with thin skin or soft tissues such as temples and lower lids.
Depending on grafted areas or one's conditions, there could be a limitation on amount of fat that can be added with a single procedure to achieve a desired enhancement. Otherwise, one might experience unnatural appearance.

Fat grafting is vulnerable and it is difficult to predict the degree of fat survival in advance because it varies depending on patient's conditions and procedures. So, some surgeons graft fat in an excessive amount, assuming that a significant amount of the grafted fat will not survive.
This could lead to unnatural enhancement, especially while animating a face.

Lump kind appearance might occur on the grafted site where it has thin skin or soft tissues,.
In order to avoid such outcome, a surgeon must choose the right type of cannulas and need to pay great attention while performing fat grafting.

Fat grafting should not be considered as one-time surgery. One needs to be patient until the outcome of the first procedure comes out and consult with the surgeon regarding amount of fat needs to be implemented for the secondary procedure.
ITEM Plastic Surgery performs fat grafting in a way that fat left from the first procedure will be stored for the second 'touch-up' procedure in 3 months in order to accelerate fat survival and also avoid over-grafting fat.


Also it is important to choose an experienced certified plastic surgeon who has good knowledge and has performed a lot of cases of fat grafting.

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[Facial Sculpting] Fat Dissolving Contouring Injection

INJECTION TREATMENT FOR DOUBLE CHIN

Many people think that a double chin makes them look older than they actually are.
Double chin is caused by weight gain, aging and genetics. But mostly when it has resulted from aging and genetics, it is difficult to slim it down with diet and exercise.

A smooth neck presents a sense of refinement and youthfulness that serves to improve your appearance.
Contouring injection is a treatment that can help you achieve the slim and beautiful jaw line.

Jaw line or neck contouring injection creates a firmer and more refined appearance to the neck and chin. With improving a sagging or heavy jaw line can dramatically enhance your appearance, helping you look younger.

- Contours and improves the appearance of fullness under the chin or jowl
- Causes destruction of fat cells, leaving the surrounding cells and tissues undamaged

This injection treatment can be applied to dissolve fat on cheeks. So, it is generally recommended to those who have chubby cheeks, but do not desire to undergo liposuction.

Contouring injection cannot resolve a problem of sagging skin under chin since it only takes care of fat cells. If you have severe droopiness under chin, then you might need to get neck or jowl lifting.


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[Body Contouring] Key Factors of Breast Augmentation

Choosing an implant for breast augmentation

For those who are concerned about their breast shape or volume due to their genetic conditions or loss of weight, breast augmentation would be the best option for solving their concerns.

Nowadays, breast augmentation gives natural shapes and tactile sensation unlike how it used to give unnatural looks. However, it could still result in unnatural shapes if unsuitable types or sizes of implants are used.

Everything from size to shape and position can make a big difference to the final outcome, meaning it is important to understand what your options would be.
There are different types and shapes of implants. And, you may become confused which one you should go for.

Therefore, most of all, it is important to assess your current condition of the breasts in terms of shapes and anatomical structures of chest.

Dr. Shin Kyung-Jin from ITEM Plastic Surgery said, “If you pursue to enlarge the size of breasts, then a round-shaped implant would be suitable whereas one with teardrop shape would be suitable for those who pursue natural line on the upper portion of breast and more volume on the bottom portion of breast, making the breast appear like an oval shape from the front”

And she added, “a teardrop-shaped implant is recommended for those who have protrusion on the upper thorax (upper chest) or developed chest muscles.

Size of the implants varies in a wide range. And the amount of breast tissue you have, as well as the width of your chest, are the key factors to be considered. To achieve the same cup size, you may need to use the different implant sizes, which would be normal for most cases. 

Aside from the size of implants, another key factor for breast augmentation is profile (projection) of implants. This determines how far the implant projects from the wall of your chest. Implants may have low height but wide diameter or tall height but narrower diameter or middle between.

The plan for breast augmentation, such as shape and size of implants or method of surgery, should vary from person to person depending on one’s conditions like the original shape of the breasts or chest structure. You would need to consider the most suitable size and shape of an implant for your own case as taking into account the ratio of the breast to a whole body.

Lastly, we recommend consulting with a doctor, specialized in breast augmentation, to get professional recommendations and answers to your inquiries. That way, you can be confident in making the best decision for your concerns regarding breast augmentation.


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[Body Contouring] Misconceptions about Breast Augmentation

BREAST AUGMENTATION


Those who have considered getting breast augmentation probably have heard about risks or misconceptions about breast augmentation.

In recent years, the number of case for consultation and surgery for body contouring has increased a lot. And, in fact, it is no more difficult to find people who have undergone breast augmentation.

On internet such as blogs or forums, the platforms where people share information about plastic surgery, you can find negative opinions or concerns about breast augmentation due to its risks or side effects. And, a lot of times, they make some of the misconceptions to be considered as fact and affect people making a decision for it.

Here are some misconceptions or questions regarding breast augmentation.

◆ Will I be able to breastfeed after breast augmentation?
YES. The methods of surgery vary depending on one's conditions, but they, all in common, are performed as not to damage the mammary glands. Therefore, breastfeeding will not be affected by breast augmentation.


◆ Does it require regular revision surgery?
Most of patients are concerned about the possibility of being in need of revision surgery. Some assert that the patients will need to change breast implants regularly. However, this is not true. Revision surgery of breast augmentation is rarely performed. If it is, then it would be mostly because patients desire to change the size of the implants or they experience side effects such as capsular contracture or asymmetric shapes of the breasts. Besides the case where patients want to change the size of the implants due to their personal preferences, these side effects can be managed by post-operative care and prevented with an exact diagnosis by a doctor who is specialized in breast augmentation.


◆ Is there any correlation between breast augmentation and breast cancer?
Many studies have proven over years and years that there is no relation between breast cancer and breast augmentation. Because the site where an implant is inserted is underneath mammary gland tissues, it does not even affect the procedure of breast cancer screening and tests.


◆ "I am afraid of getting capsular contracture."
Capsular contracture is one of the side effects that those considering or undergoing breast augmentation are most concerned about.
It refers to the case when body defense mechanism towards a foreign material (an implant for breast augmentation) is initiated as fibrosis cells surround the implant by forming thick membranes. In order to prevent this, it is important to perform surgery as using a rough-textured implant, inserting an implant underneath the pectoralis major (main muscle situated at the chest area) and using an endoscope to check the surgical sites as ensuring internal bleeding will not occur.


Breast augmentation is performed under general anesthesia, and it is a major surgery that will change the volume of breasts and body contour of females.
Although it brings out satisfying results, one should carefully consider the types of implants and methods of surgery.
Therefore, one should not be rushed on making a decision based on unproven information. It is highly advised to consult with a doctor who is specialized and well-experienced in breast augmentation in order to find and choose the most suitable methods of your own case.


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[Body Contouring] Liposuction & Botox

Are you getting ready for summer?




You have been covered up with thick sweaters, pants and coats over the winter.
The cold breeze is going away, and summer is coming faster than you expect!
Well, if you reside in the tropics, then you need to start getting your body ready for hot weather right now! :-)


Do you feel you will not have enough time doing a daily exercise or going on a long-term diet?
Do you feel like you are not patient enough to go through long-term plans to make your body fit?

Liposuctions on body such as abdomen, back, lovehandles, thighs and arms can help you achieve slimmer body contour!


If you are concerned about wearing shorts because of thick calves, you can get botox injections on calves.

Some of you may have prominent muscles on shoulders making your shoulder slope higher or making you look masculine. If you are concerned about your shoulders and wish to wear strapless shirts and have your hair up for a hot weather, then you can get botox injections on shoulders.


Let's start getting ready for summer at ITEM Plastic Surgery.



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Rejuran Healer

Repair your skin with Rejuran Healer


Are you hesitant to get fillers or toxin injections?
Do you have fine wrinkles across the face?
Do you have sensitive and thin skin, and desire for healthy skin?


Rejuran Healer repairs damaged skin cells and keeps them healthier.

Rejuran Healer is high concentration of polynucleotides which are DNA fragments optimized for tissue regeneration.
Rejuran helps the damaged skin to become healthier and more elastic.
It reduces pores and sebum, but increases skin moisturization.
It also provides lifting and tightening effects--improving fine wrinkles.


Polynucleotide
- Promotes favorable conditions for the growth of cells in the skin.
- Increase the production of extracellular matrix substances and fibroblast activation
- Improve skin elasticity, tonicity and turgidity



And it has no immune or antibody reaction.
It gives normal tissue formation and it requires very minimum downtime as you can resume your daily life after treatment.


It is injected in the desired location, normally face, neck or decollete, after applying of topical numbing cream for 30~40 minutes.
The injected area will swell up and become bumpy, but these bumps will go away in a few days, depending on one's skin conditions.
In 3~5 days from the initial injection, you will be able to see more fair texture on your skin and enhanced elasticity after 2~4 weeks.

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[Eyelid Surgery] Revision Double Eyelid Surgery

The primary surgery is the key for plastic surgery.

Double eyelid surgery has been the most performed plastic surgery as it is the most popular among females and males of both young-aged and middle aged.


But, because it is widely performed and often considered as a 'simple' surgery, people tend to rush on making a decision for undergoing double eyelid surgery.
In fact, double eyelid surgery is known as the number of case for its revision surgery is the greatest out of other plastic surgeries.


If one does not consider his or her original conditions, such as size, shapes and skin types of the eyelids etc, in a careful manner when deciding methods of surgery, it might easily lead to a case where revision surgery is required.


Especially thick crease of the eyelids has become one of the common reasons for revision surgery. If the crease is too high or looks swollen, as it looks like a 'sausage' type, even after around a year from surgery, then one might need to consider undergoing revision surgery.


If the previous surgery was performed with an incision method, unnecessary skin and scar on eyelids can be removed as lowering the height of the crease. If it was done by a non-incision method, then revision surgery of untying the sutures can be performed within 2 weeks to remake the crease.
However, if it has been long since the previous surgery was performed, then a plan for revision surgery will have to depend on the conditions of the eyes.
Moreover, minor swelling on eyelids may last long, up to 3~6 months in some cases, therefore a decision for undergoing revision surgery has to be made after enough time has passed.


And revision surgery requires comprehending the conditions of patients like what would be an exact problem from the previous surgery, and solving that problem as well.
Therefore, it is more complicated and thus requires more of techniques and practical knowledge from a doctor.


So, if you are considering undergoing double eyelid surgery or other plastic surgeries, you need to choose a plastic surgery clinic where there are experienced doctors, who will be in charge of the whole process of surgery.


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