Botox and Fillers Applications
Botox and Fillers Applications
Botox and Filler applications are non-surgical methods which are used to eliminate aging problems such as facial wrinkles and deep grooves. Botox and Fillers can be used alone, but they are more effective together.
What is Botox?
Contrary to common belief, Botox is not made of snake venom. It is made of a spasmolytic neurotoxin called “ Clostridium Botulinismis” produced by the bacteria which is formed in anaerobic environments and responsible for food poisoning. In the 1980s, it received it’s drug ID as Botox. It is the most commonly performed aesthetic interventions in the world and the FDA and the Ministry of Health approved. Botox is specially used in the wrinkle/line treatment and sweating treatment. Our facial expressions have a significant share of reflecting our emotions and feelings. Wrinkles are mostly caused by mimicking muscle, which we use in our every emotion and expression. As a result of aging, visible lines and wrinkles are formed on the skin over the muscle. In particular, wrinkle forms are more visible in early times, in active use of mimic muscles when there is no tissue sagging yet. Applying Botox during this period, temporarily paralyzes the facial muscles, corrects wrinkles, smooth appearance and prevents the formation of new wrinkles.
How to Apply?
An effective local anesthetic cream is applied to the face before the application and the application area is anesthetized. And then Botox is administered by using smaller needles. The tip of the application needle is so thin that you feel very little pain. There might be little bruises and swelling which is barely seen and disappear completely in 1-2 days. Immediately after the procedure, patients can continue their daily activities without any problem.
Which areas is it applied?
Botox is often applied to the mimic muscles between eyes to remove fine wrinkles and frown lines between the eyebrows and eyes. It is also effective in the forehead lines. It can be applied to lip edge and neck wrinkles, but it is not going to be as effective as other regions.
How long will it last?
The effect starts to emerge 48 hours after the injection, but fully manifests at the end of a week. 1 week is required in order to drug to be effective in the muscle. Duration of effect is 4-5 months. Therefore, it is recommended to repeat it every 6 months. In long term use, repeated injections will weaken the muscle and decrease the power of creating new wrinkles. So it will extend the time required for the reapplication of the drug. Furthermore, because there is no muscle activity, wrinkle production will stop and skin aging will slow down significantly.
Who can make the application?
Botox is effective only when it is given intramuscularly. So it requires a good knowledge of facial structure, muscle depth which a plastic surgeon knows very well from his previous surgery experiences. Today this practice is also done in a lot of aesthetic centers. But you should be careful. With non-expert hands there might be dangerous risks such as eyelid impairment, abnormal muscle lifting, muscle impairment. But even the worst view will resolve spontaneously 4-6 months after Botox loses its effect.
Are there any side effects of Botox?
No side effect of Botox was detected. It has been around for more than 40 years and been used safely.
What is the filler injection?
The filler injection is one of the minimally invasive aesthetic applications. It is generally applied around age 30 for the purpose of correcting wrinkles and mid years of the 20’s for the purpose of fixing the contour.
Which fillers do we use?
We prefer temporary filling material in order to prevent allergic reactions and provide safety. We use hyaluronic acid and calcium hydroxyapatite-containing fillings. They don’t contain animal ingredients. They contain hyaluronic acid derivatives, which are already occurring substance in the body and provide fullness by pulling water more than 100 times weight of its own. The product is degradable so it leaves the body in time and leaves no harm/side effect behind.
How long do temporary fillers last?
Depending on the person and the area we apply, they vary and usually last up to 1 year. Effects may be permanent after regular practices.
Which area are fillers applied?
We use fillers to eliminate deep wrinkles or deep grooves that cause ghosting so often. Forehead, nose, lip groove, lip edges, the groove between the chin and between the eyebrows are the most common applications. They thicken the lips and make them appear fuller. They are applied to the areas with fine lines and deep wrinkles on the face. They eliminate neck wrinkles. They are also applied to the chest wall as well as the upper side of the neck to eliminate neck and low-cut line wrinkles. If you want to have younger hands, the fillers may be applied to the back of the hands.
How about after the application?
After filler injection you may prevent bruises by applying an ice pack to the area. In particular, for fillers containing hyaluronic acid, which show a better effect by pulling water in, you need to drink plenty of water for the first 2 days. You should avoid of excessive massage to the treated area.
What are the advantages of temporary fillers?
No need to go to the operating room. The application is extremely easy and can be completed in a short time. There is no permanent risk because the effect is temporary. Little or no side effects. Patients continue their daily activities immediately after application.
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Forehead Lift and Brow Lift
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Forehead Lift and Brow Lift Aesthetic forehead lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure which is carried out to eliminate wrinkle lines across the forehead. Aging skin droops and develops wrinkles, lines and furrows. Forehead Lift restores a more youthful contour to your forehead skin. As one ages, it is also common for the brow to assume a flat or horizontal position. Any procedure that elevates the eyebrows or changes the form of them qualifies as a Brow Lift Surgery.
How can it be done? Under what circumstances?
These procedures can be made to reduce the wrinkle lines on the forehead, to improve frown lines and to fix sagging or low eyebrow position. It is also possible to reshape the eye with an eyelid surgery. They are performed as endoscopic surgeries in our clinic. With endoscopic technique, smaller incisions are used and that is why the healing process is shorter than usual.
Otoplasty – Ear Correction
Ear as being an organ that allows us to hear, is also one of the determining factors of facial appearance. The most easily noticeable part of the outer ear is also known as “pinna” can be corrected with a simple surgical intervention. Cosmic ear surgery is performed mostly to children in our country. Ear aesthetics don’t affect the ability to hear at all. It corrects the shape of the ear, without giving no harm to the hearing. A thorough ear examination will be done prior to surgery. Cartilage that causes the appearance of disorder is determined and is supported with photo work. Read All…
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Radiofrequency Applications
Radiofrequency Applications
Radiofrequency techniques are around for approximately 20 years. They have extremely appeared to give very promising results in the ear, nose and throat. High-frequency radio waves are converted into energy with the help of electrodes and that energy is sent directly to the tissues. Thus, the desired effect is achieved without any need for a surgical intervention on tissues. This technique, called radiofrequency applications is generally accepted as a revolutionary innovation in a sense.
In which cases radiofrequency procedures are used?
In case of nasal congestion is caused by inferior turbinate tissue swelling, radiofrequency applications can be used only under local anesthesia. It helps the tissue to heat and shrink. It may also be a permanent solution for patients who experience snoring and sleep apnea problems. In some cases it might be engaged into surgery as a technical assistant.
When do you start feeling the effects of radiofrequency application?
Radiofrequency methods are the methods with the least complaint by patients. A slight swelling may occur in the region a few days after the application. However, this is not a noticeable size and disappears very quickly. The net result arises after the completion of approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Are Radiofrequency effects permanent?
Radiofrequency aims to eliminate patients’ complaints without any surgical intervention. Tissue loss occurs in the region where the application is applied. Tissue shrinks down to a smaller size and texture. However, so-called hard fibrous tissue, permanent tissue occurs. In rare cases, some patients may need to repeat the application in order to contain a permanent solution. These patients are the ones who have allergy problems and suffer from the swelling of the Concha.
Is radiofrequency application painful?
Radiofrequency application does not causre any pain or ache. Application area will be fully anesthetized prior to application and it prevents patient feeling any pain. You will not feel any pain or ache even after the effect of anesthesia.
Reducing the nasal turbinates (Concha) with radiofrequency (RF inferior turbinate)
Lower turbinates (Concha) perform important tasks such as to filter, to heat, to moisturize the air we breathe and to secrete. In some cases (allergy, infection, congenital) they can be larger than the size they should be and can prevent us breath freely. If we cannot lower the size by using nasal sprays or certain drugs, it is possible to reduce it permanently with radiofrequency applications. This application is very simple and can be done under local anesthesia in clinical conditions. There will be no pain after and the desired effects take place within 1-2 weeks.
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Revision Rhinoplasty
What is the Revision Nose Surgery?
Revision Rhinoplasty In case of unsatisfactory cosmetic results or breathing problems after Rhinoplasty surgery, Revision (correction) nose surgeries intervene in. After a failed rhinoplasty surgery patients tend to become desperate and start losing their hope, if they are never going to have the nose they wanted. They even believe that it can no longer be corrected. Besides that they are likely to be impatient. They want to see the results immediately. However, it should be noted that; the healing process after Rhinoplasty is a process which requires a long waiting period and patience. It is very important not to be pessimistic in the early period after surgery. If there is no emergency, patients are called upon to wait at least one year before a revision surgery.
What is the difference between Primary and Revision Rhinoplasty?
Revision Rhinoplasty is a more difficult operation which requires a lot of knowledge, experience and planning. If the rhinoplasty surgery had not met patient’s expectations, a revision rhinoplasty may come into question. Such situations might require little touches as well as the restoration of the entire nose. The first surgeon’s knowledge and surgical skills help us to determine the difficulties that may be encountered in subsequent surgery. The state of the nose before primary surgery, a person’s skin structure and problems encountered in the healing process can lead someone to undergo a Revision Rhinoplasty.
Would Revision Rhinoplasty be more difficult for me?
Revision Rhinoplasty is not more difficult for the patient, but the surgeon. In case of lack of nasal cartilage tissue, ear or rib cartilages would be used and there would be a second wound for you other than your nose.
It does not matter how bad a nose looks, If the nose has no previous operation, it is always easier to shape it. The surgeon can clearly see the inherent anatomical structure. However, with a nose which had gone through a surgery before, the surgeon might face with more challenges. Changes in anatomical shape and inadequate nasal cartilage can be counted as some of the challenging factors of a Revision Rhinoplasty Surgery. Even if your previous surgery has been just a Deviation Surgery -is only associated with the inside of the nose- it might bring along some difficulties for a future aesthetic nose surgery.
My initial surgery could not meet my expectations. Can I achieve my desired results with a Revision Rhinoplasty?
First, we do a proper facial analysis and a nose design, just like we do for our initial nose surgery patients. However, unlike the first operation, the current conditions of the nose are more important for a revision nose surgery in terms of results and expectations. Surgical skill plays a crucial role in the quality of a revision rhinoplasty outcome. So you have to make sure you select a good and experienced surgeon for your revision rhinoplasty surgery. Let me remind you something, the healing process may last longer than your first operation. With an appropriate surgical technique and a successful surgeon selection, there is always a chance for a better result, even on your second, third or fourth operation. You just have to clearly tell your doctor your expectations and concerns.
Can they replace my lost tissue?
Tissue loss which occurred after the first rhinoplasty can be repaired with the cartilage we get from your own ear or rib. No deformation occurs in the ear after the operation. When using cartilage from the patient’s own rib cage, the scar is successfully hidden under the breast folds.
How is the healing process after revision surgery?
The healing process may take a little longer than your first surgery. Revision Rhinoplasty can be considerably challenging because of the fact that the nasal skin may be quite adherent to the residual cartilage. There may not be sufficient cartilage left in the septum for grafting purposes which may lead to the need for ear or rib cartilage. The healing process is quite different and longer as now there is a further layer of scar forming on top of an older layer of scar.
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Aesthetic Surgery for Eyes
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Who can have this surgery?
Patients who get droopy eyelids, under-eye bags or herniation problem under eyes may have this surgery. Saggy skin under eyes might make someone look older. These kind of problems and issues increase as we age and can occur between the ages of 30 and 40.
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Our nose is an organ which brings out the beauty of our face and is also vital in terms of health. If you think your nose does not fit your face line or has a deformity due to genetic causes or a previous trauma, it is possible to get rid of this annoyance by a Rhinoplasty Surgery.
By rhinoplasty surgeries, exterior changes are performed on the nose. While designing the structure of the external nose, functional disorders can be considered as well. Thanks to advanced technology, Rhinoplasty is no longer a painful surgery with a lot of bruising and swelling. We are able to fix inside of the nose without buffer applications so that patients have no postoperative pain and symptoms of nasal congestion at all. Special thanks to our Hilotheraphy mask, swelling and bruising around eyes remain minimal.
Our nose is also a functional organ, we examine the deviation in the nose (curvature of the wall which is made of bone and cartilage), the size of the Concha (the growth of inferior turbinate) and nasal polyps as well as chronic sinusitis which affects breathing and smelling, so that we can diagnose any of these issues and fix them during Rhinoplasty Surgery.
Aesthetic nasal surgery can be done under general or local anesthesia and lasts approximately 2 hours. Patients can continue with their routine after surgery. It takes 3 to 6 months for recovery of the nose. But the final results of a rhinoplasty are not typically seen for up to a year after surgery.
Open Rhinoplasty technique or Closed Rhinoplasty technique?
Open and Closed Rhinoplasty Technique simply refer to two possible surgical approaches of Rhinoplasty surgery. With Open Technique nasal cartilage and bone structures can be configured in more detail. It allows the entire skin over the nasal cartilage and bone to be lifted up to find out what’s underneath. Especially in patients who have problems in the tip of their nose, this technique is more suitable. In Closed Rhinoplasty technique, all of the incisions are enclosed inside the nose. All of the work is achieved through the nostrils from the inside. Because of that there is no visible external scar. This technique is preferred if there is no genuine nose deformity. The doctors’ opinions conflict over these two methods. However, I think that it is a more accurate approach to make this decision in accordance with the needs of my patients.
Choosing your doctor is important!
Choosing the right surgeon is the most important and difficult decision you make when considering Rhinoplasty. Because rhinoplasty is generally considered the most difficult procedure in cosmetic surgery, finding the best rhinoplasty surgeon is essential for obtaining the best result. Aesthetic nasal surgery requires exceptional surgical skills and aesthetic perspective in addition to the experience in facial analysis. Your doctor’s previous surgery results, approach to the nasal & facial harmony and experience -quantity & variety of the operations she/he has been performed so far- should be considered carefully before making your decision. The postoperative process of Rhinoplasty takes a long time, the communication between you and your doctor is just as important as the doctor’s attitude to you. Remember, with the combination of a right surgeon, an accurate diagnosis, a well-chosen surgical technique and a successful operation, there is nothing between you and the look you want.
Facial Analysis for Rhinoplasty
How to find the right doctor?
Importance of the facial analysis for Rhinoplasty You aren’t pleased with the look of your nose and you decided to undergo a nose surgery. However, which doctor you choose? Got some close relatives who had the same operation before? Or Celebrity doctors? If the highest price means the best doctor? You began to search but you are more confused now?
Choosing the right surgeon is the most important and difficult decision you make when considering a nose surgery. Aesthetic nasal surgery requires exceptional surgical skills and aesthetic perspective in addition to the experience in facial analysis. Your doctor’s previous surgery results, approach to the nasal & facial harmony and experience -quantity & variety of the operations she/he has been performed so far- should be considered carefully before making any decision.
Nowadays, Internet technology is the most common data acquisition platform. You can find the answers to your questions with the help of information which is provided by social forums and similar platforms. However, if you want to make a healthy decision, you better meet the doctors face to face and see their previous patient’s pictures. The postoperative process of Rhinoplasty takes a long time, the communication between you and your doctor is just as important as the doctor’s attitude to you. You should pick a doctor who understands your concerns and resolves them. A doctor who is able to inform you clearly about your operation. Remember, with the combination of a right surgeon, an accurate diagnosis, a well-chosen surgical technique and a successful operation, there is nothing between you and the look you want.
Revision Rhinoplasty
Revision Rhinoplasty In case of unsatisfactory cosmetic results or breathing problems after Rhinoplasty surgery, Revision (correction) nose surgeries intervene in.After a failed rhinoplasty surgery patients tend to become desperate and start losing their hope, if they are never going to have the nose they wanted. They even believe that it can no longer be corrected. Besides that they are likely to be impatient. They want to see the results immediately. However, it should be noted that; the healing process after Rhinoplasty is a process which requires a long waiting period and patience. Read All…
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Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery FESS is the best and accepted surgical method of our times when it comes to treating Chronic Sinusitis. It opens the nose and sinuses channel, heals it and prevent recurrence of the disease. With the help of endoscopic devices you have the chance to see inside of the nose and sinus, clean tissues and open blocked sinus passages. The sinuses are anatomically neighbors to many important blood vessels and nerves in our heads, it is extra important having this surgery by an experienced and skilled surgeon.
We carry out these operations much more safely thanks to Balloon Synoplasty instruments we use in addition to conventional techniques. FESS is the best treatment for patients who suffer from nasal polyps caused by chronic sinusitis. The regeneration of polyps can be prevented with long term follow-ups and measures to be taken.
Functional Nose Surgeries
Operations Which Make it Easier to Breathe
Functional Nose Surgeries Nasal congestion affects the quality of life adversely and is a common problem. Even the nasal obstruction for a few days which is caused by a simple upper respiratory tract infection decreases sleep quality and daily lives of people are negatively affected by this situation. If nasal congestion gets steady state, it will lead to deterioration in the quality of sleep and our entire life will be influenced. The diseases often cause nasal congestion are able to be treated by the drug treatments yet, surgical intervention may be required in some cases. Read All…
Deviation
Deviation (nasal septum deviation)
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