Endoscopic Plastic Surgery

Endoscopic Plastic Surgery is a surgical process which enables a plastic surgeon to see images of internal organs of the body through small incisions. Endoscopic Plastic Surgery has a number of applications, including tubal ligation, gallbladder removal, and knee surgery. Endoscopic process is primarily used in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Endoscopic Plastic Surgery should be precede consultation with a good plastic surgeon who can explain to you at length, of the actual procedure of Endoscopic Plastic Surgery, its risks, benefits, and post-operative care.

Types of Endoscopic Plastic Surgery:

Cosmetic Surgery with Endoscopic Plastic Surgery:

Cosmetic Surgery with Endoscopic Plastic Surgery has the following applications-

• Breast augmentation - Breast augmentation is one of the well known applications of Endoscopic Plastic Surgery. It is done by inserting endoscope through a small incision in the underarm or the navel, thereby positioning breast implants within the chest wall. Endoscopic Plastic Surgery is also useful in the correction of capsular contracture and in the evaluation of existing implants.

• Facelift- When giving a facelift to the patient, numerous small incisions are strategically placed in areas which require modification. For tightening of the muscles and skin of the mid-face, incisions may be done in the in the lower eyelid or in the upper gumline. To tighten the loose muscles of the neck, incisions may be concealed beneath the chin and behind the ears. Endoscopic surgery is also used for adjusting the positioning of cheek and chin implants.
  
  
• Forehead Lift - In case of a Forehead lift, three or more "puncture-type" incisions are made at the hairline. The surgeon then removes the muscles that produce frown lines, and repositions the eyebrows to a higher level.

Reconstructive Surgery with Endoscopic Plastic Surgery:

• Flap Surgery - In Flap surgery, healthy tissues are stripped off from other body parts to repair damaged body parts. The tissue or flaps are removed from the donor site with two or three small incisions.
• Sinus Surgery- Endoscopic Plastic Surgery is also useful for rectifying and modifying sinus-drainage problems. The process helps in locating nasal polyps (growths) and in full rhino-septal surgery.

Advantages of Endoscopic Plastic Surgery:

Endoscopic Plastic Surgery has a number of advantages-

• Endoscopic Plastic Surgery assures faster recovery than open surgery
• Lesser risk of sensory loss from nerve damage;
• Lesser bleeding, bruising, swelling and other post operative injuries

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