Tummy tuck is used as a synonym for a full Abdominoplasty, where the abdominal muscles are tightened to reconstruct the abdominal wall. It is an important step on the abdominal contouring after pregnancy or moderate to severe weight gain in which cases the muscles separate. Another type of Abdominoplasty is the mini Abdominoplasty that does not involve tightening neither the abdominal muscle nor the relocation of the belly button. It only removes redundant skin from below the belly button.

Scar formation is a normal response following any injury or surgery. It is the way the body heals injured structures. An active scar may be red, raised, firm, and thick. Scar tissue may involve only the superficial skin, or it may involve the deeper tissues beneath the skin, including nerves and tendons. Scars can become overly sensitive and can limit motion and function.

Blepharoplasty (also known as eyelid reduction, eye lift or eye bag removal), refers to the surgical rejuvenation of the eyelid which is often used in conjunction with non-surgical procedures. It applies to both the upper and the lower eyelids but is commonly used to counteract the effects of ageing on the skin muscle and fat around the eyes. Dr. Sasi Kumar will also need to ascertain whether it is just the eyelids, which are of concern, or whether the surrounding brow, temple, cheekbones and tear trough are also requiring treatment. All surgery can be carried out as a day case, Usually under Total Intravenous Anaesthesia (TIVA) with the patient only lightly anaesthetised. Smaller procedures can be carried out under local anaesthetic.

Breast reduction surgery, is a surgical procedure to reduce the size of disproportionately large breasts that may cause physical discomfort and pain as well as dissatisfaction with body image. Larger and disproportionate breasts can cause back, neck, and shoulder pain, indentations from bra straps, skin irritation beneath the breast crease, and restricted physical activity. This may impair a womans ability to lead an active life in addition to causing emotional discomfort and self-consciousness. Breast reduction surgery aims to achieve symmetrical, smaller and more aesthetically appealing breasts. The removal of excessive breast tissue and reshaping of remaining breast tissue, excision of excessive drooping skin, changing the nipple-areolar complex position, and liposuction is performed to achieve symmetrical attractive and smaller breasts with minimal scarring. A breast reduction is carried out on an out-patient basis, meaning that there is no need for an overnight stay. Patients are given general anesthesia and will be asleep through the procedure. Patients experience minor swelling and bruising which will diminish in a few days. You can resume normal activities in a few days. Dr sasi kumar will explain you with diagrams regarding how the surgery is done and where the scars will be .you can also discuss the different types of reduction techniques during the consultation. Patients are welcomed and encouraged to address any of their concerns or questions so that they can make a confident decision about undergoing breast reduction surgery.

The fat transfer procedure is a simple three-step process of removing fat from one area of the body and preparing it, then injecting the fat cells into the target site. Fat transfer results are usually noticeable immediately after the procedure and can last several months or years, or even permanently. The fat can be used for many facial imperfections, including scars and depressions in the skin. The effects of facial fat sculpting are very long-lasting facial fat injections last significantly longer than cosmetic injectables such as collagen, restylane, and juvderm. Facial fat sculpting is safe, since there are no allergic reactions to worry about, because the fat transplantation is from your own body. The risks of fat transfer/fat injection are few and minimal. Soreness and swelling are possible, but they're not commonly experienced. One should consider all of the risks and benefits of fat transfer before undergoing treatment.

Liposuction is one of the most effective body contouring procedures and produces excellent results for people who have deposits of excess fat that make certain body areas appear disproportionately large. The best results are achieved in patients who are at or near their normal weight with good skin elasticity and are interested in improving their body contour. Fat deposits that have not responded to diet and exercise or that are genetically predetermined in a specific area can be eliminated through liposuction.

What is Rhinoplasty?The word Rhino means Nose and the word Plasty means to shape or to mold, so rhinoplasty literally means to shape or mold the nose. What features can be improved with Rhinoplasty?A number of changes to the shape of the nose can be achieved through a rhinoplasty procedure. Noses can be made bigger or smaller, wider or narrower, shorter or longer, droopy noses can be lifted, and the bump on the bridge of your nose can be corrected.

Breast augmentation or breast enhancement is a procedure done to increase the size of the breast. It is performed for women who have lost fullness after pregnancy or breastfeeding, and also for women who desire more volume. It is a popular method used to increase the size, to augment the shape of the breast and to improve the symmetry of a womans breast. This is most often done using silicone cohesive-gel implants and sometimes fat-grafting.

Breast liftA breast lift also known as mastopexy is a surgical procedure performed to change the shape of your breasts. During a breast lift, excess skin is removed and breast tissue is reshaped to raise the breasts. You might choose to have a breast lift if your breasts sag or your nipples point downward. A breast lift might also boost your self-image and self-confidence A breast lift won't significantly change the size of your breasts. However, a breast lift can be done in combination with breast augmentation or breast reduction.

Gynecomastia is a medical term that originates from the greek words for women-like breasts and this condition affects over 50 percent of the male population in one or both breasts. what causes gynecomastia?the primary cause of gynecomastia is largely hormonal, as it usually starts to appear at puberty when hormone levels surge from the onset of physical maturity. Testosterone develops male characteristics while estrogen brings on female traits, and low testosterone or high estrogen levels in males can cause the development of female-like breast tissue, or gynecomastia. Although certain drugs and certain medical conditions including , impaired liver function or thyroid issues may cause or contribute to enlarged male breasts, it is widely accepted that a large percentage of gynecomastia cases derive from hormonal issues or in some cases unknown sources.

A Trigger Finger ( Stenosing Tenosynovitis) is caused by inflammation involving the pulleys and tendons that flex fingers. Pulleys are a series of tunnels that tendons travel through to hold the tendon against the bone. The inflammation leads to narrowing of the pulley causing the tendon to get stuck. As it progresses, the patient feels a clicking sensation in the middle knuckle with motion This leads to difficulty in flexing or extending the finger.

Patients with de Quervain syndrome have painful tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. Tendons are the ropes that the muscle uses to pull the bone. You can see them on the back of your hand when you straighten your fingers. In de Quervain syndrome, the tunnel (the first extensor compartment) where the tendons run narrows due to the thickening of the soft tissues that make up the tunnel. Hand and thumb motion cause pain, especially with forceful grasping .

Carpal tunnel syndrome is essentially a compression of nerve in the wrist. Carpal tunnel syndrome happens when pressure builds up from swelling in the tunnel and puts pressure on the nerve.

Ganglion Cysts are very common lumps that occur on hands and wrists that arise from joints or tendons. A Ganglion Cyst is a sac filled with clear fluid or gel. These masses are non cancerous and do not spread. They may change in size and even disappear on their own. Some Ganglion Cysts are painful due to pressure on surrounding structures (tendons, nerve or blood vessels).

Epidermoid cysts, also called sebaceous cysts or skin cysts, are benign (non- cancerous) skin cysts formed by an outpouching from the hair follicle.

Lipomas are subcutaneous soft tissue tumors that usually are slow-growing and are harmless. They have a soft, rubbery consistency. Lipomas tend to form on the trunk, shoulders, neck, but can appear elsewhere on the body.

How Does Scalp Micropigmentation Work?SMP is a microfine procedure done under local anesthetic . we use a very natural and non reactive ink and fine needles of different thickness to create fine dots that help to camouflage the scalp .Scalp Micropigmentation generally fades over a period of one year or so . Repeated touch ups are needed to maintain the results