What are the benefits of liposuction?
Cosmetic Surgery Dubai | 6 February 2020
Liposuction, Liposculpture, Suction Lipectomy, Body Reshaping is a Plastic Surgery operation to reshape areas of the face and body by removing excess fat that does not respond to diet and exercise in order to achieve a more aesthetic facial or body shape. Abnormal or excess fat deposition can arise from a familial trait or simply as a result of the changes of aging. Fat deposition in the lower body and legs (Lipodystrophy) commonly has a genetic link and can prove difficult for the patient to reduce with diet and exercise but is suitable for Liposuction, Liposculpture. Fat deposition in the male chest (Gynaecomastia) is relatively common and rarely responds to diet and exercise but is suitable for Liposuction, Liposculpture, or PAL Liposuction, VASER Liposuction.
What is Liposuction, Liposculpture?
Liposuction is a technique for fat removal using minimal incision and a thin cannula. Many methods have been developed to assist or improve the efficiency of fat removal. Traditional Liposuction uses manual movement of the cannula with suction, while Power Assisted Liposuction PAL, uses a rapidly vibrating cannula to remove fat. Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction UAL/ VASER, utilizes ultrasonic waves to disrupt fat cells before suction. LASER Assisted Liposuction achieves the similar effect as UAL but is less selective to the fat cells. BodyJet utilizes high flow water to disrupt fat while removing with suction. It is important to understand that all techniques require fat to be removed by suction. Many claim to be better than “Traditional Liposuction” but no scientific data has been published comparing these techniques. Like many surgical procedures (Liposuction is a surgical procedure) the results are determined by the skill and training of the operator more than the technique used.
What are the benefits of Liposuction, Liposculpture?
Liposuction – Liposculpture is performed to remove excess fat that does not reduce following exercise and diet. Liposculpture or Liposuction aims to improve body shape and self-image enabling you to wear the clothes you want. Liposuction – Liposculpture is carried out to correct abnormal fat deposits; under chin, neck, male chest (Gynaecomastia), and lower body (Lipodystrophy).
Am I the ideal patient for Liposuction, Liposculpture?
If you are on a good diet, are able to exercise and your weight is stable or reducing, but are concerned about stubborn fat around the abdomen, hips, thighs, knees, neck or arms then Liposuction can improve your body shape and self-image. Loose skin in the area of concern will reduce the benefit of Liposuction and some form of skin tightening treatment or procedure may be necessary in combination with Liposuction. Smoking must be avoided before and after Liposuction to avoid complications such as infection or poor healing. You should also avoid any blood thinning medication or supplements.
Do I need to lose weight before my Liposuction, Liposculpture?
We recommend that you should be as close to your ideal body weight as possible before you undergo Liposuction, Liposculpture. However, many patients find it very difficult to exercise effectively. It is important even in this circumstance that you eat a good diet and are losing weight before your surgery.
The Beautiful Benefits of Brazilian Butt Lifts
Cosmetic Surgery Dubai | 4 February 2020
One of the most popular plastic surgery procedures among my patients today is the Brazilian butt lift. Why are they so happy with it? Because it is both butt augmentation and butt reshaping, using your own fat. In fact, over the past 5 years Dr. Vigo has done more and more of these procedures in combination with other body contouring techniques, particularly liposuction. This way, patients get a double benefit: the body shaping aspect of liposuction and the enhancement aspect of a higher and firmer derrière. Unfortunately, loss of fat in the skin is a major contributor to the typical features of the buttocks. By restoring fat, autologous fat transfer, AFT, Lipofilling can improve the appearance and provide fuller buttocks – Brazilian Butt Lift, Buttock Fat Augmentation. The type of operation required to achieve the best result for you will depend on your goals and involved areas and will be discussed at the time of your consultation with Dr. Vigo.
Autologous Fat Grafting can be enhanced by using your our Platelets from your blood in the form of Platelet Rich Plasma PRP, to enhance fat cell healing and survival. This is performed at the same time as AFT. Remember surgery will not change you or solve any life crises, but should boost your self-confidence and enjoyment of life.
What is Brazilian Buttock Lift with Fat Grafting, Autologous Fat Transfer AFT?
Brazilian Buttock Lift with Fat Grafting or Lipofilling is an operation to restore or reshape the buttocks to provide a fuller, firmer uplifted, buttocks or correct deformities and asymmetry, by grafting of your own fat(autologous) into the buttocks. Fat is harvested from areas where excess fat is of concern, commonly the love handles, abdomen and thighs, but can also be the arms, back rolls, knees. The fat is carefully treated using a sterile Aquavage device, to protect the fat cells before being injected into the buttocks through one or two very small incisions using a thin cannula. The procedure should be fairly atraumatic, reducing the incidence of complications and maximising the healing of the fat cells.
What is the benefit of Fat Grafting, Fat Transfer?
Fat Grafting uses your own fat cells (autologous fat) to enhance and lift your buttocks. Since the fat cells are your own, there is no risk of rejection or adverse reactions. The fat grafted buttocks will feel and behave naturally and there is no risk of implant failure or damage as with Buttock Augmentation with an Implant. Although, 1 or 2 treatments with Fat Grafting may be required to achieve the optimum shape or fullness, the results of Autologous Fat Transfer AFT are permanent.
What are the side effects or risks?
Mild discomfort, swelling and bruising can occur. Some irregularity may occur at the site of fat harvest requiring additional treatment(s), such as Velashape or additional fat sculpting. Infection is rare (<0.1%) following Fat Tansfer AFT for Brazilian Buttock Lift, a course of antibiotics will be given at the time of your treatment. Some altered sensation around the treatment area and the site of fat harvest is common which is expected to resolve in 6 – 8 weeks. Deep Vein Thrombosis is very uncommon but we take all precautions during and after your surgery to minimize this risk.
How is the Brazilian Buttock Lift performed?
Initial consultation will determine the goals of treatment and make note of any associated abnormalities or asymmetry and plan the optimum treatment to achieve the ideal result in each patient. Treatment is carried out under general anaesthetic as a day case. Autologous Fat is harvested by liposuction technique before preparation and transfer to your buttocks. AFT can be enhanced by using your own Platelets from your blood in the form of Platelet Rich Plasma PRP, to enhance fat cell healing and survival. This is performed at the same time as Fat Grafting.
Body Lift – Upper, Belt or Full Body Lift
Cosmetic Surgery Dubai | 3 February 2020
Aging, pregnancy and weight gain and loss all take their toll on your shape, especially around the waist, hips and buttocks. Skin laxity and stubborn fat contribute to the heavy abdomen and hips making it difficult to wear the clothes you want and also increasing lower back pain. Dr. Vigo’s expert care and professional service ensures your safe and natural aesthetic appearance in Body Lift Surgery.
What is a Body Lift?
Body Lift Surgery is a plastic surgical procedure performed to remove excess fat and skin around the lower abdomen and back to restore a shapely silhouette and achieve a natural aesthetic appearance around your whole body. Body lift surgery addresses both the laxity of the abdomen and lower back / buttocks as well as outer thighs in one surgical procedure.
What are the benefits of Body Lift Surgery?
Body Lift surgery is performed to reduce the heavy lower abdomen, hips and sagging bottom to enable you to wear the clothes you want and boost your self-esteem. Body Lift can restore a youthful figure following weight loss or pregnancy. Diabetic patients may benefit following a Body Lift by improved blood sugar control or reduced requirements for medication. The improvement in body shape can boost your self confidence and comfort enabling you to exercise effectively to maintain a good body weight and shape.
What are the risks of Body Lift Surgery?
Common to all surgical procedures there are always risks associated with surgery. However, Body Lift Surgery is a safe procedure when performed by a fully qualified and trained Plastic, Cosmetic Surgeon with a high standard of care. The common risks are bleeding (less than 0.5%), infection (less than 0.5%) delayed skin healing, and seroma collection (fluid under the skin). Each of these risks may require revision surgery. Other risks that may occur are, poor scarring, hypertrophic or keloid scars, blood clots – DVT and PE (0.5%), asymmetry, numbness of the skin. Dr. Vigo minimises these risks to ensure your safety throughout your procedure.
Do I need to lose weight before my Body Lift Surgery?
We recommend that you should be as close to your ideal body weight as possible before you undergo a Body Lift, with your weight stable for more than 6 months. However, many patients find it very difficult to exercise effectively with a heavy lower abdomen, back and hips. It is important even in this circumstance that you maintain healthy nutrition and are losing weight before your surgery.
Mini Tummy Tuck FAQs
Abdominoplasty Dubai | 1 February 2020
What is a Mini Abdominoplasty, Mini Tummy Tuck?
Mini Abdominoplasty, Mini Tummy tuck is a plastic surgical procedure performed to remove excess fat and skin in the lower abdomen, below the umbilicus, to restore a shapely silhouette or body shape and achieve a natural aesthetic appearance.
What are the benefits of Mini Abdominoplasty, Mini Tummy Tuck Surgery?
Mini Abdominplasty, Mini Tummy Tuck surgery is performed to reduce the heavy lower abdomen and hips to enable you to wear the clothes you want and boost your self-esteem. Especially suitable to regain your body shape post baby! A Mini Tummy Tuck can restore a youthful figure, flat lower abdomen, following pregnancy, post baby or weight loss. Mini Abdominoplasty is less invasive than a full Tummy Tuck, with a short recovery time. Diabetic patients may benefit following a Mini Abdominoplasty by improved blood sugar control or reduced requirements for medication. The improvement in body shape can boost your self confidence and comfort enabling you to exercise effectively to maintain a good body weight and shape.
Am I the ideal patient for Mini Abdominoplasty Surgery?
If you would like to improve your body shape because of skin laxity and excess fat in your lower abdomen, which does not reduce with good diet and exercise, do not have any serious medical conditions and are not significantly overweight, then an Mini Abdominoplasty, tummy tuck is likely to be suitable for you. VASER Liposculpturing may be required to achive the optimum body shaping.
Do I need to lose weight before my Mini Abdominoplasty Surgery?
Dr. Vigo recommends that you should be as close to your ideal body weight as possible before you undergo a Mini Abdominoplasty surgery. It is important that you maintain a good diet and are losing weight before your surgery.
What about the scars following Mini Abdominoplasty, Mini Tummy Tuck?
Unfortunately, it is necessary to have a scar as a result of Mini Abdominoplasty, but every effort is made to minimize the scars and ensure that these are as inconspicuous as possible. The goal is to achieve a scar which is as short as possible and which, once fully healed is barely visible. The scar is placed within the pants line – bikini line. The extent of the scar is determined by the amount of excess skin to be removed.
DISPROPORTIONATELY LARGE BREASTS CAN BE A DISABLING PHYSICAL CONDITION
Plastic Surgery Dubai | 24 January 2020
Breast reduction is a surgical procedure to make the breasts smaller. It is often considered a reconstructive procedure.
Mammary hypertrophy – or disproportionately large breasts – can be a disabling physical condition, causing back ache, neck ache and skin irritation, as well as drawing unwanted attention from the opposite sex. In a society where large breasts are often equated with attractiveness, these problems are often made light of, but overly large breasts can cause real pain and discomfort.
Breast reduction surgery can make a significant difference; by reducing the size of the breasts, the load to be borne by the back and shoulders is lightened significantly.
What can I expect from breast reduction surgery?
Breast reduction surgery is performed under a general anaesthetic. There are many different techniques that Dr. Vigo can use to reduce the size of the breasts, and he will discuss this with you at your breast reduction consultation, to decide which is the best technique for you.
Whichever technique is used for your breast reduction procedure, skin and fat will be removed from the breast, and your nipple may be repositioned, depending on the size and shape of your breasts. All techniques will result in a small scar around the areola.
Breast reduction can also be performed to correct breast asymmetry. Again, this can be discussed in detail with Dr. Vigo at your consultation.
Are there any possible complications associated with breast reduction surgery?
A breast reduction procedure is considered more extensive than breast augmentation or breast lifts, and you might have suction tubes in your chest area for one to two days post surgery to help reduce swelling, pain and blood clots.
Most possible complications associated with your breast reduction procedure can be easily managed using the medication prescribed by Dr. Vigo, but you may find that your breasts are sore for around two weeks following surgery, and they may become painful again the first time you menstruate after your operation.
You may experience reduced sensation in the nipples following breast reduction surgery – this is usually a temporary situation, but in rare cases can be permanent.
It is important to keep strenuous physical activity to an absolute minimum during the first few weeks after surgery and avoid pressure on the breasts for the first four weeks. Dr. Vigo will see you during the months following surgery to check on your progress, and you can call the surgeon at any time, should you have any concerns.
It is important to remember that scars from breast reduction surgery are visible and permanent, although Dr. Vigo will do everything in his power to ensure that they are minimal. Relief from the physical strain associated with large breasts should be immediate post procedure, although it may take several months for your breasts to achieve their final shape, and full healing can take a year or more.
DERMAL FILLERS – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Cosmetic Clinic Dubai | 18 January 2020
Are dermal fillers safe?
Every client seeking injectable treatments with dermal fillers should be offered an in-depth consultation to examine motivation and expectations.
Do dermal fillers hurt?
Unlike procedures such as surgical face lifts or implants, dermal fillers require no cuts, incisions or stitches to be made, although the procedure may involve some light pain or discomfort. Depending on the area being treated, the treatment usually takes between 20 and 30 minutes, and clients describe it as a tiny scratch as the needle goes in, with a slight stinging sensation as the filler is applied. For those feeling anxious, we can use a local anaesthetic to numb the area completely.
Do you offer permanent dermal fillers?
Dr. Vigo does not offer permanent fillers, due to the unknown long-term risks involved.
How long do dermal fillers last?
Each treatment is delivered by Dr. Vigo to achieve the optimum, natural looking results. Results begin to show immediately after treatment and can last up to 12 months, depending on the product used and the area treated. Lip fillers tend to last for six months.
What Happens At The Consultation?
It’s important to us that you achieve the results you want, and we believe this starts with a thorough consultation. You will never be rushed and Dr. Vigo will take the time to discuss aspects of your skin you may be unhappy with, your desired results, costs and timings. His aim is for you to leave your consultation feeling confident, fully informed and looking forward to your treatment.
What if I don’t like the results?
During your consultation a great amount of time will be spent discussing your expectations, so there shouldn’t be any surprise or shock results following treatment. However, if you are not happy with the results, Dr. Vigo can administer a solution that dissolves the filler almost instantly, leaving no lasting damage or effect.
THE EYE AREA IS ONE OF THE FIRST AREAS TO SHOW THE SIGNS OF AGEING
Blepharoplasty Dubai | 16 January 2020
Age takes away much of the fullness in our upper eyelids, causing the looser skin to fall toward the eyelashes and / or fold backward to create prominent creases. Other conditions created by advancing maturity include fine lines, wrinkles, and under-eye shadows or puffiness.
Cosmetic eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, corrects this appearance of drooping skin and removes any excess fat on the upper eyelid. It does not, however, erase the fine lines at the outer aspects of your eyes: this condition may be treated by placing fat beneath the skin to plump up any creases.
The surgery can take different approaches depending on the patient’s situation: sometimes the eyelid skin is augmented using fat from a different area of your body, or a small amount of skin is removed to improve both the eyelid fold and the contours. Some patients elect to have both the upper and lower eyelids improved simultaneously, while others choose to correct one or the other, especially if problems are more apparent in a single area.
Upper Eye Lift
When blepharoplasty is performed on the upper eyelid, Dr. Vigo makes a small incision in the crease and remove drooping, excess skin or fat. Extremely fine sutures are used to close the incision, ensuring that the surgery site heals with minimal discomfort. Because the incisions are made along the eye’s natural lines, they are barely visible afterward, and when your eyes are open, they are completely hidden. Over time they will gradually fade away.
Lower Eye Lift
With the lower eyelids, problems usually consist of fat creating ‘bags’ or wrinkles, or age-related hollowing producing dark shadows.
Your eyes are one of your face’s most expressive features, so when wrinkles, fine lines, and puffiness appear, you may look both older and more tired. A surgical eye lift procedure may be the best solution.
Am I a suitable candidate for blepharoplasty?
If you have no pre-existing eye conditions of a serious nature, are psychologically healthy, and have realistic goals for your surgery, you are a good candidate.
Are there any possible complications associated with blepharoplasty?
The potential complications depend on your anatomy and extent of eyelid surgery performed. In general there is very little risk or downtime associated with eyelid surgery, but Dr. Vigo will have a candid discussion with you prior to scheduling the procedure.
DR. MATTEO VIGO SPEAKS AT THE 5TH EMIRATES PLASTIC SURGERY CONGRESS 2020
Plastic Surgery Dubai | 12 January 2020
This week, Dr. Matteo Vigo will be a speaker at the 5th Emirates Plastic Surgery Congress 2020 – the world’s best gathering of plastic surgeons.
Dr. Vigo will be presenting ‘Secondary Mammoplasties : How to Approach and What to Expect.’
The three-day congress will host the world’s top plastic surgeons in Dubai to showcase work done from all over the world across all disciplines of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic.
Every year the brightest minds in the field of plastic, reconstruction and aesthetic surgery come together to share, discuss and debate the developments, possibilities and new inventions in the field. The three- day congress will host the world’s top plastic surgeons in Dubai. We will deliberate and showcase work done from all over the world across all disciplines of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic. We promise the discussions will be open, honest and full of experiences. The congress will bring together the largest display of keynotes, talks, e-Poster presentations, exhibitions and experiences.
KEY SESSIONS ADVANCES IN AESTHETIC SURGERY
Liposuction and body contouring
Breast surgery
Facial Plastic surgery
Rhinoplasty
Genital rejuvenation
Hair transplantation
Special Session on Injectables
RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
Breast reconstruction
Craniofacial surgery
Cleft surgery
Burns and wound reconstruction
Hand and Microvascular reconstruction
Facial Reconstruction
WHO WILL ATTEND
The EPSC 2020 will mark the first biggest medical event in 2020 and is a must attend to one and every plastic surgeon in the world.
In addition to them, we will be hosting the delegates and organizations from the following categories
Medical Professionals
Anesthesiologists
Medical Students
Medical Assistants
Surgical Technicians
Research Scientists
Nurses
The Emirates Plastic Surgery Society was formed in 1993, as a non-profit medical society working under the umbrella of Emirates Medical Association.
ANTI-WRINKLE DERMAL FILLERS – RELAX & SOFTEN FACIAL MUSCLES
Fillers in Dubai | 10 January 2020
Dermal fillers treatment involves injecting a medically developed solution under the skin with a fine needle to enhance facial features and plump and fill lines, grooves or sunken areas. Dr. Matteo Vigo only uses high quality products and use Juvederm.
Administered correctly by a medical professional, dermal fillers can subtly smooth, soften, contour and tone the skin; restore youthful plumpness and enhance and define your features.
Where can dermal fillers be used?
Dermal fillers are used to treat a range of skin concerns, including lack of volume and shallow to deep wrinkles and folds. Popular areas to add volume and fullness to include the lips, cheeks and bridge of the nose. For smoothing, adding volume, plumping lines and wrinkles, popular treatment areas include around the forehead, tear troughs, mouth (smile, marionette and lipstick lines), jawline and chin.
Your dermal fillers consultation: what to expect
Your dermal fillers consultation will be with Dr. Vigo who will assess your needs, suitability and determine the most appropriate form of treatment. During your consultation he will be able to answer any questions you may have about your skin concerns and give you personalised advice. If the decision is taken to proceed with filler treatment, he will be able to carry out the treatment in-clinic.
Types of dermal fillers
Cheek fillers – add volume and lift to your cheeks.
Non-surgical rhinoplasty – reshape your nose with a non-surgical nose job.
Tear trough fillers – instantly revive and refresh your under eyes, reducing dark circles.
Lip fillers – add extra volume and plumpness to lips.
Jawline and chin – add volume to the jaw and chin area.
What Is a Tummy Tuck? Is It Right For You?
Tummy Tuck Dubai | 9 January 2020
Abdominoplasty, more commonly known as a tummy tuck, is a surgical procedure that removes excess abdominal fat and skin. Depending on the individual, a tummy tuck also may rebuild muscles that have become weakened or separated due to pregnancy or trauma. The result is firmer, flatter and more contoured abdomen. After pregnancy or weight loss, excess skin and fat can distort the appearance of the abdomen. In particular, many women find that after their second child or after bearing twins, their muscles and skin do not return to their original appearance secondary to repeated stretch of the abdomen. The abdominoplasty, or “tummy tuck” procedure, creates a flatter, firmer abdomen by removing excess fat and skin, and tightening the abdominal muscles. You are a good candidate for a tummy tuck if you are at a stable weight and are physically healthy, you have realistic expectations, and you do not smoke.
ANATOMY OF THE ABDOMEN
The abdominal wall consists of skin, fat, and muscle. The rectus abdominis muscles, which form the “six pack” of muscles on the abdomen, are covered by a firm sheath called the rectus fascia. This fascial layer frequently weakens and stretches out with pregnancy and weight gain. As a result, once a patient loses weight or has her children, she may be left with laxity of the abdominal wall. During surgery, the fascial layer over the rectus abdominis muscles is tightened, and the excess skin and fat are removed.
SURGERY STEPS
The abdominoplasty procedure is performed with a horizontal incision in the lower abdomen within the bikini line. In patients who have undergone a prior C-section, the incision can be made in the same location and extended to the sides. The rectus abdominis muscles of the abdomen are tightened, and the excess skin and fat are trimmed and redraped. Most abdominoplasty surgeries require repositioning of the umbilicus, or navel through a second incision. In the “mini” abdominoplasty procedure, lower abdominal muscle tightening with fat and skin removal are performed through a limited horizontal bikini incision only, without repositioning of the navel. The resulting scar is usually low on the abdomen, and therefore can be concealed within most bathing suits and clothing. Small drain tubes are placed with both techniques.
ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES
Liposuction is sometimes performed in conjunction with tummy tuck surgery to contour the flanks. Some patients wish to undergo simultaneous breast surgery to lift, add volume, or both. The combination of tummy tuck surgery and breast augmentation or lift surgery is commonly referred to as a “mommy makeover” procedure.
Additional procedures incur additional operating time, anesthesia, and surgical risks.
SURGERY AND ANESTHESIA
The surgery lasts 2 – 2.5 hours, and is performed under general anesthesia. Many patients worry about the risk of general anesthesia, but it is very safe and it assures that you will be completely comfortable during surgery. Prior to surgery you will be required to obtain medical photographs, routine bloodwork, and in some cases preoperative clearance. The evening prior to surgery, you should not eat or drink anything after midnight. This ensures that you will have an empty stomach prior to surgery, which is very important for your anesthesiologist to care for you safely. You will need to have a responsible adult available to escort you home after surgery.
RECOVERY
Following surgery, you will awaken in the recovery area. Once you are fully alert, you will be transported to the stepdown area where you will be given something to drink and the to eat. You will have two drains and a surgical garment placed at the conclusion of the procedure. The nurses in the recovery area will demonstrate how to empty and record the output from your drains. A responsible adult will need to be available to escort you home.
Patients are seen in the office 3 or 4 days following surgery. At that time your drains will be removed and you will be replaced into your surgical garment. Most sutures placed will dissolve on their own. The surgical garment should be worn for the following 4 weeks
Walking is permitted the day after surgery, but strenuous activity and heavy lifting are limited until four weeks following surgery. Most patients do not complain of severe pain following this surgery, but note that the abdomen feels “tight”, as if they have performed many sit-ups. Pain medication is prescribed for any discomfort. Swelling will be present for the initial 2-3 months after surgery, and the final results are typically seen 3-6 months after surgery. The scar will continue to fade and soften for up to one year following surgery, although it will never completely disappear.
WHAT A TUMMY TUCK CANNOT DO
A tummy tuck is not a substitute for weight loss or exercise. If you have ongoing weight loss, or are planning to become pregnant, you should delay your surgery. A tummy tuck cannot correct stretch marks, but it will remove the skin beneath the umbilicus. Stretch marks above this level some- times appear lighter after surgery, but they will not disappear.