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Dental Centre
Ceramic Inlays and Onlays
Inlay or Onlay is often used to repair the damage that involve over the biting surface of a tooth rather than using simple filling or crown. Inlay or Onlay can be porcelain, gold, or composite resin cast sections that are bonded to the damaged area of a tooth.
Inlay is similar to the fillings and lie inside the cusp tips of the tooth; Onlay is a more extensive reconstruction that covers one or more cusps of a tooth. We use gold or Empress porcelain inlays/onlays.
Porcelain is now becoming the material of choice because of its strength and potential to match the natural colour of your tooth.
 BriteSmile Tooth Whitening
BriteSmile is the best way to safely whiten your teeth with the most advanced technology available in tooth whitening today.
BriteSmile has revolutionized tooth whitening with the state-of-the-art technology that is safe and effective. BriteSmile uses only two simple elements: gel and light and as such there's no laser, no heat and no scraping.
The BriteSmile Light:
The patented BriteSmile light is not a laser. It's a specially designed lamp that shines a gentle, blue light on your teeth. It works in tandem with our proprietary whitening gel to accelerate the whitening process. This light has been clinically proven safe for tooth enamel as well as skin, gums, and other soft tissues. It emits virtually no heat and no harmful UV (ultraviolet) light. Our lamps are uniquely shaped to illuminate and whiten all "smile line" teeth (top and bottom) at the same time, ensuring natural and uniform results.
The BriteSmile Whitening Gel:
The BriteSmile light is used in combination with the patented whitening gel, which has been optimized for patient safety and maximum results. While other whitening gels contain as much as 35%-50% hydrogen peroxide, BriteSmile's proprietary gel contains only 15% peroxide and is buffered at a near-neutral pH value that is compatible with tooth enamel. The gel also contains other ingredients such as glycerin and highly purified water to prevent tooth dehydration and to further ensure safety. The gel is specifically engineered to respond to the blue wavelengths of the BriteSmile light system. When the light illuminates the gel, it activates and safely accelerates the whitening process, achieving amazing results in just one hour.
Tooth coloured fillings
Tooth coloured fillings can be used to repair problems with either front or back teeth. Most of the materials for these white fillings are made of resin.
In front teeth, these fillings are used to repair dental decay, erosion or abrasion problems. In back teeth, white fillings can be used to repair small decay or erosion problems, or replace the silver fillings to look just as if the tooth had no filling at all.
Dental Veneers
Dental veneer is a thin covering of porcelain or composite over the enamel of a tooth. Veneers are common for teeth that are too small, too big, or have uneven surfaces. It is very useful for people to have cosmetic improvements (i.e.: shade, shape, lip support, cheek support, etc.).
Veneers are recommended for imperfect teeth, oddly shaped teeth, chipped teeth, crooked teeth, teeth with small holes in them, or an inappropriate sized tooth to create a durable and pleasing smile.
The Dental Centre at Bangkok Hospital Phuket uses Empress type all-ceramic veneers which are long lasting and have high aesthetic value. They are hardly distinguishable from natural teeth and also allows you to select the desired level of tooth colour.
Crown/Bridge
Placing a crown is common for broken, brittle or severely decayed teeth. A dental bridge is an artificial tooth which is fused between two porcelain crowns to fill in the area left by a missing tooth. This method is very common for replacing one or more missing teeth.
Denture
Dentures are removable appliances that are used to replace missing teeth. Normally they are made of acrylic resin but can also be incorporated into metal or porcelain for additional structural support. There are two main types of dentures: Complete/Full Dentures and Partial Dentures. Full dentures are used to replace the upper and lower arches while no teeth remain.
Dental Implant/ Tooth Implant
Dental implant or tooth implant is a titanium base "screw in tooth", used to replace one or more missing teeth. This is the "high tech" solution and the most natural replacement to replace the lost tooth/teeth without harming the remaining teeth and soft tissue.
Immediate Implant/ One Day Implant
Immediate implant/ one day implant offer patients to leave the office with aesthetic and functioning teeth in place directly after implant insertion.
Not everybody is suitable for the one-day implant procedure. During the consultation visit, our dentist will evaluate the patient's eligibility for an immediate implant. After the surgery, the patient will be fitted with a functioning temporary crown/bridge which will later (3 - 4 months) be replaced with a final ceramic crown/bridge.
Crown Lengthening
Crown lengthening enhances your smile by adjusting the gum line to reveal more of your natural teeth. If your teeth appear to be too short, crown lengthening can enhance the natural beauty of your teeth, by showing more of them.
Root Canal
Tiny canals within your tooth may become infected and lead to the pulp inside your tooth also becoming infected. Your dentist can perform a root canal to clean out and then fill the tooth with either a filling or a crown.
Aesthetic Centre
Abdominoplasty
Surgical Procedure
The method of surgery is to tighten the skin of the abdomen by undermining the skin and stretching it. Excess skin and fat is then removed. The incision is placed across the lower abdomen but sometimes is like an upside down T. The scars are concealed by clothing. The operation is done under general anaesthetic.
Technique
This operation is done to tighten the loose skin of the abdomen and repair the weak muscles of the abdominal wall (rectus muscle). It is sometimes combined with liposuction to smooth the edges and improve the contour.
Duration of Operation
Two to three hours.
Risks and Complications
All operations have some risk. The risks of surgery are divided into two groups. First, those that are common in all operations and second, those that are unique to this particular operation. In the first group, the main risks are swelling, bruising, fluid collection, bleeding, infection, scarring and numbness or a change in sensation. The main problem which is special for this operation is the long and sometimes heavy scar. The incision is sometimes slow to heal and crusting or scabbing along the scar may occur for several weeks. This is a major operation and the risks of major surgery, such as blood clots in the legs, can occur.
After Care
Bed rest for two to three days is recommended. While in bed, your legs should be bent at the hips in order to reduce the strain on the abdominal area. You will be provided with a firm abdominal binder to offer support to the tightened areas.
Your doctor will give you instructions for showering and changing your dressings. And though you may not be able to stand up straight at first, you should start walking as soon as possible.
Surface stitches will be removed five to seven days after surgery and deeper sutures, with ends that protrude through the skin, will come out in two to three weeks.
Recovery
This is a major operation. The recovery takes at least one to two weeks. Most people are back to work within two to four weeks.
Results
Abdominoplasty, whether partial or complete, produces excellent results for patients with weakened abdominal muscles or excess skin. And in most cases, the results are long lasting, if you follow a balanced diet and exercise regularly.
Pre Operative Care
At your consultation, please inform your doctor if you have any allergies, any serious medical condition(s), and all medications you are taking (both prescription and non-prescription)
Avoid aspirin and aspirin containing medicines for two weeks prior to surgery.
Post Operative Care
You should avoid strenuous activities for several weeks as your body heals, but within 4 to 6 weeks you should be able to resume all normal activities. It's important to continue wearing the compression garment, which should be easily hidden under your clothing, until your doctor tells you that it is no longer necessary.
Service Inclusions
- Surgical Fee
- 5 nights accommodation in hospital
- Doctor fee
- Clinical interview /surgery consultation
Post Operative Care
- All medicine supplies
- Postoperative check-up at the centre on a follow up appointment.
Guaranteed Satisfaction
There is no extra cost if any correction or additional checkups are required.
Breast Augmentation
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Surgical Procedure
Our surgeons prefer to make the incision in the crease of the armpit, since in most cases the scar is almost invisible. The incision is made with a special instrument designed to create a space for the implant. The extent of the incision must be smooth and appropriate for the size of the implant. After surgery, a bandage will be applied over your breasts for two days after surgery to speed up healing.
Types of Implants
All breast implants utilize a silicone shell but contain different kinds of filler, gel or saline. The outer silicone shell may be smooth shiny and polished, or a slightly rough texture.
Breasts augmented with the textured implants are less likely to develop contracting capsules than those with the smooth implants.
Placement of Implants
There are two techniques for placing implants.
- The implants are placed under the breast tissue and over the chest muscle.
- The implants are placed under the chest muscle and breast tissue.
These two options should be thoroughly discussed between the patient and the surgeon.
Duration of Operation
Thirty minutes to 1-2 hour
Risks and Complications
Capsular contracture occurs if the capsules around the implants begin to tighten and thicken. This will cause the breasts to feel hard and appear unnatural. Hard breasts can be treated in several ways. Sometimes removal of the capsule is required, or perhaps the implant needs to be replaced. Bleeding is usually minimal during the operation. In an unusual case, bleeding after surgery may cause a large blood clot that needs to be removed. Infection is an uncommon risk. However, if a breast becomes infected, the implant must be removed immediately. You need to wait for several months before repeating the operation.
Recovery and After Care Treatment
All dressings and bandages are removed on the third day following the operation. Afterwards, the patient is free to bathe as usual.
The patient is requested to gently move the implants upward, downward and inward in order to decrease the chances of capsule contracture.
Only gentle massaging is recommended. Overly aggressive manipulation of the implant or strong squeezing can possibly cause an inflammation, thus producing an adverse effect on the capsules.
During the first month following surgery, you should exercise your implants three to four times every fifteen to twenty minutes. After that, if breast contour improve satisfactorily, you will need to exercise only once or twice daily.
Results
Breast augmentation increases breast size and may also balance your body proportions. Clothes may fit better, and you may also experience an increase in confidence and self-esteem.
Hospital Admission
One night admission
Anaesthetic
General anaesthesia
Pre Operative Assessment
The goal is to augment your breasts to a size in better proportion to your physique and maintain a natural look. The size and placement of the implant we choose will depend on many factors, such as your original cup size, your desired cup size, and your physique including chest muscle.
Post Operative Care
For at least three to five days after surgery, try to keep arm extension to a minimum. After removing the gauze dressing, you may be required to wear a support bra to help your breasts form and maintain a pleasing and balanced shape. You will probably be able to resume exercise and normal physical activities within a month or two when soreness has subsided.
Service Inclusions
- Surgical Fee
- One night accommodation in hospital
- Doctor fee
- Clinical interview /surgery consultation
Post Operative Care
- All medicine supplies
- Postoperative check-up at the centre on a follow up appointment. You will also need to massage the breast to prevent capsular contraction of the breast.
Guaranteed Satisfaction
There is no extra cost if any correction or additional checkups are required.
Breast Lift
Surgical Procedure
There are many ways to perform a breast lift. The method must be tailored to the patient. A common method of surgery is to mark the new nipple position. Then with the blood supply of the nipple preserved on a pedicle of tissue, the excess breast is removed. The nipple is then moved into its new position and the new breast shape is reconstructed. The incision is often around the nipple and on the under surface of the breast, like an upside down T. The operation is done under general anaesthesia.
Patients who receive this procedure usually remain in the hospital over night. If the breasts are not too large and the skin has good elasticity then liposuction may be possible. This is especially useful in women who wish to avoid long scars. It is possible that this technique may preserve the ability to breast-feed. For many surgeons it has become the most popular way to perform breast reduction on a patient who is about a DD size. Very large and pendulous breasts still require the more traditional methods that result in longer scars.
Duration of Operation
One to three hours.
Risks and Complications
All operations have some risk. The risks of surgery are divided into two groups. First, those that are common in all operations and second, those that are unique or special for a particular operation. In the first group, the main risks are swelling, bruising, bleeding, infection, a scar and numbness or change in sensation. The main problem which is unique to this operation is damage to the blood supply of the nipple and a heavy scar. Breast feeding may not be possible after surgery. Breast reduction does NOT increase the risk of breast cancer and indeed may slightly decrease the risk.
After Care
After surgery, you will be wrapped in elastic bandage or a gauze dressing and surgical bra. A small tube may be placed in each breast to drain blood and fluids for the first day or two. The extent of the post-operative swelling and bruising is dependent on whether you tend to bruise or swell easily. The amount you can expect varies for each individual but past surgery or injuries should be a good indication. Applying cold compresses or ice packs will reduce swelling and relieve discomfort.
The bandages will be removed a day or two after surgery, though you will continue wearing the surgical bra around the clock for several weeks, until the swelling and bruising subsides. If breast skin is very dry following surgery, moisturizer can be applied several times a day, but the suture area must be kept dry at all times.
Recovery
The recovery takes one to two weeks. Most people are back to work within a week or two.
Results
Your surgeon will make every effort to make your scars as inconspicuous as possible. Still, it's important to remember that mastopexy scars are extensive and permanent. They often remain lumpy and red for months, then gradually become less obvious, sometimes eventually fading to thin white lines. Fortunately, the scars can usually be placed so that you can wear even low-cut tops.
Anaesthetic
General anaesthesia
Pre Operative Care
At your consultation, please inform your doctor if you have any allergies, any serious medical condition(s), and all medications you are taking (both prescription and non-prescription).
Avoid aspirin and aspirin containing medicines for two weeks prior to surgery.
Post Operative Care
It is important to follow a careful plan on return to strenuous activity, in order to avoid tension on the wound (which could lead to worse scarring).
Service Inclusions
- Surgical Fee
- Pre-surgery night and one night recuperation in hospital.
- Doctor fee.
- Clinical interview/surgery consultation.
Post Operative Care
- All medicine supplies
- Postoperative check-up at the centre on a follow up appointment
Guaranteed Satisfaction
There is no extra cost if any correction or additional checkups are required.
Brow Lift
Surgical Procedure
The principle of this procedure is to elevate the eyebrows in order to correct abnormally low eyebrows to their correct position. The incisions for brow lifting are hidden within the hair by placing them a few centimeters behind the frontal hairline. The face and eyelids are not tightened by a forehead lift, although the upper lid skin may be stretched.
Duration of Operation
One hour
Risks and Complications
The main risks are swelling, bruising, bleeding, infection, scarring and numbness, or change in sensation. The problem unique to this operation is damage nerves on the scalp, thus causing numbness behind the incision. This risk is reduced but not eliminated with endoscopic forehead lifting. Another problem is scar stretching. Because scars do not grow hair, this may be noticeable in those with thin hair.
After Care
If bandages were used, they will be removed a day or two after surgery.
Recovery
There will be some pain for a few days, which will require some pain medications. While infections are extremely rare, antibiotics are utilized to avoid any potential infection. Swelling and any bruising that occurs around the eye will generally be gone within ten to twelve days following the surgery.
Results
Patients may experience some numbness and temporary discomfort around the incision, which can be controlled with prescription medication. As the nerves heal, numbness on the top of your scalp may be replaced by itching. These sensations may take as long as six months to fully disappear.
Anaesthetic
General anaesthesia
Pre Operative Care
At your consultation, please inform your doctor if you have any allergies, any serious medical condition(s), and all medications you are taking (both prescription and non-prescription)
Avoid aspirin and aspirin-containing medicines for two weeks prior to surgery.
Post Operative Care
For at least 2-3 weeks you should limit strenuous activities such as jogging, bending, heavy housework, sex, or any activity that increases your blood pressure. Prolonged exposure to heat or sun should be limited for several months.
Service Inclusions
- Surgical Fee
- 2 nights accommodation at the hospital if performed under General Anaesthetic.
- Doctor fee.
- Clinical interview/surgery consultation.
Post Operative Care
- All medicine supplies
- Postoperative check-up at the centre on a follow up appointment
Guaranteed Satisfaction
There is no extra cost if any correction or additional checkups are required.
Liposuction
Surgical Procedure
Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery operations. The small canula is placed deep into fatty layer and pressure suction is applied until the fat is removed. Carefully sculpting the contour of the body is the key to success. After the surgery is complete, a pressure dressing must be worn to the site to keep the body contour in shape.
Duration of Operation
30 minutes
Risks and Complications
Bruising over the liposuction site is usually seen on the first few days after surgery and will be disappear in the first week. Waving skin (rare) happens because of excess fat removal.
After Care
Pressure garments have to be applied for a few days after surgery to keep body contour in shape and to reduce the post operative bruises.
Recovery
Pain because of the surgery is very limited and patients can go back to work within two days.
Results
You will see a noticeable difference in the shape of your body quite soon after surgery. However, improvement will become even more apparent after about four to six weeks, when most of the swelling has subsided. After about three months, any persistent mild swelling usually disappears and the final contour will be visible.
Anaesthetic
General Anaesthesia
Pre Operative Care
Your surgeon will begin with a physical examination to evaluate your overall weight, your skin and muscle tone, and the pattern of distribution of fat deposits. He/she will also record a complete medical history, including your diet, exercise, and weight history. You will need to inform your doctor of any medications that you are currently taking.
Post Operative Care
You should avoid strenuous activities for several weeks as your body heals, but within 4 to 6 weeks you should be able to resume all normal activities. It's important to continue wearing the compression garment, which should be easily hidden under your clothing, until your doctor tells you that it is no longer necessary.
Service Inclusions
- Surgical Fee
- Pre-surgery night and one night recuperation in hospital.
- Doctor fee.
- Clinical interview/surgery consultation.
Post Operative Care
- All medicine supplies
- Postoperative check-up at the centre on a follow up appointment.
Guaranteed Satisfaction
There is no extra cost if any correction or additional checkups are required.
Lower Eyelid Surgery
Surgical Procedure
An incision is made just beneath the lash line. Excess fat, muscle and skin are removed. Fine sutures are used to close the incision. Permanent stitches will be removed 3-5 days after the procedure.
If you have a pocket of fat beneath your lower eyelids, but do not need to have any loose skin removed, your surgeon may recommend a transconjunctival blepharoplasty. In this procedure the incision is made inside your lower eyelid, leaving no visible scar. It is usually performed on younger patients with fatty lower eyelids.
Duration of Operation
Half hour to one hour
Risks and Complications
Lagging of the eyelid is the abnormal position of the lower eyelid after surgery due to poor function of eyelid before surgery. This can be reduced by exercising eyelid muscle before surgery.
Retrobulbar hematoma (bleeding behind the eye) is rare, but can be serious. Symptoms include loss of vision. Temporary problems with excessive tearing Decreased sensation in the eyelid.
Dry eyes or dryness, burning, stinging, gritty sensation in your eye(s).
Prominence or firmness of the scars.
Blurred vision asymmetry in healing or scarring.
Milia or whiteheads where the sutures emanate from the skin.
After Care
Following surgery, you should rest quietly with your head elevated. It will help to apply cold compresses to your eyelids although you should avoid using a compress heavier than one ounce. Your blood pressure should be monitored to avoid bleeding complications that can affect vision. Although you can be up almost immediately, you should limit your activities.
Recovery
At first the incisions will probably be red and somewhat bumpy. Eventually, the resulting scar should become flat and inconspicuous. Your sutures (stitches) will be removed sometime within the first week.
The swelling and discoloration around your eyes will gradually subside, and you'll start to look and feel better each day. Swelling and bruising varies considerably from person to person. Bruising typically disappears within seven to ten days. Within the first week you will be permitted to use makeup, if desired, to conceal any discoloration. Your vision may continue to be somewhat blurry for a few days or longer. Your eyes may be temporarily sensitive to light, and you may experience excess tearing or dryness. You may receive eyedroppers to help relieve any burning or itching.
Results
This surgery will make eyes look brighter, larger, and more rested by removing loose skin, stretched muscle, and excess fat. Eyes will look more youthful. The surgery of lower lids should smooth out bulges, take away fat bags from under eyes, and make the skin snugger. One will look rested, and people will see your face instead of focusing on your unsightly lower lids. The results tend to be long lasting. It is most common to have this surgery between ages 38 and 50.
Hospital Admission
This depends on your preferences as well as your surgeon's. Lower eyelid blepharoplasty can be performed on an out patient basis, in the hospital, or in an ambulatory surgical suite under either general or local anaesthesia.
Anaesthetic
General or Local Anaesthesia.
Pre Operative Care
At your consultation, please inform your doctor if you have any allergies, any serious medical condition(s), and all medications you are taking (both prescription and non-prescription).
Avoid aspirin and aspirin containing medicines for two weeks prior to surgery.
Post Operative Care
For the first week, you'll need to avoid activities that dry the eyes, including reading, watching television, wearing contacts, and using a computer. Also avoid excessive blinking, which leads to increased swelling. You should also wear dark sunglasses for a couple of weeks to protect your eyes from wind and sun irritation. The eyes may tire easily for several weeks; frequent naps are helpful.
For the first three or four weeks, you should avoid any activity that increases blood flow to the eyes, including bending, lifting, crying and sports. Your surgeon will let you know when you are ready for exercise. Also avoid drinking alcohol, which can lead to fluid retention and delay recovery.
Service Inclusions
- Surgical Fee
- Doctor fee
- Clinical interview/surgery consultation
Post Operative Care
- Cold compression should be applied after surgery for the first few hours.
- Postoperative check-up at the centre on a follow up appointment.
Guaranteed Satisfaction
There is no extra cost if any correction or additional checkups are required.
Upper Eyelid Surgery
Surgical Procedure
The upper eyelid incision is made in the natural skin fold. Excess skin and fatty tissue is removed, the muscles and orbital septum (a thin connective tissue membrane) may be tightened, and the incisions are carefully closed. The external incisions are hidden within the natural fold of the upper eyelids. Much of the operation is done with a very fine electrocautery which controls any bleeding. The skin is then closed with very fine sutures.
Duration of Operation
One hour
Risks and Complications
When eyelid surgery is performed by a qualified plastic surgeon, complications are infrequent and usually minor. Nevertheless, there is always a possibility of complications, including, bleeding, infection or a reaction to the anaesthesia. You can reduce your risks by closely following your surgeon's instructions both before and after surgery.
The minor complications that occasionally follow blepharoplasty include double or blurred vision for a few days; temporary swelling at the corner of the eyelids; and a slight asymmetry in healing or scarring. Tiny whiteheads may appear after your stitches are taken out; your surgeon can remove them easily with a very fine needle.
After Care
After surgery, the surgeon will probably lubricate your eyes with ointment and may apply a bandage. Your eyelids may feel tight and sore as the anaesthesia wears off, but you can control any discomfort with the pain medication prescribed by your surgeon.
Your surgeon will instruct you to keep your head elevated for several days, and to use cold compresses to reduce swelling and bruising. You'll be shown how to clean your eyes, which may be gummy for a week or so. The stitches will be removed two days to a week after surgery. Once they're out, the swelling and discoloration around your eyes will gradually subside, and you'll start to look and feel much better.
Recovery
At first the incisions will probably be red and somewhat bumpy. Eventually, the resulting scar should become flat and inconspicuous. Your sutures (stitches) will be removed sometime within the first week.
The swelling and discoloration around your eyes will gradually subside, and you'll start to look and feel better each day. Swelling and bruising varies considerably from person to person. Bruising typically disappears within seven to ten days. Within the first week you will be permitted to use makeup, if desired, to conceal any discoloration.
Your vision may continue to be somewhat blurry for a few days or longer. Your eyes may be temporarily sensitive to light, and you may experience excess tearing or dryness. You may receive eyedroppers to help relieve any burning or itching.
Results
Upper eyelid blepharoplasty can make a remarkable difference in the appearance of the face, alleviating the appearance of tiredness and old age. The eyes appear fresher and more youthful, and these results may last for many years. The degree of improvement varies from patient to patient.
Hospital Admission
This depends on your preferences as well as your surgeon's. Upper eyelid blepharoplasty can be performed on an out patient basis, in the hospital, or in an ambulatory surgical suite under either general or local anaesthesia.
Anaesthetic
General or Local Anaesthesia
Pre Operative Care
At your consultation, please inform your doctor if you have any allergies, any serious medical condition(s), and all medications you are taking (both prescription and non-prescription).
Avoid aspirin and aspirin containing medicines for two weeks prior to surgery.
Post Operative Care
For the first week, you'll need to avoid activities that dry the eyes, including reading, watching television, wearing contacts, and using a computer. Also avoid excessive blinking, which leads to increased swelling. You should also wear dark sunglasses for a couple of weeks to protect your eyes from wind and sun irritation. The eyes may tire easily for several weeks; frequent naps are helpful.
For the first three or four weeks, you should avoid any activity that increases blood flow to the eyes, including bending, lifting, crying and sports. Your surgeon will let you know when you are ready for exercise. Also avoid drinking alcohol, which can lead to fluid retention and delay recovery.
Service Inclusions
- Surgical Fee
- Doctor fee
- Clinical interview/surgery consultation
Post Operative Care
- Cold compression should apply after surgery for the first few hours.
- Postoperative check-up at the centre on a follow up appointment.
Guaranteed Satisfaction
There is no extra cost if any correction or additional checkups are required.
Rhinoplasty Augmentation
Surgical Procedure
The incisions are placed on the rim of the alar of nose. Soft tissues of the nose are then separated from the underlying structures, the bone and cartilage are then reshaped and the skin re-draped over the surface. Patients who have a deviated septum may benefit by correction of this problem at the time of surgery.
Duration of Operation
Two hours
Risks and Complications
When rhinoplasty is performed by a qualified plastic surgeon, complications are infrequent and usually minor. Nevertheless, there is always a possibility of complications, including infection, nosebleed or a reaction to the anaesthesia. You can reduce your risks by closely following your surgeon's instructions both before and after surgery.
After surgery, small burst blood vessels may appear as tiny red spots on the skin's surface; these are usually minor but may be permanent. As for scarring, when rhinoplasty is performed from inside the nose, there is no visible scarring at all; when an "open" technique is used, or when the procedure calls for the narrowing of flared nostrils, the small scars on the base of the nose are usually not visible.
After Care
The nose will be covered with either plaster of Paris, or a light metal or plastic splint to maintain the position of the nasal bones.
Recovery
Most rhinoplasty patients are up and about within two days, and able to return to school or sedentary work a week or so following surgery, however full recovery may take several weeks.
Results
Your nose will begin to look better and your spirits will improve. Within a week or two, you'll no longer look as if you've just had surgery.
Hospital Admission
Most patients do not need to stay in the hospital overnight.
Anaesthetic
The operation is done under either local anaesthetic or general anaesthetic. Most of the time this is an outpatient operation and a stay in the hospital is not needed.
Pre Operative Care
At your consultation, please inform your doctor if you have any allergies, any serious medical condition(s), and all medications you are taking (both prescription and non-prescription).
Avoid aspirin and aspirin containing medicines for two weeks prior to surgery.
Post Operative Care
Your surgeon will give you more specific guidelines for gradually resuming your normal activities. You will still need to be careful to not blow your nose for about two weeks, and avoid bumps to the nose for about six weeks. Eyeglasses should be taped to the forehead, off the bridge of the nose, for the first month. Avoid strenuous activity (jogging, swimming, bending, sexual relations-any activity that increases your blood pressure) for two to three weeks. Avoid hitting or rubbing your nose, or getting it sunburned, for eight weeks. Be gentle when washing your face and hair or using cosmetics.
Service Inclusions
- Surgical Fee
- Doctor fee
- Clinical interview/surgery consultation
Post Operative Care
- All medicine supplies : cold pack, medications
- Postoperative check-up at the Institute on a follow up appointment
Guaranteed Satisfaction
Additional check-ups and corrective surgery if necessary at no extra cost
Wavefront-guided LASIK and PRK, as used at the LASIK Centre at Bangkok Hospital Phuket, is a new technology that provides an advanced method for measuring optical distortions in the eye. The Wavefront system works by measuring how light is distorted as it passes into the eye and then is reflected back. This creates an optical map of the eye, highlighting individual imperfections. As a result, surgeons can customize the procedure according to each individual patient's unique vision correction needs.
LASIK Eye Surgery
With LASIK, a Microkeratome laser is used to shave the cornea to create a flap. The flap then is opened to expose tissue just below the cornea's surface. Re-shaping of the cornea to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism is then performed by removing ultra-thin layers with the use of the Excimer laser. Finally, the flap is returned to its original position, without sutures.
The vast majority of LASIK patients only feel mild discomfort. A clear, light plastic shield is placed on your eye(s) following surgery. This is worn for the rest of the first day, and every night for one to two weeks. It prevents you rubbing your eye(s) in your sleep. You will also be given eyedrops to use for the next few days.
PRK - Photorefractive Keratectomy
PRK differs from LASIK in that no corneal flap is created prior to the laser treatment. During PRK eye surgery, the surgeon accesses the cornea's inner layers by removing the thin outer layer of the cornea, the epithelium, which has been softened with anesthetic eye drops. The Excimer laser is then positioned over the center of the cornea and changes the shape of the cornea by removing a tiny amount of corneal tissue. This part of the procedure can take less than a few minutes for most patients.
Then the surgeon will place a bandage contact lens on the eye. This contact lens is left on the eye for a few days while the epithelium grows back over the surface of the cornea.
Having had LASIK you will appreciate your vision getting clearer, hour by hour, for the rest of the day after your treatment. However, a very significant improvement will be noticed the next day. PRK usually takes a little longer (3-7 days).
Patients who wear contact lenses are asked to stop wearing them in order to allow time for the shape of your cornea to revert back to it's natural shape. This then means that an accurate measurement can be taken of the amount of corneal tissue to remove.
- soft contact lenses: stop wearing 2 weeks prior to evaluation.
- toric soft lenses or rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses: stop wearing 3 weeks prior to evaluation.
- hard lenses: stop wearing 4 weeks prior to evaluation.
General Information
- Length of stay (in Phuket): Around 2 weeks in Phuket are required.
- Surgery: Around 2 hours including preparation.
- Anesthesia: Local anesthesia (eye drop).
- Follow up: 1 day after surgery
Risks and Complications
While most patients are extremely pleased with the results of LASIK surgery, like all medical procedures there are some risks involved. We therefore recommend you discuss all risks with your specialist at Bangkok Hospital Phuket prior to committing to having LASIK surgery performed. |
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