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Endoscopic Plastic Surgery

Introduction of Endoscopic Plastic Surgery

Endoscopy is a technique in which the images of various internal body organs are repaired with the help of an endoscope, a viewing device. A tubular probe fitted with camera is inserted inside the body through small incision and the surgeon can see the images of various organs on viewing screen through it. The tubular probe can be moved inside the body and the images obtained can be magnified. The technique is in use for various applications since very long, however its use for cosmetic applications in plastic surgery is new. Although it is comparatively new in plastic surgery, its use is expected to grow very fast.

Use of endoscopy for plastic surgery:

Endoscopy assists in carrying out a number of cosmetic applications such as face lift, tummy tuck or abdominoplasty, forehead lift, flap surgery, breast augmentation and sinus surgery. The help of endoscopy is carefully taken on selected patients. The plastic surgeon decides the use of endoscopy on type of cosmetic surgery and overall health of the person. In addition to endoscopy, separate surgical instruments such as scissors, forceps or other surgical instruments are introduced inside the body through other incisions.

Endoscopy for face-lift,forehead lift ,sinus surgery and breast augmentation:

Face-lift is the choice of many people and endoscopy-assisted face-lift is used in selected people. For endscopy small incision is made along hairline or at other places from where the excess fat or skin is removed. The strategically made incision may be hidden in the areas of hairline, gumline and lower eyelid. Incision can also be placed beneath the chin. Endoscopy is also used for forehead lift and instead of ear to ear incision, small incision are made at the hairline. With the help of endoscope, surgeon removes the excess muscle and corrects the eyebrows. Endoscopy is useful for sinus surgery. With the help of endoscope, surgeon can view the sinus problem and locate nasal growths and correct the problem in the nasal cavity.

Breast enhancement is one of the areas where endoscopy is successfully used. For breast enhancement, two small incisions are made at both the side of breasts. With the help of images obtained through endoscope, the plastic surgeon decides and fit the implant at the right place.

Advantage of endoscopy:

As endoscopy requires a small incision for introducing endoscope into the human body, the scar produced by it is minimal and most of the time the scar are hidden. A small high performance camera is able to give views very clearly and with the help of magnified images of the organs, surgeon is able to decide the exact surgical procedure for the operation. Swelling, pain and other discomforts are minimal with the endoscopy. The endoscopic surgery requires very small time to heal and also it do not require overstaying in hospital. After endoscopy, you can join your work within a few days.

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