We are currently experiencing a change in the world of cosmetic surgery. We have gone from traditional plastic surgery, in which we basically cut and stitch, to regenerative plastic surgery, which stimulates vital tissues to achieve a revitalization that leads to more lasting and natural results. The so desired naturalness is achieved when the body proportions and harmony are respected, and the tissues themselves are stimulated and regenerated.
Minimally invasive techniques in plastic surgery
There are treatments that allow natural results to be obtained, with very concealed scars. Moreover, since these are minimally invasive techniques, patients can return to their daily activities in a short time.
What innovative technologies are available for aesthetic surgery?
- Laser liposculpture: by means of a laser cannula that penetrates 2 or 3 mm in the skin, it is possible to melt the fat that is concentrated in the abdomen, buttocks, buttocks, buttocks, legs, arms and double chin. In addition, the laser stimulates the skin to obtain an improvement of the body silhouette. In this way, it is possible to treat cases for which conventional liposuction is not indicated, such as skin flaccidity and cellulite. Patients can return to their routine with a quick recovery.
- Lipofilling with stem cells: consists of the extraction, generally from the abdomen, of fatty tissue rich in stem cells and its reinjection in recipient areas such as the face, breast or buttocks. In this way it is possible to give shape, volume and projection to areas that need it, such as the breast or buttocks, and to smooth and regenerate furrows and wrinkles on the face. All this with the same tissue of the patient and without using prostheses. After six months, the results are usually stable and natural, as long as body weight is maintained.
Virtual reality applied to plastic surgery
A virtual simulator allows patients to live the surgery experience before undergoing surgery. Thanks to a sensor, the area to be operated on is captured. The 3D image is transferred to a computer, where it is enhanced according to medical indications and patients’ needs. Thus, patients can directly see and assess how their breasts would look after the operation, or, for example, check the benefits of a facelift or abdominoplasty. This is a valuable advance that has greatly improved communication between doctor and patient. It not only helps the patient to understand the results that can be achieved; it is also valuable for the surgeon, as it gives the possibility to obtain information on asymmetries, anatomical dimensions, type and shape of the indicated prostheses and options of different surgical techniques.
Aesthetic medicine in the future
Every day there is more and more sensitivity in considering that the quality of life also involves taking care of the physical aspect. That is why aesthetic medicine and surgery treatments are becoming the way to prevent and cure the signs of aging. In a few years they will be considered as routine as cosmetic dental treatments are today. It is essential not to abuse these treatments and to put yourself in the hands of professionals so that the results are natural and as desired. Above all, physicians must act ethically and professionally, helping to improve the physical and emotional health of patients.
What treatments are currently the most demanded?
Every day there is more and more public attention to aesthetics. The surgeries most demanded by women are breast augmentation, liposuction and abdominoplasty, while among men eyelid surgery, abdominoplasty and rhinoplasty are the most requested. In aesthetic medicine, the most demanded treatments are botulinum toxin, fillers and tensor threads.
On the other hand, aesthetic medicine treatments are more than ten times more common than cosmetic surgery treatments. This is due to the lower invasiveness and the faster recovery they entail. Even so, it should be noted that they are less durable and less effective in achieving results.
However, it is always essential that patients choose a qualified professional and choose the treatment that best meets their expectations, as both cosmetic medicine and cosmetic surgery offer very valid options if performed in the right way.