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¿What it is and what it seeks to facial plastic surgery?
The facial plastic surgery is a specialty of medicine whose origins could be located at the time of the ancient Egyptian rule. Surge to the need to help those who had suffered serious facial trauma, mainly in clashes war, and also directed to the reconstruction of facial defects or congenital deformities.
Its beginnings were not always very fortunate and even his practice was banned because it was believed that what has been done by God could not be changed. The Renaissance and the advancement of science enabled the development of work for the reconstruction nasal mainly in Italy. Back in the nineteenth century and through the development of anesthetic techniques, the practice of facial surgery became more secure and widely deployed as a medical response to wounds sustained in combat, although not yet flourished as a specialized branch of medicine.
After the Second World War I and consolidated the development of facial plastic surgery by recognizing its importance in the reconstruction of facial injuries in the war until then only aimed at repairing areas nose and jaw, which specialists were really few. The surgical practice showed that in addition to meet these urgent needs could also improve the appearance of patients. Advances in the management of surgical anesthesia favored upgrading and development of new techniques and bold seeking not only to meet the requirements in facial reconstruction, but also fill the aesthetic expectations of the modern era.
Today, facial surgery is considered a specialty of medicine that requires great preparation, practice and upgrade. The facial plastic surgery is increasingly worried by giving the patient support human best alternative techniques, and high quality. Its aim is to support the patient and improve their quality of life by encouraging excellence in surgical practice and research, primarily safeguarding the integrity of the patient and encouraging the pursuit of ethics in the profession.
Please understand that the purpose of this section is to give only the information and knowledge to facilitate their decision. Neither side should be seen as a guarantee of a surgical outcome since this would be an anti-ethical practice for a surgeon responsible.
The purpose of cosmetic surgery is to make you look as good as possible. The surgery can not get more than this. If you are hoping for a miraculous transformation is likely to be disappointed.
The specialist in facial plastic surgery
The facial plastic surgeon is first and foremost a physician who has attained sufficient training that enables you to perform an exercise wise, formal, serious and responsible for their profession, and who in addition to his medical specialty surgical looking under the principles of medical ethics, correcting those flaws natural or acquired afflicting the patient and cause insecurity or malfunción.
The plastic surgeon general practice their art in virtually any part of the body while the surgeon specializing in facial plastic surgery on the face, nose and throat
The surgeon specializing in facial plastic surgery on the face, nose and throat. The doctor otolaryngologist who studies and works on the functions of the ear, nose and throat, and it has made an additional expertise in plastic surgery and reconstructive facial aesthetics, is a serious connoisseur of both the functional aspects of the structure of this whole area of the human body. Thus, the specialist of both the form, which involves the facial plastic surgery as the functional aspects covering otorhinolaryngology, has the tools needed to address understanding the ability to safely conduct a trial aesthetic and functional sound.
Dr. Jorge Alberto Espinosa Reyes as a doctor otolaryngologist and facial plastic surgeon viewed under medical criteria both the function and aesthetics how, under scientific parameters and anthropometric preserving or improving both functionality, existing in most cases, as an attractive appearance morphological and natural. Dr. Espinosa also has been a professor and researcher in his area of specialization, continually attends seminars and national and international conferences as a speaker and as an assistant to him to improve their techniques and has extensive experience in both the public sector and private.
Principles of facial plastic surgery
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The Professional
The facial plastic surgeon must have a comprehensive knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the area of their specialty. You must understand the reaction of tissue and the importance of preserving the basic structures, maintaining the blood supply, the prevention of bleeding and infection, the wound closure without tension and the protection of the wounds under appropriate dressings. The quest for naturalness governing procedures: "If the outcome does not look natural, it is hard to see." The safety and welfare of the patient takes precedence over any other factor.
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The Patient
Honesty is the foundation and starting point of our work. Respect for life, physical integrity and the preservation of health constitute essential duties of facial plastic surgeon. The continuous training and upgrading of the surgical techniques are fundamental obligations of facial plastic surgeon. The success of the outcome depends on the communication between the physician and patient. To properly monitor the postoperative recovery, Dr. Jorge Alberto Reyes Espinosa usually observe closely the evolution of the patient and guide you in treating optimizing your improvement.
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Experience and nature of the patient
The above factors are controlled by the surgeon thanks to his skill and experience in the management of surgical techniques and medication. Each case is completely different and should be handled under their particular circumstances. The response of the patient compared to treatment depends on the body's own reaction to it and the strict monitoring of medical indications.
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The plastic surgery is not minor ones
The facial plastic surgery should be considered as a set of procedures greater than planned effectively result in substantial benefits to the patient.
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Scars
The surgery which seeks to improve or loose skin wrinkles necessarily leaves scars. Despite what you have heard in this regard, all the surgical scars are permanent and can not be erased completely. However, they can be minimized or low key. The facial plastic surgeon looking for locating and camouflage scars within the natural folds of the face, where they may be less visible and can be hidden through the haircut or makeup. The complete elimination of the scars is impossible because this is the natural process of healing that prepares the body.
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Visual Studio
The facial plastic surgeon necessarily requires a photographic studio that allows you to plan in detail the procedure. These images are helpful both during the intervention, as well as materials for study and analysis.
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Medical Competition
As a general rule the facial plastic surgeon responsible must belong to the Socieddad Colombian Of Ciruigia Plastica facial and possess considerable experience in the field of medicine and surgery. Do not hesitate to ask your surgeon by their qualifications and credentials, any ethical surgeon will be willing to provide this material immediately. Dr. Jorge Alberto Reyes Espinosa only works with health professionals, materials and techniques of the highest quality. |
(4) The search for facial plastic surgery
A substantial part of the success of any plastic surgery is the query. At the initial visit to the clinic, you can talk about their wishes and concerns and discuss anything you want to correct or improve. In the same way the surgeon gives you an idea of what is possible and if deemed necessary ordered some laboratory tests and X-rays, while you conduct a photographic studio computer to be analyzed in tandem. You and your surgeon carefully observe their medical history, allergies, medications and is receiving any other condition on which is important to investigate before surgery.
The second consultation will be reviewed laboratory tests, X-ray and other necessary according to the medical criteria. The surgeon will face a review to identify opportunities for improved aesthetics in light of the totality of the face. The images are reviewed again by computer on all possible angles in order to define the areas to change and the desirability according to the concept doctor. Beyond photographic analysis, the surgeon takes steps to intervene in the area which makes a diagnosis on the techniques, the correct area and the possible outcome. During this study you can identify and clarify parts of his face that want to change. Throughout this entire process your surgeon will ask continually whether he agrees with the suggestions and you can give your point of view and ultimately approve what he wants. Do not forget your facial plastic surgeon has an obligation to preserve the proper functioning of their bodies, therefore, he will be careful not to go beyond the lines of what medically advisable and desirable to their health and appearance. Remember that you are in the hands of a specialist. For this second consultation is recommended drawing up a list of questions you may be doing as they emerge new concerns, and thus solve in the office with his surgeon. Dr. Jorge Alberto Espinosa Reyes is ready to resolve any questions that you may have. Do not hesitate to contact his office, cellular or via email. You are free to ask any meetings deemed necessary before surgery. The most important thing for the doctor is to understand the wishes of the patient and the communication between the two is essential in achieving successful results.
Often Before his surgery his doctor ordered a check preanestésico ensuring their welfare throughout the procedure. The protocols provide the performance preoperative allow greater security. The valuation preanestésica be evaluated patterns management sedation and you will be informed about the anesthesia that he will practice. It is recommended to be very clear and report earlier if you are allergic to any medicine. Dr. Jorge Alberto Reyes Espinosa has highly qualified personnel and all monitoring systems that allow the monitoring of all their bodily functions.
You may agree with Dr. Espinosa an appointment additional prior to surgery in order to clarify all possible doubts and you arrive more relaxed at his speech. Remember that the annotations presented here are of a general nature. The specifics about their individual needs will be discussed extensively during the consultation.
(5) Anesthesia
One of the reasons that cause greater distress may be the subject of anesthesia. Protocols preoperative performance allows us to provide the highest level of safety. In the first consultation Dr. Jorge Alberto Reyes Espinosa usually analyze the background of the patient and ask a series of laboratory tests to confirm the health status and thus help prevent any possible complications. Subsequently, depending on the type of anesthesia required, it performs an evaluation by a physician anesthetist to assess the patterns of management know about the sedation and anesthesia that he will practice. The day of surgery, the specialist in charge revises information. The anesthesiologist is responsible for the inspection and verification of patient safety during surgery and monitor what is necessary for this purpose. The anesthesiologist will remain at his side throughout the intervention and only be lifted until he has completely recovered. Dr. Espinosa has a highly competent staff who will be in charge of their health.
It is recommended to be very clear and report earlier if you are allergic to any medication or suffering from any illness. Dr. Espinosa has all the monitoring systems that allow safe handling of all their bodily functions during the intervention. Depending on the type of procedure may be used intravenous sedation, which allows the patient to stay awake during surgery, without any pain and absolutely quiet, or opt for general anesthesia. Both types of anesthesia are equally safe and in both cases is not seen nothing during the intervention, the patient wakes up once the operation ends, feeling good and without pain.
With new techniques for sedation risks have diminished significantly since the anesthesiologist may be aware of the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood, blood pressure and the functioning of the heart and lungs, minute minute.
After the surgery, you will go down in room care postanestésico which will be supervised and monitored by trained personnel. A few moments later he will go to a recovery room specially adapted to their needs. Once you have regained consciousness may feel somewhat dizzy, but this malaise is running short. Thanks to the latest techniques of sedation, you may recover without suffering major inconvenience. Dr. Espinosa will wait for his full recovery to prescribe appropriate medications and give high. You must have one person of all his confidence that will help you to move to your home and look after him at least on the first postoperative day.
(6) Ambulatory Plastic Surgery
Most of the procedures are performed in outpatient way. This means that, depending on the type of intervention, you can go home and recover there after the operation. Following his surgery you pass the recovery area and then to a room where you can reset of anesthesia. The clinic has all the basic systems and equipment monitoring. The operative you stay controlled anesthesiologist, and then in their recovery, by the nurse.
Dr. Espinosa expects a period of time until the patient qualifies for return to their home. The recovery room is comfortable and you and your companion can rest until their departure.
After the recovery from anesthesia, Dr. Espinosa tells you and your companion treatment to be followed at home, he advises on the medication and supplies you with a date for its next event control. You may return to his home and save the necessary rest.
In some cases, for selected procedures is necessary stay in the clinic. For our patients has created a very favorable rate per night.
(7) Postoperative Care
For his postoperative care, Dr. Jorge Alberto Espinosa Monarchs return to the office asking several times to carefully monitor its improvement. Compliance with these appointments ensures better recovery. By carefully observing the process, Dr. Espinosa may medicalizing or suggest treatments that enhance performance and look after their health. It usually takes several months to a year to receive the final outcome. The patience born of an emotional maturity is a requirement for all patients who are doing plastic surgery.
Remember that no two postoperative equal. Each patient is completely different, and therefore, their recovery process as well. Dr. Espinosa normally be in constant contact with their patients to monitor their progress. The careful monitoring of all medical indications end in a strong recovery. Do not forget that part of a good recovery heavily dependent on the conditions prequirúrgicas. The smoking or consumption of aspirin increased the risk of bleeding and delay healing.
(8) Results
Success in plastic surgery depends not only on the technical skill of the surgeon in the operating room. Success is achieved when the surgeon knows as clearly as possible what the patient wants, and the patient knows as clearly as possible what the surgeon is able to obtain.
Keep in mind that the results immediate surgery can be distorted because of inflammation and in bruising, which is perfectly normal. Depending on the type of procedure, it will take some time before the final outcome becomes clear. If you have realistic expectations housed, intervention has extended normally and postoperative has been developed as planned, the intervention will be successful.
You must attend to search as many times as necessary in order to observe the evolution of its recovery and be oriented treatments that you want.
(9) A realistic attitude
From the point of view of plastic surgery, the improvement is a much more realistic than perfection. The exercise of plastic surgery today is geared to make changes that offer naturalness. It seeks to make minimal changes that will result in great benefits.
No surgeon, no matter how experienced and skilful, is able to achieve a dazzling beauty of a person who basically is not attractive. In plastic surgery, the results not only depend on the skill of the surgeon. There are conditions such as age, general health, the type of skin, bone structure, healing or resilience, definitely involved in the outcome.
Any repair plastic aims to treat or rehabilitate tissues possessing any anomaly or need to be modified aesthetically. The corrective surgery can help greatly to reduce the psychological damage caused by deformities, trauma, birth marks, scars, etc.. The improvement in the appearance, often resulting in an increase of the image that holds himself and the trust itself. However, the plastic surgery will not solve its social conflicts, labor or emotional. Nor assured that you will receive full acceptance by his family, friends and social circle after the intervention.
A realistic attitude is critical in the success of the surgery.
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To achieve a satisfactory result: |
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Discuss with your surgeon broadly what it does not like his face and want to improve. |
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Do what your lifestyle, habits and tastes. |
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Take sufficient time to decide his speech. |
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Make it deems necessary consultations before surgery to make sure that your surgeon has understood their wishes. |
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Do not look to imitate anyone else. Remember that the traits of all human beings are different and this feature is what makes us interesting. |
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Make a list of questions to be fed every day, so that the day you do not forget your inquiry to investigate for any concern it deems important. |
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Be as honest as possible with your surgeon and requires openness. |
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See not only by the results, learn about the whole process in general. |
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The improvement in their appearance can bring great satisfaction, but it does not guarantee success in life. |
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The goal of the surgeon is to achieve a natural result, in line with your facial structure. Let him experience medical guide in the pursuit of a royal appearance. Do not be manipulated by the fashion, beauty or prototypes. You are special and unique. |
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Note that there are structural constraints that may hinder comply exactly with the expectations of the patient. The duty doctor is to preserve the health of the individual far beyond the aesthetic. |
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If you are thinking about making changes that affect significantly the structure or face the natural facial, is not being realistic or sensible with their physical integrity. It is a physician's ethical duty to inform extensively on the changes that would be seriously prejudicial to their welfare or appearance. Dr. Jorge Alberto Reyes Espinosa is committed to the observance of professional ethics in the pursuit of achievements that conserve natural functionality and harmony. This is a binding commitment to any doctor who has legal profession. |
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Note that facial plastic surgery is a high and noble profession, the exercise of which requires a universal protocol. Consult the facial plastic surgeon is not the same as going to a beauty. |
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The plastic surgeon is free to refrain from practice when a procedure finds that the patient's expectations are to the detriment of their well-being, are unnecessary or exceed the facts of reality. |
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Be wary of the doctor who offered results infallible, mentioning rates of fees as an advertising medium, may not provide sufficient information on their training, special procedures or suggest secrets and responds in a place not intended for medical practice. |
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Remember that the purpose of this page is to provide as much information as possible to facilitate their decision. No apart should be considered as a guarantee of a surgical outcome, as this does not conform to the professional medical ethics. |
(10) Finance and prices
Because the facial plastic surgery is elective in nature, ie it is not a medical emergency, the patient has sufficient time to organize their finances well before surgery. In this type of procedure is usually make the payment in advance of surgery. This is a universal policy. Prepay indicates that the patient assumes the costs of elective surgery and ensures that the value should be changed unexpectedly once performed the procedure. If it is canceled or postponed for any reason, the payment will be refunded. As a general rule, insurance companies do not accept claims for surgeries performed only with aesthetic purposes.
Costs in facial plastic surgery can vary from doctor to doctor depending on the procedure, the experience of the surgeon and the clinical conditions that provide for the conduct of the proceedings. Dr. Espinosa usually provide this information in the query, and report forms of payment.
The professional fees of Dr. Espinosa are considered quite reasonable and stipulated within the discretion of the surgeon straight. The fees for surgical interventions are fixed by mutual agreement between the physician and patient, and are made on an individual basis and complete the surgeon. Feel free to find out when you want. Keep in mind that the decision to perform a surgery must take precedence to the fact rely on personal integrity to a health professional and not costs. Any surgical intervention, however minimal it may be, should have the best conditions in order not to jeopardize the patient's health and achieving the desired results. Dr. Jorge Alberto Reyes Espinosa has a team of highly professional and great experience which assists in all its procedures.
(11) Risk of facial plastic surgery
The procedures designed to improve the appearance through plastic surgery facial developed by surgeons competent and responsible. Continuing medical practice, updating and strict monitoring of the entire surgical protocol, reduces significantly the risk elective surgery. Similarly, we can minimize any eventuality, if there is a high degree of understanding between the patient and the surgeon. To that end, the physician arranges the consultations that are necessary and sufficient to inform his patient about his preparation surgical techniques, the methods of sedation, and postoperative care.
All anesthetic carries a degree of risk. However, the latest techniques such as intravenous sedation anesthesia allows the patient to stay awake during surgery, pain-free and absolutely quiet, or general anesthesia are equally safe. The general anesthesia applied by the professional anesthesiologist administered and controlled a slight rise in small doses to reduce side effects. You must inform the surgeon and anesthesiologist whether any or anesthetic drugs that you use or have used in the past, it produces problems or allergies, so that in the administration of medicines is taken into account this event.
Any surgery have some degree of bleeding in the postoperative period. To minimize bleeding you should avoid taking aspirin or drugs containing aspirin at least two weeks before and after surgery, because this drug can affect their ability to form blood clots. Similarly, cigarette consumption may decrease the vascularization of the skin diminishing the resilience and healing tissues. For this reason, your doctor will recommend not smoking at least one month before his surgery and avoid or limit go after it. Some bleeding after surgery is normal, and usually minor. But you should inform the doctor. Rarely has an episode of bleeding requires more than a change of dressing.
The use of bandages decreases the risk of damage after surgery. However, the patient must take all necessary precautions, avoid lifting heavy objects, vigorous activities, raise children and move away from any risk of stroke. It is imperative to carefully follow the instructions that were provided medical writing once given high on the day of surgery.
Fortunately, surgical procedures on the face and nose have a minimal risk of developing infections. The doctor will prescribe some kind of antibiotic to anticipate this possibility. However, if you notice pain and swelling in excess or overheating in the area of surgery, immediately notify the surgeon.
Whenever you change the appearance of a person there is a small risk that the final result does not achieve its expectations. Any amendment in the face, no matter how small, can affect the patient in an unexpected way. Remember that you should be aware of both the advantages and the risks in plastic surgery. Precisely this literature is developed thinking that you get the most complete information possible before his surgery and able to understand the proceedings in their entirety. For this reason, it is important that you and your surgeon reach a high degree of understanding and clear expectations. The choice to undergo a facial plastic surgery is not like going to a gym or a beauty salon. You must be prepared mentally for a temporary inflammation and the eventual emergence of bruising. You may also notice a minor inconvenience to relinquish day. It must be clear that the plastic surgery is an art, not an exact science. The result of the surgery not only depends on the skill of the surgeon; are equally important age, the quality of their skin, bone structure and expectations about real improvement in their appearance. The effects of facial plastic surgery it takes some time to be fully evident. This period of time depends entirely on the degree of recovery of each body. Just as many people may reveal early changes that have been brought surgery, in others the process of restoring the skin and muscles can be a bit slower. It is important that you take these factors into account, be patient and you give your body the necessary time to reach a comprehensive improvement.
No surgical procedure should be taken lightly. A slight risk, but real, is present throughout surgery. The patient receive medications before, during and after surgery. Although usually rare in facial plastic surgery, the reactions may occur. The objective is that you come to the surgery well informed, with a high degree of confidence in their doctor and with realistic goals. Fortunately, the results of plastic surgery, for the most part, are highly satisfactory and pleasant when accompanied by careful planning, a strict procedure and a full cooperation of the patient.
Dr. Jorge Alberto Reyes Espinosa grateful that you have consulted and entrusted its integrity and health. You can rest assured that Dr. Espinosa and his team have all the elements necessary and sufficient in its power to the full welfare of their patients.
(12) Where are surgery
 Dr. Jorge Alberto Reyes Espinosa is served by the clinic Sabamec, Santa Barbara Medical Center, equipped with the best medical equipment, human and technological resources to provide their patients the highest possible safety and welfare. For some procedures might require a night's stay at the clinic, which has created a very favorable rate. In addition, we have agreements with hotels in the area, where you can advance their recovery process with the benefit of being located close to the office and add to your doctor how many times they deem necessary.
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