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  • Best plastic surgeon for skin tightening surgery

    Best plastic surgeon for skin tightening surgery

    Nowadays, it is not difficult to obtain a toned and ideal body unlike it was in the past since modern techniques no longer depend only on exercise and diet, but rather on getting rid of stubborn fat and skin tightening.

    Despite the spread of modern methods, choosing the best plastic surgeon is a challenge for many.  Dr. Yasser Badi, the expert and plastic surgeon for facial and body cosmetic surgeries, is an undisputed choice after more than 1,150 successful operations in various plastic surgeries, especially the skin tightening procedure.

    What is the relationship between the skin tightening procedure and sleeve gastrectomy?

    Significant weight loss following sleeve gastrectomy surgery leads to some sagging in the body, which gives the body a bad appearance and unaccepted changes in its shape, giving the person an older age than he is.

    This procedure is the quickest and most effective solution to get rid of these ridiculous sags, and help you reach the ideal shape that you have always dreamed of.

    The tightening procedure gives initial results within several weeks and final results within several months after the operation.

    But a successful skin tightening procedure requires choosing the best plastic surgeon to perform it, who is highly competent in his field and follows the latest modern technologies since this operation requires extreme precision and high skills.

    Dr. Yasser Badi, the best plastic surgeon in Alexandria, is keen to carry out the operation using the most modern techniques to give you noticeable results in hiding any signs of sagging in the body in any area.

    Risks of sagging

    Contrary to what is expected, skin tightening is not performed for aesthetic issues only, rather, the risk of the presence of these sagging extends to a risk of various skin diseases occurring.

    Skin rashes and skin irritation are the most common types of problems resulting from saggy skin, since many folds of sagging skin trap sweat between them, and with friction, cause an itchy rash and boils, which may be accompanied by pain and swelling.

    In some cases, loose skin leads to the presence of a very warm and sweaty environment between the folds of the skin, which helps microbes to grow easily and quickly that might develop into skin infections in various forms, including:

    • Bacterial skin infection.
    • Fungal skin infection.
    • Viral skin infection.
    • Parasitic skin infection.

    Therefore, the plastic surgeon performs skin tightening procedures not only for cosmetic issues but also to prevent any diseases that the exacerbation of this problem may cause by getting a healthy, tight body without annoying skin sags.

    Common body areas require tightening after sleeve mastectomy procedure

    Although there are some other solutions to tighten saggy skin after massive weight loss at home, whether after sleeve mastectomy surgery or due to significant loss with any other cause.

    However, none of these methods will work as effectively as skin tightening procedures work.

    The process of tightening sagging varies in general from one person to another according to the degree of sagging in each part. Some require tightening of all parts of the body, while others may require tightening of specific parts of the body such as (arms, thighs, breasts, buttocks, and abdomen).

    The tummy tuck operation is considered the most common among the various tightening operations, as it is the largest center for fat accumulation in the body. Therefore, the skin in this area expands greatly when weight is gained. The skin in this area becomes much more flabby than the rest of the body and requires careful surgical intervention from the best plastic surgeon.

    Skin tightening procedures generally depend on getting rid of excess sagging skin and tightening the muscles to improve the shape of the skin and restore it to a firm, taut shape, which is exactly what happens in the abdomen or any other area of ​​the body.

    Best plastic surgeon for skin tightening surgery
    Best plastic surgeon for skin tightening surgery

    Are the results of the lift procedure permanent?

    The answer to this question is indeed yes, however, you should maintain a healthy, balanced diet and exercise to avoid any major fluctuations in weight.

    Tightening surgery is considered one of the most successful operations in the field of cosmetics, as its success rate reaches 90%. The final result of the operation appears within 3 months, but it may take longer depending on the degree of sagging.

    The success of the operation depends not only on choosing the best plastic surgeon but also on the patient’s commitment to carefully follow the surgeon’s instructions, especially during the recovery period. The upper area usually requires less time in the lower region recovery.

    How long does the operation take?

    Before answering this question, we must focus on this operation’s steps. 

    • The process begins with general anesthesia, and it is possible to undergo spinal anesthesia when tightening the thighs only. After that, the doctor makes the surgical incision, and the shape of the wound varies according to the area to be tightened and according to the size of the skin to be removed.
    • Since this operation requires special skill in hiding the wounds as much as possible that will turn into scars later, you must choose the best plastic surgeon to perform this operation with as many hidden scars as possible.
    • After making the incisions, the excess skin is cut off and the remaining two layers of skin are attached using surgical sutures to close the incisions. Then appropriate tubes are placed in them to collect any fluids or blood that collects in the wound after the operation.
    • These same steps are repeated in every area of the body that needs tightening, and more than one area can be worked on at the same time through an integrated medical team. Therefore, the operation time varies according to the number of places in which the tightening will be performed and the number of doctors operating.

    Who can perform the skin tightening procedure?

    This operation is not limited to women only but also includes men. However, this requires that the patient be in good health, have a stable weight about 6 months before the operation, and the patient should be over 18 years old.

    However, in some cases, it is recommended to postpone the decision for the operation for some people who are planning for pregnancy or need to lose more weight. In addition, undergoing surgery with severe scars in some places may be an obstacle for some.

    Therefore, you must choose the best plastic surgeon to make the right decision whether you are qualified to undergo this technique or not.

    Why is Dr. Yasser Badi the best plastic surgeon to perform this procedure?

    After a long record of successful operations, Dr. Yasser Badi deserved the title of best plastic surgeon. This title was not the result of coincidence, but rather due to his keen interest and concern for all the details related to the patient from the moment he arrived at the clinic.

    He also cares about using the best equipment and techniques to perform surgeries in complete safety and with a high level of precision. He is also keen to choose an anesthesia and nursing team with the highest levels of efficiency to ensure the provision of the best medical care.

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    Plastic surgery & body contouring specialist

    Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
    Alexandria University Master of Plastic Surgery
    Egyptian Fellowship for Plastic Surgery

  • What is HIFU skin tightening?

    What is HIFU skin tightening?

    The issue of face-lifting and getting rid of expression lines and face wrinkles has become a matter of concern to many women who desire youth and freshness. Dr. Yasser Badi introduces the HIFU skin tightening technique, the latest findings in the field of face and neck tightening and would disclose all you need to know regarding this technique and how it works.

    Causes of the sagging face

    Before we start talking about facelifts with HIFU skin tightening, we would enumerate some factors that lead to sagging of the face and the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, these factors are:

    • Aging is one of the most important factors that lead to sagging skin, as the production of collagen, which is responsible for the skin’s natural cohesion, decreases.
    • Sudden weight loss.
    • Heavy smoking and/or excessive alcohol intake.
    • Excessive sunlight exposure without using a sunscreen cream.
    • Eating unhealthy foods and not drinking adequate amounts of water.
    • Don’t get enough sleep every day.
    • Leave the skin dry without adequate moisturization.
    • Use hot water to wash and clean the skin.
     
     

    What is the HIFU skin tightening technique? and How does it work?

    The HIFU skin tightening technique is one of the alternative techniques to surgical intervention, and it is used to tighten the skin and treat sagging and wrinkles. The word HIFU is an abbreviation for the term “High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound”, which means ultrasound waves with a high or intense focus.

    HIFU works in lifting the face by exposing the skin to the device that contains 3 sensors, through which energy is emitted and penetrates the depth of 3 layers of the skin, and within a short period ranging from half a second to one second, these inner layers are heated to a temperature of 60 degrees Celsius, which results in stretching muscles, tissues, and skin, and thus sagging disappears.

    What are the advantages of a facelift with a HIFU skin tightening technique?

    There are many advantages to using the HIFU skin tightening technique in facelift, the most important of which are:

    • An ideal alternative for those who are afraid of surgical intervention risks.
    • HIFU facelift gives immediate results that could be noticed immediately after the end of the first session.
    • HIFU is completely safe, the HIFU facelift does not involve any risks or complications, and the device has been approved and licensed for use by the Food and Drug Authority “FDA”.
    • In addition to tightening saggy skin, the HIFU technique helps eliminate dark circles, reduce the effects of scars and acne, as well as enhance skin elasticity by enhancing collagen production in the skin.
    • The HIFU technique also delays the skin aging process.
    • The HIFU technique is the least expensive compared to other facelift techniques.

    The best candidate for HIFU skin tightening

    You would be the best candidate and you would have the best results after using HIFU skin tightening in the following cases:

    • At the onset of the expression lines appear at the age of thirty.
    • The presence of mild to moderate wrinkles, since cases of severe sagging surgical intervention, are better chosen.
    • Sagging face after weight loss.

    However, you are not a candidate and the HIFU technique could not be used in the following cases:

    • Severely damaged skin, such as severe inflammation of the skin or acne spread extensively on the face.
    • Women during pregnancy and lactation.
    What is HIFU skin tightening
    What is HIFU skin tightening

    How to use the HIFU device?

    A  face-lift session using  HIFU skin tightening simply goes through the following steps:

    • In the initial step, the doctor begins by cleansing and sterilizing the skin thoroughly.
    • A special gel is applied to the target area.
    • The doctor begins by passing the device quickly on the areas to be treated.
    • Finally, the skin is cleaned again.
     

    Complications of using the HIFU skin tightening technique

    Fortunately, there are no long-term damage or complication detected due to the use of the HIFU technique, and it’s considered to be a safe method for tightened saggy skin with only mild side effects that are tolerable and   disappear within a few days, and the most common of these complications are:

    • Swelling of the treated area.
    • Redness of the skin, and sometimes blue or purple bruises.
    • The feeling of tingling or numbness in the face.

    Is a HIFU face-lift session painful?

    Anyone try to avoid any medical procedure that makes him feel pain, but in the case of HIFU face-lift, the session is pain-free except for some tingles as well as numbness that the patient might feel as a result of the high heat generated by the device which is negligible when compared to a surgical facelift.

    In some cases, the doctor uses local anesthesia before the session to avoid discomfort and help the patient relax during the session.

    Post HIFU fa‎celift

    The HIFU technique is one of the rare cosmetic techniques that does not require a special recommendation to follow after its use, and the patient can resume his life normally just after the session, and all he has to do is to avoid using cosmetics or creams that contain strong chemicals, in addition to avoiding strong sunlight or exposure to heat.

    HIFU skin tightening results

    What makes the HIFU device the ideal technique for eliminating facial sagging is results are noticed immediately, however, to reach the final and ideal result, and eliminate all expression lines, patients have to undergo more than one session, and the number of sessions may range between 4-6 sessions with one to two months apart or according to what the treating doctor determines. In addition, HIFU results last for a long time, as long as they are preserved.

    How to maintain HIFU results

    As we mentioned before HIFU facelift results last for a long time as long as they are preserved, here are some tips that you have to follow to preserve HIFU skin tightening results:

    • Ensure skin moisturizes permanently, by drinking plenty of water and with medical creams.
    • Avoid bad habits that might damage your skin, such as smoking, staying up late, and high fat and sugar intake.
    • Avoid exposure to sunlight without using adequate sunscreen.
    • You might also refer to your doctor to perform a HIFU session to preserve and support the result from time to time.

    Can HIFU be used on the other body parts?

    Some believe that the HIFU technique is intended only for face tightening, while it can be used also for tightening the eyelids,  the cheeks, and the jaws area, and eliminating sagging neck, in addition to tightening sagging arms, abdomen, knee, and legs, etc.

    HIFU facelift cost

    The cost of a HIFU facelift is low when compared to other techniques, and the cost is accurately determined after the person performs the examination, and the doctor evaluates the condition.

    The cost is then determined according to the extent of skin damage, and the number of sessions required to reach the ideal result and get rid of wrinkles completely.  The cost of HIFU also varies from country to country, for example, there are some countries where the cost is high, such as the UAE, while the cost is significantly reduced in other countries, the most important of which is Egypt.

    With the HIFU technique, you can lift the face, restore your youth, and get rid of sagging and wrinkles safely, effectively, and at a low cost.

    Only with Dr. Yasser Badi, you can stop aging signs which destroy your skin and regain your magic youthful look. You can contact our clinic immediately to get more information or to book an appointment directly.

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    Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
    Alexandria University Master of Plastic Surgery
    Egyptian Fellowship for Plastic Surgery

  • Arm lift | Sagging arms

    Arm lift | Sagging arms

    The arm lift is one of the cosmetic procedures that are performed in the event of sagging arms and the failure of all other therapeutic and natural attempts, as these sagging are surgically removed, in addition to that the arm lift can be done alone or with the option of liposuction in the arms to enhance the final results of the operation.

    What is an arm lift?

    The operation depends on tightening the sagging arms, starting from the armpit area to the elbow, as well as suctioning the fat accumulated in the upper part of the arm, tightening and softening the tissues in that area, and attractively highlighting the muscles, as the skin in that area is then flabby and not taut for several reasons. Dr. Yasser Badi will explain it in the next paragraph.

    Reasons for Sagging arms

    Sagging arms is one of the most annoying things for women, which makes them resort to an arm lift, and many reasons lead to the appearance of sagging, and these reasons are:

    • Decrease in the percentage of collagen and elastin in the skin due to advancing age, then the skin is more likely to sag and lose its elasticity.
    • The presence of some hormonal changes in the body, such as an increase in the level of estrogen in women, affects the shape of the body in general.
    • Muscle weakness in the arms area occurs as a result of lack of exercise.
    • Lack of vitamins and minerals in the body due to not eating each of the fruits and vegetables in sufficient quantities.
    • Sudden weight loss over a short period also leads to sagging skin.
    • Obesity.
    • Not drinking water regularly during the day, leads to dry skin and loss of moisture necessary to maintain skin elasticity and not sagging.

    Candidates for an arm lift

    There is a set of characteristics and factors based on which people are known to be eligible for the operation, as Dr. Yasser Badi explains these factors, which are:

    • An increase in the percentage of fat in the arm makes the skin around it flabby in an annoying way.
    • If the patient has had liposuction, he is probably a good candidate for this process.
    • The patient must be an adult who does not suffer from any serious diseases that may affect his ability to recover from the operation or expose him to danger during the operation.
    • The patient should not have any skin diseases that may expose him to the risk of internal infection, such as eczema and psoriasis.
    • To suffer from sagging and relaxation in the lower part of the arm, and increased skin elasticity and stretching.
    • Sagging skin is associated with significant weight loss.

    Preparations before arm lift

    Dr. Yasser Badi makes sure of several things before operating, as he discusses with the patient in the pre-operative consultation:

    • Not having diseases that prevent the operation.
    • Fasting for 8 hours before the operation.
    • Consult with the doctor about the reasons for the operation.
    • Carrying out the necessary tests and analyses, such as a complete blood picture and coagulation functions.
    • The doctor determines the areas that can be liposuction and skin tightening.
    Arm lift Sagging arms
    Arm lift Sagging arms

    Steps to perform an arm lift

    The operation is considered one of the simple cosmetic operations that does not take much time, as it takes about two hours, and in which the following is done:

    • The doctor first sterilizes the shoulders and arms.
    • He makes some small surgical incisions in the inner arm area or on the back of the arms.
    • Excess fat and tissue are removed, thus tightening the skin.
    • In the last step, the doctor closes the surgical incisions with special sutures and absorbable sutures.
    • Before leaving the operating room, elastic bandages are placed on these incisions to restore the skin to its natural shape, and they can be removed after two weeks.

    Arm lift results

    After performing the arm lift and leaving the operating room, Dr. Yasser Badi explains:

    • The next day after the operation, the bandages and catheters are removed.
    • The patient can take painkillers when feeling pain.
    • The patient can leave the hospital several hours after the operation.
    • If some symptoms appear, such as high fever, shortness of breath, or bleeding, you should go to the doctor immediately.
    • There are some cases where some bloating and swelling may occur after the operation, but it goes away within two weeks.

    Laser arm lift

    The laser technology in the process depends on shining the laser on some of the specific layers of the skin to tighten and strengthen the connective tissue. It is worth noting that in a few cases, this technique succeeds, which makes it cannot be applied alone to treat and treat severe sagging arms.

    Arm lift methods

    All plastic surgeons, headed by Dr. Yasser Badi, agree that the main goal of operating is to tighten the sagging arms and get rid of the fat accumulated in this area as well as tighten sagging skin, so there are several different ways through which a sagging arms surgery can be performed, where Dr. Yasser Badi does the appropriate method of the patient’s condition in the following ways:

    • Sagging arms with traditional surgery.
    • Laser liposuction and then surgery to tighten sagging skin.
    • Liposuction and skin tightening using a laser.
    • Sagging arms treatment through mesotherapy.
    • Laser liposuction and then using ultrasound to perform a sagging arms surgery.

    Features of arm lift features

    There are a lot of techniques that have spread recently for sagging arms, but there are many advantages that made most plastic doctors, including Dr. Yasser Badi, prefer the sagging arms surgery procedure, and these advantages are:

    • The ideal solution to treat sagging arms and tighten the skin.
    • After this process, immediate results appear directly.
    • When you adhere to the doctor’s instructions, you can get long-term results.
    • Be more visible, especially after the swelling and inflammation subside.

    Risks expected after an arm lift

    Although there are many advantages to the procedure, there are some disadvantages and complications that may occur when performing this procedure, as this is due to the extent of the experience and skill of the treating doctor, the patient’s condition itself, and the extent of his qualification for the sagging arms surgery procedure, all of which affect the extent of the following complications and risks. :

    • Asymmetry of the arms completely.
    • The appearance of some visible scars affects the shape of the skin.
    • Some bruising, swelling, and redness.
    • In rare cases, it may affect the sensory nerves, leading to a loss of sensation in the area.
    • Possibility of infection in the surgical incision.

    Arm lift cost

    Many people search for arm lift cost, but of course, we can’t give an explicit cost for this operation, because the final sagging arms surgery cost is due to the:

    • Medical examinations and analyses.
    • The cost of anesthesia.
    • Medicines and medical supplies during and after the operation.
    • The cost of the surgeon depends on the degree of his experience and skill.
    • The medical dressings that you will wear after the operation.
    • The cost of hospital and operating room equipment.

    Nowadays, plastic surgeries have become necessary, and cosmetic surgeries are performed for both men and women, as a harmonious body shape is very important for men and women in social life, and diet and exercise programs are not enough for an active life, so men now prefer plastic surgeries to mitigate these problems.

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    Plastic surgery & body contouring specialist

    Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
    Alexandria University Master of Plastic Surgery
    Egyptian Fellowship for Plastic Surgery

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