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endocsopic
surgery overview |
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introduction |
minimal-incision
surgery using tiny cameras and long instruments; used
for breast enlargement through the underarm and for some
tummy tucks; also commonly used for facial
surgery |
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often
combined with... |
liposuction,
tummy tuck, breast
augmentation |
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incision
placement & surgery details |
several
small incisions conspicuously placed minimize trauma and
speed healing |
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anesthesia |
general,
or local with IV sedation |
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surgical
facility |
usually
outpatient surgery center |
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length
of surgery |
1
to 3 hours; depends on procedure |
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discomfort
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moderte;
depends on specific procedure |
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what
to expect after surgery |
less
swelling and quicker recovery compared to open surgery
techniques with larger incisions |
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risks |
may
need to convert to larger incisions if surgeon is unable
to visualize or manipulate the tissues; infection, blood
or fluid collection, scarring |
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variations
and techniques |
variations
in incisions, methods, and techniques depend on specific
procedure |
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cost
(surgeon's fee) |
$2000
to $6000 (implant may be additional); depends on procedure |
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duration
of results |
for
underarm (trans-axillary) breast
enlargement, results may be permanent or may require
revision within 5 t 10 years; tummy
tuck results permanent except with pregnancy or weight
gain |
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insurance |
endoscopic
cosmetic surgery is not covered by insurance |
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