Scar Removal Surgery
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Scar removal surgery, also known as scar revision surgery, is a procedure designed to improve the appearance of scars that have formed due to injury, surgery, or other skin trauma. The procedure typically begins with a thorough consultation between the patient and a plastic surgeon to discuss the scar characteristics, the patient’s medical history, and the desired outcomes. On the day of surgery, the patient is prepared and anesthesia is administered, which can be local, regional, or general depending on the extent of the procedure and patient preference. The surgeon then carefully excises the scar tissue, ensuring minimal damage to the surrounding healthy skin. Techniques such as Z-plasty, W-plasty, or skin grafting may be employed to reshape or replace the scar with healthier tissue for a more aesthetically pleasing result. Following the excision, the surgeon meticulously closes the wound using fine sutures to minimize tension on the skin and reduce the likelihood of recurrence or new scar formation. Post-operative care is crucial for optimal healing and involves instructions on wound care, avoiding excessive sun exposure, and possibly using topical treatments like silicone sheets to promote smooth skin regeneration. Patients are usually monitored through follow-up visits to ensure the healing process is progressing well and to address any concerns. Although scar revision can significantly improve the appearance of a scar, complete removal is often not possible, and patients are counseled on realistic expectations and the potential need for additional treatments if necessary.
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Apgujeong Richmoa Clinic
Apgujeong, Gangnam, Apgujeong Rodeo, Sinsa Station
3rd floor,Gyejin Building, 22, Nonhyeon-ro 168-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea
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Apgujeong Richmoa Clinic, located in Seoul's Apgujeong area, promises to recommend treatments that are truly beneficial, ensure that every surgery is performed and managed post-operatively by the main doctor, and maintain 24-hour contact with patients. **Facial Contouring** - **Botox**: Botox injections are used to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles by temporarily paralyzing muscles. It is a quick and minimally invasive procedure with no downtime. - **Filler**: Dermal fillers are used to add volume and smooth out wrinkles and fine lines. This procedure is also utilized to enhance facial contours and lips. **Body Contouring** - **Liposuction**: This surgical procedure removes excess fat deposits from specific areas of the body to improve contours. It can target areas such as thighs, hips, abdomen, and arms. - **Fat Grafting**: Fat is harvested from one part of the body and injected into another area that requires enhancement or volumization, such as the face or breasts. **Breast Surgery** - **Breast Augmentation (Implants)**: This involves the surgical insertion of implants to increase breast size and improve shape. The procedure can be customized with various implant shapes and sizes. - **Breast Augmentation (Fat Transfer)**: Fat is taken from another part of the body and used to enhance the breasts, offering a more natural look and feel for volume increase. **Hair Restoration** - **Hair Transplant**: This procedure involves transplanting hair follicles from one part of the scalp to areas with thinning or bald spots. Techniques include Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) and Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT). - **Beard Transplant**: Similar to hair transplants, this treatment involves transplanting hair follicles to the beard area to create a fuller beard. It is suitable for individuals with patchy or thin facial hair. **Facelift** - **Thread Lift**: This minimally invasive procedure uses special threads to lift and tighten sagging skin. It is often used for areas such as the cheeks, jawline, and neck with minimal downtime. - **Non-Surgical Lift (Inmode Lift)**: Inmode lift procedures utilize radio-frequency technology to tighten skin and stimulate collagen production. It is suitable for lifting and contouring the face without surgery. **Eye Surgery** - **Double Eyelid Surgery (Incisional and Non-Incisional)**: This surgery creates a crease in the eyelid to give the appearance of a double eyelid, available through full incision or a less invasive non-incisional method. It enhances the eye shape and size. **Nose Surgery** - **Rhinoplasty**: This surgical procedure reconstructs and reshapes the nose for aesthetic and functional improvement. It can involve adjustments to the nasal bridge, tip, and nostrils. Note: The clinic emphasizes safety by using CCTV in surgery rooms, ensuring post-procedure care, and employing verified medical professionals for peace of mind.
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Classy Plastic Surgery
Sinnonhyeon, Nonhyeon, Gangnam Station
7th Floor, 808 Tower, 470 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Classy Plastic Surgery, 7th Floor, 808 Tower
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♥More glamorous and more natural with Classy Plastic Surgery♥ One minute away from Sinnonhyeon Station exits 4 and 5 At the Classy Plastic Surgery Clinic in Gangnam, a wide range of cosmetic procedures are offered, including, but not limited to: **Eyes:** - **Clash Eye Surgery**: A specialized eye surgery tailored to individual needs for aesthetic enhancement. - **Eye revision surgery**: Corrective surgery to address issues or unsatisfactory results from previous eye surgeries. - **Natural adhesion burial method**: A technique for creating double eyelids by encouraging natural adhesion without incisions. - **Non-incision eye correction**: A method to correct or enhance the eyelids without making cuts, reducing recovery time. - **Incision eye correction**: Involves making incisions on the eyelids to correct or enhance their appearance, allowing for more significant adjustments. - **Partial incision method**: A hybrid technique that minimizes the incision size for creating double eyelids, balancing recovery time with control over results. - **Epicanthoplasty**: A procedure to modify the inner corners of the eyes, often to create a more open eye appearance. - **Lateral opening**: Surgery to adjust the outer corners of the eyes, possibly to widen the eye shape or enhance symmetry. - **Upper slit**: A minor incision to adjust the upper eyelid's appearance. - **Bottom slit**: A procedure involving a lower eyelid incision for aesthetic or functional improvements. - **Incision double eyelid surgery**: Creates a permanent crease in the eyelid through incisions, offering a lasting double eyelid appearance. - **Dark circle surgery**: Surgical options to reduce the appearance of dark circles under the eyes, possibly including fat grafting or removal. - **Men's eye plastic surgery**: Eye surgeries specifically catered to the aesthetic desires and facial structures of male patients. **Rhinoplasty (Nose):** - **Clash Rhinoplasty**: A signature rhinoplasty procedure addressing various nasal shape concerns for cosmetic or functional improvements. - **Nose revision surgery**: Surgery aimed at correction or improvement of the outcomes from previous rhinoplasty procedures. - **Correction of a low nose**: Enhancing the nasal bridge height for a balanced facial profile. - **Correction of a bent nose**: Straightening a crooked nasal structure for aesthetic improvement and possibly better airflow. - **Hooked nose correction**: Modifying a pronounced nasal hump for a smoother, straighter nasal profile. - **Short nose correction**: Lengthening the nose to improve facial harmony and proportions. - **Long nose correction**: Reducing the length of the nose for better facial balance. - **Bokko**: Refers to a surgery aimed at achieving a specific ideal nasal shape, usually characterized by a subtly upturned tip. - **Nose cheek enhancements**: Augmentation around the nose and cheek area for a more defined facial contour. - **Male rhinoplasty**: Rhinoplasty procedures specifically designed to meet the aesthetic goals and facial structure of male patients. **Facial Contouring:** - **Upper eyelid surgery**: Enhancing or correcting the upper eyelid area for a refreshed and youthful appearance. - **Eyebrow lift surgery**: Elevating the eyebrows to address signs of aging or to enhance the overall facial expression. - **Lower eyelid surgery**: Correcting issues in the lower eyelid area, such as bags under the eyes or wrinkles. - **Fat grafting**: Transferring fat from one area of the body to another to restore volume and contour. - **PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy**: Using the patient's own plasma to promote skin regeneration and healing. - **Elastic lifting**: A minimally invasive procedure that uses special threads to lift and tighten the skin. - **Face lift surgery**: Surgical removal of excess facial skin to give a more youthful appearance. - **Noble surgery**: A procedure likely aimed at achieving subtle and elegant facial enhancements. - **Botox injections**: Administering botulinum toxin to relax facial muscles and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. - **Dermal filler injections**: Injecting substances under the skin to restore volume, smooth out wrinkles, or enhance facial features. **Breast Surgery:** - **Breast enlargement**: Surgically augmenting the size of the breasts, often with implants. - **Breast reduction**: Removing breast tissue to reduce size and alleviate discomfort or achieve a desired look. - **Correction of sagging breasts**: Lifting and reshaping the breasts to address drooping and improve contour. - **Gynecomastia surgery**: Removing excess male breast tissue to achieve a more traditionally masculine chest contour. - **Inverted nipple correction**: A procedure to correct nipples that are inverted or do not protrude normally. - **Breast augmentation**: Increasing breast size and improving shape, typically using implants or fat transfer. **Body Contouring:** - **Liposuction**: Removing excess fat from specific areas of the body to reshape and slim those regions. - **Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)**: Removing excess skin and fat from the abdominal area and tightening the muscles for a flatter stomach. - **Hip up**: Procedures aimed at enhancing the buttocks' appearance, possibly through augmentation or lifting. - **Calf surgery**: Reshaping the calves, potentially through reduction, augmentation, or muscle relaxation techniques. **Cosmetic Injections:** - **Botox for facial wrinkles or jawline slimming**: Using botulinum toxin to relax muscles, reducing wrinkles or slimming the jawline for a more refined appearance. - **Dermal fillers for volume enhancement or wrinkle reduction**: Filling in lines or enhancing volume in areas like the lips, cheeks, or under the eyes for a youthful look. - **Contour injections**: Injectables aimed at defining and enhancing the contours of the face or body, providing a more sculpted appearance.
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Xenia Clinic Gangnam
Sinnonhyeon, Gangnam Station
SeoSan Building, 4th floor, 1305, Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Korea
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Xenia was inspired by the Greek word for 'hospitality' [xenia]. It embodies Xenia's philosophy that a hospital should be a space where guests are treated with the utmost hospitality. During your stay at Xenia Clinic in Gangnam, you will be treated with the best care to ensure that you can sense not only external beauty but also internal beauty. The following is a brief overview of the treatments available: **Tightening/Lifting Procedures:** - **Shurink Universe**: Advanced lifting laser for V-line contouring. - **Inmode**: Radio frequency and IRE technology for face lifting and contour improvement. - **Oligio**: High frequency lifting with less pain and fast effects. - **Ulthera**: High-intensity focused ultrasound for collagen regeneration and lifting. - **Thermage**: High-frequency lifting laser for safer and more delicate results. - **LDM**: Moisture charging and skin regeneration for a tighter appearance. - **DIA Lifting**: Non-invasive collagen volume lifting with radio frequency. - **Tightening/Lifting Package**: Combination treatments for enhanced tightening and lifting results. **Whitening/Pigmentation/Redness Procedures:** - **Picosure Toning, Laser Toning, V Laser, Genesis Toning**: Addressing pigmentation and promoting skin brightening. - **Body Toning**: Whole body skin tone improvement. - **Moles/Milium, Picosure Tattoo Removal**: Removal of skin imperfections and unwanted tattoos. - **Melasma/Spot Pigmentation Package, Redness Package**: Targeted treatments for specific skin conditions. **Contour Injection/Obesity Procedures:** - **Contour Injection**: Fat reduction and body contouring. - **Slim Nose Injection+Nose Botox**: Enhancing nose shape non-surgically. - **Body Fit, Body Botox**: Muscle relaxation and body contouring. - **Prescription**: Customized medical treatment for obesity. **Botox Procedures:** - **Jaw, Anti-wrinkle, Special Areas, Hyperhydrosis, Body, Skin Botox**: Various botox treatments for cosmetic and medical purposes. **Filler Procedures:** - **Chin, Lips/Oral Angel, Front Clown/Front Cheek/Side Cheek/Nasolabial, Forehead/Temple/Nose, Pretarsal Roll/Under Eye, Wrinkles, Marionette, Sculptra, Ultracol**: Diverse filler options for facial enhancements. - **Filler Dissolving Injection**: Correction of previous filler treatments. **String Lifting Procedures:** - **Cavern String, High Nose/Heel Nose, Mint String**: Innovative methods for lifting and sculpting without surgery. **Acne Treatment Procedures:** - **Capri Laser, Potenza Acne, Ethosome Gold PTT, Inflammatory Shots**: Various technologies and treatments focused on battling acne. - **Prescription, Acne Package**: Comprehensive acne management plans. **Scar/Pores Treatment Procedures:** - **Pico Fraxel, POTENZA, Fraxel, Juvelook**: Advanced laser treatments for scars and pores improvement. - **Pores/Scars Programs**: Tailored treatments for skin texture refinement. **Skin Booster Procedures:** - **Hycoox Injector, Fillmed NCTF 135, Rejuran, Lilied M, PDRN, Baby Injection, Hydro Injection, Exosome**: Skin rejuvenation and hydration injections for enhanced skin quality. - **Skin Booster Package**: Combined treatments for optimum skin health and vitality. **Skincare/Peeling Procedures:** - **Aquapeel, PHA Peeling, Aladdin Peeling, Jessner Peeling, Black Pee, Lhala Peel, Vitamin Whitening Care, Pimple Care, Hydration Care, Radio Frequency Care**: A variety of peels and skincare treatments for different skin concerns. - **Skincare Package**: Custom packages for comprehensive skin care. **Nutrient Injection Procedures:** - **Whitening, Cinderella, Vitamin C Injections**: Intravenous treatments for skin brightening and overall wellness. - **Garlic/Licorice/Vitamin D/Placental Injection**: Nutrient-rich injections for health and beauty. - **Vaccination**: Preventive health care services.
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