SURGERY

Eyelid surgery, or upper blepharoplasty, is the most commonly performed surgery in our clinic. At SN Medic, we use our own signature techniques which give superior results for our patients. 

• How is the intervention performed?

Eyelid surgery is done under local anesthesia.

• How long does the intervention last?

The procedure takes about 20 minutes for both eyelids, and after the surgery you can return home.

• How long does the recovery last?

Sutures are removed 5 days after the surgery. Swelling can last from a couple of days to a couple of weeks, depending on the individual. Patients can also experience bruising, which is quite common.

Full recovery and results are achieved after 2-3 months. The effects of eyelid surgery last about 10 years.

• Guidelines after the procedure

Resting and applying cold compresses is recommended during the first 24-48 hours after the surgery. Lifting heavy weights is forbidden during the first 3 weeks after the surgery. We recommend refraining from smoking at least a month before and three months after the surgery.

Eye bag surgery, or lower blepharoplasty, is a surgical method used to tighten sagging skin and remove wrinkles from the under-eye area, eye bag removal, as well as to remove cheek bags (malar edema).

• How is the intervention performed?

Eye bag surgery is performed under local anesthesia.

• How long does the intervention last?

The procedure lasts approximately 40 minutes for both eye bags, after which you can return home.

• How long does the recovery last?

Sutures are removed 5 days after the eye bag surgery. Swelling can last from a couple of days up to a couple of weeks, depending on the individual. Patients can experience bruising, which is very common. A complete recovery with visible final results is achieved after 2-3 months.

• Guidelines after the intervention

Resting and applying cold compresses is recommended during the first 24-48 hours after the surgery. Lifting heavy weight is forbidden during the 3 weeks after the surgery.

A lip lift is a surgical method  for a permanent increase of the lip size, by shortening the distance between the nose and lip. The method our doctors at  SN Medic use is called ‘modified bullhorn lip lift’, and this technique is well-known for being used by Dr. Ben Taley, reputedly the best lip lift surgeon in the world. We are the only clinic in the region that applies the same technique. 

• How is the procedure performed?

Lip lift surgery is done under local anesthesia. The procedure is painless and comfortable for the patient.

• How long does the intervention last?

The lip lift takes about 30 minutes, and after the procedure, you can go home and continue with your usual activities. Sutures are removed 7-10 days after the surgery, only if  they do not dissolve on their own.

• How long does the recovery last?

Swelling can last 4-12 weeks, and the scar can be covered with makeup 7-10 days after the surgery.

• Guidelines after the intervention

It is necessary to rest for 2 days, and the patches are changed every second day.

Surgical eyebrow lift, or brow lift (’Z’ brow lift), enables the lifting of the lowered or sagging eyebrows and temples. It can be done as a separate procedure or together with an eyelid lift.

As we grow older, our eyebrows tend to lower together with our eyelid skin, giving a tired look. With brow lift surgery, we can achieve a more permanent rested and youthful look.

• How is the intervention performed?

Brow lift is performed under local anesthesia.

• How long does the intervention last?

The intervention lasts about 30 minutes, and  you can go home immediately after the surgery.

• How long does recovery last?

Recovery is typically quick, and regular activities can be resumed just two days after the surgery. Sutures are hidden in the hair area, and the incision is in the shape of the letter Z, with dimensions of just 1cm. The sutures are removed 10-14 days after the surgery, and the scar is unnoticeable in the hair area.

• Guidelines after the intervention

Wound dressing is not needed. There are typically no hematomas or bruising. Resting is recommended during the first couple of days after the surgery. Generally, this procedure’s recovery is one of the fastest and least uncomfortable, which makes the brow lift one of the top procedures performed in our clinic. 

Biopolymer is actually silicone oil, previously used in lip filler. Today, however, biopolymer is illegal worldwide as its detrimental effects have been scientifically proven. When biopolymer filler is applied in lips, the human body starts rejecting it as a foreign body, creating lumps and scar tissue, making the lip lose its previous shape, often  ’falling’ on the sides, giving an artificial look.

Due to these reasons, at SN Medic, biopolymer removal is a procedure that is often performed. After removing biopolymer from the lip, it is possible to correct the lip appearance by applying dermal hyaluronic fillers, which are proven to be harmless to our bodies.

• How is the procedure performed and how long does it last?

Biopolymer removal surgery lasts about 20 minutes and is performed under a local anesthetic.

• How long does the recovery last?

Sutures from biopolymer removal are removed 10 days after the surgery, if they do not dissolve on their own. Sutures are located on the inner part of the lip, so any scarring cannot be seen. After the surgery, patients may experience swelling and bruising, which disappears after a couple of days. Full recovery takes 2 months from the surgery, and at that time lips can then be corrected using dermal fillers.

• Guidelines after the surgery

Patients are advised to rest and apply cold compresses during the first 24-48 hours and use antibiotics. Also, solid food should be avoided during the first 24 hours, as well as hot beverages and spicy food.

Ear correction surgery, or otoplasty, is a surgical treatment with the aim of decreasing the angle between the earlobe and the head. The purpose of this procedure is the permanent remodellation of the ear’s position and shape.

• How is the intervention performed?

Ear surgery is done under local anesthesia.

• How long does the intervention last?

Ear correction surgery lasts about 20 minutes, and it is completely painless and comfortable for the patient. After the surgery, the patient returns home, with compressive bandages which are worn for a week.

• How long does the recovery last?

Bandages are removed 7 days after the surgery. Patients are advised to wear an elastic cotton band for two weeks, after which sutures are removed. The elastic cotton band is worn during the night for two months after the surgery.

• Guidelines after the intervention

Patients are advised to rest during the first couple of days after the surgery, as well as to regularly take antibiotics and analgetics. The final result after the ear correction surgery is achieved 2-3 months after the procedure.

Surgical face lifting is a procedure which results in the permanent lifting of neck and facial skin. The purpose of this surgery is not only skin lifting, but also the lifting of the deeper structures under the skin, to achieve long term results (deep plane face lifting).

• How is the intervention performed?

Surgical face lifting is done under local anesthesia.

• How long does the intervention take?

The intervention lasts approximately 1 hour, and after the surgery you can go home, and there is no need for hospital treatment.

• How long does the recovery last?

During the recovery period, you should wear compression bandages during the first day. After that, you can expect bruises and swelling which last a couple of days. Sutures are removed 10-14 days after the surgery.

• Guidelines after intervention

It is recommended that you rest a couple of days after the surgery and keep cold compresses during the first 24 hours. You can return to your regular activities a week after the surgery, and the complete recovery is achieved after 4-12 weeks.

If you smoke, it is crucial that you stop smoking at least two months before the surgery and a month after the surgery.

A neck lift is a plastic surgery procedure which entails a skin and subcutaneous tissue lift in the area of the neck. It can be performed together with liposuction or as a separate procedure. Neck lift is often done together with face lifting.

• How is the intervention performed?

Neck lift is done under local anesthesia.

• How long does the intervention last?

The intervention lasts about 40 minutes, and after the procedure you can go home.

• How long does the recovery last?

The recovery after neck lift is similar to the recovery after face lifting. It is recommended to rest for 2 days, after which you can return to your usual activities.

• Guidelines after the intervention

Compression bandages are worn 24h, wound dressing is usually not necessary. Sutures are removed 7-10 days after the intervention. Neck lifting effects last up to 10 years.

Surgical mole removal is the gold standard for removing all pigmentations and other skin changes which require histopathological analysis.

• How is the intervention performed?

Surgical mole removal is done under local anesthesia. It is completely painless and lasts only a couple of minutes.

• How long does the recovery last?

The recovery after mole removal is very short, and you can immediately return to your usual activities. Sutures are removed 7 days after the procedure.

Using this procedure, scars from earlier surgical interventions, injuries, or burns may be removed. Surgical scar removal is applied when it is assessed that laser scar corrections would not be sufficient.

• How is the intervention performed?

Surgical scar removal is done under local anesthesia. It is very important to mention that when performing surgery to remove scars, the surgical techniques that are used do not themselves leave noticeable scars, and the scars are seen as a very discrete line. 

This procedure is performed when the corner or side of a toenail grows into the soft flesh. The causes for ingrown toenail are most often improper grooming or trimming of the nail, wearing tight or uncomfortable shoes, injuries, or nail fungal infection.

• How is the procedure performed and how long does it last?

Ingrown nail surgery lasts about 10 minutes and it is performed under local anesthesia.

• How long does the recovery last?

Most often the surgery is done without sutures, and wound dressing is done only once 2 days after the surgery.

• Guidelines after the intervention

Patients do not experience any pain after the surgery, nevertheless, resting is recommended 24-48 hours after the surgery.

Buccal fat removal is a surgical procedure that involves taking out the surplus fat from the cheek area to  allow for better facial contouring and a lifted face effect with more prominent cheekbones.

• How is the intervention performed?

Buccal Fat Removal is performed under local anesthesia.

• How long does the intervention last?

The intervention lasts 45 minutes, and after that you can go home, and there is no need for hospital treatment.

• How long does the recovery last?

Swelling may appear a couple of days after the surgery, and the total effect is achieved 2-3 months after the intervention. Sutures are located on the inside part of the mouth and in most cases, dissolve on their own.

• Guidelines after the intervention

It is recommended that you rest 1-2 days after the surgery, to keep cold compresses,  and rinse your mouth with an antiseptic solution. You can continue with your usual activities after 2 days.