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Plastic & cosmetic surgery updates

Articles by Dr. Unnikrishnan S, MCh on plastic surgery — indications, steps, recovery and outcomes.

  1. Breast augmentation: how we choose the right implant for you

    The post describes on how we choose a breast implant for you.

  2. Managing sunken or saucer-shaped deformities following gynecomastia correction

    Sunken or saucer-shaped deformity after gynecomastia surgery? Learn why it happens and how liposuction, fat grafting, and taping can help. Amicus Clinic, Trivandrum.

  3. Gynecomastia surgery — how contour abnormalities are prevented, and managed if they occur.

    Contour irregularities after gynecomastia surgery — how careful liposuction, judicious gland excision, and post-op care prevent them, and how fat grafting resolves what persists.

  4. Scars on the nose — they deserve more

    Nasal scars need clinical examination — photos aren't enough. Treatment options range from scar revision to rhinoplasty, tailored to each case. Book a consultation.

  5. Gynecomastia Surgery: A Look at Safety, Recovery, and What Patients Can Do to Help

    Gynecomastia surgery has an excellent safety profile — local anesthesia, minimal blood loss, and rapid recovery. Learn what patients can do to make it even safer.

  6. Axillary Breast Removal: What to Expect from Our Procedure

    Axillary breast tissue causing discomfort or self-consciousness? We remove it under local anesthesia with tumescent technique — same-day discharge, long-lasting pain relief, and natural chest contouring. Learn about our procedure.

  7. Alar Base Reduction — Reshaping the base of your nose

    Alar base reduction refines the width and flare of the nostrils for a more balanced nose. Learn about the procedure, recovery, and what to expect. Trivandrum, Kerala.

  8. Will my gynecomastia come back after surgery? Understanding recurrence

    Will gynecomastia grow back after surgery? Learn why recurrence is rare in properly evaluated patients and what factors to be aware of.

  9. Liposuction in gynecomastia surgery: The key to better results and faster recovery

    Discover how liposuction enhances gynecomastia surgery — less post-op pain, better lateral chest contouring, reduced step deformity, and minimal bleeding. Learn why a combined approach delivers superior, natural-looking results.

  10. Getting Back to Life After Gynecomastia Surgery: Your Recovery Timeline

    Complete gynecomastia surgery recovery timeline for Kerala patients. Learn when to return to work, driving, gym & normal activities after male breast reduction.

  11. Bolsters in Plastic Surgery Practice

    Discover how bolsters provide essential compression in plastic surgery procedures, reducing seromas and promoting flap adherence. Learn application techniques, common uses, and why surgeons prefer this cost-effective method for optimal surgical outcomes.

  12. Fat Harvesting for Facial Fat Grafting: A Simple Guide

    Discover the gentle art of fat harvesting for facial fat grafting in this comprehensive guide. Learn how doctors use specialized techniques to collect small amounts of fat from your torso or thighs using thin cannulas and small syringes. Unlike body fat g

  13. Amicus at 10 years.

    A humble reflection on Amicus Clinic's ten-year journey providing plastic surgery care in Trivandrum. From a small consultation room to a surgical facility, the story traces growth guided by patient trust, team dedication, and the enduring philosophy of t

  14. Gynecomastia: What Fitness Trainers Need to Know

    Gynecomastia is a medical condition characterized by enlarged male breast tissue, affecting approximately 30% of men. This comprehensive guide explores causes, symptoms, and treatment options for gynecomastia. Learn about the differences between true gyne

  15. Understanding Pressure Garments: An Essential Part of Your Liposuction Recovery

    Understanding Pressure Garments: An Essential Part of Your Liposuction Recovery

  16. What is nipple reduction?

    Learn about male nipple reduction surgery: causes, procedure, recovery, and risks. Comprehensive guide for men considering this cosmetic enhancement to improve chest aesthetics and boost confidence.

  17. The Keller Funnel: A Game-Changer in Breast Implant Surgery

    Discover how the Keller Funnel revolutionizes breast augmentation surgery. Learn about its benefits including smaller scars, reduced infection risk, gentler insertion, and improved implant longevity. Understand why this innovative tool is changing the lan

  18. A Tale of Two Prices

    This blog post, titled "The True Cost of Quality Healthcare: A Plastic Surgeon's Perspective," addresses the often misunderstood topic of medical pricing, particularly in plastic surgery. It uses a real-life anecdote about a patient questioning the cost o

  19. Emulsified fat grafting for hair loss | Malayalam video

    Emulsified fat grafting is an innovative technique that may help individuals experiencing hair loss. This minimally invasive procedure involves taking fat from the patient's own body, processing it, and then carefully injecting it into the scalp.

  20. Avoiding complications in gynecomastia surgery

    The risk of complications can be further lowered by addressing modifiable risk factors. This video discusses the various aspects that can help patients avoid complications from gynecomastia surgery.

  21. Gynecomastia surgery FAQ | ഗൈനക്കോമാസ്റ്റിയ ശസ്ത്രക്രിയയുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട പതിവ് ചോദ്യങ്ങൾ

    Gynecomastia surgery related FAQ in English and Malayalam

  22. Pain associated with gynecomastia correction

    Concerns about pain can be a reason for patients not getting treated for this condition. Learn more about pain following and during this surgery.

  23. Why liposuction in gynecomastia treatment?

    Learn more about the advantages of doing a liposuction in gynecomastia treatment

  24. Treatment options in individuals with excess skin in gynecomastia

    Learn more about the presentation of excess skin in gynecomastia and treatment options.

  25. Smoking and plastic surgery

    Why to stop smoking before undergoing plastic surgery? Reasons explained

  26. Traveling to another city for plastic surgery | observations

    This post describes the challenges involved n traveling to another city for plastic surgery.

  27. Emulsified fat grafting | Nanofat

    Learn more about emulsified fat grafting. Indications, procedure and benefits.

  28. What is non-surgical rhinoplasty?

    Learn more about the indications, benefits and complications of non-surgical rhinoplasty.

  29. Secondary corrections for gynecomastia

    Learn more about the various treatment options about secondary corrections in gynecomastia

  30. About syringe liposuction | What and why

    Learn more about syringe liposuction

  31. Do I have gynecomastia?

    Learn more about the appearance of gynecomastia.

  32. Conservative management of scars at home

    Learn more about managing scars at home

  33. Complications of rhinoplasty

    Learn more about the complications of rhinoplasty (nose job)

  34. Big arms | diet, exercise, liposuction, or brachioplasty?

    Learn more about cosmetic surgery for the management of big arms.

  35. Managing excess skin in gynecomastia

    Learn more about managing excess skin in gynecomastia

  36. Shedding weight before liposuction

    Learn more about the merits of losing weight before a body contouring procedure.

  37. Epidermoid cyst | A common skin swelling

    Learn more about epidermoid cysts, its presentation and treatment.

  38. Liposuction under local anesthesia

    Learn more about the benefits of liposuction under local anesthesia

  39. Pressure sores | 3 important aspects of prevention

    Learn about preventing pressure sores.

  40. Skin swellings and their removal

    Learn more about the removal of skin swellings.

  41. Being overweight with gynecomastia

    Learn more about the implications of surgical correction in those with gynecomastia.

  42. Covid19 and cosmetic surgery

    These are uncertain times. There is a lot of uncertainty regarding health and finances. Each one of us is affected as a result of Covid19.

  43. Recovery from Otoplasty

    Otoplasty is a surgical procedure for correction of prominent ears. Learn more about recovery from otoplasty.

  44. Hair transplant in donor deficient scalp

    Learn more about the management of individuals with poor donor scalp.

  45. Nipple-areola appearance and gynecomastia

    Learn more about the presentations of gynecomastia and how it correlate to the changes in nipple areola complex.

  46. When not to do gynecomastia surgery?

    Gynecomastia surgery correction may not be indicated in all individuals. Learn more about it.

  47. Breast augmentation in sex reassignment surgery (SRS)

    Breast augmentation is an important part of sex reassignment surgery (SRS) in transwomen. It helps avoid the use of external padding to achieve a feminine…

  48. Significant weight fluctuations and its implications

    Learn more about the implications of weight fluctuations and role of liposuction, brachioplasty and abdominoplasty

  49. Role of preventive strategies in MPB

    Learn more about the importance of prevention and various medicines used in prevention of hair loss in male pattern baldness

  50. Earlobe repair and recovery

    Learn more about earlobe repair and recovery from the procedure

  51. Hypertrophic Scars | Prevention and Treatment

    Learn more about the prevention and treatment of hypertrophic scars

  52. Protuberant belly and plastic surgery

    Learn about treatment options like liposuction and abdominoplasty for belly.

  53. Secondary breast reduction

    Learn more about secondary corrective surgery in patients previously operated for breast reduction.

  54. Cost of cosmetic surgery

    On how we arrive at treatment cost in cosmetic surgery.

  55. Gynecomastia |Asymmetry and its management.

    Learn more about asymmetry in cases of gynecomastia. We briefly explain the causes and treatment strategies.

  56. Late changes following gynecomastia correction

    learn more about the late changes which accompany gynecomastia correction.

  57. Scars associated with gynecomastia correction

    Learn more about the gynecomastia surgery scars and their outcomes.

  58. Reduction mammaplasty: A cosmetic and reconstructive surgical procedure.

    Learn more about reduction mammaplasty for management of disproportionately enlarged breasts (macromastia).

  59. Can gynecomastia be corrected at the gym?

    Working out at the gym has health benefits. One of it would be to get a muscular and aesthetic chest. And for the same reason, it is hoped that lifting…

  60. Simple remedies for scars

    Learn more about simple remedies for scars

  61. What to expect following gynecomastia surgery?

    Learn more about the normal recovery and outcomes following gynecomastia surgery

  62. PRP | Platelet-rich plasma

    Unlocking Natural Healing with PRP Treatment at Amicus Clinic

  63. Axillary breast | Treatment with liposuction and open surgery

    Treatment of the axillary breast gives a better contour to the axilla (armpit). Liposuction and open removal when combined help women achieve better contours with short incisions. After the procedure patients usually feel more confident about their appear

  64. Hymenoplasty

    Hymenoplasty or repair of a torn hymen is a relatively new technique among other female genital cosmetic procedures. It may help some individuals cope with the stress arising as a result of the cultural taboos of our society.

  65. Liposuction for treatment of lipomas

    Liposuction for the removal of lipoma is a good option for those who want to get it removed with the help of very small incisions. It is especially recommended for individuals with multiple lipoma as the resulting length of the scars are less compared to

  66. Recovering from Gynecomastia Corrective Procedure

    Learn more about getting back to work after correction of gynecomastia surgery

  67. Gynecomastia correction under local anesthesia

    Male breast enlargement or gynecomastia can be treated effectively with liposuction and direct removal of the gland. And a significant number of such…

  68. Revision rhinoplasty

    Revision rhinoplasty is secondary correction of a previously performed rhinoplasty (nose job). Learn more about revision surgery.

  69. Filler injections in cosmetic practice: How and Why

    Injectable fillers have an important role among rejuvenation procedures done on an outpatient basis. Learn more bout them

  70. Gynecomastia surgery: recovery and post-operation care at Amicus Clinic

    What recovery is like after a gynecomastia operation — the compression garment, return to work, scars, and what is normal in the first weeks. Amicus Clinic, Trivandrum.

  71. About Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)

    The benefits of NPWT include faster healing and reduction in the complexity of reconstruction. It is especially useful in situations when conventional methods are ineffective or risky.

  72. What can be achieved with Surgical Scar Revision? 

    Scar revision surgery helps alter the appearance and functional limitations associated with scars. Learn more.

  73. Treatment of deep wrinkles of forehead

    Deep wrinkles of the forehead are a commonly seen change with aging. Learn more about the cause and treatment.

  74. Aging and plastic surgery

    Aging is universal. It is easy to spot an ‘aged’ look. Even though an individual may lead an active lifestyle these changes may give a tired and exhausted…

  75. When not to do cosmetic surgery ?

    Learn more about contraindications to a cosmetic surgery procedure.

  76. How to manage an ingrown nail?

    Ingrown nail: about, causes and treatment

  77. Serial excision in plastic surgery: Indications and Benefits

    Learn more about the indications and benefits of serial excision in plastic surgery

  78. ​PRP in cosmetic procedures.

    PRP is a novel and popular procedure in cosmetic treatment for improvement of wrinkles, lines and depressions.

  79. Arm lift: For beautiful arms

    Large arms can be improved with cosmetic surgery to result in thinner arms with arm lift.

  80. ​Plastic surgery for burn scars

    As in all injuries, burns end up as scars. The deeper burns usually give rise to problem scars. These scars can be a cause of disability and impair…

  81. ​What is fat grafting?

    Learn about fat grafting, indications, procedure, recovery and complications of fat grafting

  82. Surgical treatment options for scars

    Plastic surgery techniques can improve scars and contractures

  83. First aid in burns

    First aid in burns help reduce the severity of burns and speed up recovery

  84. 'Tip –plasty' : Plastic surgery for improvement of tip of nose

    Tip-plasty involves technique to improve the aesthetics of tip of nose.

  85. Split earlobe repair ( Pardue flap )

    Learn more about a technique to avoid piercing after ear lobe repair

  86. Surgical treatment options in gynecomastia (enlarged male breasts)

    Enlarged male breasts or gynaecomastia correction with cosmetic surgery can lead to lasting cure for this condition. Gynecomastia can affect men at any age.

  87. Keloid: Symptoms and Treatment options

    Keloid is a type of scar associated with pain and discomfort. Learn more about symptoms and treatment options in Plastic Surgery

  88. Some interesting facts about nose job/rhinoplasty

    Nose job or rhinoplasty is a procedure in plastic surgery for improvement in the aesthetics and function of the nose. Shape of the tip, dorsum and width are addressed in rhinoplasty.

  89. Lip reduction surgery : A procedure to reduce the size of lips ( indications & outcomes)

    Lip reduction procedure in plastic surgery : Indications and recovery

  90. Getting a dimple with Plastic surgery

    You can get a dimple with a small office based procedure. Learn more about it

  91. Anti Aging Treatments For Face

    Learn more about anti aging surgical and non surgical treatments for face

  92. Can rhinoplasty improve airway obstruction?

    In addition to cosmetic improvement, difficulty in breathing due to structural causes can be treated with rhinoplasty ( Nose Job). Abnormalities in valve function and septum are amenable to correction

  93. Is Liposuction or Tummy tuck right for you?

    Want to have a better looking tummy? Differences between liposuction and tummy tuck.

  94. Scar management tips !!

    An infographic on managing Scars.

  95. Who benefits from a blepharoplasty?

    Learn more about the cosmetic surgical rejuvenation of eyes.

  96. Female genital cosmetic surgery ( Female genital rejuvenation )

    Learn more about female genital cosmetic surgery : Indications and options

  97. Is cosmetic surgery meant only for the rich?

    It is a commonly held perception that cosmetic surgery is very expensive. But is it true? That makes it seem beyond the reach of most people and this prevents many from seeking help.

  98. Myths surrounding breast augmentation

    Learn more about the commonly held misconceptions about breast augmentation ( enhancement) procedures

  99. About 'plastic' of plastic surgery

    The word "plastic" often leads to confusion relating to the scope of the specialty. It derives from the Greek word "plastikos" which means "to mould".

  100. Plastic surgery procedures at Amicus Clinic, Trivandrum

    Learn more about various cosmetic surgery treatment options at Amicus Clinic, Trivandrum

  101. Post procedure instructions for Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)

    Rhinoplasty is a procedure which improves the appearance and function of nose. Instructions carried out after nose job helps with a speedy recovery. Swelling, discomfort and difficulty are usually temporary effects that do not last long.

  102. Tips for Healthy Skin :

    We value healthy and beautiful looking skin. Learn about tips to get it.

  103. FAQ about treatment of scars

    Learn more about various aspects relating to managing scars

  104. Welcome to Amicus Clinic

    Welcome to Plastic Surgery centre at Trivandrum, Kerala

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