Dr. Bushra Akram | Plastic Surgeon in Lahore, Cosmetic Surgeon in Lahore

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

 

Introduction

Dr. Bushra Akram is board certified leading female plastic surgeon in Lahore. She graduated from Fatima Jinnah Medical College and did her Plastic surgery FCPS training in the leading hospitals of Lahore. She is currently working as a Consultant Plastic surgeon at  Jinnah Burn and Reconstructive Surgery Centre,Lahore.

Her field of interest are Cosmetic ,Burns and Reconstructive Surgery.

BUSHRA AKRAM M.B.B.S. FCPS (PLASTIC SURGERY) is the Best female Cosmetic Surgeon in Lahore. She is also a visiting consultant in Doctor's Hospital, Iqra Medical Complex and Lahore Care Hospital.

Mission and Vision

Beautiful you requires commitment not a miracle. It is not just about the beautiful appearance but also gaining confidence,grace and being resilient to negativity. Beauty for me is about being comfortable in your own skin. Plastic surgery takes you through the journey from low self esteem,social embarrassment caused by scars and little imperfections to a more beautiful confident you.

Monday, February 8, 2021

What is Botox Injection? | Dr. Bushra Akram Best Plastic Surgeon in Lahore

Botox What is Botox Injection? It is a botulinum toxin protein which is used to paralyse overactive muscles in order to give more youthful appearance. Indication: Wrinkles forehead Wrinkles around the eyes Anaesthesia: It is an office procedure done without any general anaesthesia Results: It gives early results within few days Touch up: Patient Botox Injection can be used within few days for touch ups Complications: Undercorrection Overcorrection Asymmetry Eyebrow ptosis

Saturday, January 30, 2021

What is breast augmentation? | Dr. Bushra Akram

 




What is breast augmentation?

 It is a procedure in which breast volume is enhanced either by fat or implants.

 Indication:

Aesthetically small breast size 

 Anaesthesia:

It is done under general anaesthesia

Procedure time:

1 to 2 hours in case of breast implants

2 to 3 hrs in case of fat grafting

 Recovery:

One day or as day case surgery depending upon procedure nature.

Complications:

Pain

Hematoma

Bruises

Asymmetry

Under correction

Seroma

Implant displacement

Fat resorption

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Liposuction | Dr. Bushra Akram Best Cosmetic Surgeon in Lahore



 

What is Liposuction?

 It is a procedure in which excess body subcutaneous fat is removed with the help of suction device.

Indication:

This procedure is done for contouring purpose 

 Is this the treatment obesity?

No

What are the contraindications?

Patients with major health issues like uncontrolled ischemic heart diseases, Diabetes, Psychiatric illness, Pregnancy or body dysmorphia

Which types of incisions are made?

Few mm incisions are made just to pass cannulas.

  ANESTHESIA FOR THE PROCEDURE

 It depends how much fat made to be removed can be done under local /general anesthesia.

Recovery:

Usually as day case

Small areas early recovery

Large areas late recovery

 Complications:

On Table:

Fat embolism

Fluid Shift

 Early:

Cellulitis

Bruises

Pain

Seroma

 Late:

Asymmetry

Undercorrection

 Final Result:

6 weeks to 6 months

 Post op care:

Dietry modification

Life style change

Keep BMI within normal range

 Patient factors affecting final result:

Age

Skin tenture / laxity

Comorbid

Previous surgeries

Monday, January 25, 2021

What is hair transplant? | Best Lady Cosmetic Consultant in Lahore

What is hair transplant?

   It is a procedure in which hair follicles are taken from donor area which is usually posterior scalp and implanted on recipient bald area.

Types:

1)FUT

2)FUE

1)FUT:

In this technique a strip of hair bearing posterior scalp is taken surgically and donor area stitched.

Advantages:

         Safe technique to harvest follicles.

        More amount of follicles is taken without damaging follicles roots

Disadvantages:

   Scar mark on donor site

    Time consuming

     Pain

     Prolong recovery

2)FUE:

In this technique each hair follicle harvested by a punch and then transplanted.

Advantages:

    Less pain

     Early recovery

     Less prominent scars

Disadvantages:

     Less number of grafts harvested comparative to other technique

     Hair follicles are prone to damage during the harvest

 

Procedure time

    It is usually 6 to 8 hours’ procedure

 

Anesthesia:

   It is done under local anesthesia 

 

Things to know about hair transplant

1) head will be shaved before procedure

2) it is done under local anesthesia. comfortable procedure

3) it's a lengthy procedure but patient can take break for washroom, snack etc.

4)Pre-Op evaluation is necessary for hair transplant and medical health evaluation

5) initially all hair will fall then hair growth will start at 3 months.

6)final result will take 12 to 18 months’ time

 Postoperative care

  We will guide properly about post op care 

 Recovery time

  Proper care needed at least for two weeks 

     Complications

   Pain

   Infection

   Cellulitis

   Cyst formation

 


Monday, January 18, 2021

What is Gynaecomastia | Male Breast Reduction

 



Gynaecomastia

What is Gynaecomastia (male breast)?

It is excessive fat deposition in male breasts.

TREATMENT:

We generally perform liposuction for Gynaecomastia patients

About liposuction:

It is safe procedure for Gynaecomastia 

Anaesthesia:

We do under general anaesthesia

Complications:

Pain

Bruising

Seroma

Asymmetry

Undercorrection

Recovery:

Within a week

Sunday, January 17, 2021

What is Rhinoplasty? | Best Lady Plastic Surgeon in Lahore


RHINOPLASTY


WHAT IS RHINOPLASTY?

 It is a procedure which restore form and function of nose .usually known as nose job as well.

Types:

RECONSTRUCTIVE

In this type of procedure usually post traumatic nose job done in order to improve shape as well as breathing .

COSMETIC

  In this type of procedure shape of nose is changes

ANAESTHESIA:

It is done under general anaesthesia

Indications:

·         Post traumatic nose

·         Deviated nose

·         Cosmetic improvement

Procedure time:

It depends on how much work needed .

Usually between 2 to 4 hrs

Recovery:

Patient stays one day in hospital

Things to know about rhinoplasty:

Nose plaster for one week

Nasal packing for usually one day

Breathing from mouth after surgery untill packing removal

Complications:

Brusing

Swelling

Pain

Hematoma

Septal abscess

Septal perforation

Asymmetry

Undercorrection