These
awards seek to showcase the people behind the success stories, and Ocean Clinic’s founder Dr.
Kai Kaye was selected following a rigorous judging process.
“We carefully
scrutinise everything from a nominee's region to their performance over the
past 12 months, their commitment to innovation, their methods and even their
competition to ensure that only the most deserving names walk away with one of
our prestigious trophies,” says Joanne
Clark, Awards Editor.
Dr. Kaye
features in Health & Pharma’s 2016 Winners Supplement (page 48), in which he shares details
of his signature treatments that have earned him recognition amongst his peers,
including the innovative PAVE-Lift
facelift.
Notable
achievements in 2016 include Dr. Kaye’s organisation of the first plastic
surgery meeting in the South of Spain, MIPSS,
and a charitable mission to Kenya to operate on 100 people with deformities and
disfigurements.
Says Dr.
Kaye: “It’s an honour to be named in these awards. 2016 has been a fantastic
year for us at Ocean Clinic and the team has worked extra specially hard, so
this is well-deserved recognition for them.”
To read more about the Healthcare and
Pharmaceutical Awards click
here. For more information on Ocean Clinic Marbella visit
www.oceanclinic.net.
The gentle power of water to rejuvenate the face was
presented by Ocean Clinic’s Dr. Kaye to more than 400 surgeons at a meeting of
Germany’s national association of plastic surgeons (DGPRAC).
Dr. Kaye
Speaking as part of a workshop organised by Human Med Germany,
Dr. Kaye discussed the use of water-jets to separate the soft tissues during
facelift surgery.
Dr. Kaye has been utilising the technique, known as
‘AquaLift’, as part of his signature Peeling Assisted Volume Enhancing (PAVE)
facelift.
He says: “AquaLift is a particularly gentle method to use for facelifts. The soft
tissue directly beneath the facial skin is gently detached using the fine
fan-shaped water-jet while surrounding vessels and nerves remain largely
intact. The skin can then be lifted and smoothed.
“Thanks
to the gentle separation of the tissue structures, there is considerably less
bruising and postoperative swelling, as well as a better healing process.”
Water-jets can also be used to help harvest fat from other
parts of the body for transfer to the face, which is a key component of Dr.
Kaye’s facial rejuvenation technique.
Unlike
conventional liposuction techniques that use suction force to rupture and
remove fat cells, water-jet assisted liposuction gently detaches the tiniest
fat particles from the tissue, ensuring the cells remain largely intact and
alive.
The
harvested fat is prepared without damaging centrifugation and can be
immediately reintroduced to the body.
Dr.
Kaye explains: “Because fat harvested via
water-jet assisted liposuction contains a higher number of living fat
cells, the prospect of successful growth of the injected fat is better. This
means fat will live on in the face providing long-lasting youthful plumpness.”
We all know that sun
exposure can cause brown freckles to appear on our skin, but did you know too
much sun can also cause white spots
to develop?
IHG spots (before and after) treated with a chemical peel
The white spots are known
medically as idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis (IGH) and
most commonly affect the legs, arms, upper back/shoulders and face.
What’s the difference between white and
brown freckles?
The white freckles of IGH are due to a decrease
in melanin (pigment) in the skin. This localised loss of pigment occurs
following damage to the skin cell’s DNA, caused by cumulative exposure to
ultraviolet light.
Brown freckles, on the other hand, are due to an increase
in melanin. This excess of pigment leads to hyperpigmentation (darkening of the
skin) – this is also caused by damage to the DNA of the skin cells.
Both types of freckles are benign and harmless and do not
indicate an increased risk of skin cancer. IGH is not related to vitiligo in
which melanin producing cells (melanocytes) die or are unable to function
properly and no longer form melanin.
Who is affected by IHG?
IHG is most commonly seen in fair-skinned people,
but can also be seen in older dark-skinned individuals.
It is a condition which tends to manifest in a
person’s 30s or 40s (in those with pale skin) and worsen with age. This is
thought to be because of the cumulative effect of sun exposure over the years,
rather than just as a result of aging.
However, there is evidence of a genetic component
as IHG has been known to run in families.
The
small white spots of IHG are usually seen
first along the anterior portion of the legs. The condition often affects women
earlier than men, possibly because their legs are more exposed.
How can IHG be treated?
IHG is harmless and does not require treating,
however you may find the white spots unsightly, especially if you have darker
skin. Sometimes the white freckles form in clusters making them more noticeable
and they will also be more visible when you have a suntan.
In the past, IHG has been treated with creams
such as retinoids and steroids (and also with natural remedies such as ginger
and figs), but these have limited efficacy.
In 2014 a clinical trial was
run to test the effectiveness of a phenol-based chemical solution – the
same as is used for facial peels. The results were very encouraging, with
repigmentation noted in 64% of IGH macules (white spots).
Spot peeling was carried out on 20 patients with
a total of 139 IGH macules. 88% phenol was applied with an ear bud once a month
and patients were assessed both subjectively and objectively after every
session and at the end of three months of therapy.
The researchers concluded that chemical peeling
is a “safe, simple, cost-effective, outpatient procedure for IGH”.
A chemical peel strips away layers of old skin to
stimulate the production of new cells, in a process known as ‘therapeutic
wounding’.
Peeling is usually carried out on the face,
because it is also effective for reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
However, we are able to treat other parts of the body, such as the hands, or
apply spot peels to localised areas (i.e. to individual marks or blemishes).
Chemical peeling not only improves the appearance
of IHG spots, but also brown age/liver spots, scars and other discolouration.
And by ensuring use of an adequate SPF at all times and avoiding tanning beds,
patients can prevent further sun damage occurring to their skin.
Unhappy with the appearance of your skin?
Book an assessment with our skin specialist to see if a chemical peel could
help you. Call Ocean Clinic Marbella on 951 775 518.
Ocean Clinic Marbella will
unveil a new cosmetic dentistry division in October, headed up by
internationally recognised specialist Dr. Paul Arts.
Dr. Paul Arts
Dr. Arts is returning to
Spain after a period working in The Netherlands and Belgium. He previously
practiced in Marbella for 20 years, and is delighted to take this opportunity
to return.
He brings his extensive
skill in dental veneers to Ocean Clinic, complementing the clinic’s existing
expertise in oral and maxillofacial surgery for the treatment of dentofacial
deformities. A fully qualified dental assistant will also be joining the team
to offer teeth whitening and oral hygiene appointments.
Dr. Arts specialises in
porcelain and composite veneers, and Lumineers – an ultra-thin veneer system
that can be applied over existing teeth without the need to drill or file down.
Lumineers can be used to cover discolouration, chips or irregular gaps,
offering patients an instant smile makeover without the pain associated with
traditional dental work.
Minimising pain and
discomfort is a number one priority for Dr. Arts, who has developed techniques
for dealing with patients who suffer with anxiety around visiting the dentist.
He says: “Thanks to modern
techniques and technology it is possible to deal with most cosmetic dentistry
issues with minimal discomfort for the patient. However, so many people are
frightened of going to the dentist that they put up with their imperfections,
preferring simply not to smile instead.
“My mission is to help those
people reclaim their smiles by dealing with their anxiety, talking them through
the treatment options and showing them how quickly and painlessly we can fix
flaws.”
Fluent in English, German,
Spanish and Dutch, Dr. Arts is able to put patients at ease by clearly
explaining the treatment to them in their own language. Meanwhile, they can be
completely confident in his abilities – Dr. Arts is a registered dentist in
Spain, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium and Italy.
Clinic Director and Head
Surgeon Dr. Kai Kaye adds: “We’re delighted Dr. Arts is joining Ocean Clinic
to head up our new dentistry division. It means we can offer a truly holistic
service, covering all areas of aesthetic medicine.
“As the saying goes, ‘a
smile is the prettiest thing you can wear’ so it’s the perfect complement to what
we do on the surgical side.”
Dr. Paul Arts will be
available for appointments two weeks per month from October until the end of
the year, starting full time in January. Teeth whitening and oral hygiene
appointments are available every day, beginning October.
Call Ocean Clinic
Marbella on 951 775 518. Click here for further information about the dental treatments
offered.
If your ears stuck out
further than your classmates’ as a child, you no doubt suffered some unpleasant
name-calling during your school years.
This type of
appearance-related bullying can result in a big knock to your confidence and
can stick with you for years. In fact, you probably still try to hide your ears
with hair or hats, right?
The good news is ear
correction surgery (otoplasty) is more affordable, quicker and safer than ever
before. It’s also far more common – people realise that seeking surgery to
‘normalise’ their ears does not make them ‘vain’; they simply want to feel
confident about their appearance.
If you, too, long for the
freedom to wear your hair up without worrying about your ears or want to be
able to face the camera with confidence, read on to discover more about
undergoing ear surgery at Ocean Clinic Marbella…
Why do ears stick out?
Many people with ears that
stick out presume their ears are simply ‘too big’ for their head, but this is
rarely actually the case.
There are two reasons why
ears project too far from the head. The first is an excess of cartilage behind
the ear that pushes the ear forward.
The second cause is when the
ear is missing a fold called the anti-helical fold. This results in a flat ear
that projects outwards.
Are the ears ‘pinned back’ as part of the surgery?
Otoplasty is often described
colloquially as ‘having your ears pinned back’ but this is not an accurate
description of the surgery. The aim is
to reduce the projection of the ears to an optimal angle of 15-20 degrees from
the head.
This is achieved by making
an incision behind the ear and using sutures to create an anti-helical fold in
patients that did not have one before.
In the case of excess
cartilage, a portion is removed from the concha area, which allows the ear to
be sutured closer to the head, in a more pleasing position.
It is also possible to
remodel the size or shape of the ear lobe.
You can watch a video of
Ocean Clinic’s Head Surgeon Dr. Kai Kaye carrying out an otoplasty below:
Is otoplasty considered a ‘serious’ surgery?
In most cases otoplasty is a
very simple and straightforward surgery that can be carried out using local
anesthesia only. The procedure takes around 90-minutes and you can go home
straight away afterwards.
Because it is carried out
through one single incision behind the ears it is considered minimally invasive,
and downtime after surgery is short.
Is ear surgery very painful?
Pain is very mild post-surgery,
although painkillers are always prescribed in case they are needed (everyone’s
pain threshold is different).
Your ears will be swollen however, and you will be instructed to wear a
headband type bandage for two days.
The majority of swelling will have subsided within 72 hours and you may
chose to return to work, depending on your hairstyle and work duties. There may
also be some bruising.
Within two weeks most patients feel comfortable in social situations and
can resume all normal activity. Typically
the stitches used to seal the incisions are absorbable and will have dissolved
or fallen out by this point.
Swelling should have dissipated completely after three months, revealing
your permanent results.
Will I be left with scars?
Because the
incisions are placed in the fold between your scalp and ears, scaring is well
hidden. Even for people with short haircuts it is unusual to be able to see
this scar unless you fold the ear forward.
After the immediate post-op period it should be very difficult to tell
that you've had an otoplasty. What’s more, your ears will no longer be the
first feature people notice about you!
Can children undergo ear surgery?
Otoplasty can safely be performed
on children as young as six. Although this may seem like a young age,
playground bullying can begin in infant school and get progressively worse.
Understandably, many parents
want to prevent their children from suffering years of torment. Ear surgery for
children is consequently regarded more as a reconstructive surgery than a
cosmetic one, seeking to bring the ears into ‘normal range’, as opposed to
beautify them.
If you would like to discuss ear surgery for yourself or your child,
contact Ocean Clinic for a free consultation on 951 775 518.
