Fuller looking lips and reduced fine line wrinkles around the mouth
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Lip augmentation creates fuller looking lips by the injection of filler materials. The most common material used is liquid collagen, but there are also newer matierials such as AlloDerm and SoftForm that are supposed to last longer. There are many more brand name treatments available too. Fat from your own body can also be used in certain cases.
Laser treatment is also an option. This treats the natural collagen in your lips along with the elastic tissue, tightening them for a rejuvenating effect.
Depening on the type of treatment required, the time needed can range from just minutes up to 2 hours.
The procedures involved are varied. Some involved just the injection of filler materials without any sedation. Others require surgical incisions to place implant materials. Some will also involve the removal of small amounts of fat from other parts of your body for use as filler. Laser treatment involves no injections or surgery.
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Recovery can be anywhere from near instant to up to a week of rest.
There are risks involved with all treatments. Allergic reactions to the fillers used can be serious and should be tested for before proceding with treatment. Implants and filler can be positioned badly or shift leading to mis-shaped or asymmetrical lips. Collagen injections tend to last for just 3 months, and some others are not permanent either. Implants can also be rejected in some cases.
Cosmetic Surgery in Croatia
A guide to plastic surgery regulations in Croatia
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The Ministry of Health holds overall responsiblitiy for the management of public health within Croatia.
In 1995 the Croatian Medical Chamber was established. This is the independant overseer of the profession and membership is mandatory for all Croatian doctors.
Established in 1874, the Croation Medical Association represents the professional interests of doctors in Croatia. Membership is voluntary, though membership is required for all specialists in plastic surgery.
The Croatian Society for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery is the official society for plastic surgeons in Croatia. The society publishes a list of their members online.
Education
The basic medical degree takes 6 years. Plastic surgery is a recognized specialty and the training programme has been harmonized with EU requirements in anticipation of future membership. The registrar training is a 60 month (10 semester) programme. Successful completion earns the title "plastične kirurgije".
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Complaints
A three tiered complaints system is available. The most direct course is to contact the Croatian Medical Chamber. The Chamber inforces the ethical code and can disipline physician in violation of the code, impose fines and remove a physician from the register.
Civil action may be persued in the courts. Complaints may also be lodged with the Ministry of Health. Physicians in private practice have full liablity and malpractice cover is available, though rarely taken.
Storage and Access to Medical Records
Croatia has a passed "The Act on Personal Data Protection", which created the Personal Data Protection Agency. This legislation is designed to bring Croatia in compliance with EU regulations on data protection in advance of EU membership.
The Croatian Medical Chamber also inforces its ethical code which requires doctors to maintain and protect the medical records of their patients.
Resources
Croatian Medical Chamber
Šubićeva ul.9, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
tel: +385 1 4500 830
email: nikolina.budic@hlk.hr
website: http://www.hlk.hr/ (Croatian language only)
Croatian Medical Association
Šubićeva ul.9, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
tel: +385 1 4693 300
website: http://hlz.mef.hr/index.html
Croatian Society for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
Website: http://www.kbd.hr/cspras/
Member list: http://www.kbd.hr/cspras/Members%20list.htm