Aesthetics – Clinic
At the plastic surgery clinic, patients who are candidates for various reconstructive surgeries are received, such as breast reconstruction or reconstruction following severe burns.
In addition, the clinic treats the full range of skin tumors – benign or malignant – including the treatment of melanoma, and performs both acute and reconstructive care for burns, as well as aesthetic surgeries.
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The MOHS Surgery and Ambulatory Surgery Unit
The MOHS and Ambulatory Surgery Unit at the Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh) focuses on the removal of cancerous tumors or other lesions from the face and other parts of the body. The surgeries are performed mainly in ambulatory operating rooms, most under local anesthesia, though some are performed under general anesthesia depending on the size of the tumor. The MOHS technique is used as needed during tumor excision.
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New – The Laser Scar Removal Center
The Laser Scar Removal Center specializes in the treatment and reduction of various types of scars, including acne scars and surgical scars, such as those resulting from cesarean sections, burns, and more.
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New – The Skin Rejuvenation Center
Skin aging results from a combination of internal factors, including the loss of bone mass, thinning of the skin and muscles, and redistribution of fat tissue. External factors that influence skin aging include sun exposure, smoking, stress, poor diet low in fruits, vegetables, and protein, excessive pressure, alcohol consumption, and depression.
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Breast Augmentation Surgery
The Plastic Surgery Department at the Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh) specializes in breast augmentation, one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures worldwide.
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Breast Lift Surgery
The expert team in the Plastic Surgery Department at Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh) performs breast lift (mastopexy) procedures.
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Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
At the Department of Plastic Surgery, abdominoplasty procedures are performed — a cosmetic surgery designed to remove excess fat and skin from the middle and lower abdomen, tighten the abdominal wall muscles, and suture the incision edges.
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Facelift, Neck Lift, Brow Lift, and Eyelid Surgery
Facelift, neck lift, brow lift, and eyelid surgery are surgical procedures regularly performed at the Department of Plastic Surgery at the Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh).
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Body Contouring After Weight Loss
Many people who have lost significant weight are left with excess skin. After substantial weight loss, the skin’s ability to contract is reduced, leading to excess skin in typical areas that present as folds. This phenomenon can negatively affect body image and self-esteem, leading some patients to social withdrawal or relationship difficulties, sometimes even more so than when they were overweight.
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Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping)
At the Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh), numerous nose reshaping surgeries are performed by experienced and specialized surgeons following several preoperative consultations with the patient. Depending on the goal, the surgical techniques vary.
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Liposuction Surgery
In the Department of Plastic Surgery, liposuction procedures are performed; a technique designed for body contouring and removal of fat deposits from areas that do not slim down even after dieting. However, liposuction without accompanying lifestyle changes will not necessarily lead to the desired results.