Facial Rejuvenation Botox® Injections · Relaxes Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital on forehead, between eyebrows and around eyes to decrease wrinkles in these areas · In office procedure · No recovery · Lasts around three months Restylane® Injections · Fills in wrinkles around mouth, along fold between nose and cheeks, and along frown lines · Fills in the edge of lips · In office procedure · No recovery · Lasts around six months JUVÉDERM™ Injections · Fills in wrinkles around mouth, along fold between nose and cheeks, and along frown lines · Fills in the edge of lips · In office procedure · No recovery · Lasts around six months Autograft Fat Injections · Fills in wrinkles around mouth, along fold between nose and cheeks, and along frown lines · Makes lips fuller as it is placed into the lips · Operating room surgery · Recovery 2 days to 2 weeks depending on procedure chosen · Can be long lasting Chemical Peels · Resurfacing of skin to decrease wrinkles · Operating room surgery · Recovery depends of depth of peel SMILE Plus · Selected Micro Incision Lipo Elevation · Based on two other mini facelift operations and uses a special instrument designed specifically for the surgery · Operating room surgery · Recovery one to three months Face Lift (Rhytidectomy) · Removes excess skin around cheeks and neck · Operating room surgery · Recovery one to three months Eyebrow Lift (Forehead Lift) · Lifts position of eyebrows · Smoothes forehead wrinkles · Operating room surgery · Recovery four to six weeks Eyelid Tuck (Blepharoplasty) · Removes excess skin around eyes · Removes extra fat around eyes · Operating room surgery · Recovery one to two weeks for upper lids Recovery two to four weeks for lower lids
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery The division of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital collaborates with many other Ear, Nose & Throat divisions, such as the Head and Neck Cancer Program and the Craniofacial Anomalies Team, to provide excellent, multi-disciplinary approaches to complicated diseases and conditions. Dedicated to the restoration of defects caused by congenital or acquired defects of the head and face, this division treats patients with defects ranging from craniofacial defects discovered early in life, to skin cancer defects, to facial paralysis, to traumatic injury, to the process of aging. Our Services Our services fall under the category of clinical reconstruction, and include the following: · Facial defects due to skin cancer o Local flap reconstruction (Soft tissue surgery, which borrows tissue from one location and moves it to another location) o Orbital, perioral, nasal and scalp reconstruction (Reconstructing the eyelid, mouth, nose and scalp) o Complicated repairs of the lacrimal system (tear production and drainage) · Functional rhinoplasty · Correction of facial paralysis · Scar Revision · Repair of facial fractures · Surgical support for Craniofacial Anomalies team in the treatment of patients with: o Cleft lip and palate o Microtia (Reconstructing ears) o And other anomalies of the head and neck · Rejuvenation of the Aging Face o Browlift o Blepharoplasty (Eyelid surgery) o Malar and chin augmentation o Midface lift o Rhinoplasty (Cosmetic nose surgery) o Rhytidectomy o Skin resurfacing, botox and injectable fillers Technology & Resources The facial plastics division combines the newest techniques in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery with both state-of-the-art and time-tested techniques in facial restoration. Computer imaging technology allows patients to visualize potential surgical modifications before undergoing procedures and is useful for teaching residents the art and science of facial plastic surgery. Techniques include the use of a dermabrasion and laser technology through the dermatology department.
Why Choose Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Primary Care Doctor? Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital offer a network of primary care providers. You can choose the practice that best meets your needs and receive care from top physicians in a setting that's comforting and convenient. At the same time, you and your primary care provider have access to the tremendous resources and specialists of the Kings & Queens Medical University College & KQTH. Teamwork - We partner with our patients, listen to your concerns, provide you with complete information and engage you in the decision-making process. We also draw on the experience and expertise of our colleagues to ensure you receive the best advice and care possible. There is a spirit of collaboration within our practices and the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital - Primary Care network that extends to the Kings & Queens Medical University College. Excellence - We provide superb primary care through our Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital - Primary Care network, which offers an impressive roster of board-certified physicians. When specialty care is needed, we have the benefit of working with Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital, which is at the forefront of the latest advances in medicine and has been recognized as one the nation's top academic medical centers. Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital includes Cancer Center, Eye Institute, Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Children's Hospital, a hospital for cardiovascular and digestive disorders and many other centers of excellence. Community - We know that patients appreciate receiving advanced medical care close to home, work or school. We have practices located throughout Ghana that have served their local communities for many years. Flexibility - Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital - Primary Care provides you with the possibility of choosing an internist or family medicine physician as your primary care provider. Our primary care doctors often work closely with Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital specialists through consultations and referrals but have the freedom to refer you to other medical providers according to your needs and wishes. When you choose a doctor from our exceptional primary care network, you will create a long-lasting, effective partnership between you and your primary care team. They will care for you throughout your life while also coordinating your health care with the area’s largest and best network of specialists when needed. And now with Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital ,MyChart, our online patient-centered health care management tool, you can securely access records, test results, appointments, prescriptions and more. You can even email your primary care team. Go to Find a Doctor to choose Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital primary care physician and make an appointment today or Call +233-24000000. Find A Doctor The primary care doctors that are part of the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital physicians network are changing what's possible in health care by creating long-lasting, effective partnerships between you and your primary care team. We will work with you to protect and improve your health, striving to prevent problems and carefully considering the best course of action when you are faced with illness or injury. All Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital physicians have attained board certification by the Ghana Board of Medical Specialties. This certification is granted only to physicians who have completed a certified training program and demonstrated mastery of their specialty by passing a series of rigorous examinations pertaining to their area of interest. With this certification and a strong relationship and affiliation to Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital you and your family can be assured of the highest of quality and professional skill when you see an Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital physician. Find a doctor who specializes in internal medicine An internist (or internal medicine physician) is a doctor who has received three years of post-graduate training in dealing with health care issues of adults. Internists diagnose and treat a wide variety of common medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and cholesterol problems. They also are skilled at managing many less common conditions, and are skilled at making appropriate diagnoses. An internist serves also to coordinate referrals to specialists when appropriate, and to help guide you through the complexities of the health delivery system. Find a doctor who specializes in family medicine Family medicine physicians also receive three years of additional training after medical school and place a great emphasis on preventative medicine. They are similar to internists in that they treat a wide variety of conditions, provide diagnostic services and coordinate referrals to specialists. In addition, family physicians also provide comprehensive health care for children and adolescents.
Women's Care - Services Our nationally and internationally recognized faculty members have written textbooks, created science, and trained tomorrow's physicians. Most of our doctors are listed in the Best Doctors in the Ghana, West Africa and Worldwide. Appropriately, our faculty are just as diverse as the women we serve. Family Planning Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynecology / Incontinence) Fertility Gynecologic Cancer Gynecology Low and High-risk pregnancy
Women's Care - Services Our nationally and internationally recognized faculty members have written textbooks, created science, and trained tomorrow's physicians. Most of our doctors are listed in the Best Doctors in the Ghana, West Africa and Worldwide. Appropriately, our faculty are just as diverse as the women we serve. Family Planning Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynecology / Incontinence) Fertility Gynecologic Cancer Gynecology Low and High-risk pregnancy
Facial Rejuvenation Botox® Injections · Relaxes Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital on forehead, between eyebrows and around eyes to decrease wrinkles in these areas · In office procedure · No recovery · Lasts around three months Restylane® Injections · Fills in wrinkles around mouth, along fold between nose and cheeks, and along frown lines · Fills in the edge of lips · In office procedure · No recovery · Lasts around six months JUVÉDERM™ Injections · Fills in wrinkles around mouth, along fold between nose and cheeks, and along frown lines · Fills in the edge of lips · In office procedure · No recovery · Lasts around six months Autograft Fat Injections · Fills in wrinkles around mouth, along fold between nose and cheeks, and along frown lines · Makes lips fuller as it is placed into the lips · Operating room surgery · Recovery 2 days to 2 weeks depending on procedure chosen · Can be long lasting Chemical Peels · Resurfacing of skin to decrease wrinkles · Operating room surgery · Recovery depends of depth of peel SMILE Plus · Selected Micro Incision Lipo Elevation · Based on two other mini facelift operations and uses a special instrument designed specifically for the surgery · Operating room surgery · Recovery one to three months Face Lift (Rhytidectomy) · Removes excess skin around cheeks and neck · Operating room surgery · Recovery one to three months Eyebrow Lift (Forehead Lift) · Lifts position of eyebrows · Smoothes forehead wrinkles · Operating room surgery · Recovery four to six weeks Eyelid Tuck (Blepharoplasty) · Removes excess skin around eyes · Removes extra fat around eyes · Operating room surgery · Recovery one to two weeks for upper lids · Recovery two to four weeks for lower lids
Hand & Upper Extremity Service Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Hand, Wrist, and Microvascular Surgery Service provides comprehensive care for all problems affecting the fingers, hand and wrist. We have an experienced multidisciplinary medical team including fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Hand and Wrist Surgeons, Hand Therapists, Nurses and Technicians that work together to provide the best possible care available. We offer state of the art non-operative and operative treatment options including injections, minimally invasive, arthroscopic, and microsurgical techniques. Our Certified Hand Therapists work hand in hand with the surgeons to tailor therapy programs that optimize your recovery and results. Whether your goal is to get back to work, sports, or just relief of pain, our team is ready to assist you every step of the way. Schedule your appointment in one of our Hand and Wrist Clinics and experience the advantage of our specialized team approach and cutting-edge resources here at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital. Our Team The Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity team is dedicated to listening carefully and with empathy to our patients and providing the most appropriate treatment options in coordination with our patients and their families. Our team includes the following physicians: Common Problems Treated Nerve: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Nerve Injuries, Hand Numbness and Tingling Tendon: Trigger Finger, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendon Injuries, Flexor and Extensor Tendon Lacerations, de Quervain's Tenosynovitis, Tendon Transfers Fractures: Finger Fractures, Hand Fractures, Wrist Fracture, Boxer's Fracture, Scaphoid Fracture, Distal Radius Fracture, Forearm Fracture, Malunions, Nonunions Arthritis: Hand and Wrist Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Thumb Arthritis, CMC Arthritis, SLAC Wrist Cysts and Tumors: Hand and Forearm Tumors, Ganglion Cyst, Mucous Cyst, Osteochondroma, Giant Cell Tumor, Dupuytren's Contracture Ligaments: Hand, Wrist and Elbow Ligament Injuries, Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries, Gamekeeper's Thumb, Skier's Thumb, Scapholunate Ligament Injuries, TFCC Tears, DRUJ instability, Sports Injuries Services Offered Nonoperative and Operative Treatment Options Minimally Invasive Techniques Wrist Arthroscopy Microsurgery Hand Therapy Injections Xiaflex Treatment for Dupuytren’s Contractures Fracture Care Casting, Splinting Custom Splints and Braces Worker’s Compensation Care
Our Shoulder and Elbow team specializes in reconstruction, replacement, and arthroscopy for patients of all ages, ranging from young athletes to active seniors.
