Visiting with a facial plastic surgeon is always required before agreeing to undergo any facial cosmetic procedure. Though questions can be answered in a general fashion, specific questions often depend on the procedure undertaken and a persons' specific medical problems. Without a physician-patient consultation, specific questions can not be answered.Is a facelift painful? While everyone's pain tolerances are different, a facelift is generally...more
Plantar fasciitis is the result of an inflammation of the plantar fascia, a band of connective tissues connecting the heel bone to the toes. It is associated with long periods of weight bearing, deficient foot biomechanics, and the normal aging process. It supports the arch of the foot while working as a shock absorber. When these tissues are injured or inflamed, it can lead to plantar fasciitis. Surgery for the foot disorder is...more
When individuals have advanced to a certain age, it becomes difficult for them to perform their normal activities with ease. Majority of them suffer from various type of illness. Among these ailments, arthritis is one illness which almost every elderly people suffer from. Individuals with this illness suffer from immense pan in their knee joints. When the pain becomes unbearable, knee replacement surgery is their only option to get some relief from the pain. Doctors recommend individuals for this surgery as the last resort when patients do not get relief from medication.Knee replacement surgery is a complex procedure. Experienced surgeons perform this surgery as many risks are involved. In this process, the damaged joint is replaced by metal or plastic artificial joint. Normally, the artificial joint is attached to the knee cap, shin and thigh bone with the means of cement or special material. Once it is attached, it depends on the surrounding muscle and ligament for function and support. The recent introduction of MIS (minimally invasive surgery ) has completely altered the technique of knee replacement surgery. One of its characteristic feature is, it allows the surgeon to...more
Back-Surgery-Recovery is a critical process and might take a long while. Most doctors prescribe taking the prescriptions religiously, and taking after-operation care instructions to heighten the recovery.There are recovery measures employed to the patient that is very helpful in making sure that the recovery process will be within the...more
According to 2009 data, 31.4 percent of adults in Oklahoma are obese. From Wichita Falls to Joplin, these individuals are at an increased risk of diabetes, hypertension, stroke and heart attack. Most people who are morbidly obese are well aware of the potential health problems, yet the fact remains that losing weight can be very difficult for...more
It is a very common thought and question every colitis sufferer will ask themselves and their doctor but the need for surgery for colitis is not inevitable. Only a small percentage of all those diagnosed with the disease have to ultimately undergo the surgical processes and they can be grouped into different categories depending on the extent of their colitis and how it affects their life.The standard surgical procedure for colitis will involve the removal of the entire large colon and this will also include the complete removal of the rectum as well. It has to be understood and acknowledged that such an operation is the only permanent cure available for colitis. It is an important point to note where the patient may have been introduced to so called cures, and whilst some may have the effect of reducing symptoms they will never actually cure the disease.So which people who have been diagnosed with colitis are most at risk of having to consider surgery? The first group will be those who suffer from fulminant colitis, where the extent of the inflammation affects over half of the entire large colon. Whilst remission is possible with such extensive coverage, when a...more
Cosmetic surgery is popular all over the United States but not quite as popular as it is in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles. Many cosmetic surgery patients come from out-of-town to the Los Angeles and Beverly Hills area for procedures...more
If you are suffering from cataracts, then you are probably doing everything in your power to correct them. But it's extremely hard to carry on with everyday activities when you have cataracts. They affect everything from driving at night to going to...more
Clear vision is often something most people take for granted. They wake up, open their eyes, and go about their day without a second thought. But individuals who are suffering from vision problems can't help but notice that something is wrong with...more
If you or someone you love suffers from obesity, then you know that there must be some kind of surgery in order to solve the problem. For years and years, experts encouraged physical activity and healthy eating to cure obesity. While these options...more
Lap Band Surgery is a proven method of losing a large amount of body mass. Lap band surgery involves inserting a gastric band that will reduce the size of the stomach causing recipients of the surgery to ingest smaller amounts of the proper foods in...more
Today, the obesity rates in the country are increasing at astounding levels and affecting men and women of all ages and all walks of life. Millions of people are suffering from obesity and the health problems associated with this health condition....more