If you have a weight issue you just can't seem to resolve with diet and exercise, perhaps it's time to think seriously about bariatric surgery.This weight reduction technique actually involves a number of different procedures designed to help overweight people. Here are a few of them.Gastric Banding - The act of reducing the stomach's size with an inserted medical device.Sleeve Gastrectomy - A technique designed to remove a small portion of the...more
Plastic surgery is a type of surgical procedure both men and women can take on to make significant changes in the way their body looks and feels. What you may not realize is that this is not something just women do to improve the way they look. In fact, many of these procedures can be hands-down life changing for men, too. If you are considering getting a few problem areas taken care of, realize there are dozens of options available to help men...more
Many children are born with defects to the ears and this is one of the main reasons for ear reconstruction surgery. It is used to make the ears look better and more normal. It should only be conducted by trained specialists that have experience with this procedure. Children often have this done by pediatric surgeons. There are many reasons why this procedure might be needed. Birth defects are the number one reason, but accidents can also cause problems to these areas. A person may only need this done to one ear, but it is also possible that both will need work. After this is done, a person's ears will generally look very normal. If a child is born with this type of problem, there is a good chance that as he or she grows, these parts will protrude. This can be very embarrassing, and other kids are likely to tease this child. This can hurt a child's self-image and esteem, and that is why many parents will consult a plastic surgeon. For a child, the doctor may recommend waiting until he or she is at least four years old. This is usually around the age when the ears have fully developed. At this point, the doctor will be able to look at them to see if he or she can help. If they decide...more
Laser eye surgery is currently the preferred treatment for refractive visual impairments. Most people consider eyeglasses too cumbersome and contact lenses too uncomfortable. On the other hand, the lasting benefits of laser eye surgery seem too tempting to resist. You can read more about laser eye surgery online, or you can talk to your doctor...more
Tubal ligation is a tubes tied surgery in which surgeon cut or block fallopian tubes of womens to prevent pregnancy, which connect the ovaries to the uterus. This surgery procedure is also called tubes tied and female sterilization. After this surgery the women eggs which released from the ovaries cannot enter the uterus where sperms fertilize with...more
Plastic surgery is a term used to describe the various types of surgical methods doctors use to change the way a person looks or a part of a person's body works. Every person's needs are vastly different. For some, the concern is that they do not look or feel the way they want to. For others, they want to correct problems from disease, illness or birth deformities. No matter what the cause of the problem is, one thing is for sure. As a patient, there are things you can do to prevent many of the health concerns and risks you face going through with this procedure.Avoiding the Worst OutcomeYou've seen the pictures of failed plastic surgery procedures. You know what people look like when they had had one too many procedures. You do not want to go through that. What can you do to minimize these risks to you? There are often a few things you can do well before having the procedure that can make all of the difference.Pick the Right DoctorThis is a decision you have to make. Base it on the qualifications of the individual including his or her experience, training and board memberships. Look for someone that has a high level of ethics and has a strong reputation for doing great work. You...more
Hand surgery refers to a number of different surgical procedures doctors can provide as reconstructive procedures. Often times, hands are impaired due to accidents, disease or due to deformity from birth. The good news is that many procedures can...more
One of the most important aspects of surgery of the ear is that the results turn out to be natural looking. This type of procedure is used for a variety of reasons, and a lot of the reasons are due to birth defects. If you think about the human body,...more
One of the most prevalent problems in our society today is self-image. We know what we want to look like but, if we're overweight, it can be very difficult to get the weight off to the point where we feel happy and confident with ourselves. In...more
This is a continuation of our previous article regarding International Plastic Surgery (link to article). To summarize where we left off, we are talking in a Question and Answer format with an accredited Houston Plastic Surgeon about what to look for...more
When it comes to their vision, some patients are particular. Their vision means a lot to them. Some patients find they have to have some of their vision issues corrected. Many patients prefer a Lasik eye surgery St. Louis specialist to correct their...more
Having cosmetic surgery is often a very good thing. It may provide you with a way to fix those problems you have with your body. You may want to enhance your breasts or change the way your nose looks. There are many benefits to having procedures like...more