Plastic surgery is a medical speciality that is related with the correction or restoration of form and function. Plastic surgery is performed by doctors called plastic surgeons. In plastic surgery, cosmetic and aesthetic surgery are best known and the other known surgeries are treatment of burns, hand surgery etc. In plastic surgery, skin grafting is the common procedure. Skin tissues can be taken from the recipient or donors. Troy MI plastic...more
Due to a weakness or tear, a hernia takes shape in the muscle of the abdominal wall that contains the gut, or intestines. When the weakness in the wall maintains for some time, a small portion of the intestine can actually protrude through the abdominal wall and the hernia comes into existence. The majority of hernia repairs are operated as outpatient surgery. Typically, Anesthesia during the procedure is classified into three types, namely...more
Before undergoing any type of cosmetic or plastic surgery, potential patients need to look at a variety of factors. Each of these factors should be carefully thought out and the patient needs to be certain they are comfortable with each of them before proceeding with any form of cosmetic surgery.Can I Afford the Type off Surgery I Want?No cosmetic surgery is really cheap. It costs a great deal of time and money to bring together the knowledge and expertise of the surgical staff needed to complete your transformation. It takes careful planning on the part of you and your surgeon, and many visits both before and after the surgery itself. All of this costs money. In most cases, insurance companies do not cover the expenses associated with cosmetic surgery, unless there is a medical need or possibly if the surgery is required due to an accident. For example, nose surgery may be needed to correct a deviated septum or eyelid surgery may be necessary if it blocks vision. Otherwise, you, the patient will need to come up with the funds entirely on your own.Do I Have the Time Required for Surgery and Recovery?Many cosmetic surgery procedures are very time consuming. As already mentioned, the...more
Georg kelling, Saxony, of Dresden, performed the first laparoscopic surgery procedure on the Dogs in 1902 an in the 1910 Hans Christian Jacobaeus of Swede reported the first laparoscopic. After ensuring several decades, numerous individuals refined and popularized the approach further for laparoscopy. The introduction of the computer chip...more
Cataract surgery aims to rectify the clouding of the human lens by removing it and replacing it with an artificial lens implant. It is one of the most common and widely performed surgeries and treats the most common cause of reversible loss of vision.Advances have made this surgery safer and more predictable in achieving desired results.Modern...more
Has your family doctor told you that you may need orthopedic surgery? If so, you may be wondering why and what your next step is. Most of the time, you will be given a referral to see another doctor. Why do you need this? What can you expect form this type of treatment? Though many see the word "surgeon" after this doctor's name and worry, there is no need to do that. In fact, it is often very much the case that you will find a treatment that is right for your specific condition that is not invasive or even risky.What Is This About?Generally speaking when you need orthopedic surgery, it is due to the problems you are having with your bones and your joints. The joints are one of the first areas of the body to wear down because they often rub together. The stress on them from walking, use, and carrying around extra weight also causes them to wear down quickly. This is painful and it often requires finding a way to add some type of cushion to the area to reduce the pinching and pain. This is often what these doctors can do for you.What can you expect from this type of provider? Generally, he or she will be able to offer you both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. This may be...more
Patients needing certain medical procedures are opting for da Vinci Surgery instead of more traditional methods. In the past, an operation may have required a large incision to allow enough room for the surgeon to work. A large scar was just part of...more
When your physician mentions heart surgery, you may feel your stomach drop or automatically start feeling anxious. Before this happens, the right diagnostic tests will be performed and the doctor will determine if this is the best course of action...more
Many people who suffer from chronic back pain that have undergone other forms of treatment without much success should consider getting spine surgery. Even though most cases of back pain will often resolve on their own, in some cases, medical...more
While most men and women are seeking to slim down the hip area, there are some patients out there who wish to augment the hips. Although this type of surgery is rarely performed and few plastic surgeons offer it, hip augmentation can be achieved with...more
As the skin on the lower thighs begins to sag downwards due to the effects of aging and gravity, it can result in an excess of wrinkled skin above the knee. This condition can make men and women feel embarrassed to wear clothing that reveals the...more
Pedicures, massages, paraffin wax treatments - these are some of the most frequently performed treatments for the feet. But did you know that a small number of patients are taking their concerns over the appearance - and comfort - of the feet to the...more