Risks From Tubal Ligation Reversal Surgery Women will have a tubal ligation performed on them once they decide not to have any kids. They will make this choice after a good deal of research and consideration. It can be vital for them to be able to recognise that, while this is not permanent, it is not always to have it reversed.Still many women will have it done and only a few years likely have it reversed like they were cautioned...more
Pros and Cons of Surgery for Penile Papules There are a number of pros and cons when considering surgery for pearly penile papules. As with most minor surgical procedures, the odds of coming out of surgery with a positive result are very good, but there are a number of risks that patients will need to know before electing to go under the knife or laser. Understanding both the good and the bad when considering surgery for...more
Lasik Surgery If you have had vision problems, you probably have heard the words "Lasik surgery" in your travels. It seems everyone is talking about Lasik surgery. But you may not know what it is or if you are a good candidate for it. Here is some basic information to get you started on your research into Lasik surgery. The eye uses its cornea to bend light and create an image on the retina. If a cornea is misshaped an image may be distorted and the person will experience a certain type of vision problem. Any surgery that attempts to correct the corneal workings is called refractive surgery. Lasik is a refractive surgery designed to remove parts of the corneal tissue by the use of a laser. For people with severe enough eyesight issues, Lasik may be a procedure that can help them see better. The procedure is now FDA approved, and a board certified eye surgeon should be selected to do the surgery. The procedure works on a simple theory. If the cornea is reshaped, the light can once again work its way through to create the properly focused image on the retina. So Lasik aims to correct the shape of the cornea. Not everyone is a candidate for Lasik and an initial...more
Lapband Surgery lapband surgery is usually performed on extremely obese people, by the general anestthesia. While this procedure is usually done laparoscopically, some cases require open surgery. This surgery engage the positioning of an inflatable silicone ring around the upper part of the stomach, so that a small pouch is formed....more
Fat removal surgery We aren't all lucky enough to have the perfectly sculptured bodies of gods and goddesses. Some of us face a lifelong ‘battle against the bulge' and traditional weight loss methods – such as reducing your food intake, plenty of exercise and dieting – does not always shift stubborn fat from specific areas....more
Abdominal Surgery Risks Include Bowel Obstruction Abdominal Surgery and Adhesions Abdominal surgery is broadly defined as any operation in the abdominal region of the body, roughly between the bottom of the rib cage and the top of the pelvis. The abdominal region contains the stomach, liver, pancreas, kidneys, colon, spleen and intestines. All these organs are subject to injury and disease, which often require surgery to repair or eradicate. Types of Abdominal Surgeries Open surgery is the traditional abdominal surgery technique. In this type of surgery, the surgeon makes a large incision on the surface of the abdomen to be able to reach the diseased or injured organ deep inside the abdominal cavity. Laparoscopic surgery is another technique. In this type of surgery, the surgeon makes several small incisions on the surface—usually in the groin area, not in the abdomen itself—and inserts tiny lights and cutting instruments through catheters. The surgeon completes the procedure guided by computerized imaging.Abdominal Surgery and Internal ScarringBecause the surgeon must cut tissue in the abdominal organs, scars—also called scar tissue or adhesions—form at...more
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty Surgery For Snoring Some people seek treatment for sleep apnea or snoring with uvulopalatopharyngoplasty surgery or UPPP as it is often referred to. This hard to pronounce surgery entails the removal of the...more
Remove my wrinkles, sagging skin, my elevator, screw my Envelopes With No Surgery! How? Fountain of Youth is just a call .....I heard from a woman to grow old gracefully, they do. It reminds me when people say beauty is skin deep. When...more
What is a cataract surgery? Cataract surgery, as it is medically defined, is the removal of the natural lens of the eye or also known as "crystalline lens" that has a cataract. Cataract surgery is usually done on an outpatient basis. A...more
How to Lift Your Eyelids Without Surgery No-one wants to look old before their time. So If you are searching for an alternative solution from surgery that will diminish the appearance of those unsightly baggy lids and give you a...more
Do You Think You're a Good Choice for Gastric Bypass Surgery? Most of us recognize that the very best way to lose weight is to take control of your portion sizes, eat only the healthiest foods and to work out regularly. Sometimes,...more
Is Gastric Bypass Surgery Good for you? We all understand that the simplest way to shed weight is to control the portions of food that you eat, only eat good and healthy foods and to get plenty of regular exercise. Unfortunately,...more