Gynecomastia, defined as the overgrowth of male breast tissue, is a common condition in teens as they go through puberty. Although it can be corrected with hormonal treatments, there are times when the cause of excess glandular breast tissue remains unknown. Gynecomastia is a condition in which the gland around […]
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COMMON NEUROSURGERY PROCEDURES AND WHY THEY ARE IMPORTANT
There are usually painful conditions that we all suffer from at some point in our life. These range from headaches and migraines, dizziness, pain, and numbness, to back pain and sciatica, neck pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome from working on the computer keyboard for long periods. These are rarely life-threatening […]
Five Techniques To Help Lower The Risk Of Spine Surgery
The simple truth is that any surgery carries risk. While hospitals and surgeons do everything they can to minimize the risk, every time someone is opened up there is a risk of infection. The good news is that happens in just 3% of operations, making the risk low. Naturally, the […]
A Facelift Surgery That Makes You Feel Like Yourself Again
Few people like the idea of aging. The majority of them want to look youthful, but that’s not a possibility after a certain age. Cross your 30s, and you will start seeing the first signs of aging. While you should take care of your skin in your 20s, there are […]
Cosmetic Surgery: An Overview
By definition, plastic surgery means any procedure that involves the reconstruction or modification of the appearance or shape of a body part. The term comes from the Greek language – “plastikos”, which means modeling or changing the shape, marking the essence of this surgical specialty: sculpture, modeling, reconstruction. In general, the surgical […]
From Bactericidals to the Autoclave for Sterilisation: Dental Surgery Sterilisation, Step by Step
Disinfection and sterilisation are two vital activities to minimise the risk of infection between patients and surgery operatives. This applies in all spheres of medicine, including dentistry, obviously, where the risk of infection is ever present unless the due precautions are taken and unless a series of best practices are […]
Rolling Hills Medical: What Conditions Can Orthopedic Surgery Help Address?
Whether you have suffered long-term with a persistent medical problem or recently received a diagnosis, you probably wonder if orthopedic surgery can help with your problem. Most people want a permanent fix to a persistent problem, so they look to surgery as a first option. Although there are many options […]
The Psychology of Cosmetic Surgery in Perth
Those who are alert may be aware that the promotion of cosmetic surgery in Australia has introduced some ethical issues in this area. These ethical issues have caused Australians not to trust their local professionals in cosmetic surgery, and things are not very different in Perth. However, Australia is a […]
The Dos and Don’ts of Plastic Surgery
Plastic surgery is already quite popular and it seems to ever be on the rise. There are a great many reasons for a given individual to choose to have an elective surgery such as any procedure that falls under the “plastic surgery” category. Contrary to popular belief, there are actually quite […]
Psychological Benefits of Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic surgery has always had a bit of a rickety reputation. As a subject of much prejudice, it’s often been vilified in the past and described as something that’s there only for the vain. After all, isn’t natural beauty better and more honest? Not quite. In truth, plastic surgery is quite […]
How Varicose Veins Laser Surgery Works
Varicose veins laser surgery is a popular treatment option because of its minimal invasiveness and high success rate. As a treatment option, it is a far-cry from previous methods known as ‘stripping’ whereby the problem blood vessels would be physically removed via highly invasive surgery. Modern treatments like EVLA (Endovenous […]
ACL Injuries and Surgery
Some people take initiative to live a healthy lifestyle and avoid injuries whenever possible. They stay hydrated, stretch before every workout and cool down appropriately. Despite all of the precautions, even the fittest person can experience a serious injury. All it can take is one misstep to turn an ankle, […]