Surgeries
Information on cosmetic and plastic
surgeries
Cosmetic surgery is an increasingly common way today for individuals to improve their
appearance in a way that might otherwise be impossible. Cosmetic surgery is not to be mistaken with plastic
surgery, though the two can be very similar.
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Breast Augmentation Facts
Cosmetic surgery statistics show that breast augmentation surgeries have
almost trippled in the last 20 years. In 2014 alone nearly 300 000 women have undergone the
procedure. But if you are considering having breast augmentation, you should be aware of the
benefits and risks involved.
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Breast Surgery Recovery Time
If you are considering breast implants, you will also have to take into
account recovery timeline. Depending on the type of breast surgery undertaken and some other
factors, recovery period will vary from person to person. However, as a rule of thumb, your
recovery is likely to take around 3 months of time.
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Choosing a Plastic Surgeon
Whether your plastic surgery is elective or reconstructive, it’s important to
choose the right plastic surgeon for the job. There are things that you should be looking for, of
which the most important is of course your potential surgeon's qualification, certification and
professional reputation.
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Disc Replacement Surgery
Patients who suffer from low back pain are often looking for the answer to
their agony. Spinal fusion is one of the solutions, which involves fusing two or more vetrebrae
together. However, disc replacement surgery is a newer option which is more cost effective and with
less complications.
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Good Rhinoplasty Candidate
Most of us are probably not content with our bodies. But while majority will
learn to live with it, some people are dissatisfied with their looks that they elect to have a
corrective surgery. One of those surgeries is rhinoplasty or nose job. Find out what maskes someone
a good candidate for rhinoplasty surgery.
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Lasik Eye Surgery Benefits
If you are looking for an alternative to wearing glasses or contact lenses,
then Lasik surgery could be what you need to help you see properly. This type of procedure uses
excimer laser to permanently changes the shape of the cornea, enabling you to regain your normal
vision.
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Liposuction Important Facts
Also known as lipoplasty, liposuction is a cosmetic surgery procedure which
involves suctioning out excess fat from some body parts, to even out body proportions. This surgery
is often undertaken by overweight people to improve the body contours. Here are some facts you
should know about liposuction.
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Plastic Surgery After
Childbirth
Have you heard of 'mommy makeover'? It's a combination of the most common
plastic surgeries for women after having children. Although personalized, they often include
certain procedures. Should you be undergoing these after giving birth? Find out how effective
plastic surgery is to restore a more youthful figure.
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Recovering From Surgery
Having a significant surgery will have a huge impact on your life. But it can
also lead to an improved quality of life for you. Once the surgery has been done, you have to spend
an amount of time on quality recovery in order to regain your strength. By following 4-step guide,
you will regain your health sooner.
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Seven Plastic Surgery Myths
Often confused with cosmetic surgery, the field of plastic surgery has some
other popular notions that are not correct. We examine seven myths that surround the field of
plastic surgery and explain where the confusion is, to dispel some of the fears associated with
it.
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Tracheostomy Patient Care
Thousands of people each year undergo a procedure called tracheostomy,
allowing them to better breathe. This is done by inserting a plastic tube into a hole in the base
of their neck, connected directly to the trachea. Here are some basic ways of caring for a
tracheostomy patient.
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Different Types of Heart Surgery
The lack of knowledge or understanding of a particular surgical procedure can
often cause a fear. This is especially so when it comes to heart surgery, one of the most complex
surgical procedures. You could alleviate some of the fears associated with it if you learn some
basics about types of heart surgery.
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Wound Care Tips Aftery Surgery
The recovery period of your incision after surgery will depend on how well
you look after it. Correct aftercare can prevent potential infections and reduce the recovery
period for the surgery wound. Here are some tips to give you an idea how to properly care for your
wound and speed up the healing process.
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Plastic surgery
Plastic surgery is used to repair deformities, or correct appearance from after an accident
or injury. It allows an individual to overcome the physical characteristics one was born with, or caused by an
accident.
Cosmetic surgery
Cosmetic surgery is concerned with improving the appearance of an otherwise perfectly healthy
individual. This type of reconstructive surgery helps an individual improve self-image, whether one's
perceived physical imperfections are real or imagined.
Both surgeries are considered elective surgeries, which are at the forefront of how new
technology can allow changes to the human body.
These surgeries come in all types, from the use of prosthetics as in breast surgery or augmentation and
liposuction, to non-invasive forms of surgery like laser hair removal or even laser correction of the eyes to
eliminate the need for eye glasses.
Your surgery is your responsibility
None of this comes without a price however. Besides financial concerns, it remains the responsibility of the
individual who will undergo such surgery. For this reason, they do need the support of those around them. This is
the kind of support that not only affects their decision, but their ability to assimilate the surgical changes to
the body.
If everything seems overwhelming, just take it one step at a time. Which trait would you most
like to see changed? Lips? Stomach? Nose? Choose the one feature you would like to take care of first and meet with
a cosmetic surgeon to see what your options are. With how common cosmetic surgery has become, the procedures are
safe and done by professional doctors who often specialize in even just the one treatment. This is a field where
there is something for everyone, but consider your options carefully. Like getting a tattoo, work may be reversed,
but it may lead to more headaches than you care for. Still, if it’s time for a change, the options are all there at
your disposal, and your happiness at an improved appearance may be a phone call away.
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| Surgeries are often associated with fear. But better understanding of the relevant
procedure will go some way in alleviating the understandable anxiety about the proposed
surgery. |
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