Back Lipectomy
...an instrument attached to a vacuum, is inserted underneath the skin to reach the subcutaneous tissues and fat. The surgeon then scrapes the fat cells off and the vacuum suctions...
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What is Debridement of Abdominal Wall (With or Without Fascial Closure): Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...just above the umbilicus and will continue to dissect through the subcutaneous tissues in the abdomen until the fascia is reached, which is then inspected for any signs of fasciitis....
What is Insertion of Tissue Expanders (for other than breasts) Including Subsequent Expansion: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...incision is carried down to the subcutaneous tissues, and a pocket is created. The expander should be able to fit about a 2 cm margin from the suture line. For...
What is Benign Mole?
...nevus can be cut off the skin. Some nevi may have subcutaneous cells, which reside underneath the skin, so the doctor might need to make a deeper cut to remove...
What is Umbilectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...intestines, are thus merely covered with the normal skin of the umbilicus and the underlying subcutaneous tissues. In the majority of cases, these hernias are small, and some may even...
What is Exploratory Laparotomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...involved. The incision penetrates through the subcutaneous fat, the muscles of the abdomen, and the peritoneum. In some cases, surgeons use electrocautery to cut through the subcutaneous tissues to minimise...
What is Zeltiq CoolSculpting: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...of destroying and eliminating fat cells with the use of freezing temperature. The process, also known as fat freezing, causes death to subcutaneous fat tissue without damaging the overlying skin...
What is Back Lipectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...the skin to reach the subcutaneous tissues and fat. The surgeon then scrapes the fat cells off and the vacuum suctions it out of the body. In some patients, the...
What is Mastectomy for Gynaecomastia: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...be removed, a subcutaneous mastectomy is required. The following steps are taken to perform a mastectomy: The patient is placed under general anaesthesia. The surgeon cuts into the patient’s skin....
What is Fine Needle Aspiration (With or Without Imaging Guidance): Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...that are superficial, which means that they lie in the subcutaneous tissue below the skin. The majority of fine needle aspirations are performed for masses located in the breast or...