Abdominoplasty
...after major gynecological surgery like the removal of the uterus (hysterectomy) as taking out excess fat and skin can improve the surgeon’s visuals and speed up the healing process. On...
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What are Skin Grafts: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
What are Skin Grafts: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results Skin grafts are a surgical procedure that involve taking healthy skin from one area of the body and transplanting it onto...
What is Oral Surgery Emergency Visit: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...of diagnostic procedures are obtained, the oral surgeon and his team can decide on the most appropriate treatment. This may include taking pain medications, antibiotics (in cases of infection), minor...
What is Non-Allergic Rhinitis?
...Treatment depends on the cause, but many people find that the symptoms are helped by breathing warm, humid air, using decongestant sprays, and taking anti-inflammatory medications. In most cases, the...
What is Carpal Tunnel Release: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...surgery, the affected hand must be kept elevated, preferably above heart level. Patients are also asked to move their fingers often to reduce stiffness and swelling. Pain medication is administered...
What is Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer?
...(CT scan) and taking a sample of cancer (a biopsy) to test for the specific type of cancer. Imaging helps to find out if cancer has spread outside of the...
What is a Sports Medicine Physician?
...individuals, including: – **Evaluation and Diagnosis:** Assessing injuries and medical conditions through physical examinations, history-taking, and diagnostic tests – **Treatment:** Developing and implementing treatment plans to manage acute or chronic...
What is Onychomycosis (Fungal Nail Infection)?
...of the infected nail to break off. Treatment usually involves keeping the nail clean and taking a course of topical antifungal (antimycotic) medication. Symptoms of fungal nail infection The first...
What is Scaling and root planing: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...as heart disease, stroke, and systemic bacterial invasion that have been linked to periodontal disease. What to Expect During and After Scaling and Root Planing Before the procedure, the patient’s...
What is Oropharyngeal Cancer?
...difficulty swallowing, a persistently sore throat, and the feeling of a lump in the throat. Diagnosis involves taking a small sample (a biopsy) of cancer to investigate cancer. Treatment depends...