132 articles on "surgery"

Understanding Tumescent Liposuction

Tumescent liposuction was developed by dermatologic surgeons in the mid 1980's and has become the more popular method of liposuction. It is considered a major advancement that has completely changed surgical fat removal. It is regarded as the "...

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Where's The Plastic In Plastic Surgery

Where's The "Plastic" In Plastic Surgery?- by Mike Jones(c) Mike Jones - All Rights reserved http://www.bodyfaq.com Don't be looking for the Dupont Company sales rep the nexttime you visit a Plastic Surgeon's office because, despitepop...

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3 Frequently Asked Questions About ACL Surgery

3 Frequently Asked Questions About ACL Surgery by: Geff Long Do I really need surgery? There several things that will affect this answer. Do you plan on playing sports or are you happy giving them up and doing things less stressful on the knees?...

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Weight Loss Surgery Helps Diabetes and Heart Problems in Ohio

Gastric bypass surgery not only helps obese people lose weight, but it may also help patients' hearts return to a healthier state and shape, according to a new study in the Feb. 8 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. This ...

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Gastric Bypass Surgery - What Are The Risks?

Gastric Bypass Surgery - What Are The Risks? by: Beverley Brooke Although all of the risks involved in gastric bypass surgery aren't fully known, there are many that are. These include possible infection, clotting of the blood, and the deve...

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Gastric Bypass Surgery, an Overview

Gastric Bypass Surgery, an Overview  by: Beverley Brooke With the number of people suffering from obesity rising so rapidly in America it was only a matter of time before the miracle cure for those who were morbidly obese. Is it all really as si...

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Common Pitfalls of Plastic Surgery

Common Pitfalls of Plastic Surgery by: Matthew Leo Common pitfalls of plastic surgery are those involving before and after pictures with photographic tricks or attractive models instead of the surgeon's patients, that are publicly displayed...

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Available Macular Degeneration Treatment

Macular degeneration is a serious condition that many people unfortunately develop in their eyes. Just like the rest of the body, the eye begins to age as the years tick by and as it does so, the macular part of the eye starts to break down. The macu...

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Is Doctor Liable For Malpractice For Not Acting According To Colon Cancer Screening Recommendations

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of deaths resulting from cancer. Every year, around 48,000 men and women will pass away because of colon cancer. A large number of these fatalities might be prevented with early detection and treatment by stan...

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All About Lasik Eye Surgery

You may well have heard of laser eye surgery, but have you heard of lasik? This is short for "Laser in situ Keratomileusis" and it is a particular type of refractive laser eye surgery. It is used for a variety of conditions of the eye and can correct...

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