Abdominoplasty Procedures

Abdominoplasty: In simple words, is a surgical procedure to give a better shape to the body and this surgery is performed by a cosmetic surgeon in the abdominal region. Abdominoplasty is also known as tummy tuck.  This cosmetic surgical procedure makes the abdomen more stiff/firm after the removal of excess fat and loose skin from the abdomen region, more precisely from the middle and lower abdomen.  The surgery is to tighten the muscle and fascia of the abdominal wall. Abdominoplasty or tummy tuck is sought by patients who have loose tissues, sagging abdomen which may be a result of post pregnancy or weight loss program.

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Ear Reconstruction Surgery – Otoplasty

Otoplasty/Ear Surgery:

Otoplasty or ear surgery is an aesthetic surgical procedure used to modify the size and shape of ears in order to give a person better and more pleasant look.  For those who have ears stand out prominently or look like flaps, or are too big, this can be rectified to an extent by Otoplasty which is commonly known as ear surgery or ear reconstruction or ear reshaping through plastic surgery.  Patients who have deformed ear shape can also look at this as an option. ↓ Read more…

Is Cancer Care Becoming Unaffordable?

In many developed countries, cancer care is rapidly becoming unaffordable.  New technologies, newer treatments, new drug formulations for cancer and other factors are contributing to the growing costs.  With treatment cost rising too high, is making it a difficult choice for the patients whether to undergo treatment at such high costs or to seek alternate healthcare services in other countries such as Singapore, India, Malaysia, Thailand and other Asian countries.  These countries not only have world class hospitals, but also are  affordable compared to developed nations.

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Orthodontic Treatment

Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that deals with irregular teeth and its treatment.  Orthodontic treatment for dental displacement, uneven or irregular teeth is also looked as a treatment for the control and modification of facial growth.  Orthodontic treatment is considered for aesthetic reasons to improve appearance of patients’ teeth and smile.  Orthodontists not only improve the teeth alignment and if needed, work on reconstructing the entire face rather than focusing exclusively on teeth to give the patient a better look. ↓ Read more…

Hip Replacement Surgery- Metal or Plastic?

Hip replacement surgery is one of the most common orthopedic procedures. In this surgery, the arthritic, damaged hip joint is removed and then artificially developed and designed hip joint is replaced to function as hip joint, which resemble a ball-and-socket. In this artificial implant, materials used are metals that include titanium, stainless steel, and cobalt chrome.  And in the plastic replacement the material used is called polyethylene.  Although the replacement surgery depends on several factors, including the age of the patient, the activity level of the patient, and the surgeon’s preference, but with the latest finding from the British registry suggests that plastic hip replacement is better than that of metal replacement.
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