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4 types of organ donation and their cost

Organ donation is the process by which a person can donate a healthy organ to replace the unhealthy organ of another person. Some organs are donated after the donor has died. Other organ donations are made by healthy friends or relatives who decide to help a loved one who is experiencing organ failure. 4 types […]

Why is BBL so popular?

There are several reasons people opt to have a Brazilian butt lift (BBL). It is an elective surgery involving the transfer of fat from one part of the body to the buttocks to contour its shape and enhance its size. Some may undergo the procedure to fit better in their clothes. Others may want more […]

Liposuction: How long do the results last?

Many people who have undergone liposuction will suppose that whatever fat has been removed is gone permanently. In some ways, this is a fair deduction given that you are born with only a limited number of fat cells. What some people don’t acknowledge, however, is that fat sometimes changes. It is redistributed, especially if you don’t improve […]

10 limitations of liposuction

Setting realistic expectations for patients is an issue plastic surgeons deal with every day. Nobody enjoys disappointing people who may not fully understand the limitations of plastic surgery or liposuction. However, it is necessary to be direct and honest about possible outcomes and what is realistic. Liposuction has the most misconception of the five most […]

5 Alternatives to Hip Replacement Surgery

Severe hip arthritis can cause pain and difficulty walking. Many people who experience these debilitating symptoms due to hip arthritis will choose to have total hip replacement surgery. However, total hip replacement surgery is not without risks and concerns, and so many people wonder if there are any alternatives to hip replacement surgery. The following […]

Why do people get hip replacement surgery?

The main purpose of hip replacement surgery (also called hip arthroplasty) is to restore the integrity of the ball-and-socket joint between the thigh bone and pelvis, typically in patients with hip arthritis. It is done to reduce persistent hip pain and/or disability that occurs when the hip is compromised. Common diagnoses that may lead to […]

Hip replacement surgery: All you need to know

Hip replacement surgery (hip arthroplasty) involves removing a damaged or diseased hip joint and replacing it with an artificial implant. This surgery reduces pain and improves mobility in patients with lingering symptoms of hip osteoarthritis. The most common type of this surgery is a total hip replacement, in which the acetabulum (hip socket) and the […]

Knowing more about polyps and colon cancer

A colon polyp is a growth that occurs on the wall of the large intestine or colon. Polyps are common in people over 40 and often grow slowly. They can progress to colon cancer, which is why they are usually removed during a colonoscopy. Colon cancer screening is the best way to find and remove […]

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