How to calculate BMI?

Calculating the correct body weight is not a complicated process, nowadays there are many online calculators that make this task easier for us. However, it is important that we know how to properly read the data obtained and that we use the right tool. We’ll give you a hint on how to calculate BMI and…

Vaginoplasty FAQ: We answer your questions

Ageing, pregnancy or weight fluctuations can affect your vagina and how it looks. Patients who wish to restore a tighter vagina may find vaginoplasty useful. Individuals who are transitioning and wish to get bottom surgery may also be recommended a vaginoplasty, as it also refers to the process of constructing the female organ. Here, we…

Recovery after body contouring: All you need to know

Undergoing body contouring procedures can be transformative, helping individuals achieve their desired aesthetic goals. However, it’s important to understand that these surgeries, such as tummy tuck, body lift, breast lift, and arm lift, require a proper recovery period to ensure optimal healing and long-term results. In this article, we will explore the recovery process for…

Is there a right age to perform plastic surgery?

The possibilities of modern aesthetic medicine, the increasing availability, the reduced risk of complications due to the use of modern techniques and tools, or the natural effects of the procedures performed – all these contribute to the growing interest in plastic surgery. However, can people of all ages benefit from this kind of support? The…

All about colonoscopy

Colonoscopy involves examining the large intestine by inserting a flexible tube-shaped instrument about the thickness of an index finger (colonoscope) into the rectum. The colonoscope is slowly moved forward through the rectum, and then along the entire large intestine. In certain, strictly defined cases, the colonoscope can be inserted into the terminal segment of the…

All about gastroscopy

It is an examination that involves viewing the esophagus, stomach and duodenum from the inside with a flexible, optical-electronic gastroscope. How is the examination performed? The gastroscope is inserted through the mouth via the esophagus, into the stomach and duodenum. The patient must be fasted for at least eight hours. The technique of gastroscopic examination…

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Digestive system disorders after bariatric surgery

There is a systematic increase in the incidence of obesity and overweight. This primarily affects highly developed countries. The World Health Organization alerts that the problem of obesity affects 400 million adults. The most alarming situation is the increase in people with this problem in the under-18 age group. Also in Poland, there is a…

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What do follow-up visits look like after bariatric surgery

Often, people struggling with obesity think that after leaving the hospital, all they have to do is wait for the positive effects of surgery. Nothing could be further from the truth. The biggest work the patient has to do is self-control and taking care of themselves. These activities include standing up for follow-up appointments, which…