Childbirth, mechanical tissue damage, or simply aging — our bodies may (and probably will) undergo changes that we’re not completely on board with. Vaginoplasty, or rather genitoplasty in general, is a means to restore normal structure and function of the genital organs. This includes both applying cosmetic changes, as well as correcting various defects (congenital…
Leg injuries are quite common and can be a major handicap for people involved in all kinds of sports. It is therefore worth knowing that an injury to the knee joint does not necessarily mean the end of physical activity. Arthroscopy, a surgical but minimally invasive treatment method, may be a solution. This allows a…
As you get older, your view on certain things may evolve — no doubt about it. From minor things, such as growing to enjoy some kind of food or pastime activities, to more serious ones, for example, planning a family. Most patients undergoing tubal ligation perceive it as permanent. And rightly so, as a decision…
A procedure aimed at removing — fully or partially — a herniated disc that causes pressure on the nerves in the lower back area. Minimally invasive lumbar discectomy is performed by means of making small incisions that do not damage surrounding muscles as much as an open surgery does. This leads to shorter surgery time,…
They serve as a means of relieving pain caused by injuries or other sorts of medical conditions. Nerve blocks can be performed in several different ways, using both temporary and permanent measures, but the end goal is always the same — to stop the pain messages sent by the nerves located in the specific parts…
Many women decide to get a boob job (also known as breast implant surgery or augmentation mammoplasty) to boost their self-confidence. As a matter of fact, this cosmetic procedure is one of the most frequently performed surgeries worldwide. Simply put, a boob job involves adjusting the shape and size of your breasts using implants. This…
Weight-loss surgery is an umbrella term for a series of procedures that aim to help patients lose weight, e.g.gastric sleeve,gastric bypass, or SASI-S. These procedures have helped many individuals take back control of their health and well-being. Losing a massive amount of weight may cause the skin to sag; this happens because once the skin…
Aleksandra Łuniewska, MD, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about mummy makeover, an umbrella term that comprises a series of cosmetic procedures designed to address common issues faced by women who had one or more pregnancies or breastfed. Get in touch anytime if you’d like to know more about mummy makeover or if…
What is a mummy makeover? Many women are faced with profound changes in their bodies after pregnancy, and sometimes diet and physical exercise are not enough to regain the desired body shape. The areas of the body that are typically most affected are the abdomen, with the appearance of stretch marks and loss of muscle…
Herniated disc? How endoscopic spine surgery can help Disc herniations can be really painful, limiting our ability to perform day-to-day activities. When this happens and conservative treatments have not helped (physiotherapy, stretching, exercise, or corticosteroids), endoscopic spine surgery might be the only effective solution. Endoscopic spine surgery is currently one of the most advanced techniques…
