The main reason why your doctor may recommend surgery to remove your gallbladder are painful gallstones. Gallstones form when there is an imbalance in the substances that make up a digestive juice known as the bile. However, there might be other reasons why you might need to undergo a gallbladder removal. Today, the preferred procedure…
Weight-loss surgery, or bariatric surgery, comprises a series of procedures that can help individuals with obesity lose weight. With the right lifestyle changes and new healthy habits, weight-loss surgery can be very effective, helping patients lose weight fast. After patients lose a massive amount of weight, they might have saggy, loose skin in different parts…
Diet and exercise are great ways to stay fit or, if necessary, to lose weight. However, in some cases, stubborn fat can’t be dieted or exercised away. When the fat is located in the tummy area, there are cosmetic procedures that can help. An abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, is a popular plastic surgery procedure that…
A condition that is often diagnosed with a delay of several years (it takes on average 10 years for women to be diagnosed), endometriosis affects a large number of the female population. With symptoms including heavy periods, painful cramps and infertility, the condition is often misdiagnosed and there are still many misconceptions around it. What…
Laparoscopic gallbladder removal, or cholecystectomy, is one of the most common surgical procedures. This surgery is performed laparoscopically under general anaesthesia and carries only a small risk of complications. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ located in the upper right side of your abdomen, below your liver. It collects and stores a digestive fluid produced…
Heavy periods, painful cramps and difficulty having children are a few of the symptoms of endometriosis. Experts still don’t know what causes this condition and there is no definitive cure. However, there are treatments that can help women manage the pain and increase their chances of getting pregnant. In many cases, laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis…
Weight-loss surgery includes a series of procedures that help patients start a journey towards a healthier life. When patients lose a great amount of their body weight, they might experience overhanging, loose skin that can also cause hygiene issues and discomfort. Your quality of life may be impacted and you may not be able to…
Are you planning or considering an arm lift procedure? Chances are that your doctor has already explained what precautions you should take before surgery and what you should expect after the procedure is done. Just like any surgical procedure, following the guidelines provided by your doctor before and after an arm lift is crucial to…
Weight fluctuations or natural ageing can cause flabby arms, sagging skin or excess fat. Arm lift, or brachioplasty, is a cosmetic procedure that aims to reshape the under portion of your upper arm from the underarm region until your elbow. Exercise can improve muscle tone but it can’t tighten loose skin. An arm lift procedure…
