Breast reduction surgery occurs when excess fat, tissue and/or skin are removed from the breasts, according to the MayoClinic.com. Women who have large breasts may elect to have breast reduction surgery in order to alleviate pressure or achieve a...
The most common type of knee surgery performed today according to the Center for orthopedics and sports medicine is called arthroscopy. It is a surgical procedure in which an arthroscope, a very tiny fiber-optic telescope that allows a surgeon to...
The carotid arteries are the two main arteries that travel to the brain on either side of the neck. The blood supply to the brain comes primarily from these two arteries. When a carotid artery becomes blocked with atherosclerotic plaque, a...
A pacemaker is a small medical device designed to regulate abnormal heart rhythms. Pacemakers produce a low-grade electrical current that stimulates the heart to beat. They have a number of clinical indications including tachycardia,...
Though facial aging may be unavoidable, there are many products on the market promising to slow or reverse the signs of aging. Plastic surgery remains the time-honored method for alleviating the effects of aging and gravity on the skin. Drooping...
The lifestyle lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure to tighten the skin of the face to make the person appear younger. The surgery is performed by a facial plastic surgeon. According to the creators of the lifestyle lift, the operation differs...
According to MayoClinic.com, plastic surgery or cosmetic surgery is a general term for surgical procedures that aim to enhance a person's physical appearance by altering normal body parts. Although these body parts function normally, plastic...
A vasectomy reversal is more complicated than a vasectomy. Although many of the potential side effects are similar to that of a vasectomy, expect the recovery period to take a little longer. It is important to know what side effects are common...
If the natural course of aging leaves you with loose skin around your face and additional wrinkles, a rhytidectomy or "face lift" may be effective at tightening your skin, minimizing wrinkles and helping you recapture your youthful appearance....
Twenty-eight percent football players ages 5 to 14 get injured while playing in a football game, according to the National Center for Sports Safety. Football is considered to be a contact sport. Contact sports are those that involve intense and...
According to the "Washington Manual of Surgery," carotid artery surgery is the most common type of vascular operation. The carotid arteries are large arteries located on either side of the neck that supply blood to the brain. A carotid...
Some people have eyelid surgery to remove excess skin that hangs over the eye and prevents a full field of vision. Other people have lid surgery to improve appearance. In both cases, the eye lid surgeon will evaluate the lids, determine the best...
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) are a class of electronic devices manufactured to deliver currents of electricity to the heart in response to abnormal heart rate. This usually is enough to "shock" the heart back into a normal...
If you have a deviated septum, the thin piece of cartilage that separates your nasal passageways (the septum) is abnormally bent. This can cause severe breathing problems, which your doctor can address through a surgical procedure called a...
A subdural hematoma is the result of bleeding between the brain's surface and its outermost covering, classified as acute, subacute or chronic and is usually the result of a serious blow to the head. However, it can occur with a minor head...
Sundowning appears in infants as an abnormality of the eye and is typically a sign of illness or injury to the brain. Infants with sundowning eyes have a downward gaze, and the white part of the eye can be seen above the colored portion....
Knee joints suffer a lot of wear during their lifetime; as a result, some people may experience knee problems. While medications may work for minor knee problems, severe cases may require knee surgery to restore function to the knee, says...
Subdural hematomas are not a common injury suffered by people who participate in weight lifting. However, subdural hematomas may be a risk for weight lifters who take certain controlled substances or who have other medical conditions. If you...
Physicians perform functional endoscopic sinus surgery in order to treat chronic sinus infections. According to the book "Otolaryngology---Head and Neck Surgery" by Byron Bailey, the operation is performed by inserting a small camera into the...
The septum is the wall or partition between your nasal cavities. A deviated or crooked septum can block the nasal passages and cause difficulty breathing, sinus infections and nose bleeds. Septoplasty is the most commonly performed surgery to help...
Hip replacement surgery, also known as total hip arthroplasty (THA), is a procedure in which a diseased hip joint is removed and replaced with an artificial, prosthetic joint. It is typically done to restore function and range of motion to the hip...
A hernia occurs when intestine pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall, creating a bulge or lump under the skin. A person who has had hernia repair before may develop an incisional hernia, or a hernia that reoccurs at the incision site of...
Lipo (commonly referred to as liposuction, lipoplasty or liposculpture) is a cosmetic surgical procedure used to remove unwanted fat and reshape targeted areas of the body. According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, some swelling,...
The brain is covered by layers of membranes, known collectively as meninges, which function to protect the central nervous system and regulate the fluid pressure within the skull. There are three layers of meninges: the inner pia mater, the...
Nearly a million people suffer brain injuries serious enough to require hospitalization, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke reports. Accidents, a common cause of brain injury, can lead to irreversible brain damage, but...
Thanks to procedures such as facelifts, you may continue to look as young as you feel. While you are undoubtedly excited at the prospect of having a more youthful looking face, it's important to bear in mind that a facelift is a surgical procedure...
