Overview For a youthful looking, a surgical procedure called Face Lift is becoming more popular. The main benefit of this procedure is that client's face and neck becomes tightened as skin sagging under face line gets surgically removed so that wrinkles are smoothened. Process of procedure Design the shape with doctor Local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia Incise around the hair line and along the ear and neck if required If discussed, remove fat from the incision and reposition it...

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Overview Jaw surgery, also called as Double jaw surgery is performed when orthodontic treatment alone cannot solve problems with malocclusions such as protruded jaw, over bite, open bite, etc. In addition, by correcting the facial alignment, the function of jaw and biting as well as esthetic side are improved. Patients usually get braces on their teeth prior to the surgery to assist in facial realignment. Process of procedure Put braces on patient's teeth (6 months prior to the surgery) Design t...

SHI*ger | 2018-06-27 |1575

Overview Bones in the body become degenerative and diseased with age. Together with the spine's degenerative bone condition (bone spurs on the spine, thickened ligament), tumors and spinal injuries could also compress spinal nerves and narrow down the spinal canal. In some cases, the compression does not cause any symptoms, however in most cases patients experience symptoms and require treatment. Symptoms Back pain Neck pain Eased pain when bending forward Tingling sensation, weakness on the leg...

SHI*ger | 2018-06-27 |1946

Overview Surgical procedure that replaces both head of bone and its joint with artificially made joint (metal, ceramic and reinforced plastic). Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteonecrosis are the leading cause of irreversible joint damage that requires Total joint replacement. As Korean medical industry has incorporated cutting edge equipments and medical technology, many patients from overseas visit orthopedic department in Korea for surgeries and treatments. Total joint replacement...

SHI*ger | 2018-06-27 |1911

Overview An artificial disk replacement is a surgery replacing disk(s) between the bones in the spine with artificially made disk(s). When the disk is worn out or damaged, it is a cause of low back pain and is no longer able to perform as a proper buffer thus requires a replacement. The great strength of this surgery is that the movement of spine after surgery remains within normal range. As such this procedure does not cause additional stress or damage on the bones unlike spinal fusion surgery....

SHI*ger | 2018-06-27 |1611

Overview Dental implant is implanting an artificial tooth root in the bone of upper or lower jaw to replace missing teeth. Once the implanted root is stabilized, an artificially made crown functioning as teeth can be placed on the top of the implant. Process of procedure Under circumstance that your teeth is already removed and gum is ready for an implant, Provide Local anesthesia Implant the artificial tooth root Wait until the implant is stabilized (could take a week or longer) Place the artif...

SHI*ger | 2018-06-27 |1521

Overview Dental bridge is a tool made to replace missing teeth by filling the open gap with at least three fused teeth. To receive bridge, the teeth supporting bridge should be in good condition. Once the bridge is cemented, it will stay firmly and not be able to be taken out by the client. Process of procedure Under circumstance that your teeth is already removed and bridging teeth are ready for the procedure, Provide Local anesthesia if needed Cement the artificial bridge Expected duration of ...

SHI*ger | 2018-06-27 |1621

Overview The surgery reduces the room of the stomach by placing a band around the upper part of stomach. The size of band can be adjusted by controlling the pressure inside through a port located in the skin of abdomen. Lap band helps patients feel full quickly and reduces food intake. It is a relatively simple procedure which does not remove stomach tissue. Once patient achieves the aimed weight loss, the band could be removed after consulting with doctor. Ideal candidates for Lab band are Havi...

SHI*ger | 2018-06-25 |2003

Overview This endoscopic surgery reduces the actual size of the stomach up to 85% and shapes the stomach into a narrowed tube looking like a sleeve. Reduced stomach is no longer able to contain much food and releases much hormones stimulating appetite compared to the previous one. As the amount of food intake is decreased, patients lose their weight significantly. Ideal candidates for Gastric sleeve are Having heart problems, sleeping apnea and type 2 diabetes due to obesity Between 30 and 40 of...

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Overview This surgery creates distinctive structural changes to the stomach and intestine. About 15% of the upper part of stomach will be separated surgically and then connected directly to the small intestine. The remaining stomach will be sutured like a pouch and then the end of stomach, called duodenum will be attached to the small intestine as well. It works highly effectively on weight loss by [1] reducing the size of the stomach and [2] limiting the absorption of nutrients as the consumed ...

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