Laser Cataract Surgery

Laser cataract surgery, also known as refractive Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery (ReLACS) involves the removal of the natural eye lens which has developed an opacification (cloudiness) known as cataract with the aid of a laser which provides a more reliable, repeatable, precise incision than a surgeon can do by hand, i.e Read more…

What is Microsurgery?

What is Microsurgery? – Overview Microsurgery refers to a surgical operation that is performed with the aid of a surgical microscope. A surgical microscope or operation microscope is an optical instrument that provides the surgeon with a stereoscopic, high quality magnified and illuminated image of the small structures in the Read more…

What is chronic inflammation?

Inflammation is both an old and a new idea in medicine. Roman physicians 2,000 years ago noted that wounds that were healing and joints that suffered from arthritis (like yours) became red, warm, swollen, and painful. It was like they were on fire: inflammare was the verb for setting on fire. But Read more…

Panniculectomy Surgery

Panniculectomy is the surgical removal of the panniculus, i.e excess skin and tissue from the lower abdomen. Panniculus can form after pregnancy or rapid weight loss as seen with strict exercise plans. Panniculectomy surgery may be necessary for patients with hanging fat and skin on the abdomen, whether the removal Read more…

Oculoplastic Surgery

Oculoplastic Surgery – Overview Oculoplastic surgery, also known as oculoplastics refers to a variety of surgical procedures that deal with the eye socket, eyelids, tear ducts and the face. Oculoplastics also involve the reconstruction of the eye and associated structures. The procedure is performed by ophthalmologists who have undergone specialized Read more…

3 supplements that may harm your heart

Keeping your heart healthy requires a combination of strategies, such as eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and managing stress. Adding a dietary supplement may seem like another means of protection. But be careful. Unlike prescription medications, supplements are often sold without evidence that they work or they’re safe. There’s Read more…

Operculectomy Cost and Procedure

Operculectomy – Overview Operculectomy is a minor surgical procedure that involves the removal of the operculum, i.e. the flap of gum that covers a partially erupted tooth. The procedure is carried out to treat pericoronitis which is characterized by inflammation and pain of the operculum. Pericoronitis is most common among Read more…

Sebaceous Cyst Removal Cost

Sebaceous cyst, also known as skin cysts are hardened, fluid-filled bumps within the skin. It refers to either epidermoid cyst or pilar cyst which originates from the skin and hair follicles respectively. Since, neither actually originates from the sebaceous gland, referring to the cysts and ‘sebaceous’ can be misleading. Skin Read more…