Question 1

are there any side effects from velashape? what kinds of risks and side effects are possible from velashape?

Accepted Answer

Can hurt: The most common side effect is bruising and it only lasts for a few days. There is a chance for scabbing or blistering and it usually occurs for people with very loose skin. That isn't very common and it can be prevented by lowering the level of the energy delivered to the skin. The redness and swelling after the treatment is normal and it usually lasts for a couple of hours.

Question 2

thinking of getting velashape. i weigh 200 pounds, just wanted the procedure as a jump start to diet and exercise. does it work? cost is 1800 for all of stomach, sides and back is this reasonable?

Accepted Answer

It depends.: It depends on your bmi. If your bmi is under 30 you should have a good response. (bmi is your basal metabolic index) remember to drink pleanty of water. You should start your diet before you start the veleshape. You will have a better response.

Question 3

is velashape a comfortable procedure? i am looking to reduce the size of my rear end. i heard that velashape uses suction and heat. it sounds like it would be painful. i have not had any plastic surgery because of my fear of pain during surgery and the re

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People : People have reported varying levels of discomfort with this procedure. Velashape technology uses suction and rollers to draw fat cells closer to the surface of the skin, then uses a heat source to breakdown fat. Some people report that the procedure is as uncomfortable as a deep tissue massage or a sun burn.  Following procedure, it is normal for your skin to have a warm sensation and be reddended throughout the day. It is also normal to have some minimal bruising.

Question 4

is the procedure of angiography safe?? what side effects can it cause??

Accepted Answer

Some risk: Minimal risk when performed by a high volume operator

Question 5

are there any side effects to a cordocentesis procedure?  how does the procedure work?

Accepted Answer

Cordocentesis carrie: Miscarriage. Cordocentesis carries about a 2 in 100 risk of miscarriage. Bleeding. .Slowing of the baby's heart rate..Infection.Uterine infection.

Question 6

what is a cervical interlaminar epidural injection?  is this a safe procedure? how long is the side effects last?

Accepted Answer

CES: A procedure where a needle is placed between the bones of the spine entering carefully  the epidural space. Usually it is quite straight forward if done by a seasoned MD - do not have this done under any sedation - you will get ample local. Side effects usually not seen but may include increased pain for a few days, facial flushing - these will improve. Know the risks before you have it.

Question 7

heart rate faster and found that extra pathway in heart. suggested rfa using ensite. is this procedure safe and any side effects in future?

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Safe: There might be a possibility of recurrence if RFA is incomplete

Question 8

is removing of sun spots on face using laser a safe procedure? are there any long terms side effects?

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Qualified doctor: It is safe and effective int he properly trained hands. I see you are in saudi arabia with lots of sun exposure and possibly  a darker skin tone thus you must be careful or else you can get a burn , scar, a darkening of the skin ore worse lightening. Do not  do anything until out of sun 2 weeks or more

Question 9

how safe is co2 laser resurfacing on the face? i have extremely sensitive skin. can this procedure cause scarring or other side effects?

Accepted Answer

CO2: CO2 laser is a wonderful tool to help improve the quality of the skin for the right patient. It can cause scaring and pigment issues. It is important to meet with a skin care expert to determine if the Co2 is appropriate for you. A less invasive form of CO2 is the fractionated lasers. Les complications but multiple treatments and not the potential results of the CO2

Question 10

i work mon-fri and i want to get circumcised so i just need detailed information about the whole procedure, like how long it will take and what do i need to do before hand, side effects and will the doctor be able to book me off work to recover?

Accepted Answer

You will need to: obtain direct feedback from the clinic where you elect to have your circumcision (to get some answers). There is basic info at this site:  https://www.drugs.com/cg/adult-male-circumcision-aftercare-instructions.html

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Thinking of getting velashape. i weigh 200 pounds, just wanted the procedure as a jump start to diet and exercise. does it work? cost is 1800 for all of stomach, sides and back is this reasonable?

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Is velashape a comfortable procedure? i am looking to reduce the size of my rear end. i heard that velashape uses suction and heat. it sounds like it would be painful. i have not had any plastic surgery because of my fear of pain during surgery and the re

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Is the procedure of angiography safe?? what side effects can it cause??

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Are there any side effects to a cordocentesis procedure? how does the procedure work?

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What is a cervical interlaminar epidural injection? is this a safe procedure? how long is the side effects last?

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Heart rate faster and found that extra pathway in heart. suggested rfa using ensite. is this procedure safe and any side effects in future?

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Is removing of sun spots on face using laser a safe procedure? are there any long terms side effects?

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How safe is co2 laser resurfacing on the face? i have extremely sensitive skin. can this procedure cause scarring or other side effects?

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I work mon-fri and i want to get circumcised so i just need detailed information about the whole procedure, like how long it will take and what do i need to do before hand, side effects and will the doctor be able to book me off work to recover?

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