Question 1

what is the safest procedure for fat removal? isliposuction safest?

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Diet: The safest and healthiest way to lose fat is to take in fewer calories than you burn up day to day.  Dieting is hard and you need the help of your family doctor and a nutritionist.  Liposuction is used to remove fat from areas that are slow to change when you diet or if you have special sites of accumulation that both you.  All liposuctions have the same level of safety.

Question 2

best removal option of subcutaneous lesion?

Accepted Answer

What kind?: Some lesions such as a sebaceous cyst or lipoma may be left alone. If you are getting it removed, your doctor will decide on the option about anesthesia and incision.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 3

procedure for removal of broken hardware in area of non fused calcaneus?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Surgical removal of old hardware with correction of non union and placement of new hardware.

Question 4

is adult tonsil removal a safe procedure ?

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Adult tonsillectomy: Generally. Always have risk of excessive bleeding, anesthesia mishaps, post-op and delayed bleeding (7-10 days after). Risk should be minimal in properly selected patients. Performed for recurring infecting, peritonsillar abscesses, sleep apnea, cancer diagnosis.

Question 5

fingernail removal, is this a procedure or surgery?

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Same: A procedure can describe a type of surgery, albeit a minor surgery.

Question 6

would a fingernail removal be considered a procedure or a surgery?

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Minor surgery: A procedure is a specific surgery. Procedure refers to the act of performing a surgery, hence the term a surgical procedure.

Question 7

which procedure is most likely to be used for the removal of a hydatiform mole?

Accepted Answer

Hydatiform Mole: If your doctor suspects a molar pregnancy, a suction curettage (d and c) may be performed.

A hysterectomy may be an option for older women who do not wish to become pregnant in the future.

Question 8

multiple sebacious cysts removal in scrotum. is this a painful procedure?

Accepted Answer

No; under anesthesia: Maximal comfort if done under general anesthesia. Can be done under local anesthesia, if so, advise applying Emla (lidocaine and prilocaine) or lmx topical anesthetic cream 1/2 hour before procedure, in area where local anesthetic will be injected. Then some oral analgesics can be prescribed for post-operative pain. Ice pack to scrotum may help for 1st 24 hours. Good luck.

Question 9

anyone know about meniscus removal procedure?

Accepted Answer

It depends: One can walk out of the recovery room with a cane but then it is about 5 days until biking on a stationary bike and running in 4-6 weeks. Please discuss with your orthopedist.  Each has their own rehab routine.  It will also depend on how fit your were prior to the injury and any other knee pathology.

Question 10

how long does a keloid removal procedure take?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: ...On the size, location, and complexity of the keloid. Small ones can take 10 minutes; large complicated ones can take an hour or more.

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