A 36-year-old member asked:

Please help! what is the surgery procedure called that removes the boney growth i know the first word is alveo?

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Alveoloplasty: This is trimming and smoothing of the bone around your teeth.

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Is there a surgery that its made so you can have your menstrual cycle?Whats it call?Procedures that are made? How do I know i need? Unbalance hormone

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I have 2 questions the first question i had surgery on my foot Tuesday called stiff toe but now im having pins and needles shoot through my foot is that normal?

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I have a cold (stuffy nose, sore throat, no fever). I'm having surgery to remove an ovarian cyst in a week. Will the surgery be moved? Call my doctor?

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7yr survivor colon can. What is the procedure called to reconnect intestine/bowel for normal bm again? What to expect post surgery?

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