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Understand various surgeries and operations before you go under the knife by consulting medical How Tos from eHow’s health experts. From breast implants to open heart surgery, laser eye procedures to mastectomies, ease your mind about an operation; learn what questions to ask your doctors and how to best recover from your procedure. Additionally, learn how to bounce back from liposuction, recognize and treat ACL injuries and prepare for inpatient surgery.

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How to Avoid a Cesarean Section (C Section)

By momandpopoften

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More and more women are having cesarean sections (C sections) these days for a variety of reasons despite the fact that they are higher in risk. Waiting until you’re in the hospital in labor to even think about it is the first step towards ... more »

How to Avoid Bad Plastic Surgery

By HowardBThiname

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Most people who choose plastic surgery do so in order to alter or enhance what they feel is a less-than-perfect physical feature. While there is always some risk of damage during surgery, there are steps you can take to minimize it... more »

How to Avoid Complications from Breast Reduction Surgery

By eHow Health Editor

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Having a breast reduction surgery is a serious decision for a woman to make. Although most surgeries are done with little to no side effects or complications, things can happen. However, many of the risks can be minimized if one takes the proper ... more »

How to Become a LIVE organ donor

By *Janet Ford

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What can be more important than life itself? I'm sure all of us are aware that there are many thousands of people on organ donor waiting lists but very few likely know about a new website designed specifically to bring willing live donors ... more »

How to Boost Your Bust

By HouseWifeMafia

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If you are looking for a little extra oomph in your bra size or cleavage here are some surgery free ideas for you... more »

How to Care For The Extraction of a Tooth

By quixotic222

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Tooth extraction is a minor surgical procedure. Odds are that your teen will have to get their wisdom teeth extracted at some point. The care of the extraction afterwards is an important part of the procedure. This will be home care that you ... more »

How to Check a Breast Reduction/Cosmetic Surgeon's Record

By eHow Health Editor

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Making the decision to have a breast reduction or any cosmetic surgery is a tough decision. Although most surgeries go without any problems, complications can arise. One way to prevent complications is to make sure your breast reduction/cosmetic ... more »

How to choose a Lasik surgeon

By GabiGabba

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Choosing any surgery is a serious and challenging decision that impacts one's life forever. Whatever your reason for choosing eye surgery, you have to be well aware of the risks and benefits of surgery, and you have to find a competent, ... more »

How to Choose a Weight Loss Surgery

By Limowreck

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Are you considering weight loss surgery? Choosing the right one (between Lap Band, RNY, Duodenal Switch, etc) can be difficult. Here's how to get information, success rates, cost details, and personal recommendations about weight loss surgeries... more »

How to choose the best spine surgery hospital in India.

By Dheeraj Bojwani MD,MBA

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Most neck pain is due to degenerative changes that occur in the intervertebral discs of the cervical spine and the joints between each vertebra.In in some cases degenerative changes in the cervical spine can lead to a very serious condition where ... more »

How to coordinate breast implant in India.

By Dheeraj Bojwani MD,MBA

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A breast implant is a soft shell or a rubber sac that is filled with silicone gel or saline (salt-water). The feel of the implant is very natural and close to the feel of the normal breast tissue. They are available in several different sizes to ... more »

How to cope with Shoulder Surgery

By debb3474

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Before you go into surgery you must realize there are a lot of things you will have problems doing. From Opening a can to wiping your backside... more »

How to Deal With Patellar Subluxation

By Allen R. Smith

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For a number of people who are active in sports, Patellar Subluxation can be at the very least an uncomfortable inconvenience. At the worst, it can mean debilitation resulting in time off from work and loss of mobility. Patellar Subluxation is ... more »

How to Decide about Tailbone Removal (Coccyx Removal Surgery, Coccygectomy) for Tailbone Pain

By TailboneDoctor

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For patients suffering with Tailbone Pain (coccyx pain), it can be a very difficult decision whether to consider surgery to remove the tailbone (coccyx removal surgery, also called coccygectomy). Although in my medical practice I specialize in ... more »

How to Determine If Cataract Surgery Is Needed

By eHow Health Editor

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The development of a cataract in the eye is fairly common. This buildup of protein happens as people age, as a result of contact lenses and as a side effect of some diseases. Some cataracts will never bother you, but you should know how to ... more »

How to Determine If Dental Surgery Is Needed

By eHow Health Editor

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There are some dental problems that aren't too serious, but others need to be fixed surgically in order for patients to be healthy and live a normal life. It is best to talk to your primary dentist and/or oral surgeon to determine if you need ... more »

How to Enlarge Breasts - Natural Way

By yourfriend

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There are many ways to enlarge your breast and keep them in proper shape. You can go for Ayurvedic treatments or allopathic treatments. There are some ways in which you can keep your breasts in shape and avoid slackening are enlisted below:.. more »

How to Explore Alternatives to Brow Lift Surgery

By eHow Health Editor

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The goal of brow lift surgery is to elevate drooping eyelids and a lined brow. Over time, the things that we do every day, like laugh, cry, smile, frown or squint, cause our foreheads to develop furrows, wrinkles and lines. Combined with aging, ... more »

How to Finance a Brow Lift Surgery

By eHow Health Editor

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Although brow lift surgery is expensive, the price you pay will depend on the doctor you choose and where you live. There are several factors that will determine the cost, so be sure you understand exactly what you are getting for your money. ... more »

How to Finance Cataract Surgery

By eHow Health Editor

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Any investment in your health is almost always money well spent. You may find yourself in a position of trying to pay for surgery to remove protein buildup in one of your eyes. Surgery is the only way to correct this condition, called a cataract. ... more »

How to finance cosmetic surgery.

By Dheeraj Bojwani MD,MBA

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Cosmetic surgery is one of the expensive treatments in the field of healthcare.On an average cosmetic surgery treatment often costs from 800$-20000$ depending upon the body part whose surgery you are undergoing as well as the standard rates ... more »

How to Find the Best Breast Reduction/Cosmetic Surgeon in Your Area

By eHow Health Editor

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For the best results in breast reduction surgery, you’ll want to find the best cosmetic surgeon in your area. Follow these steps... more »

How to get tummy tuck surgery in India.

By Dheeraj Bojwani MD,MBA

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People take a tummy tuck for various reasons, some want to look young and attractive while other persons want to maintain their health and fitness by removal of excess fat from their abdominal tissues. While some cosmetic plastic surgeries ... more »

How to Get a Hip Replacement Consultation

By eHow Health Editor

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A hip replacement consultation is the first step in determining if hip replacement surgery is right for you. During a consultation, you will meet with your potential surgeon, who will assess your need for the surgery. This will give you the very ... more »

How to get a lasik surgery in India.

By Dheeraj Bojwani MD,MBA

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Eye is one of our important organs that serves and promotes the sense of sight. however if the eyes are afflicted with some kind of disorder then blindness or a disease of long/short sightedness may occur, long/short sightedness compel a person ... more »