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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 Find Information on Breast Reduction

By eHow Health Editor

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If you are considering breast reduction surgery, there is a great deal of information you need to know, from the benefits and risks associated with the procedure to how to prepare for and recover from reduction mammaplasty surgery. In the age of ... more »

How to get a successful breast reduction surgery in India.

By Dheeraj Bojwani MD,MBA

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Breast reduction is also called mammaplasty and refers to the reduction of breasts in Women if they are excess in size. Women often experience health and emotional problems due to large breasts, they suffer discomfort and physical pain due to ... more »

How to Get Sex-Change Surgery in Thailand

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Complex surgery is probably not the first thing you think of when you hear the word "Thailand." Despite this, thousands of Westerners travel to Thailand each year to get sex-change surgery, since reassignment in Thailand requires fewer hurdles ... more »

How to Handle the Wait of a Diagnosis

By ddeerbam

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"Ignorance is Bliss," doesn't apply when you're waiting to learn a diagnosis from your physician or health care practitioner. A biopsy, blood test or scan can diagnose an illness that you surely don't want, triggering anxiety in anyone. Learn ... more »

How to heal from a minor or major injury faster

By desolator144

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Got anything from a small cut you want gone to a recent surgery? Well here's what you need to know to heal faster... more »

How to increase breast size

By *djvaughn2

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Want to increase the size of your breasts? This is the natural way that will save you money without surgery or pills... more »

How to Know Benefits of Breast Implant Surgery

By eHow Health Editor

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The benefits of having breast implant surgery will differ from woman to woman. Each woman’s reasons for having breast implant surgery are different, and therefore the benefit to each woman is also different. Below is a list to help you know the ... more »

How to Know How Long Breast Implant Surgery May Take

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Once you have decided to have breast implant surgery, you need to consult your doctor and decide on what type of procedure you would like to use. Having breast implant surgery will take some time, but the majority of the time will be in your ... more »

How to Know If Insurance Covers Bariatric Surgery

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These days, most insurance companies will cover bariatric surgery when it is a medical necessity, and it is a good thing because bariatric surgery costs many thousands of dollars and is cost-prohibitive for most people who need it. Some insurance ... more »

How to Know if my Daughter/Loved One would Benefit from Breast Reduction Surgery

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Having a breast reduction surgery is a serious decision for both the individual and their family and friends. Although there are many benefits that can come from this surgery, there are also significant health risks. Before you allow your ... more »

How to Know the Best Time to Have Hip Replacement Surgery

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If you’ve been immobilized or experience severe pain from a bad hip, you might feel like you have no control over your body. Get your body back by considering hip replacement surgery. Here are some things to help you know the best time to have ... more »

How to Know the New Techniques in Breast Reduction Surgery

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Breast reduction surgery is changing all of the time. The techniques are always being perfected, and surgeons frequently come up with new methods. Consult with your surgeon to see which technique would be best for you and your situation. Each ... more »

How to Know the Risks of Brain Surgery

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To understand the risks of brain surgery, you can access numerous sources. Here are some good places to start... more »

How to Know the Risks of Open-Heart Surgery

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Bypass surgery has been around for more than 30 years. Improved techniques have reduced the mortality rates to relatively low levels of 1% to 2%, and major complications are rare. But open-heart surgery, like every other surgery, carries with it ... more »

How to Know the Risks of Rotator Cuff Surgery

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Rotator cuff surgery, like any surgery, has associated risks. However, if you know what these risks are before you have the surgery, you can make an informed decision about whether or not you want to go through with rotator cuff surgery. And, if ... more »

How to Make Lap Band Adjustments

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The Lap Band procedure is currently the only fully adjustable and reversible surgery to assist patients in their weight loss goals. During the initial surgery, a hollow band is wrapped around the upper portion of the stomach. After the initial ... more »

How to Maximize the Longevity of Your Artificial Hip

By AnthonyJ33

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Hip replacements have transformed the lives of countless sufferers disabled by the pain and restriction of a damaged hip joint. An artificial hip replacement allows a person to resume an active, rewarding lifestyle. However, certain precautions ... more »

How to Not Get Sick from Painkillers

By AFrieske

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Had a recent surgery or injury and are taking a painkiller but it makes you sick to your stomach or gives you terrible headaches? It's a common problem and there are some simple ways to avoid this. Read these three easy steps and you'll be ... more »

How to plan an artificial disc replacement surgery in India.

By Dheeraj Bojwani MD,MBA

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The basic purpose of artificial disc replacement surgery is to restore the invertebral disc height during the physiological motion of a person ,An artificial disc is a device that is implanted into the spine to replace a degenerative disc, whose ... more »

How to Plan for Your Brain Surgery

By eHow Health Editor

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You want your mind at ease when you enter the operating room for brain surgery. Use this as a checklist to ensure you perform all those last minute tasks before leaving for the hospital... more »

How to Prepare for a Total Mastectomy

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A total mastectomy is a type of surgery in which the entire breast is removed. The most common reason for this drastic surgical procedure is breast cancer. The nipple and areola may also be removed, depending on the extent and location of ... more »

How to Prepare for Hip Replacement Surgery

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You’ve been advised to have hip surgery. Before the surgery you want to find out as much as you can about the procedure and what to expect in the post-operation phase of the hip replacement. Your surgeon will be able to prescribe you a lifestyle ... more »

How to Prepare for Inpatient Surgery

By tlperl

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About four months ago, my father had a spiral CT scan that revealed a possible lung tumor. The only way to know for sure was to operate, biopsy and remove it. Of course, we were all scared and concerned, and thank God, the surgery was a success. ... more »

How to Prepare for Liposuction Surgery

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Tumescent liposuction is the preferred method of liposuction among board-certified plastic surgeons. Pre- and post-operative guidelines vary among doctors. Here are the basics... more »

How to Prepare Yourself for Surgery

By Melanierose

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Preparing yourself for surgery is quite a task but well worth the energy. Making sure you have approached your doctor with all concerns and questions, it is now time for you to go home and be well until your surgery is ready... more »