17/04/2017 Recreating smiles using bone from the fibula High technology applications in the field of facial rejuvenation worldwide have helped patients to receive successful treatment, and have a better quality of life.
30/03/2017 Mammary implants and breast hypophasia or augmentation mammoplasty with implants This document has been conceived under the authority of the French Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic surgery (Société Française de Chirurgie Plastique Reconstructrice et Esthétique – SOFCPRE) to complete the information that you received in your first consultation with your Plastic Surgeon. It aims to answer all the questions that you might ask, if […]
29/03/2017 Surgery of breast reduction or mammaplasty Surgery Of Breast Reduction Or Mammaplasty This document has been conceived under the authority of the French Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic surgery (Société Française de Chirurgie Plastique Reconstructrice et Esthétique – SOFCPRE) to complete the information that you received in your first consultation with your Plastic Surgeon. It aims to answer all the […]
29/03/2017 Liposuction LIPOSUCTION This document has been conceived under the authority of the French Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic surgery (Société Française de Chirurgie Plastique Reconstructrice et Esthétique – SOFCPRE) to complete the information that you received in your first consultation with your Plastic Surgeon. It aims to answer all the questions that you might ask, […]
29/03/2017 Face lift This document has been conceived under the authority of the French Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic surgery (Société Française de Chirurgie Plastique Reconstructrice et Esthétique – SOFCPRE) to complete the information that you received in your first consultation with your Plastic Surgeon. It aims to answer all the questions that you might ask, if […]
29/03/2017 Detection of common arterial disorders ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM: An aortic aneurysm is a weak spot in the wall of the aorta, the primary artery that carries blood from the heart to the head and extremities, most commonly in its abdominal part. The weakened area enlarges and is known as an aneurysm. In the majority of cases there are no warning […]
28/03/2017 Colorectal Cancer WHAT IS COLORECTAL CANCER? Colorectal cancer is a cancer that starts in the colon (the main part of the large intestine) or the rectum (the passageway connecting the colon to the anus). Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women. Most colorectal cancers begin as a growth on the […]
28/03/2017 Stomach cancer WHAT IS THE STOMACH CANCER? The Stomach is located in our upper abdomen and is part of our digestive system. It connects the esophagus (gullet) with the small intestine. It acts as a food reservoir, mixes the food ingested and secretes liquid substances that aid digestion. Stomach cancer usually occurs when cells in the inner […]
28/03/2017 Pilonidal disease Pilonidal Disease What is pilonidal disease and what causes it? Pilonidal disease is a chronic infection of the skin in the region of the buttock crease (Figure 1). The condition results from a reaction to hairs embedded in the skin, commonly occurring in the cleft between the buttocks. The disease is more common in men […]
28/03/2017 Ostomy Ostomy WHAT IS AN OSTOMY? An ostomy is a surgically created opening connecting an internal organ to the surface of the body. Different kinds of ostomies are named for the organ involved. The most common types of ostomies in intestinal surgery are an “ileostomy” (connecting the ileal part of the small intestine to the abdominal […]
28/03/2017 Carotid endarterectomy WHAT IS CAROTID ENDARTERECTOMY? Carotid endarterectomy is an operation during which your vascular surgeon removes the inner lining of your carotid artery if it has become thickened or damaged. This procedure eliminates a substance called plaque from your artery and can restore blood flow. As you age, plaque can build up in the walls of […]
28/03/2017 Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) and Claudication WHAT IS CLAUDICATION? Claudication is pain, tired or weak feeling that occurs in your legs, usually during activity such as walking. The symptoms typically begin when you start to exercise, and go away a short time after you rest. Your arteries carry blood rich with oxygen and nutrients from your heart to the rest of your […]
