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Laser Treatment and Infertility

Posted on June 2nd, 2010 by  |  Comments Off

Infertility arises when a woman cannot biologically conceive or carry a pregnancy to full term resulting in a healthy birth. Many women with infertility caused by either ovulation or fallopian tube obstruction, uterine conditions, conditions such as Endometriosis or Tuberculosis (TB) or gynecological debilitations, and age limitations, who want a child may need treatments to be able to conceive.

Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), In Vitro Fertilization (IVF),  and fertility medication can be used to help women conceive. In both ART and IVF, lasers may be used for assisted hatching that stimulates egg production and also tuboplasty to correct fallopian tube blockage.

How are lasers used for assisted hatching?

In pregnancy, an fertilized embryo is wrapped in an outer layer called the zona pellucida. Assisted hatching involved the use of a micro-laser to either thin this zona pellucida layer of skin or to make a tiny hole in it to aid hatching for the embryo to develop.

Can laser treatment cause infertility?

Laser treatment is safely used for laser tattoo removal and also laser hair removal or growth stimulation. Medical professionals recommend not having laser treatment during pregnancy because of the anxiety and stress impact on the carrying mother from the laser treatment procedures, and the anesthesia, that can affect pregnancy. Laser hair and tattoo removal side effects may include burning, blistering or infection. These should be immediately treated because infections in the body can cause harm, such as gynaecological infections that can impact fertility.

Recovery from an implant

Posted on May 11th, 2010 by  |  Comments Off

The recovery time for breast implants varies based on the type of implant you get and where the implant is placed. If you have your implants placed underneath the muscle then the recovery time will be longer. The total recovery time for most women is about one week. After a week you will be able to resume all of your normal activities but it is still good to be cautious of putting too much strain on the surgical site. Also, be very careful not to sustain injury to your breasts because that can result in leak or deflation of the implants.

Immediately after surgery there will be a moderate amount of pain associated with the actual surgery and you will have to recover from the use of anesthesia. It will only take a few hours to regain consciousness and normal mental functioning from the anesthetic agent. Once you are back at home you will want to have your house set up in a matter that is comfortable and makes it easy to do all your daily activities without too much strain and movement. The first week you will want to take it very easy and just relax so your body can heal and allow you to return to your normal activities as soon as possible.

If you over work your self or strain your surgical site during the first week it could result in a longer over all recovery time. You also need to focus on the emotional and mental recovery from your surgery. You need to make sure you are happy with your new body ad not overly critical of the breast augmentation. You will pick out flaws on yourself that other people would never notice. This is not healthy and could result in emotional damage or hurting your self esteem. Unless there is a drastic problem with your breast enlargement then you should accept the outcome and love the sexy new you.

Rhinoplasty Post Operative Instructions

Posted on April 5th, 2010 by  |  Comments Off

The nose is extremely fragile following rhinoplasty surgery, and it is crucial that it be protected from trauma and activities that may cause bleeding. Your doctor will provide you with detailed instructions that include limitations on physical activity, how to sleep, as well as types of food that should be eaten and wound care.

For the first week following plastic surgery on the nose it is important not to do anything that could hurt the nose. This includes picking up children and pets, and doing anything that may cause a blow to the nose. Most patients will hit or bump their nose during this time, and it will hurt. Unless it is hit with something capable of delivering a large amount of force to a small area, a bump will not normally cause complications. Activities that require bending over at the waist, such as gardening and yoga should be avoided because they can cause bleeding. Contact sports should be avoided for at least six months.

Avoiding alcohol for at least two weeks following nose surgery is important because it can cause bleeding. Smoking or being around people who are smoking should also be avoided.

You should sleep on your back. Sleeping on the side or stomach could cause injury or bleeding.

Eat foods that do not require a lot of chewing. It isn’t necessary to eat baby food, but steak or beef jerky should be avoided for the first week. You also drink lots of liquids.

Try to avoid becoming overly emotional, and especially crying which can lead to more swelling and bleeding.

The wound will need to be cleaned, usually no more than three times a day using a cotton swab soaked in hydrogen peroxide. A small amount of petroleum jelly or anti-bacterial gel should be applied to the outside of then nostrils to prevent drying.