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Liposuction, or suction assisted lipectomy, is cosmetic surgery in which deposits of fat are removed to reshape or reduce one or more areas of the body. Liposuction is not a substitute for weight reduction or a cure for obesity. Talk with your surgeon about the risks, benefits and what you can expect.
Liposuction is cosmetic surgery in which deposits of fat are removed to reshape or reduce one or more areas of the body. Common areas targeted include thighs, buttocks, abdomen, arms, neck and under the chin. This operation is also known as suction assisted lipectomy or lipoplasty.
Liposuction is not a substitute for weight reduction or a cure for obesity. Read more of this article »
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Body contouring is cosmetic surgery that may be carried out after major weight loss. Body contouring removes sagging skin and excess fat and improves the shape and tone of underlying tissue. Talk with your surgeon about the risks, benefits and what you can expect.
Body contouring is cosmetic surgery to remove sagging skin and excess fat and to improve the shape and tone of underlying tissue. The result is a body with smoother contours. Body contouring may be carried out following major weight loss. After losing a lot of weight, the skin may not shrink back. Read more of this article »
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Facial wrinkles and lines can be reduced with cosmetic injections into the skin. The two main types of injectable substances used are botulinum toxin Type A and dermal fillers.These injections weaken supporting muscles or plump up the skin, and this lessens the appearance of wrinkles.
Facial wrinkles and lines can be reduced with cosmetic injections into the skin. The two main types of injectable substances used are botulinum toxin Type A and dermal fillers. To treat deep lines, the surgeon or cosmetic practitioner may decide to use both types of injectables to achieve Read more of this article »
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Dementia describes the symptoms of a large group of illnesses including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Huntingdon’s disease, alcohol-related dementia, AIDS-related dementia and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Symptoms include loss of memory, intellect, rationality, social skills and normal emotional reactions.
Dementia is a broad term used to describe the symptoms of a large group of illnesses that cause a progressive decline in a person’s functioning. Dementia symptoms include loss of memory, intellect, rationality, social skills and normal emotional reactions. Read more of this article »
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Homeopathy claims to stimulate the body’s own healing response to disease using highly diluted preparations (potentising). Homeopaths claim to treat the symptoms of a wide range of illnesses. However, homeopathic medicines are not vaccines and are not a replacement for conventional medical treatment of serious diseases or infections. Always consult your doctor if you plan to start homeopathic treatment.
Homeopathy (or homoeopathy) is a holistic system of medicine based on the theory of treating ‘like with like’. It claims to stimulate the body’s own healing response to disease, using specially prepared, Read more of this article »
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Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of aromatic plant oils, including essential oils, made from plants and flowers. Aromatherapy is used to alleviate symptoms of headaches, insomnia, stress and digestive problems.
Aromatherapy is the use of aromatic plant oils, including essential oils, for psychological and physical wellbeing. Aromatherapists blend therapeutic essential oils especially for each Read more of this article »
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Psoriasis is a non-contagious skin condition. It causes red, scaly patches to develop on the skin. Skin affected by psoriasis grows much quicker than normal skin. There is no cure for psorasis, but it can be controlled with treatment. Symptoms may include red scaly patches on skin, itchiness and shedding of scales of skin. Psoriasis can cause a form of arthritis known as psoriatic arthritis.
Psoriasis is a non-contagious skin condition. It causes red, scaly patches to develop Read more of this article »
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Dandruff describes scaling and itching of the skin on the scalp. Dandruff causes white flakes on the scalp. Medicated or anti-dandruff shampoos can help. Seborrhoeic dermatitis has similar symptoms to dandruff. Cradle cap in babies is a form of seborrhoeic dermatitis. Psoriasis can also cause an itchy scalp.
Dandruff (pityriasis capitis) is the term used to describe simple scaling of the skin on the scalp. About 50 per cent of the population suffers from Read more of this article »
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A genetic disorder is caused by an altered set of genes. The four broad groups of genetic disorders are single gene disorders, chromosome abnormalities, mitochondrial disorders and multifactorial disorders. The four main ways of inheriting an altered gene are autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, X-linked dominant and X-linked recessive. Around 6,000 known genetic disorders are caused by inheriting an altered gene. Read more of this article »
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What is psychosis?
There is a group of illnesses which disrupt the functioning of the brain so much, they cause a condition called psychosis. When someone experiences psychosis they are unable to distinguish what is real — there is a loss of contact with reality. Most people are able to recover from an episode of psychosis. Read more of this article »