Quick Introduction on Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery
In this high technological age of computers and sedentary lifestyles, we need to learn how to keep our bodies strong and healthy.
We all have aches and pains from time to time, but how do we know when these are more than day-to-day wear and tear?
Ideally, we never want to have to visit the doctor, but poor choices or bad luck can land us in the hospital for a variety of reasons.
In this article, one of the leading hand specialist in Singapore shares some helpful tips about how to recognize that you’ve pushed your body too far.
One common issue is arthritis, or the degeneration of cartilage between the bones in our joints. There are a variety of types of this joint disease, which can stem from either genetics, disease, or overuse.
According to a hand surgeon, the common symptoms include having difficulty moving your hands. Your hands will be stiff, and it will probably hurt when you try to use them.
A strong sign will come when you notice that you cannot return your joints to a normal, resting position.
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is what we all think of when we consider computer-related injuries. It is caused by the compression of the wrist’s median nerve and prevents the area from sending messages to the brain.
As a result, symptoms include numbness, pain, and a “tingly” sensation in fingers, wrists, and arms. It may be most clear that you are suffering from CTS when your arms are weaker than usual and you have trouble holding on tightly to objects or completing simple tasks.
Surprisingly, there is little research actually connecting CTS to repetitive use of the hands. While the exact cause is unknown to Dr Looi Kok Poh and other hand surgeons, it has been linked to rheumatoid arthritis, joint dislocation, and fractures and hormonal changes in women, particularly during pregnancy, premenstrual syndrome, or menopause.
There are a variety of hand fracture repair that can contribute to degeneration of our elbows, which also fall squarely into the realm of the hand surgeon as well.
They mostly stem from cumulative wear and tear and do not necessarily directly relate to sports, even with such names as golfer’s elbow (cumulative trauma to the inner elbow), tennis elbow (cumulative trauma to the outer elbow), and skier’s thumb (hyperextension of the thumb).
The last of these has the simplest cause: you probably landed on your thumb and it went the wrong way.
You may wonder if you have golfer’s elbow when the inside of your elbow is tender and in pain, particularly when you flex your wrist and/or try to hold objects.
The symptoms for tennis elbow are much more severe and include a burning pain and tenderness on the outside of your elbow joint and down your forearm. This pain often increases over the course of many weeks.
If you find yourself suffering from any of these conditions, you could learn consult any of your local hand surgeon for a diagnosis as soon as possible.
If you cannot see one quickly, ice is may calm the symptoms and make them more bearable. Heat is okay as well, but only for short periods and when interchanged with ice. Regardless of home treatments, it is important to get in touch with a medical professional ensure that you will quickly regain full mobility in your hand.
Types of Plastic Surgery Procedures At Our Facility
Plastic surgery refers to the surgical process of restoration, reconstruction, or changing of a part or parts of the body. This process is carried out by a plastic surgeon. There are different types of plastic surgery depending on the need and body part involved.
Plastic surgery is critical in the following ways.
It improves the appearance of a person leading to an increase in self-confidence.
Some plastic surgery processes like rhinoplasty improve the health of a person.
The self-confidence associated with surgery improves the mental health of a person.
It restores the functionality of the body part involved.
However, to get the best results, it is advisable to seek surgery services from a reputable facility. Our Plastic Surgery Singapore clinic has been carrying out plastic surgery for a long time. We have a team of well-qualified staff and use the latest technology in the carrying out the process.
Some of our top plastic surgeries are like FUE hair transplantation, breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, and blepharoplasty.
Rhinoplasty
One of the plastic surgery processes that we perform is rhinoplasty. This refers to the process of adjusting and reconstructing the physical appearance, and repair and fixing of the functions of the nose. This process is carried to rectify nasal trauma, congenital defects, breathing difficulties, or unsuccessful primary rhinoplasty.
One of the plastic surgery processes that we perform is Rhinoplasty. This refers to the process of adjusting and reconstructing the physical appearance, and repair and fixing of the functions of the nose. This process is carried to rectify nasal trauma, congenital defects, breathing difficulties, or unsuccessful primary rhinoplasty.
Our facility has professional specialists to conduct rhinoplasty. One of the experts involved is otolaryngologist. This person specializes in the ear, nose, and throat. Another specialist is the maxillofacial surgeon. He specializes in the jaw, face, and neck. Together with other professionals, they work to ensure that the best results are achieved.
Rhinoplasty is carried out to
Improve the proportion of your nose
Change the nose width.
Alter the position of the nostril.
Modify the nose profile.
Reduce enlarged nasal tip.
Lessen the size of the nostril.
Change the asymmetry of the nose.
We have qualified professionals who carry out a careful assessment of the nasal structure if the aim of the surgery is to rectify an obstructed airway. A rhinoplasty at our facility will never frustrate.
Blepharoplasty
At our facility, we also perform blepharoplasty. This is a plastic surgery that is carried out in the eyelids to rectify defects, distortions, and disfiguration. This procedure is done to enhance the physical appearance of the eyelids. It is done on the upper or lower lids.
Blepharoplasty is done by removing or reposition of surplus tissues around the eye and reinforcing involved muscle and tendon tissues. The excess tissues that are removed or repositioned are the skin and the adipocyte fat. The surgical process is mainly common in women.
Blepharoplasty carried out at our facility can treat the following conditions:
Folds that result from sagging skin.
Puffiness caused by fatty deposits.
Droopy lower eyelids.
Wrinkles caused by excess skin.
Bags observed under the eye.
Most of these conditions are caused by aging. These symptoms make one look old and may impair peripheral vision. Blepharoplasty helps in elimination of vision challenges and improves the appearance of your eyes.
Having been in this industry for many years, our plastic surgeons have more than enough experience in carrying out plastic surgery. We have performed plastic surgery on many renowned people around the country. Our prices are fair compared to our competitors and the level of service that we provide.
Our customers come back to our facility with their friends. If you want to get plastic surgery at a world-class facility, simply give us a call and our helpful Singapore plastic surgery staff will be most happy to assist you.
Tips For Choosing the Best Plastic Surgeon in Singapore
Plastic surgery is one of the most common elective surgery in Singapore. There are many plastic surgery clinics in this little red dot. Almost all the clinics offer similar range of cosmetic procedures for you to choose from. There is really no shortage of good plastic surgeons in this country.
So how do you choose which is the best one for you? We have some tips here to guide you in the selection process. Look for those that score high in these areas:
Training & Experience of the surgeon
Reputation of the clinic & the plastic surgeon
Empathy & patience
Responsiveness to your questions
One of the most reliable way to find a good plastic surgeon is to ask for recommendation from your trusted friends and relatives. Speak to those who had undergone similar cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Ask them to provide you with honest feedback and reviews on the plastic surgeons they know.
You could also use the internet to do your own research online. Visit some forum websites to look for reviews on plastic surgery clinics in Singapore. Post your question in the forum to ask for referrals and feedback on a few surgeon that you have shortlisted.
If you are considering a breast augmentation in Singapore we will recommend you to choose a female plastic surgeon. The reason is because most ladies feel more comfortable sharing her deepest inadequacies to a female surgeon. Female patients tend to feel uncomfortable disclosing their unhappiness over their breast appearance with a male surgeon.
Take time to choose the right plastic surgeon. There are plenty of competent and skilled breast enhancement surgeons that have helped many women undergone successful breast augmentation procedures in Singapore. Choose someone that you have a good rapport with, one whom you feel comfortable discussing your deepest desires and insecurities with. Your relationship with the surgeon is one of the most important criteria in the selection process.
They can also point you in the direction of their personal surgeon. Referrals simplify matters because they eliminate the threat of con artists and fraudulent doctors, especially if your recommendations came from an individual whose word you can trust.
Wondering if you are a good candidate for breast augmentation, visit Breast Augmentation Singapore website as it is a great resource for all who are considering a mammoplasty.
We also offer hair restoration treatment and procedures such as FUE Hair surgery. For more information about whether you are a candidate for hair transplant, you may check out Hair Transplant Singapore website.
Improve your self-confidence with one of the many services offered at Mercy Medical Group Plastic Surgery. Whether you’re looking for advice, cosmetic services, plastic surgery or reconstructive surgery, the trained and experienced Mercy Medical Group Plastic Surgery Center clinicians can help.
At Mercy Medical Group, both of our surgeons are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery – an important distinction when choosing a plastic surgeon. At Mercy Medical Group Plastic Surgery Center, your specific plastic surgery concerns will be extensively discussed between you and your surgeon, to determine the best course of action for your specific needs.
Our plastic surgeons are trained and certified in special techniques for handling soft tissues, orienting scars and performing complex soft tissue surgery to reshape or reconstruct a deficit, providing patients with the most natural result possible.
If you’re interested in plastic surgery, reconstructive surgery or cosmetic services, contact us to schedule a consultation with a plastic surgeon at Mercy Medical Group today.
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