What are the types of breast reconstruction?
Implant-Based Reconstruction: Uses saline or silicone implants to recreate the breast. Autologous or Flap Reconstruction: Uses tissue from other parts of the body (such as the abdomen, back, or thighs) to form a new breast.
What is recovery like after rhinoplasty?
Initial recovery involves swelling and bruising around the nose and eyes, which gradually improves over the first few weeks. Patients are advised to avoid strenuous activities and follow post-operative care instructions provided by their surgeon. Full recovery and final results may take several months as swelling resolves and tissues settle.
How is rhinoplasty performed?
The procedure can be performed using either an open or closed technique. In open rhinoplasty, an incision is made across the columella (the strip of tissue between the nostrils), allowing the surgeon better access to the nasal structures. Closed rhinoplasty involves incisions made inside the nostrils, leaving no visible external scars.
What can rhinoplasty correct?
Rhinoplasty can address a variety of concerns, including nasal asymmetry, a bump on the bridge of the nose, wide or narrow nostrils, a drooping or upturned tip, and breathing difficulties caused by structural abnormalities like a deviated septum or nasal valve collapse.
Am I a good candidate for rhinoplasty?
Ideal candidates are generally in good overall health, have realistic expectations about the outcomes of surgery, and are bothered by the appearance or function of their nose. Age-wise, rhinoplasty is typically performed after nasal growth is complete, usually around mid-to-late teens for girls and later for boys.
Can electromyography detect muscle damage?
Electromyography is performed when a person has a weakness, pain, or abnormal sensation symptoms. It can differentiate between muscle weakness, which is caused by injury of a nerve attached to a muscle and weakness caused by nervous system disorders like muscle diseases.
How long does it take to perform an electromyography test?
An electromyography test takes 30 to 60 minutes, while nerve conduction tests take 15 minutes to an hour or more. The time taken depends on the number of muscles and nerves tested.
What are the side effects of conducting an electromyography test?
After the test, one may feel tingling for a couple of days. Some might develop minor bruises or swelling at the needle insertion site. Since sterilized needles are used, there is little chance of developing an infection.
What do the typical electromyography results mean?
Electromyography measures the electrical activity of the muscle during rest, slight contraction, and at the time of forceful contraction. Usually, muscle tissue does not produce any electrical signals during rest. When an electrode is put in, a brief period of activity can be appreciated, but there should be no signal afterward.
Is an electromyography test a painful test?
One may experience some pain when a needle is inserted into the skin and muscles. But most people get the test done without any issues. After the test, the muscles may feel tender for a few days.
