Dr. Li Zhonghuai reply Surgery Question

Gynecomastia Doctor, after my surgery, I only had breast tissue and some fat removed (no liposuction), but when I change the dressing or take a shower at home, I still feel that my chest is protruding. Does this mean I definitely need liposuction, or was the surgery a failure? It...

Nail loss after exercise? Hello, Doctor. 1. After exercising, I noticed that my toenail has fallen off, but I did not experience any pain during the process, only a little bleeding at the site of the break. There is still a thin but intact layer of nail underneath where it fell...

Pet golden hamster bite? I was bitten on the finger by my pet golden hamster last week. I immediately disinfected the wound and applied a bandage. Recently, the surface of the wound has healed, but it still hurts when pressed. Should I see a healthcare provider?

Postoperative scar issues? Around the end of May, I fell and split my chin, requiring 8 stitches. A week later, the stitches were removed, and I followed the doctor's instructions to apply scar treatment and massage the scar. However, on the morning of June 12, I noticed a h...

The cystic fibrosis location is too deep? If a fibrocystic lesion is located too deep near the chest wall, is it possible to perform traditional surgery for its removal? When I reviewed the report, the physician mentioned that the lesion's deep location would make it difficu...

Postoperative issues related to hemangioma on the chin? Hello Dr. Lee, about a week ago, I discovered a lump about 1.5 cm on my jaw. Initially, I thought it was a sebaceous cyst, but after visiting an otolaryngology clinic, the doctor diagnosed it as a hemangioma. After taking me...

Poor wound healing after cyst removal? Hello, doctor. Three weeks ago, I had a sebaceous cyst treated in the dermatology clinic (the doctor made an incision and extracted the cyst). I have been changing the dressing regularly without any issues (no odor), but the doctor mentioned...

Postoperative issues related to lipoma removal? Hello Doctor, last November I underwent surgery at Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital to remove a lipoma the size of a mung bean from my forehead. The surgeon mentioned that the swelling would only last for a short period. I follow...

What is the appropriate body fat percentage for men with gynecomastia to consider surgery? I (male) have been diagnosed with gynecomastia by a gynecologist at a major hospital after a physical examination (they did not charge me a consultation fee). Currently, I am classified as ...

Dog bite injury If a man was bitten on the back of the hand by a pet dog and has seen a doctor for a tetanus shot and is taking antibiotics, but after a week the hand is still swollen and there is some hardness around the wound along with tingling sensations, is this normal?

Foreign body penetration Hello Doctor: A couple of days ago, I woke up and noticed a painful area on the sole of my foot that causes a sharp pain when I walk. I used a magnifying glass to look closely, but I couldn't see any foreign object. However, the sharp pain persists w...

Bruising from a car accident? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about an injury. I was in a car accident and sustained a large bruise on the outer side of my left calf. Although the bruise has healed for a year, I still experience pain and swelling whenever I accidentally bump or...

After the car accident, there was bruising and swelling in the right chest. Even after the bruise has faded, the right chest remains swollen. An X-ray was taken after the accident, and no issues were found? It has been 7 years since the car accident, and my right chest is still s...

Postoperative Issues After Laparoscopic Surgery Hello Dr. Lee, I underwent laparoscopic surgery to remove a teratoma on April 30th, and I have a total of four incisions. I have some post-operative questions I would like to ask you. 1) I purchased waterproof gel during the surge...

Issues with wound healing after lip suturing? Hello, doctor. I was in a car accident and sustained injuries both inside and outside my mouth. At the time, I had stitches on the left side of my lower lip (stitched on April 30), and there were also stitches on the inside of my lowe...

Issues with Finger Wound Healing Hello Dr. Lee, about a month ago I cut my finger joint with a piece of metal. I cleaned and bandaged the wound myself. The outer skin has healed, but there is a dark line inside (at the cut site) that hurts when I press on it. I'm not sure if...

Postoperative intracranial hemorrhage? If a patient experienced intracranial hemorrhage due to an accident in August 2014 and underwent surgery, resulting in bilateral weakness, is the skull of someone who has had intracranial surgery more fragile than that of an average person? ...

Partial nail avulsion In mid-March, I had a manicure done by someone else, and later I developed a wound that may not have been properly cared for. The area around my right big toe became swollen and a polyp formed. After two weeks of seeing a dermatologist without improvement, I...

Cutting your hand while fishing? Hello, Doctor: I accidentally scraped off a layer of skin next to my nail with a hexagonal screw at the back of a boat while participating in a fishing activity. Although I treated it with Betadine at the time, I did not closely check if the screw...

Inquiry about the wound one week after a nail crush injury? Doctor, a week ago I injured my middle and ring fingers when a door slammed on them. I went to the hospital to have my nails removed and the nail beds sutured. Since then, I've been resting at home for a week. Just ...