Rhinoplasty After Car Accident: Timing, Recovery, and Costs Explained
Rhinoplasty after a car accident? Due to a nasal injury from a car accident (without fractures) that requires rhinoplasty, how many days should the surgery be completed within? What is the recovery period? Please provide detailed information regarding costs and other related aspe...
Dr. Jiang Baicong Reply:
Regarding rhinoplasty, even in the absence of fractures, there may be issues with the nasal wings, the nasal septum, the nasal cartilage, or simply cosmetic skin scarring. In cases of traumatic nasal injury, corrective surgery that includes aesthetic considerations can generally ...[Read More] Rhinoplasty After Car Accident: Timing, Recovery, and Costs Explained
Optimal Timing for Scar Revision Surgery in Children
Timing for Scar Revision Surgery Hello Dr. Luo, My daughter is four years old this year. Due to some complications at birth, she requires high-dose nutritional intravenous therapy. During the administration of this therapy, there were some issues, and the nurse explained that h...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Once a scar forms, current medical standards do not allow for its complete disappearance. When a scar is newly formed, silicone sheets and compression garments should be applied to the scar for at least one year to minimize its hypertrophic state. The formation of scars can impac...[Read More] Optimal Timing for Scar Revision Surgery in Children
Understanding Bone Reshaping Surgery: Scars, Nerve Risks, and Recovery
Osteotomy Hello Doctor: I would like to ask if surgery to reduce the zygomatic arch will leave any visible scars on the exterior? Where would the scars be located? What is the likelihood of nerve damage during this procedure? If the nerves in this area are damaged, what symptoms ...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
1. If the surgery is performed intraorally, the incision will be inside the mouth, leaving no visible scars on the outside, but it may not allow for significant bone reduction. If the nearby second branch of the trigeminal nerve is affected, there may be numbness in the upper lip...[Read More] Understanding Bone Reshaping Surgery: Scars, Nerve Risks, and Recovery
Struggling with Post-Surgery Pain: A Young Woman's Journey
Lower back pain can be excruciating! Doctor: Hello! I am a 22-year-old girl experiencing weakness. Since undergoing surgery for a herniated disc on April 1st of this year, I feel like my life has turned black and white. Why is that? After the surgery on April 1st, I have been exp...
Dr. Huang Junxiong Reply:
Hello, Miss: Regarding your condition of herniated disc, the current treatment approach primarily focuses on long-term rehabilitation. Given your situation, having undergone two surgeries and experiencing inflammation, you also have neurological symptoms in your right lower lim...[Read More] Struggling with Post-Surgery Pain: A Young Woman's Journey
Understanding Post-Surgery Pain: A Young Woman's Struggle with Disc Issues
Lower back pain can be excruciating! Doctor: Hello! I am a 22-year-old girl experiencing weakness. Since undergoing surgery for a herniated disc on April 1st of this year, I feel like my life has turned black and white. Why is that? After the surgery on April 1st, I experienced s...
Dr. Xu Xianda Reply:
Hello, Miss: Regarding your condition of herniated disc, the current treatment approach primarily focuses on long-term rehabilitation. Given your situation, having undergone two surgeries and experiencing inflammation, as well as neurological symptoms in your right lower limb, ...[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgery Pain: A Young Woman's Struggle with Disc Issues
Chronic Back Pain After Multiple Surgeries: Seeking Answers and Relief
Persistent lower back pain and discomfort? Doctor: Hello! I am a 22-year-old girl experiencing weakness. Since undergoing surgery for a herniated disc on April 1st of this year, I feel like my life has turned black and white. Why is that? After the surgery on April 1st, I have be...
Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Hello, Xin Yu! Based on what you have described, it appears that much of your information is incomplete, making it difficult to determine your specific condition. However, generally speaking, the course of illness you described could be indicative of failed back surgery syndrome,...[Read More] Chronic Back Pain After Multiple Surgeries: Seeking Answers and Relief
Understanding Zygomatic Bone Reduction: Benefits, Risks, and Recovery
Medial displacement of the zygomatic bone? First of all, thank you, doctor, for answering my questions. Recently, I visited the craniofacial department at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, and the doctor mentioned that my occlusion is quite nice and my masseter muscles are relatively...
Dr. Jiang Baicong Reply:
Mr. Hesitation: If your issue is with prominent cheekbones, particularly at the zygomatic arch, surgery in this area indeed carries a higher risk of damaging the facial nerve. To address this, procedures such as medialization of the zygomatic arch or rotation of the arch require ...[Read More] Understanding Zygomatic Bone Reduction: Benefits, Risks, and Recovery
Exploring Options for Apex Gland Curettage in Taiwan: Costs and Clinics
Endometrial curettage Over a year ago, I underwent a glandular curettage procedure at a dermatology clinic in Keelung, but it did not eliminate the issue and there was no improvement. I would like to inquire if neurosurgery departments perform this type of surgery, and if there a...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
The unpleasant odor from both armpits is caused by the breakdown of apocrine gland secretions by bacteria. Therefore, removing the apocrine glands should eliminate the odor. Neurosurgeons use thoracoscopic techniques to ablate the sympathetic ganglia, primarily to treat palmar hy...[Read More] Exploring Options for Apex Gland Curettage in Taiwan: Costs and Clinics
Understanding Inverted Nipples: Surgery, Scarring, and Costs
Nipple inversion I have inverted nipples on both sides. Will there be scars after the surgery? What is the approximate cost?
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
There are various surgical methods for correcting inverted nipples. Some surgeons perform the procedure by making an incision directly on the nipple, which results in less noticeable scarring post-operatively. Others may opt for an incision along the edge of the areola, which can...[Read More] Understanding Inverted Nipples: Surgery, Scarring, and Costs
Understanding Jaw Reduction Surgery: Risks and Recovery Insights
Osteotomy surgery Hello Doctor: I have larger facial bones and am considering undergoing bone reduction surgery (specifically on the zygomatic and mandible bones). Is there a possibility of permanent motor and sensory nerve damage? What is the approximate probability of this occu...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Zygomatic and mandibular bone reduction surgeries can be performed intraorally, and generally, they do not damage motor nerves such as the facial nerve. During zygomatic bone reduction surgery, it is important to pay attention to the second branch of the trigeminal nerve, which i...[Read More] Understanding Jaw Reduction Surgery: Risks and Recovery Insights
Desperate for Relief: A Young Girl's Struggle with Post-Surgery Pain
Incurable pain - please save me!!! Doctor: Hello! I am a 22-year-old girl experiencing weakness. Since undergoing surgery for a herniated disc on April 1st of this year, I feel like my life has turned black and white. Why is that? After the surgery, I have been experiencing signi...
Dr. Shao Guoning Reply:
Hello: In response to your question: Your situation is unfortunate, but such cases are not common. Typically, young women with sciatica are treated conservatively, and surgery is only considered if there is a herniated disc that cannot be managed otherwise. Even after surgery, sc...[Read More] Desperate for Relief: A Young Girl's Struggle with Post-Surgery Pain
Managing Back Surgery Scars and Vascular Tumors: What You Need to Know
Back surgical scar Ten years ago, I had surgery for a vascular tumor on my back. After the surgery, the wound reopened, and I had to be stitched up twice. Now, I have a large scar on my back, and there is another vascular tumor next to it. Do I need to have surgery again? Also, h...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
There are several treatment options for vascular tumors: 1. Laser therapy: This is suitable for vascular tumors primarily composed of microvessels, but multiple sessions are often required to achieve the desired effect. 2. Sclerotherapy: This involves injecting a sclerosing agent...[Read More] Managing Back Surgery Scars and Vascular Tumors: What You Need to Know
How to Remove Stitches Left Behind After Surgery: A Concern for Parents
Suture removal incomplete? My daughter just turned three years old and fell on April 21, 2002, resulting in five stitches on her forehead. The stitches were removed on April 27. Since then, the area where the stitches were has felt a bit rough to the touch. In June, a nursing fri...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Answer: If there are visible black spots on the surface, you can use a disinfected needle and very fine tweezers (or even microsurgical tweezers) to remove the foreign body. However, this is not the main challenge; the biggest difficulty is that your child is only three years old...[Read More] How to Remove Stitches Left Behind After Surgery: A Concern for Parents
Effective Scar Treatments: Understanding Keloids and Skin Lightening Options
Scar Hello Doctor: I have a scar from a fall I had previously. I bought a scar treatment cream; is it effective? Is the scar I have raised and bumpy a keloid? The scar has some dark spots; is there a way to lighten them? Otherwise, wearing a skirt looks so ugly! Thank you for you...
Dr. Jiang Baicong Reply:
Regarding Miss Xiao Xiao's wound from a fall, if it results in a prominent scar, it is usually due to a deeper injury, an infection in the wound care, or the wound being located in areas with greater tension, such as the knee, outer elbow, or ankle joints, which have a large...[Read More] Effective Scar Treatments: Understanding Keloids and Skin Lightening Options
Can Scars from Breast Reduction Surgery Be Removed?
Scar Can the scars left on the areola after breast reduction surgery be eliminated? Thank you!
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Scars cannot be completely eliminated, as they vary in appearance due to individual scar formation tendencies and the different skin tension in various areas. Scars around the areola generally appear lighter than the surrounding skin and tend to widen over time due to increased t...[Read More] Can Scars from Breast Reduction Surgery Be Removed?
Cost of Skin Grafting Surgery for Burn Treatment: What to Expect
The cost of a skin graft surgery can vary significantly depending on several factors, including the complexity of the procedure, the location of the surgery, the surgeon's experience, and whether the surgery is performed in a hospital or an outpatient setting. On average, th...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Answer: If the burn is a deep second-degree or third-degree burn, scarring will occur after healing. If the scar has caused functional impairment, such as scar contracture around a joint leading to limited movement, or ectropion of the eyelid, corrective surgery can be covered by...[Read More] Cost of Skin Grafting Surgery for Burn Treatment: What to Expect
Silicone vs. Saline Implants: Understanding Breast Augmentation Options and Risks
Breast augmentation What are the differences between silicone and saline implants for breast augmentation? What methods are currently used domestically, and what are the associated risks?
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
The shapes of the implants are the same, but the contents differ, and there is no difference in the surgical technique. Postoperatively, silicone implants generally feel slightly better, but silicone leakage can potentially lead to autoimmune diseases such as lupus erythematosus....[Read More] Silicone vs. Saline Implants: Understanding Breast Augmentation Options and Risks
Understanding Phyllodes Tumors: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery Tips
Liposarcoma Last July, I returned to my home country from South Africa for a breast examination, which confirmed the presence of several fibromas of varying sizes. Consequently, I underwent surgery to remove one of the larger tumors from my left breast, which was later confirmed ...
Dr. Huang Zhihui Reply:
Phyllodes tumor is a mesenchymal tissue proliferation that is relatively rare among breast tumors, with both benign and malignant forms. Therefore, you should consult the surgeon to clarify which type is indicated in the pathology report. The treatment method typically involves s...[Read More] Understanding Phyllodes Tumors: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery Tips
Effective Ways to Reduce Surgical Scars After Gynecomastia Surgery
Surgical scar I previously underwent surgery at a plastic surgery clinic for gynecomastia, and the hospital recommended a surgical excision method. The doctor informed me that the scars would not be very noticeable, but it has been over six months, and the scars are still quite p...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
The visibility of scars is greatly influenced by individual physiology. What a physician can do is to use surgical methods to narrow wide scars, making them less noticeable. You should discuss the possibility of scar revision surgery directly with a plastic surgeon. However, it i...[Read More] Effective Ways to Reduce Surgical Scars After Gynecomastia Surgery
Understanding Scar Healing: Causes and Treatment for Foot Injuries
Question! In mid-July of this year, I was involved in a car accident, and now I have a scar on the sole of my right foot that is approximately 7 cm long and 5 cm wide. The injury was caused by friction with the ground, and I also sustained an ankle sprain. After visiting the hosp...
Dr. Liu Mingyue Reply:
Based on your description, it is possible that sand got stuck in the wound after the abrasion, and as the wound healed, the scar formed poorly, leading to some pain. In some cases, surgical excision followed by suturing with cosmetic stitches can help reduce the size of the scar,...[Read More] Understanding Scar Healing: Causes and Treatment for Foot Injuries