Amy Schneider Before Surgery is a 26-year-old woman with a rare genetic disorder called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) that causes her body to break down collagen, the protein that keeps skin and blood vessels elastic. She has been through more than 70 surgeries to repair her joints and skin. Her next surgery, scheduled for October 13th, … Read more
How long do you wear a boot after Lapiplasty? I am a board-certified foot surgeon and I perform a lot of Lapiplasty surgeries. I typically recommend that my patients wear the boot for about two weeks, but it really depends on how quickly you heal. If you have a wound that needs to heal, then … Read more
Lapiplasty recovery is usually painless, but there will be some soreness and swelling after the procedure. Soreness is a natural part of the healing process, but it should not be severe in most cases. You can take ibuprofen to help with any discomfort. Swelling and bruising are also normal parts of the healing process after … Read more
The answer to your question is: No, you are not put to sleep. The procedure is done under local anesthesia, which means that only the area being worked on is numbed. There are two reasons why it is not necessary to be put asleep for this procedure: The lip area is very small and can … Read more
Is Lapiplasty better than regular bunion surgery? A Lapiplasty is a procedure that is used to correct bunions. It is generally considered to be a more advanced form of treatment than regular bunion surgery, but it is not necessarily better. A Lapiplasty may be necessary if the patient has already had regular bunion surgery and … Read more
The following people are not candidates for Lapiplasty: People who have a poor health status. People who are on blood thinners or aspirin should not have surgery. People who smoke, drink alcohol or use drugs that could interfere with healing. People who have a history of osteoporosis or other bone disorders (such as Paget’s disease) … Read more
How long does it take to recover from Lapiplasty bunion surgery? The recovery process can be challenging. It takes time to heal, and it is important to follow your doctor’s instructions carefully. Here are some tips for recovering from bunion surgery: Rest for the first 48 hours after your procedure. Your foot will be swollen … Read more
Gynecomastia is a condition that causes men to develop breasts. Although it can occur at any age, it’s most common in boys before puberty and in older men. Men with gynecomastia often feel embarrassed about their condition and are reluctant to talk about it for fear of being judged by others. In fact, many men … Read more
Gynecomastia Pinch Test The gynecomastia pinch test is a test to determine if the problem is excess fat or excess breast tissue. In this test, the patient pinches the nipple between his thumb and forefinger. If there is excessive breast tissue, it will feel like a small ball that can be squeezed together between these … Read more
Gynecomastia is a condition in which men develop breasts. It’s very common, affecting about 25 percent of men at some point in their lives. A number of celebrities have been open about having gynecomastia, including actors Tom Hardy and Michael Fassbender, singer Justin Bieber and comedian Dave Chappelle. Here are a few more: Owen Wilson … Read more