What is a wrist ganglion? A wrist ganglion is a fluid-filled sac that appears as a lump under the skin. It is often painless, but depending on its location, it may cause enough discomfort to require treatment. Ganglion: Grows out of the tissues surrounding a joint,...
5 signs you may have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that occurs when the tunnel becomes narrowed or when tissues surrounding the flexor tendons swell, putting pressure on the median nerve. Symptoms usually begin slowly and can...
How to decide if Lipoma Removal is right for you? What is a lipoma? Lipomas are soft, fatty lumps that grow under the skin. Lipomas are not cancer. Cancerous tumours of the fat cells are called liposarcomas. They are a type of soft tissue sarcoma. It is very rare for...
COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO SKIN CANCER Skin cancer — the abnormal growth of skin cells — most often develops on skin exposed to the sun. But this common form of cancer can also occur on areas of your skin not ordinarily exposed to sunlight. There are three major types of...
WHY WOULD YOU HAVE FAT TRANSFER TO BREAST Why would you have fat transfer to breast? (fat transfer) is a technique whereby fat is taken from one part of your body and injected into another area. In my practice, I primary perform fat transfer to breast. A fat transfer...
WHY SHOULD YOU SEE A SKIN CANCER SPECIALIST IN AUCKLAND? New Zealand, including Auckland, has some of the highest levels of UV radiation in the world due to its geographical location and thinner ozone layer. Prolonged exposure to UV rays significantly increases the...
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