Sunday, May 15, 2011

I have a varicocele and do not want to undergo surgery. My doctor says I should undergo embolization. Can you explain?


For those who are afraid of the knife or the surgeon, a technique called embolization can be performed. This is done in a radiology suite by a radiologist and involves passing a small tube from the groin to the varicocele. The entire procedure is visualized under x-rays and then the veins are plugged or closed off. The procedure is tedious and time consuming and is generally recommended when there is recurrence of varicoceles. Best advice-if your varicocele is not bothering you, leave it alone. Some doctors like to perform unnecessary surgery and make money.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

I am a 33 year old man and am interested in augmenting my lips. What dermal filler should I choose?


Today, lip augmentation has become a refined technique with excellent results most of the time. In most cases, lip augmentation is done with dermal fillers. There are many types of dermal fillers on the market and selection of which one can be difficult. In most cases, it is the physician who selects the dermal filler. The dermal fillers already come as a solution or in a pre-filled syringe. Some dermal fillers are like thin plastic and sometimes even fat is used to plump-up lips. For the plastic type lip filler, one needs to make a tiny incision to insert them. The best advice is go for a temporary filler the first time and see if you like the feeling of luscious lips. If you do, next time go for the permanent filler.

I am a 33 year old male and have flat thin lips. Do men ever undergo lip augmentation?


Sure. The second most common cosmetic procedure after breast augmentation is making lips plump and sexy. While the majority of individuals who seek lip augmentation are women, men are also fast catching up. Having a nice plump set of lips is always sexy and erotic.