During a very busy day you certainly hoped that you will not be attacked by this invisible monster. This invisible monster attacks you with a very painful headache that makes you see flashes of light wherever you focus your eyes on. This invisible monster is not a mythical creature and is indeed real. This monster is called migraine.

Migraine Signs and Symptoms

The headache associated with migraine can deprive you of good sleep and of good functioning at work and can even stretch for hours or even days. This headache surfaces out when you are too tired, when you lack sleep, when you get hungry and during your menstrual cycle (for women). It can also be brought about by tyramine-rich foods such as wine, cheese, liver and foods with monosodium glutamate.

Not only is migraine associated with this horrible headache; oftentimes it is associated with nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to sound and light and diarrhea. Because of these symptoms, new drugs for migraine are currently being discovered and developed.

Candesartan and Migraine

A recent study has discovered that a certain antihypertensive drug can prevent migraine attacks. This antihypertensive drug is Candesartan. Candesartan belongs to the class of antihypertensives known as angiotensin II receptor antagonists. These drugs act to inhibit angiotensin 2, a substance which can cause the blood vessels to narrow or constrict. Angiotensin 2 blockers such as candesartan cause the relaxation and widening of constricted blood vessels so that blood can easily flow through them. This in turn reduces blood pressure. The other effect of candesartan is to increase the release of sodium and water to the urine to further lower blood pressure.

Originally, candesartan was intended to treat high blood pressure, until the 1990s when a retired professor from St. Olavs Hospital in Trondheim used it to treat both his hypertension and his migrane. He had observed that candesartan also relieved him of his migraine headache. This event precipitated subsequent studies until some doctors have actually used candesartan to treat migraine in hypertensive patients.

The recent study by researchers from St. Olavs Hospital in Trondheim, Norway and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) found out that candesartan is just as effective as propanolol, another hypertensive with beta-receptor blocking properties, in preventing migraine attacks. They also found out that candersartan may offer relief in migraine cases which are resistant to propanolol. This study comes from a previous study from Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) ten years ago.

Though other doctors have already admitted to using candesartan for preventing migraine attacks, the study has shown that this drug actually works in migraine patients. Some of the volunteers in this study have reported that they actually felt better during a migraine attack when given this drug. This double blind study observed the effects of candesartan, propanolol and placebo in 72 patients who often experienced migraine attacks at least twice a month. These patients used the treatments for 12 weeks and were subjected to four weeks with no treatment. More than 20% of these subjects felt that have felt better when candesartan was given. A few of the patients also observed relief when no treatment was given.

Now that the patent of candesartan is running out, doctors hope that people who have migraine will have better access to cheaper and generic forms of the drug. The researchers also hope that more doctors will be open in prescribing this drug to their migraine patients. More studies are encouraged so that candesartan will become part of treatment guidelines for migraine later on in the future.

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Relaxing help to reduce menstrual cramps

Menstrual cramping can turn the normal physiological process of menstruation into a nightmare simply because of the pain it causes. Unfortunately, it is not a one-time problem with a onetime solution. Rather for every normal non-pregnant woman, menses are there to stay, every month until menopause. Quite a large number of women experience menstrual pain, also called dysmenorrhea, in varying degrees. Some of the pain can be alleviated by a little relaxation but in other cases, it is so severe as to impair normal day to day activities. So what does one get to do to help relieve menstrual pain? Home remedies offer the best alternatives to medications as they are natural and easily available at home. Here's how to beat the cramps and experience less stressful menses.

Let fruits be your wonder drug

Naturally occurring fruits which are found in almost every home can go a long way in helping to relieve menstrual cramps. They contain nutritional components that also have analgesic and relaxing effects. Some of them include;-

Fruits help to relieve menstrual pain the natural way

• Citrus fruits-oranges, lemons and limes are rich sources of vitamin C that plays a role in facilitating absorption of iron from the small intestines. Since iron is lost in menstruation blood, these fruits will help restore the right levels of iron inside your body.
• Apples, pomegranates and bananas are also rich in iron and are known to provide effective remedy to menstrual cramps.
• The papaya fruit has a potent effect on the uterine muscles and therefore helps to relieve pain by regulating uterine contractions which are the cause of menstrual cramps.

Use your herbs and spices not just for food but to also treat menstrual pain

The kitchen cabinet at home can be transformed into a medicine cabinet because herbs also have great medicinal properties. Some of them can be eaten raw, others boiled to make tea or used in the conventional manner of adding them to food. They work to relieve pain in the following manner;-

• Coriander leaves or seeds boiled in water produce an infusion that provides a natural way of relieving menstrual cramps.
• Ginger, the jack-of all-trades herb can be consumed in whatever form (chewed or sipped after boiling in water)  to provide anti-inflammatory effect and alleviate the pain.
• Marigold herb is another effective natural anti-cramp remedy.
• Cinnamon is one of the most easily available herbs and drinking cinnamon tea during menses is a sure way of decreasing the pain of menstrual cramps. It does this by its anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory effects.
• Basil herb contains a component, caffeic acid, which has analgesic properties. You can add a tablespoonful or two of basil leaves into boiling water and drink ½ cup of the mixture every hour or so during menses.

Modify your diet to include menses-friendly foods

The right diet and proper hydration during menstruation has a significant positive effect on menstrual cramps. The guidelines to this kind of diet are as follows:-

• Keep away from fatty foods and those containing highly processed carbohydrates. Instead, eat more whole grain starches.
• Avoid spicy foods and carbonated drinks.
• Incorporate more vitamins and mineral-rich foods into your diet. These micronutrients are essential for regulating hormones that control the menstrual cycle. This can be done by taking nuts which are rich in magnesium and zinc or taking vitamin supplements particularly vitamin E and C.
• Eat more fish because it is enriched with omega 3 fatty acids that produce an anti-inflammatory effect. The best approach is to consume more fish just before your menses.
• Keep your hydration status high-drink plenty of water. When the body is dehydrated, it produces a hormone called vasopressin which functions to prevent further loss of water through urine. However, this hormone also plays a role in causing cramps.

A few other helpful tips

• Relax “your brain is less likely to perceive severe pain when you are relaxed. You can do this by soaking your feet in a basin of warm water containing a spoonful of mustard powder. It helps relieve menstrual pain.
• Keep warm-this prevents shivering which is associated with muscle contraction. Cramping is due to uterine muscle contractions, thus less contractions means less menstrual pain.

For many years, the conventional medical wisdom was that if something hurt, you took a pain reliever. But time has allowed science to evolve beyond that point and has made a transition from masking pain to removing pain. New technology has helped in aiding this transition, a recent innovation being pain medication monitoring that helps practitioners and patients make smarter decisions about dosages.

Pain serves a biological purpose: It is your body’s way of informing you that something isn’t right. Imagine if you took a fall, breaking several ribs, but experienced no pain. You might not seek medical attention, and in time those fractures could lead to deadly complications like punctured lungs or a ruptured aorta.

Had there been pain to alert you to the seriousness of the situation, you would have sought care.

Throwing pills at pain has other complications as well. Daily use of pain medication can cause interactions with other medications that could trigger complications with diabetes, hypertension, and many other chronic conditions.

And that’s to say nothing of the potential for addiction to pain medication. Many patients slip into abusive dosage levels of prescribed pain medicine, and still others are victimized by addicts who learn of their conditions and perpetrate crimes against them to steal the medication. Pharmaceutical retailers and law enforcement also wage an ongoing war against prescription abusers.

But many people still require the long-term pain relief that could only come from opioids and other strong formulations. They have permanent damage or other chronic conditions that require some form of help in order to get through daily life. Fortunately for them, there are new technologies for acquiring the relief they need without the side effects of opioid painkillers.

Spinal cord stimulators are perhaps the most promising option. Pain is detected by nerves, which report it to the brain by way of the spinal cord. Spinal cord stimulators send a message to the spinal cord that interferes with the one being sent by the nerves, essentially shouting down the pain report.

The advantage of this system is that doctors can pinpoint which areas are to be muted, ensuring proper function of nerves in areas where new, unrelated pain may arise. It is not a simple or unobtrusive intervention, of course. The patient must be thoroughly reviewed and tested to ensure the procedure and the device will help.

During that research time, the patient may continue to suffer significant pain that could require oral pain relievers, injections, or other therapeutic steps to manage conditions until a definitive action can be taken.

The procedure may not be ideal for some patients who suffer even more severe pain. For example, terminal cancer patients may not be able to tolerate the needed surgery, and their pain may invade new areas as the cancer spreads.

For those who have suffered injuries in everything from sports to motor vehicle accidents to combat, the stimulators can drastically improve their quality of life and return them to work and family activities.

A disturbing trend in public health is the growth of diabetic retinopathy. Data from a Research and Markets study shows the number of prevalent cases in the seven major markets (7MM)– the U.S., U.K., Japan, Germany, France, Italy and Spain– is expected to grow from 4.9 million in 2012 to 7.2 million in 2022. Japan and the U.S. are the top two 7MM countries in number of cases, each having over 2 million. In 2022, Japan is predicted to have nearly half of all diabetic retinopathy cases in the 7MM with a total of 3.55 million.

What is Diabetic Retinopathy and how is it Treated?

One of the best ways to prevent diabetic retinopathy is through education and awareness. As the name suggests, this disease causes damage to the retina as a result of diabetes. There are often no symptoms in the initial stages. At worst, the patient may experience mild blurring or spots in the visual field that go away. Blood vessels in the eye rupture and cause blood and fluid to leak out leading to spots or blurring. The growth of new blood vessels in the area can also aggravate the problem.

According to the National Eye Institute, treatment of diabetic retinopathy depends on which of four stages the disease has reached. In the first three stages the retinopathy is considered non-proliferative or less severe. Patients can improve conditions by controlling blood sugar and cholesterol levels in their diet as long as a macular edema has not occurred.

Once the retinopathy becomes proliferative, or severe, scatter laser treatment is applied to newly formed vessels to shrink them. Macular edemas are also treated with laser surgery known as focal laser surgery, which stops fluid leakage in the macula. When those treatments fail, a viteroctomy, which removes blood from the center of the eye may be needed.

Technology Plays a Major Role in Early Detection

Since symptoms of diabetic retinopathy often do not show up until after much of the damage has been done to the retina, any procedure that could provide early detection would be a blessing. One tool that makes early diagnosis possible is electronic medical records software (EMR). Patient history stored electronically can be retrieved faster than with paper-based filing systems and is a much less error-prone process. When doctors refer patients to specialists, EMR makes it easier for the specialist to get up to speed with patient history, especially critical if a diabetic patient gets referred to an ophthalmologist to address blurred vision problems.

A scanning system developed by Intelligent Retinal Imaging Systems (IRIS) uses a combination of computer and human analysis to check for problems. The patient sits in front of a camera that takes images of the eye before uploading them to a cloud-based system. Automated processes examine and evaluate the images before sending the images to a screening specialist for further analysis. If there are any issues, the patient is notified within a few days. The process usually takes about five minutes and usually does not require pupil dilation beforehand.

Since diabetic retinopathy cases are expected to increase by the millions in the U.S. and Japan in the next decade, the potential for millions of additional cases of blindness is great. Technology has advanced to where early detection is possible. The only things left to do are for diabetic patients to get their screenings and for everyone else to avoid the risk factors that lead to diabetes.

Soothing Herbal Tea

When it comes to filling your body with more and more nutrients, it can get as easy as a few sips of healthy tea every day. Not only is tea a refreshing beverage, but is also a rich source of micronutrients that will help build your health, keeping your body strong and less prone to disease. It is simple to make and enjoyable to partake, so why not learn of the health benefits of different types of teas, invest in them and indulge! Teas have been highly regarded as healthy from the days of old. Over time many research studies have been done and confirmed this to be true. We look at the various types of must-have teas for your home, putting into focus why they promote health and wellness.
Chamomile
Derived from the chamomile plant which grows in various parts of the world, chamomile tea can be found packaged in stores or even grown at home. It provides relief for people with the cold, enhances sleep thus treating insomnia and also eases the pain of menstrual cramps. It does not contain caffeine but has soothing properties which is good when you want to ease mind stress. It is also rich in antioxidants which helps prevent various types of cancer and manage complications of diabetes such as diabetic retinopathy and nephropathy. Chamomile is a good source of the mineral magnesium.
Peppermint
This is one of the most loved teas after chamomile and falls in the category of mint teas. It has been recommended during first trimester pregnancy and during illness. This is because of its ability to relieve nausea and heartburn. It also has a soothing effect on the digestive tract helping to manage flatulence and by leaving a minty scent on your breath, helps to deal with halitosis (bad breath).
Green Tea
With all the health benefits green tea has to offer, it is almost a crime not to have it in your home. Both tea mongers and health specialists consider it a wonder plant. Being rich in antioxidants, mostly polyphenols, it destroys free radicals which are cancer promoting agents. Studies have shown that it is a potent anti-cancer agent for stomach, colon, lung and breast cancer. It promotes cardiovascular health by lowering cholesterol and other lipid levels in the body. Patients with hypertension would benefit greatly from the blood pressure lowering effects of green tea. Green tea reduces the risk of Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's and other neurological conditions.
Hibiscus Tea
Hibiscus tea can be taken singly or incorporated into other teas like Sorrel tea. It is enriched with vitamin C which builds up a robust immune system. Like the other popular teas, it also contains antioxidants. It provides a remedy for high cholesterol levels and is therefore good for people suffering from obesity. One study has revealed that sipping about 3 cupfuls of hibiscus tea daily helps to lower blood pressure in hypertensive people.
Echinacea Tea
In many health and herbal circles, this tea has been known as the great fighter of common cold. Although research findings on its effects have been inconclusive, its contribution to good health is mentioned much. It bolsters the immune system improving its function to fight off infections. It provides antioxidants and contains anti-inflammatory properties.
Rose Hip Tea
One of the very rich sources of vitamin C, Rose hip is actually a fruit derived from the rose flower. The importance of vitamin C in the body cannot be ignored as it is necessary for proper blood clotting, for maintaining integrity of the skin and body tissues and for boosting the immune system. It also has positive effects on the endocrine system where it improves the functioning of the adrenal gland. Rose hip tea is great for quickening recovery from illness and boosting your energy levels.
Oolong Tea
This tea is beneficial for lowering levels of bad cholesterol in the body. It therefore protects the heart against cardiac diseases and is also beneficial for managing diabetes. It is believed to promote weight loss although this has not been scientifically proven.
Cardamon Tea
An aromatic herb, it can be used to make herbal tea that is disease-fighting and health promoting. Its effects include alleviating lung and upper airway disease by encouraging proper expectoration. It thus relieves pulmonary congestion due to increased production of phlegm. It is great for managing pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) in women because it improves mood swings. The gastrointestinal system also benefits from cardamom tea as it relieves indigestion and flatulence.

Lymph Nodes Present Prognostic Role for Mesothelioma Patients

The 15^th World Conference on Lung Cancer was held recently and one significant finding that was shared in the meeting was related to mesothelioma. Researchers from University of Pennsylvania (School of Medicine) have been able to show that lymph nodes, previously overlooked, have important role in terms of predicting the stage and a route of therapeutic intervention against Mesothelioma.

The lymph nodes reported in the study are of a special kind and are categorized as posterior intercostal lymph nodes. Now how do these lymph nodes appear in cancer detection?

Lymph nodes and mesothelioma

In previous oncology related work, lymph nodes have been an important site for finding metastatic cells. By looking at cancer cells found within the nodes, physicians and researchers can find the stage of the cancer and design an optimal treatment mode accordingly.

Now, as per previous research, malignant pleural mesothelioma has been a tricky disease in terms of prognosis. It has been reported that the diseases have a poor prognosis rate and a majority of patients are diagnosed at late stage. As a result of this, effective remedies cannot be established and the survival time is largely reduced.

This study also uses posterior intercostal lymph nodes, located near the spine, in cancer staging. 

Impact

While being an important disease in the domain of oncology, malignant mesothelioma has been a topic of discussion in connection with asbestos exposure. And for a great amount of time, mesothelioma has been stated as an occupational cancer.

This study would serve as a good piece of evidence in a lawsuit for mesothelioma. In the past, it has sometimes proven difficult for legal counsel to establish the link between the disease and the source of exposure. With an effective staging methodology, the plaintiff can pursue an effective case.

Secondly, prognostic markers are a heavily advancing field especially with the insight given to physicians by molecular markers. Now that the nodes have been found to have these cells, protein expression profiles can be used for generating commercial scale biomarkers like we have currently for breast cancer (BRCA 1 and 2 gene marker).

Model of the study

The model of the study used by the researchers at University of Pennsylvania is a retrospective one. The patients used in the study were undergoing a pleurectomy as a treatment for mesothelioma.

The pleural membrane lining the lungs was found to have metastatic cancer cells in the lymph nodes. An important inference was made during the study: patients who don’t have metastatic cells in lymph nodes were reported to have a higher survival rate.

This means that the posterior intercostal lymph nodes are specifically metastasized in the case of malignant mesothelioma. As a treatment model, physicians can biopsy the nodes and become part of surgery based therapeutic intervention.

Patients who suffer from cancers such as malignant mesothelioma are at a legal disadvantage because their initial symptoms are nonspecific complaints. This has a negative impact on the compensation they can receive from responsible parties, if exposure had been proven. This detection model provides hope in such cases.

You might only suffer from depression on a seasonal basis. Maybe you've noticed that lately your moods and your energy levels are all over the place. It's easy to assume that these changes are psychological, but sometimes they can be physical! Many people who are diagnosed with diabetes say that their first clue that something was wrong wasn't the chronic thirst or frequent restroom trips; it was that they seemed to have very little control over their moods anymore.

Whatever the case”whether you're diabetic, hypoglycemic or suffering from a psychological problem, experts agree: what you eat can have a direct effect on your mood and your brain chemistry. This is why it is important, especially when you are suffering from depression, not to skip meals or try to subsist on a diet consisting solely of junky or comfort foods.

If you've never really studied nutrition before, figuring out what to eat and when can be a huge hassle. It's especially problematic for diabetics, some of whom have to follow very strict nutritional schedules to stay healthy”and even then, it's confusing! You're supposed to eat some things when your blood sugar is high and some things when your blood sugar is low. You have to make sure to get X amount of this vitamin, Y amount of that and you're only supposed to get it from natural sources, not supplements. It's confusing enough to potentially make your depression worse and, if you're diabetic”it could wreak havoc with your physical health.

So here are a few basic things that you should know before you try to map out your daily diet:

1. Blood Sugar

First of all, people who suffer from diabetes aren't the only people whose blood sugar needs to be regulated. When you're dealing with mood issues, paying attention to your blood sugar is really important.

When your blood sugar is too high you'll typically feel headachy, tired, and overly thirsty. You might feel the need to visit the restroom more than usual and your vision could get blurry. To bring your blood sugar down, try drinking some water and eating a couple tablespoons of peanut butter (either by itself or on apple slices–don't put it on bread).

When your blood sugar is too low, you'll probably start to feel confused or anxious, you might feel shaky or sweaty (or both) and your mouth might feel tingly. To raise your blood sugar, eat some fruit or cereal or, if you're desperate, a couple pieces of candy.

If you notice that your mood swings a lot during the day, your blood sugar could be the culprit. It's possible you might be hypoglycemic or even diabetic. Diabetics have found that working with continuous glucose monitoring systems helps them anticipate and ward off problems a lot easier than periodic testing alone.

Even if you don't find yourself with a physical diagnosis, using periodic testing (talk to your doctor) could go a long way toward helping you figure out whether or not what you're eating (or skipping as the case may be) is playing an active role in your depression.

2. Your Meals

After a diabetes diagnosis, you know how important it is to eat every meal on time every day, even when you aren't particularly hungry. When you're fighting depression, it is also important that you not to skip meals, even when the last thing you want to do is eat. Remember: if you don't eat, your blood sugar is going to get out of whack and that will make you feel worse. So, make sure you eat at least three meals and a couple of small snacks each day. Eat things that you know are healthy”even in the beginning.

As you learn about nutrition and what your body needs, you can better plot these out. For now, stay away from candy and cookies and stick to foods you know to be good for you.

3. Brain Boosting Foods

Obviously you're going to want to follow the food pyramid in terms of your basic nutrition. If you've been diagnosed with diabetes or hypoglycemia, your doctor probably set you up with some basic menus and guides to help you get on track while you figure out which foods should be eaten and when.

Remember: when you're dealing with depression, protein really matters. Egg yolks, fish, nuts and seeds, all of these have a stabilizing effect on your blood sugar and give your brain enough protein to help it stay focused and alert. If you're vegetarian or vegan, talk to a doctor or nutritionist about healthy ways to increase your protein intake without meat or eggs.

Try not to get frustrated if it takes you a few weeks get your blood sugar and nutritional needs under control. While you're figuring out exact numbers, work with your doctor, try to get enough sleep each night and avoid caffeine. Don't worry, you'll get there!

 Most seniors would like to keep their independence throughout their lives.  With that independence comes some isolation.  Many seniors have lived in their homes for many years and the thought of moving in with family members or assisted living communities is not an attractive idea.  To ensure your ability to remain in your beloved home and keep your independence many seniors will find comfort and security in attaining medical alert devices. These devices are designed to provide a quick and easy way to communicate to the outside world, family members, or emergency medical professionals in the case of a threatening medical emergency, such as a fall, heart attack, or home invasion.  In these times of need it is important that the wearer of the medical alert device get immediate response, and these medical devices can provide that care with a simple touch of a button.  That kind of security is not only provides mental security but can prolong a senior’s independence allowing the senior to remain in the family home.  Most of these medical alert devices are really simplistic, and are devices composed of two major components, a home console and a pendant or small device which can be carried on the wrist or waist with an emergency button. If the wearer falls, become injured, or suffers any type of medical emergency they can press the button on their pendant. The button will send an alert to the home console which then sends a call to a customer services representative who will contact a family member or medical responder.  The user can create a list of emergence contacts and set an order of importance to be contacted in the case a situation where to occur.

Range is one of the most important attributes for any user of a medical alert device to look for when shopping for a medical alert device.  The range is the distance the wearer can travel away from the home console, and still have the device communication.  Many of the best medical alert devices will have ranges up to 1000 feet.  At this distance the wearer can safely travel about the distance of one typical city block.  So the wearer can visit local friends and neighbors and still be in contact with their safety contacts and home console.  Other devices have more limited ranges but most will have at least a150 foot range.  The range of the device should match the mobility and life style of the intended wearer.  If the wearer is still very mobile and enjoys walks and visits with neighbors they may need a longer range, for those who never leave the home or are bed ridden may not need an extended range.  All home medical devices should come with an included base station.  Make sure your medical alert device has this included in the package and the home console is not an additional purchase.  The pendant is what the user will wear and take with them.  All medical alert devices will include this device, though how that device is attached to the wearer may vary.  Find out what is the most comfortable and easy way for the wearer to carry the pendant device.  Some options of attachment are wristband, waistband, or necklace.  Most pendants are waterproof or at least water resistant, but make sure.  Time in the bathroom, shower or any exposure to wet surfaces can be very dangerous, you want to ensure that the device can be worn and will be safe if exposed to wet conditions.  Make sure that the device has a battery backup included.  You never want a situation where you may have loss of power to any part of the home alert device.  Some units will include a wall mounted button.   This option is not standard, so if that is an important aspect is to be sure to check if that is included.  Most home medical alert systems have two way communications, that is the both wearer and the medical response professionals can speak to each other in the case of an emergency.  Be sure this option is included it can be very important for the response team to be able to speak to the wearer to ascertain the problem and be sure to send the proper responders in the right amount of time.  Some units will have included a check-in service; with this service the responders will regularly check-in with the wearer to ensure that they are o.k.  This can be important for patients who may be immobile, or are experiencing mental problems.  Some home medical alerts devices will include lock boxes, these are secured external boxes in which keys, identification, or other important items can be stored and accessed by the responders.   Some units may also include voice extenders and microphones to ensure clear communication.

When having plastic surgery done it is best to have realistic expectations as it may provide wonderful results but it also comes with various risks and limitations. It is always in your best interest to seek professional counselling before embarking on this path just to be sure it is right for you and you should also be aware that your emotional issues will not be solved on the operation table. This is an expensive, risky procedure and requires a healing period meaning you need to cover all angles before you get a new physical outlook.

The positive effect of plastic surgery is that it builds you up in terms of confidence and self-esteem. Most importantly it changes people’s perception on you who did not really associate with you due to your physical appearance. It also reshapes the contours of your body, which helps the shape and the flow of your body. A health factor may be cured for both men and women. This procedure helps to remove or amend various problematic areas individuals have which otherwise may not be removed without exercising or dieting. The important positive factor that most people tend to like about it is the dramatic results it can produce.

The negative side of having plastic surgery is the emotional factor it has even if a surgeon can give you the best physical appearance which surely cannot cure your emotional scars. At times the results you may want may not be achieved especially if it involves reshaping your body, due to the bruising and swelling caused by the operation. As a result it may end up giving you negative results. At times it can be painful and invasive and results may not be seen until after a year or six months after the procedure. The most serious side effect is that it may damage your nerve system therefore meaning that you are not able to feel or move a certain part of your body which can be nerve racking.

You should ensure that you do some initial research on the procedure you wish to undertake and ensure that your surgeon has a certified license to practice and perform the surgery. As a safety precaution, make sure that you review the past patients testimonials who have gone through the operating table of your hired surgeon in order to know what to expect as the end result. This is a totally different procedure in comparison to medical surgery which is normally judged by whether it will cure your condition. Plastic surgery is majorly judged by the patient and they get to decide whether or not they like their new physical look. Ensure that you are well aware of the pros and cons of the plastic surgery procedure you choose to go for before undertaking it. You should choose a surgeon such as Elanic that you will be comfortable with and also make sure that you consider all your options before embarking on the procedure in order to be on the safe side.