Breast reduction surgery : care at home
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35448
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Plastic Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0457
- Available Online
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During breast reduction surgery (reduction mammoplasty), a plastic surgeon removes breast tissue to reshape and decrease the size of the breasts. This pamphlet describes care after surgery. Expectations regarding discomfort, activity, nutrition, sensation, swelling, and bruising are given. A list of symptoms that require immediate medical attention are given.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Plastic Surgery
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Mammaplasty
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Reduction mammaplasty
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Surgery
- Abstract
- During breast reduction surgery (reduction mammoplasty), a plastic surgeon removes breast tissue to reshape and decrease the size of the breasts. This pamphlet describes care after surgery. Expectations regarding discomfort, activity, nutrition, sensation, swelling, and bruising are given. A list of symptoms that require immediate medical attention are given.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Plastic Surgery
- Pamphlet Number
- 0457
Care after your melanoma surgery
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37621
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Plastic Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2308
- Available Online
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Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. It causes the cells in your skin that make pigment (called melanocytes) to grow out of control. Melanoma is a serious disease that can cause death. If it is caught early, melanoma is curable. Topics include: how to check for melanoma, diagnosis, and treatment. What to expect before, during, and after surgery is explained. Possible problems you may have and specific instructions are given. Resources are listed to help you find more information about melanoma su…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Plastic Surgery
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Melanoma
- Surgery, Plastic
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Melanoma
- Surgery, Plastic
- Abstract
- Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. It causes the cells in your skin that make pigment (called melanocytes) to grow out of control. Melanoma is a serious disease that can cause death. If it is caught early, melanoma is curable. Topics include: how to check for melanoma, diagnosis, and treatment. What to expect before, during, and after surgery is explained. Possible problems you may have and specific instructions are given. Resources are listed to help you find more information about melanoma surgery.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Plastic Surgery Clinic, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 2308
