General Surgery Blog Articles
- Apr 13, 2021
- Okanagan Health Surgical Centre
Surgery For Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition caused by strenuous pressure on the median nerve in the carpal tunnel. If there is frequent pressure, you may experience symptoms such as tingling, numbness, and weakness in the hand. The pressure can be. . .
- Dec 03, 2020
- Okanagan Health Surgical Centre
4 Signs You’re a Good Candidate for a Mommy Makeover
Are you looking for a way to restore your pre-pregnancy body? A mommy makeover involves a number of cosmetic surgeries, such as breast augmentation and abdominoplasty, to help rejuvenate your appearance. Here are the four signs that you’re ready. . .
- Jul 08, 2018
- Okanagan Health Surgical Centre
What to Expect From the Nasal Surgery Recovery Period
Are you considering nasal surgery? Here are our top rhinoplasty recovery tips to help you get the safest and most pleasing results. Your nose is one of your most important features and its appearance can determine how comfortable and. . .
- Jun 18, 2018
- Okanagan Health Surgical Centre
How to Correct Facial Asymmetry
Do you have signs of facial asymmetry that you want to correct? Here’s how the customized face surgery at our Kelowna private hospital can help. Facial asymmetry can be present in almost any of your features including your nostrils, eyes,. . .
- Jun 10, 2018
- Okanagan Health Surgical Centre
6 Exercises to Avoid During Your Breast Augmentation Recovery
Are you considering a breast augmentation procedure? Here are some helpful tips from the team at our Kelowna private hospital on how to stay in shape during your recovery period. One of the most important aspects of any cosmetic procedure, such. . .
- May 20, 2018
- Okanagan Health Surgical Centre
Benefits of a Calcaneal Osteotomy
Are you suffering from a damaged or fractured heel bone? Learn more about the costs and benefits of the calcaneal osteotomy procedure at our Kelowna private hospital, and how we can help get you comfortably back on your feet. Has an injury. . .
- May 13, 2018
- Okanagan Health Surgical Centre
5 Common Signs That You May Need a Hernia Repair Surgery
Are you experiencing sharp pain when you cough or lift heavy items? Learn more about the hernia repair procedures at our Kelowna private hospital, and how our surgeons can quickly relieve your pain and restore the function to your body. A. . .
- Jan 29, 2018
- Okanagan Health Surgical Centre
Can I Have Multiple Cosmetic Surgeries at the Same Time?
Have you ever wondered if you can combine multiple cosmetic surgeries in one treatment? When performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon, cosmetic procedures such as a facelift, breast augmentation, or liposuction, are safe and effective. . .
- Jan 15, 2018
- Okanagan Health Surgical Centre
Botox or Necklift - Which Is The Right Option For You?
Looking to dramatically rejuvenate your facial appearance? From traditional necklifts to customized Botox treatments, we have everything you need to enhance your features and create a youthful, beautiful look. Cosmetic surgery to rejuvenate. . .
- Jan 03, 2018
- Okanagan Health Surgical Centre
Pros and Cons of Open and Closed Nasal Surgery
Are you unhappy with the size or shape of your nose? Our customized nasal surgery procedures can help you achieve a balanced and proportionally-pleasing facial appearance. Your nose is a central feature of your face and how it looks can. . .
- Dec 16, 2017
- Okanagan Health Surgical Centre
Everything You Need to Know About Mole Removal
Mole removal is a common outpatient surgery that results in a blemish-free, aesthetically pleasing appearance. Skin moles are small to large clusters of pigmented cells that appear as small, dark spots on the skin and can vary greatly in size. . .
- Dec 08, 2017
- Okanagan Health Surgical Centre
How To Choose Between a Surgical and Non-Surgical Facelift
In today’s busy world, more and more men and women are seeking ways to turn back the clock and improve their appearance without going under the knife by using non-surgical cosmetic treatments. These procedures have many benefits over. . .
- Aug 20, 2017
- Okanagan Health Surgical Centre
Types of Hand & Wrist Surgery
From general surgery, to hand/wrist arthroscopy, our board-certified plastic surgeons can help restore the function to your body after an injury, helping you live a healthier, more productive and fulfilling life. Complexly designed with an. . .
- Jul 16, 2017
- Okanagan Health Surgical Centre
What to Expect From an Achilles Tendon Repair Surgery
Worried about an achilles tendon rupture? Here's everything you need to know about the achilles tendon repair surgery at our Kelowna hospital. The achilles tendon is one of the largest and strongest tendons in the body, joining the calf. . .
- Jul 10, 2016
- Okanagan Health Surgical Centre
What are the advantages of choosing a Private Hospital?
The health of you and your family is too important to put at risk. Even if you eat the right foods, live an active lifestyle and have no family history of serious illness, there are no guarantees when it comes to your health. Patients who opt for. . .
- Jun 12, 2016
- Okanagan Health Surgical Centre
How To Know If You Have A Hernia
Have you noticed a new lump or bulge in your abdomen? Is there pain or discomfort in the area when you bend over, turn your body, or cough? These symptoms can be signs of an abdominal hernia, a common condition in which an organ pushes through. . .
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