Unfortunately, surgery will not necessarily prevent a hernia from recurring. The reasons for recurrence vary. In this blog post, Chicago hernia specialist Dr. Gregory Dumanian discusses some of those reasons as well as ways to lower the chance of recurrence. […]
Hernias are common and can affect virtually anyone, both adults and children. Chicago surgeon Dr. Dumanian is an expert in repairing incisional hernias. In this blog post, the doctor discusses the possible causes and risk factors for hernias. What Is
Almost all women will get cellulite at some point in their lives. In fact, according to a study in the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, nearly 85 percent of women ages 20 and older have cellulite. It can develop
Tummy tuck surgery involves making an incision across the lower abdomen, from hipbone to hipbone, and removing excess skin and fat to improve the abdominal contour. When performing tummy tuck in Chicago, Dr. Gregory Dumanian is careful to place this
It is well-publicized that obesity is a national epidemic, and can raise the risk of deadly health conditions. According to newer research, obesity and diabetes (which often go hand-in-hand) is bad not only for the body, but also for the
Stress-inducing events like job loss and divorce are undoubtedly taxing in a psychological sense, provoking feelings of grief, anxiety and fear. The body can also respond to stressful events physically through a host of unpleasant side effects. Let’s take a
Dr. Gregory Dumanian regularly fields questions about how to maintain the results of facelift, liposuction, tummy tuck and other plastic surgery procedures. With the right personal care and lifestyle habits, the results should last for many years. Here are some
What happens to the muscles on the side after a components release? Do they weaken? There are three side muscles–the external oblique, the internal oblique, and the transversus abdominis. The most common version of the components release hernia repair cuts
Healing from a surgical procedure is different for everyone, and the experience varies depending on the specific procedure(s) performed and the individual. However, there are a few commonalities in the healing process. The first two to three days after surgery
Dr. Dumanian is given credit for the development of TMR used to treat this patient in southern Illinois. http://www.sj-r.com/article/20140323/NEWS/140329739/
