Whether it’s been a few months or several years since your C-section, you may be wondering how a tummy tuck will affect the scar it left behind. At the Chicago practice of Dr. Gregory Dumanian, many women ask if that […]
Hernia repair has a low rate of complications during recovery. However, people with type 1 or 2 diabetes have a higher risk for adverse events, including bleeding, infection, and superficial wound dehiscence (where the wound splits or bursts open). November
Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure to enhance the size and shape of a woman’s breasts. It is the most popular cosmetic surgery performed in the United States. Every year more than 300,000 breast augmentations are performed within the United
While many rewards accompany motherhood, one “perk” that you may wish you could skip altogether is the way that pregnancy changes your body. If only it were as simple as taking off the extra baby weight to get your pre-pregnancy
If a weakness develops in the musculature or connective tissue around your abdomen, then it may no longer be able to hold your vital organs or fatty tissue in place. Instead, these organs and tissue can push through the gap,
Gynecomastia is a common condition that results in the enlargement of breast tissue in men and boys. Those with gynecomastia may feel shame or embarrassment over their condition. If you have gynecomastia, you may be frustrated by the amount of
Hernias do not resolve on their own. Over time, the protrusion worsens and becomes more painful. Prompt surgical repair is recommended. Top surgeon Dr. Gregory Dumanian of Northwestern Plastic Surgery discusses what to do in preparation for hernia surgery. Stop
Pregnancy is a time of tremendous change in a woman’s body. It can bring up lots of emotions and lots of questions. As a hernia specialist, Dr. Gregory Dumanian is often asked about hernias during pregnancy. Hernias are routine and
“Turn your head and cough” is a phrase that most men have heard from their doctor more than any other. Checking for a hernia during a male physical exam is so routine that there is a broad assumption that women
Millions of Americans are affected by abdominal hernias, or areas where internal organs or tissues bulge through an area of the abdominal muscle. Babies, children and adults can get hernias. Most people who develop hernias have a similar set of
