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… Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids On this page: Treatment Overview … It Works Risks Treatment Overview Rubber band ligation is a procedure in which the hemorrhoid is tied off … movements while you recover. Why It Is Done Rubber band ligation is the most widely used treatment for internal …
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… or pharmacist. Your doctor will inject the medicated rods (implants) under the skin of your abdomen. The implants release buserelin into your blood slowly and … scheduled appointments with your doctor to have the implants replaced every few months. Tell your doctor if your …
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… Penile Implants for Erection Problems On this page: Surgery … It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Penile implants to treat erection problems (erectile dysfunction) … the penis that fills with blood during an erection. The implants come in a variety of diameters and lengths. …
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… Corneal Ring Implants for Nearsightedness On this page: Surgery Overview … It Works Risks Surgery Overview Corneal ring implants are clear pieces of plastic that can be surgically … bulge at the front of the eye called the cornea . The implants flatten the cornea and reduce nearsightedness . The …
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… Intraocular Lens (IOL) Implants On this page: Overview Overview … the surgeon does not remove the eye's natural lens, the IOL implants are called "phakic intraocular lenses" or … the surgeon does not remove the eye's natural lens, the IOL implants are called "phakic intraocular lenses" or …
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… the skin, and pulls the implant out. How well does it work? Implants are more than 99% effective for preventing … the skin, and pulls the implant out. How well does it work? Implants are more than 99% effective for preventing …
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… It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Breast implants recreate the shape of a breast after part or all of … removed ( mastectomy ) because of cancer. Several types of implants are available. Sometimes an implant is placed … Reconstruction After a Mastectomy? How Well It Works Breast implants work best for women who have small breasts (A or B …
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