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Far North Luzon General Hospital and Training Center, can be found in Luna, Apayao, Philippines and offers its patients Lipoma Removal procedures as well as 157 other procedures, across 5 different procedure categories. At present, there is no pricing information for Lipoma Removal procedures at Far North Luzon General Hospital and Training Center. The pricing information is quite specialised, so it's only available on request. Currently, there's no information available about the doctors at the Hospital, and Far North Luzon General Hospital and Training Center is not accredited by any recognised accreditations institutions.
Premiere Medical Center, can be found in Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines and offers its patients Lipoma Removal procedures as well as 157 other procedures, across 5 different procedure categories. At present, there is no pricing information for Lipoma Removal procedures at Premiere Medical Center. The pricing information is quite specialised, so it's only available on request. Currently, there's no information available about the doctors at the Hospital, and Premiere Medical Center is not accredited by any recognised accreditations institutions.
Aklan Baptist Hospital, can be found in Nabas, Aklan, Philippines and offers its patients Lipoma Removal procedures as well as 157 other procedures, across 5 different procedure categories. At present, there is no pricing information for Lipoma Removal procedures at Aklan Baptist Hospital. The pricing information is quite specialised, so it's only available on request. Currently, there's no information available about the doctors at the Hospital, and Aklan Baptist Hospital is not accredited by any recognised accreditations institutions.
Butuan Doctors' Hospital, can be found in Butuan, Agusan del Norte, Philippines and offers its patients Lipoma Removal procedures as well as 157 other procedures, across 5 different procedure categories. At present, there is no pricing information for Lipoma Removal procedures at Butuan Doctors' Hospital. The pricing information is quite specialised, so it's only available on request. Currently, there's no information available about the doctors at the Hospital, and Butuan Doctors' Hospital is not accredited by any recognised accreditations institutions.
Notre Dame de Chartres Hospital, can be found in Baguio, Benguet, Philippines and offers its patients Lipoma Removal procedures as well as 157 other procedures, across 5 different procedure categories. At present, there is no pricing information for Lipoma Removal procedures at Notre Dame de Chartres Hospital. The pricing information is quite specialised, so it's only available on request. Currently, there's no information available about the doctors at the Hospital, and Notre Dame de Chartres Hospital is not accredited by any recognised accreditations institutions.
Bataan Peninsula Medical Center, can be found in Dinalupihan, Bataan, Philippines and offers its patients Lipoma Removal procedures as well as 157 other procedures, across 5 different procedure categories. At present, there is no pricing information for Lipoma Removal procedures at Bataan Peninsula Medical Center. The pricing information is quite specialised, so it's only available on request. Currently, there's no information available about the doctors at the Hospital, and Bataan Peninsula Medical Center is not accredited by any recognised accreditations institutions.
Batanes General Hospital, can be found in Basco, Batanes, Philippines and offers its patients Lipoma Removal procedures as well as 157 other procedures, across 5 different procedure categories. At present, there is no pricing information for Lipoma Removal procedures at Batanes General Hospital. The pricing information is quite specialised, so it's only available on request. Currently, there's no information available about the doctors at the Hospital, and Batanes General Hospital is not accredited by any recognised accreditations institutions.
Jesus of Nazareth Hospital, can be found in Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines and offers its patients Lipoma Removal procedures as well as 157 other procedures, across 5 different procedure categories. At present, there is no pricing information for Lipoma Removal procedures at Jesus of Nazareth Hospital. The pricing information is quite specialised, so it's only available on request. Currently, there's no information available about the doctors at the Hospital, and Jesus of Nazareth Hospital is not accredited by any recognised accreditations institutions.
Angeles Medical Cente, can be found in Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines and offers its patients Lipoma Removal procedures as well as 157 other procedures, across 5 different procedure categories. At present, there is no pricing information for Lipoma Removal procedures at Angeles Medical Cente. The pricing information is quite specialised, so it's only available on request. Currently, there's no information available about the doctors at the Hospital, and Angeles Medical Cente is not accredited by any recognised accreditations institutions.
Davao Doctors Hospital, can be found in Davao, Davao del Sur, Philippines and offers its patients Lipoma Removal procedures as well as 157 other procedures, across 5 different procedure categories. At present, there is no pricing information for Lipoma Removal procedures at Davao Doctors Hospital. The pricing information is quite specialised, so it's only available on request. Currently, there's no information available about the doctors at the Hospital, and Davao Doctors Hospital is not accredited by any recognised accreditations institutions.
Davao Regional Medical Center, can be found in Tagum, Davao del Norte, Philippines and offers its patients Lipoma Removal procedures as well as 157 other procedures, across 5 different procedure categories. At present, there is no pricing information for Lipoma Removal procedures at Davao Regional Medical Center. The pricing information is quite specialised, so it's only available on request. Currently, there's no information available about the doctors at the Hospital, and Davao Regional Medical Center is not accredited by any recognised accreditations institutions.
Retuerma General Hospital, can be found in Guinobatan, Albay, Philippines and offers its patients Lipoma Removal procedures as well as 157 other procedures, across 5 different procedure categories. At present, there is no pricing information for Lipoma Removal procedures at Retuerma General Hospital. The pricing information is quite specialised, so it's only available on request. Currently, there's no information available about the doctors at the Hospital, and Retuerma General Hospital is not accredited by any recognised accreditations institutions.
Saint Gabriel Medical Center, can be found in Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines and offers its patients Lipoma Removal procedures as well as 157 other procedures, across 5 different procedure categories. At present, there is no pricing information for Lipoma Removal procedures at Saint Gabriel Medical Center. The pricing information is quite specialised, so it's only available on request. Currently, there's no information available about the doctors at the Hospital, and Saint Gabriel Medical Center is not accredited by any recognised accreditations institutions.
Pedia Gastro in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, can be found in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines and offers its patients Lipoma Removal procedures as well as 157 other procedures, across 5 different procedure categories. At present, there is no pricing information for Lipoma Removal procedures at Pedia Gastro in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. The pricing information is quite specialised, so it's only available on request. The lead specialist at the Hospital will be carrying out all the treatments, and Pedia Gastro in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital is not accredited by any recognised accreditations institutions.
Bangued Christian Hospital, can be found in Bangued, Abra, Philippines and offers its patients Lipoma Removal procedures as well as 157 other procedures, across 5 different procedure categories. At present, there is no pricing information for Lipoma Removal procedures at Bangued Christian Hospital. The pricing information is quite specialised, so it's only available on request. Currently, there's no information available about the doctors at the Hospital, and Bangued Christian Hospital is not accredited by any recognised accreditations institutions.
Lumbis Rances General Hospita, can be found in Oas, Albay, Philippines and offers its patients Lipoma Removal procedures as well as 157 other procedures, across 5 different procedure categories. At present, there is no pricing information for Lipoma Removal procedures at Lumbis Rances General Hospita. The pricing information is quite specialised, so it's only available on request. Currently, there's no information available about the doctors at the Hospital, and Lumbis Rances General Hospita is not accredited by any recognised accreditations institutions.
Casiguran District Hospital, can be found in Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines and offers its patients Lipoma Removal procedures as well as 157 other procedures, across 5 different procedure categories. At present, there is no pricing information for Lipoma Removal procedures at Casiguran District Hospital. The pricing information is quite specialised, so it's only available on request. Currently, there's no information available about the doctors at the Hospital, and Casiguran District Hospital is not accredited by any recognised accreditations institutions.
Batangas Provincial Hospital, can be found in Lemery, Batangas, Philippines and offers its patients Lipoma Removal procedures as well as 157 other procedures, across 5 different procedure categories. At present, there is no pricing information for Lipoma Removal procedures at Batangas Provincial Hospital. The pricing information is quite specialised, so it's only available on request. Currently, there's no information available about the doctors at the Hospital, and Batangas Provincial Hospital is not accredited by any recognised accreditations institutions.
Natalio Castillo Sr. Memorial Hospital, can be found in Loon, Bohol, Philippines and offers its patients Lipoma Removal procedures as well as 157 other procedures, across 5 different procedure categories. At present, there is no pricing information for Lipoma Removal procedures at Natalio Castillo Sr. Memorial Hospital. The pricing information is quite specialised, so it's only available on request. Currently, there's no information available about the doctors at the Hospital, and Natalio Castillo Sr. Memorial Hospital is not accredited by any recognised accreditations institutions.
Leon D. Hernandez Memorial Hospital, can be found in Daet, Camarines Norte, Philippines and offers its patients Lipoma Removal procedures as well as 157 other procedures, across 5 different procedure categories. At present, there is no pricing information for Lipoma Removal procedures at Leon D. Hernandez Memorial Hospital. The pricing information is quite specialised, so it's only available on request. Currently, there's no information available about the doctors at the Hospital, and Leon D. Hernandez Memorial Hospital is not accredited by any recognised accreditations institutions.
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A lipoma is a soft fatty lump under the skin that appears due to an overgrowth of fat cells. It is considered as benign (noncancerous). It tends to appear on the shoulders, trunk, chest, neck, armpits, and thighs.
A lipoma is usually harmless and does not usually need treatment. However, you can consider getting a lipoma removal if your lipoma:
Becomes painful and causes discomfort
Is large or growing rapidly
Interferes with your body’s normal functions
Makes you feel self-conscious about your looks
Changes the way your clothes fit.
Lipoma removal involves surgically removing the lipoma. The procedure is also called excision. It is considered as the only treatment that can completely remove a lipoma. The technique used in lipoma removal depends on the size of the lipoma.
Before the actual surgery, your surgeon usually draws an outline of the lipoma and a planned skin excision using a marker on your skin surface. The outline of the lipoma can help your surgeon indicate the exact position of the lipoma’s margins. Then, your surgeon will cleanse your skin with povidone-iodine or chlorhexidine and will make sure to avoid wiping away the markings.
After your skin is cleansed, your doctor will administer local anesthesia to numb the area. In some cases, larger lipomas or those that are deep may require general anesthesia or regional anesthesia. General anesthesia puts you to sleep, while regional anesthesia numbs a large area around the lipoma.
For small lipomas, your surgeon will make small incisions (around 3 mm to 4 mm in size) over the lipoma. Then, the lipoma is separated from the surrounding tissues using a curette. Once the lipoma is separated, it is then removed through the incision using the curette. The incision may be closed with stitches, but if stitches are not used a pressure dressing is applied instead.
For larger lipomas, a more significant incision is created in the skin overlying the lipoma. The lipoma is separated from the surrounding tissue a scalpel or scissors. The lipoma can be removed as a single mass or in segments. Your surgeon may close the incision using stitches.
Lipoma removal is usually performed as an outpatient procedure, meaning you can leave the hospital on the same day. However, plan to stay in Philippines for about 5 to 7 days, especially if stitches are involved. In some cases, your medical team may schedule a follow-up checkup to check your condition and to remove the stitches.
The recovery time until you can resume most of your daily activities will depend on the size and location of your lipoma. Most patients can go back to work and resume some light activities after 5-7 days. However, strenuous activities must be avoided for a month. These include swimming, heavy lifting, playing golf, digging the garden, etc. Therefore, if your job is physically demanding, it is best that you take a month off.
Your medical team will give you special instructions that you need to follow. In general, the instructions may include:
Try to move around to help reduce stiffness for the first 24 hours following your lipoma removal.
You may shower, but make sure to avoid bathtubs and swimming pools because you need to avoid soaking the incision until it is healed.
Wear loose-fitting clothing for the first few days.
Light exercise and walking during your recovery period is good.
Eat a well-balanced and healthy diet, including plenty of vegetables, fruit, and brown bread to avoid constipation.
If your doctor prescribes medications, make sure to take it as prescribed.
Check your incisions every day for signs and symptoms of infection, such as increased swelling, increased redness, foul-smelling drainage, red or hot incision, and a fever over 38°C for 2 readings taken 4 hours apart. Make sure to call your doctor if any of these symptoms occur.
Lipoma removal is considered a very safe and effective procedure. A recurrence after surgical removal is uncommon. Still, all medical procedures carry some potential risks, including infection, bleeding, scarring, and hematoma. You can reduce these risks by following all the instructions your surgeon will give you and by choosing an experienced and skilled surgeon.
If you cannot or do not want to undergo surgical lipoma removal, you can consider the following treatments as the alternatives:
Liposuction – during this procedure an incision is made into the lump to insert a thin, hollow tube. This tube is used to suck the mass of fatty tissue from the lipoma.
Steroids – this is a type of drug that can help shrink the lipoma.
Before lipoma removal, you may have a lipoma that causes pain, discomfort, interferes with your body’s function, or that makes you feel unconfident because of its appearance. After the procedure, all of these concerns should be addressed. You will not feel the pain and discomfort you felt before, your body can function normally again, and you can regain your confidence.
Whilst the information presented here has been accurately sourced and verified by a medical professional for its accuracy, it is still advised to consult with your doctor before pursuing a medical treatment at one of the listed medical providers
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The Philippines is an island nation in the heart of Southeast Asia. It extends from the south of China to the northern tip of Borneo. It is also known as the ‘Pearl of the Orient Seas’, the Philippines is an archipelago of 7,107 islands. It comprises three main island groups, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Manila, the capital city, lies in the southwestern part of Luzon. Quezon City is the largest and most populous city in the country.
It is a prominent English-speaking country and was once a colony of Spain and the United States. It’s the most Westernised country in Asia. However, its culture is a mix of indigenous Malay culture and Spanish and American heritage.
Besides being one of the top tourist destinations, the Philippines is also an emerging medical tourism destination. It ranks in 8th position among popular medical tourism countries and more than 10,000 medical tourists visit the Philippines every year for various treatments. The following factors all contribute to the progress of medical tourism within the Philippines.
The most common and popular procedures and treatments in the Philippines are cosmetic surgery, weight-loss surgery, dermatology, ophthalmology, and dentistry. As of late, people come here even for liver and kidney transplant surgeries, and cardiac surgeries due to the cost advantage it provides.
For example, a Breast Augmentation surgery that costs between $7,500-$8,500 in the US costs only between $3,000-$3,500 in the Philippines which would be a saving of about 58% to 60%. Also, a coronary artery bypass surgery costing $70,000-$133,000 in the US, will only cost between $11,500-$17,500 and would result in a saving of almost 83% to 86%. Even after adding travel and living expenses, it still makes it a, very good value for the patient to get medical care in the Philippines and several of the more popular Hospital and Clinics are located in Manila, and are St. Luke's Medical Center, Makati Medical Center, The Medical City and Asian Hospital and Medical Center
The Philippines has a total land area of 116,000 square miles, with a large population of 107,791,044 million people. It has many pristine beaches, mountains, rainforests, islands, heritage towns, and monuments, With hotels, food, and transportation very affordable, it’s also a good budget tourism destination.
The following are some of the most beautiful places to visit in the Philippines:
Boracay and Siargao are other popular tourist spots with their powdery white sand and water activities.
The Philippines has a tropical maritime climate. The general weather is hot and very humid. It experiences only three seasons:
The average temperature of the Philippines ranges between 25°C and 32°C (78-90°F) with humidity of about 77%. High-altitude areas are much cooler, with night temperatures dropping to 20°C (68°F). The average annual temperature is around 26.6°C (79.9°F)
The Philippines is an island nation, most international travelers reach the country by air. The country has many international airports in various cities including Cebu, Davao, Manila, Kalibo, and Angeles.
Many airlines operate flights in and out of Manila to several destinations. Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and Air Asia are the national carriers of the Philippines. Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and many Middle Eastern airlines operate direct flights to Manila. The Southeast Asian cities of Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City have wide connectivity to Manila and Cebu. You can reach Manila directly from London by flying Philippine Airlines. US travelers can fly via Japan to the Philippines.
Cebu Pacific, Tigerair Philippines, and PAL Express are some low-cost carriers that service domestic destinations in the country.
For transport within the Philippines, you have Jeepneys which are WWII- army jeeps converted into transport jeeps. They are cheap, open, and usually fully loaded with passengers which are normally cramped with 14 to 20 people sitting shoulder to shoulder depending on the length of the vehicle They operate as collective taxis, picking up and dropping passengers within cities.
Travelers from more than 150 countries that have diplomatic relations with the Philippines can enter the country without a tourist visa. EU, Australia, Japan, and the US are a few visa-exempt countries. In general, you can stay for up to 30 days, provided your passport is valid for at least six months after your arrival. Showing proof of onward and return journeys is compulsory.
Citizens of India, China, and Egypt are some of the countries that will need to get a visa in advance to enter the Philippines.