Myelomeningocele Microsurgery Questions

Hello, Dermaroller can be used but causes more dermal damage as needles enter and exit obliquely alternatively microneedling with derma pen is better. Dermaroller for face you will need 0.75 or 1 mm it needs topical anesthetic cream and does cause pinpoint bleeding so a lot of sterility is required to prevent infection. Its not ideal to do it at home. Consult a dermatologist.

Cancer can come back but an increase in CEA does not always mean return of cancer. Please wait for the results of CT scan and any other tests that are carried out.

Hello, Dip the roller in a bowl of Sterilium or Chlor hexidine for 15 min before and after using the derma roller.

Hello, There are various treatments for acne scars which include creams, chemical peels, microdermaabrasion, microneedling, radiofrequency, surgery, fat fill, laser etc. TCA peels do help with ice pick scars, CO2 laser though is a good option it cannot be used in all skin type due to risk of hyperpigmentation. The redness following the laser may last upto 3 months and usually subside. Microneedling Radiofrequency therapy is a good option for collagen induction. Only microneedling gives moderate ...more

There can be hormonal imbalance in your body and which lead to early periods but we should keep a record and plan treatment accordingly

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I have evaluated your query thoroughly.* There is around 3 - 4 weeks period time for complete recovery of the surgery as currently there will be
internal joining of structures going on. Hope this clears your query. Wishing you fine recovery. Welcome for any further assistance. Regards take care.

Avoid sitting Cross legged.
Avoid Squatting-
Quadriceps Exercises- Lie straight, make a towel role and put it under the knee, press the keen against the role, hold it for 20 secs. Repeat 20 times twice a day. This will help relieve some pain.
Core Strengthening Exercise- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.
Hams Stretching- lie straight, take the leg up, pull the feet towards yourself, with a elastic tube or normal belt. repeat 10 times, t...more

Thanks for your query
1. Query no. 1: Can Use for Box Scar but not much helpful in ice pick scars but since you complain of pigmentation on face meet an expert in derma roller so that pigmentation may not increase 2. Query no. 2: depends on why there is pigmentaion only then treatment can be suggested.

Delaying operation for 9 months will not cause any problem ,but you will be suffering from pain (dysmenorrhea) and menorrhagia (increase bleeding) for 9 more months.
You can go for mirena insertion for the time being.

Frontal bone depicting lemon can be seen in various disorders like: charii malformation, spina bifida, encepalocele, cystic hygroma and many more. Additional investigations are required to confirm diagnosis.