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Soft tissue injury of the neck A soft tissue injury is an injury to the muscle, ligament or tendon. It is usually caused by overstretching of the soft tissues which can be followed by pain, swelling, reduced movement and difficulty walking. Full recovery from soft tissue injuries can take up to six weeks. Pain in […]

ENT DEPARTMENT, FREEMAN HOSPITAL, FREEMAN ROAD, NEWCASTLE, NE7 7DN Immediately following an injury to your nose there is often swelling, and it can be difficult to assess if it is twisted on one side. The Doctor/Emergency Nurse Practitioner treating you in the Emergency Department/ Minor Injury Unit will check for any immediate complications as a […]

Why consider nipple and areola reconstruction Nipple and areola (the area surrounding the nipple) reconstruction is the final stage of breast reconstruction, when a nipple is made and the colour replaced to the surrounding areola. Nipple and areola reconstruction is offered to patients who have undergone breast reconstruction. It is usually delayed until three to […]

This information sheet is designed to help you understand what is involved in the outpatient procedure of nipple-areola micro-pigmentation.  The benefits and limitations of the procedure are outlined below, and the necessary aftercare. What is Micro-pigmentation? Micro-pigmentation is the implantation of small amounts of natural pigment (dye) via a needle into the surface layer of […]