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Posted by denise1966 on September 7, 2005, at 9:34:01
Hi,
I know I keep harping on about this deep brain stimulation but it's something I'd consider in the future. Does anyone know what sort of scars you would have from it?
I tried doing a google on Deep Brain Stimulation and Scars and couldn't find anything on it.
Denise
Posted by Ilene on September 7, 2005, at 12:51:56
In reply to Deep Brain Stimulation and Scars, posted by denise1966 on September 7, 2005, at 9:34:01
This site has some info:
http://www.gwhospital.com/p11556.html
They say they use minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for DBS, which leaves less scarring.I know someone who had brain surgery (not DBS), and her hair covers her scars.
Hope this helps,
I.
Posted by denise1966 on September 8, 2005, at 7:13:05
In reply to Re: Deep Brain Stimulation and Scars » denise1966, posted by Ilene on September 7, 2005, at 12:51:56
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Posted by EERRIICC on September 8, 2005, at 11:54:24
In reply to Re: Deep Brain Stimulation and Scars » denise1966, posted by Ilene on September 7, 2005, at 12:51:56
They insert the electrodes through two nickel sized holes, I'm sure they would place these holes somewhere where hair could grow over. (Don't worry about scary lobotomy scars :) )
Eric
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