Cryosurgery (cryotherapy) is the use of extreme cold in surgery to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue.The term comes from the Greek words cryo (ÎºÏÏÎ¿) (icy cold) and surgery (cheirourgiki â ÏÎµÎ¹ÏÎ¿ÏÏÎ³Î¹ÎºÎ®) meaning hand work or handiwork. mixture of dimethyl ether and propane is used in some preparations such as Dr. Scholl's Freeze Away. The mixture is stored in an aerosol spray type container at room temperature and drops to â41 Â°C (â42 Â°F) when dispensed. The mixture is often dispensed into a straw with a cotton-tipped swab.
Many people remember waiting an hour, half an hour, or at least 20 minutes after having had lunch before they could get back into the swimming pool. In Cuba, children are told they must wait three hours to swim after eating.
C-Section: While every woman is different, doctors generally recommend waiting six weeks after delivery before swimming. 1  If you plan to swim after your surgery, wait until bleeding has stopped and the scar has healed. Some women are cleared to swim at six weeks, while others may have to wait a longer period. Cornea transplant â It is recommended to wait four weeks before swimming after a cornea transplant. After being cleared by your doctor, wear goggles to protect your eye from an impact injury and avoid diving. Hip replacementâ Doctors recommend waiting between eight to 12 weeks before swimming. It is advised that after hip surgery you avoid the breaststroke, which can place pressure on the hip compared to other strokes. Heart bypass â It is recommended that you wait three months before swimming after a heart bypass surgery. Cataract surgeryâ Doctors say you may be able to swim while wearing goggles two weeks after cataract surgery and four weeks without goggles.