The largest study of breast implants to date provides women with some important information regarding rare but serious adverse outcomes. A breast implant is a prosthesis used to change the size or shape of a woman’s breast. Some women use breast implants to feel more comfortable in their bodies, whereas others choose breast reconstruction to …
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A team of surgeons has successfully performed a face transplant for a 26-year-old man who had a self-inflicted gun injury. The team used facial skin from a donor to replace much of the man’s face, as well as partially replacing his bone structure. A team of over 100 medical professionals at New York University (NYU) …
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What is liposuction? Uses, Benefits, Operation, Risks Liposuction, also called lipoplasty, liposculpture suction, lipectomy, or lipo, is a type of cosmetic surgery that breaks up and “sucks” fat from the body. The fat is removed through a hollow instrument, known as a cannula. This is inserted under the skin. A powerful, high-pressure vacuum is applied …
With so much information out there about facelifts and facelift alternatives, separating fact from fiction can be difficult. To help you find the accurate answers you’re looking for, here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about getting a facelift, from how to tell if a facelift could be right for you to …
Hani Sbitany, MD, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at UCSF Health, performs a breast reconstruction surgery. Sbitany is one of a few surgeons using a procedure that is less invasive and has a less painful recovery. Photo by Susan Merrell For nearly four decades, the main option for breast reconstruction for women who had to undergo …
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