Surgery
For knee injuries, surgery may not be the best option
Knee reconstructions may lead to more problems later in life than non-surgical rehabilitation, researchers have found.
May 21, 2020
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News tagged with reconstructive surgery
Surgery
A way to look younger is right under your nose, study finds
From face-lifts to facials and fillers, there's no shortage of ways to reduce the inevitable signs of aging. But there's one cosmetic procedure that most people don't think about as a tool that can make women look years younger.
Jan 28, 2020
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Surgery
3-D tattoo device aids with nipple reconstruction
(HealthDay)—A new device allows plastic surgeons to perform three-dimensional nipple tattoos as part of breast reconstruction, according to a study published in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Jan 4, 2020
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Surgery
New technique improves face-lifts for balding men
(HealthDay)—A new method of face-lift surgery eliminates visible scars for bald men undergoing the procedure, according to a study published in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Jan 3, 2020
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Surgery
Building a better breast with eye-tracking technology
What makes the female breast attractive? The answer is subjective, of course. But studies using eye-tracking technology are providing a more objective basis for determining which breast areas are most attractive—which may ...
Dec 3, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Study examines Appalachian Kentucky's breast cancer care disparities
It is estimated that nearly 40 percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer will require a mastectomy. For those patients, breast reconstruction surgery is a valuable part of comprehensive breast cancer care as studies show ...
Nov 20, 2019
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Surgery
Plastic surgery trainees may delay plans to have children
(HealthDay)—The demands of training may negatively affect family planning and reproductive health for both female and male plastic surgery residents and fellows, according to a study published in the November issue of Plastic ...
Nov 8, 2019
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Surgery
Researchers identify improved avenues to train plastic surgeons in microsurgery
Microsurgery is an intricate and challenging surgical technique that involves using miniature instruments and sutures as fine as a hair strand aided by sophisticated microscopes. In plastic surgery, microsurgery is used to ...
Oct 26, 2019
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Surgery
Overweight, obese patients rate tummy tuck results highly
(HealthDay)—Overweight and obese patients are overwhelmingly pleased with the results of tummy tuck procedures, according to a study published in the October issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Oct 24, 2019
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Health
Insurance plans vary in policies for gender-affirming surgeries
(HealthDay)—There is great variability in coverage and medical necessity criteria for gender-affirming top surgery across insurance companies, according to a study published in the October issue of Plastic and Reconstructive ...
Oct 17, 2019
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