Surgery

Plastic surgeons ask: What's the ideal male buttock?

At a time when more men are considering body contouring and gluteal enhancement, an Internet survey provides new information on the "ideal" appearance of the male buttock, reports the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive ...

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Evolving trends in cosmetic breast augmentation

Ongoing quality improvement data submitted by Board-certified plastic surgeons highlight current trends in surgical technique in cosmetic breast augmentation using implants, reports a study in the December issue of Plastic ...

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Smart scalpel could help doctors hone surgical skills

Scalpels with built-in sensors could streamline training for surgeons and pave the way for procedures performed by robotic devices, a study published in Communications Engineering suggests.

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Thinking about weight-loss surgery? 4 things to consider

Anyone who's struggled with reaching or maintaining a healthy weight probably has heard comments like, "If you want to lose weight, just eat less and exercise more" or "Losing weight is all about willpower." But weight loss ...

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