Surgery
Many women get unnecessary mammograms before breast reduction surgery
Each year, thousands of younger women with no known risk of breast cancer get mammograms before having breast reduction surgery.
Jan 30, 2019
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Surgery
What causes aging of the upper lip? Loss of volume, not just 'sagging'
Plastic surgeons have long debated the mechanisms aging-related changes in the face: Are they related more to "deflation" or "sagging"? A new study helps settle the debate, showing significant loss of volume in the upper ...
Jan 30, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Bangladesh 'Tree Man' returns to hospital as condition worsens
A Bangladeshi father dubbed "Tree Man" for the bark-like growths on his body returned to hospital on Sunday after his condition worsened, he told AFP.
Jan 20, 2019
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Cardiology
Sugary stent eases suturing of blood vessels
Reconstructive procedures and organ transplants demand nimble fingers that can restore blood flow by stitching together millimeter-scale arteries. It's a tough ask and time-consuming task for even the most skilled surgeon.
Jan 11, 2019
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Surgery
High patient satisfaction rates after 'Adam's apple' reduction surgery
Cosmetic surgery to reduce the masculine appearance of the "Adam's apple" has a high patient satisfaction rate, according to a study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—Global Open, the official open-access medical journal ...
Nov 8, 2018
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Surgery
If you're considering cosmetic surgery...
(HealthDay)—More than 17 million cosmetic procedures are performed in the United States each year. Most of these are minimally invasive, designed to improve your appearance in subtle ways without the surgery, stitches and ...
Nov 5, 2018
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Surgery
Patient satisfaction with plastic surgery—it's the surgeon, not the practice
Patient satisfaction after plastic surgery is most affected by surgeon-related factors, such as taking the time to answer questions and including patients in the decision-making process, reports a study in the September issue ...
Aug 31, 2018
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Surgery
Ask the right questions before opting for plastic surgery
Making the decision to undergo plastic surgery should not be taken lightly, according to Dr. Shayan Izaddoost, associate professor in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery and in molecular and cellular biology at Baylor ...
Aug 22, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
A new reality for beauty standards: How selfies and filters affect body image
With the spread of photo-editing technology through applications like Snapchat and Facetune, the level of physical "perfection" previously seen only on celebrity or beauty magazines is now all over social media. As these ...
Aug 2, 2018
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Men turn to plastic surgeons for a better body image and more confidence at every age
Body image is an issue most commonly discussed among women, but new statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reveal that it's a conversation that is emerging among men. More men are seeking help from ...
Jun 13, 2018
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