Surgery

Low complication rate for nipple-sparing mastectomy

(HealthDay)—Nipple-sparing mastectomy with microsurgical breast reconstruction can be safely performed for select patients, according to a study published in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Health

German MPs call for under-18 ban on cosmetic surgery

Plastic surgery could be outlawed for under 18-year-olds unless medically necessary under a proposal by lawmakers from Germany's ruling party, according to a document seen by AFP Thursday.

Surgery

Thinking of plastic surgery? Zoom in on this first

Once considered something to hide, plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures are now a matter-of-fact discussion on reality TV and a proud post on social media. The procedures are also marketed as a way to improve one's "Zoom ...

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