Jan 04, 2011: Boy sustains scars from multiple surgeries to correct birth defect
A rare congenital abnormality has left three-year-old Ethan Hendry with permanent scars from numerous surgical operations, the Daily Record reports.
Dec 06, 2010: Scar treatment can make marks from breast cancer fade
Kathryn Gamble, writing for Foster's Daily Democrat, recently detailed her experience with breast cancer, which started when she was just 21 and found a lump in her left breast. While she initially tried to ignore it, it grew so fast that, within a month, she went to see a doctor.
Nov 30, 2010: Teens select cosmetic surgery to boost self-confidence
Plastic surgery is often used to help adults correct or fix an area of their body with which they aren't happy. Teenagers are now turning to these procedures to give themselves a boost of confidence as well, and some parents are okay with that.
Nov 23, 2010: Procedure helps breast cancer survivor
After Elizabeth Anderson underwent a bilateral mastectomy, she was told that she was not a good candidate for breast implants or breast reconstruction because she had undergone radiation.
Nov 22, 2010: Surgeons using techniques without making incisions
Surgeons are beginning to use more techniques that do not require them to make incisions on a patient in order to save their life.
Nov 19, 2010: Advancements in orthopedic treatment reduces scarring
Orthopedic surgeons are beginning to utilize minimally-invasive techniques that can have a patient back on the job within a few weeks with little scarring and reduced recovery time, MDNews.com reports.
Nov 18, 2010: New procedure beneficial to breast cancer patients
Women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer may sometimes opt for a mastectomy, a procedure where the entire breast is removed. Following this surgery, many may undergo breast reconstruction, which is often a two-stage operation.
Nov 16, 2010: Women seeking cheaper cosmetic procedures
Cosmetic surgery is not cheap, but many are finding ways to get their desired look without paying hefty prices. Americans are beginning to look beyond the U.S. for less costly surgeries.
Nov 11, 2010: Plastic surgeon performs two procedures during one operation
Individuals who consider undergoing a cosmetic procedure often have questions about the risks involved and what kind of recovery time they should expect.
Nov 09, 2010: Breast cancer survivors prefer silicone implants
A new study has revealed that breast cancer survivors who undergo reconstruction surgery prefer silicone over saline implants.
Oct 29, 2010: Has cosmetic surgery become the norm?
If one was to look on the cover fashion magazine or tabloids, they may see a headline about the latest advancements in cosmetic surgery or who the latest celebrity is to go under the knife.
Oct 27, 2010: Real Housewife admits to going under the knife
NeNe Leakes, best known from the Real Housewives of Atlanta, was at the center of speculation when she was spotted with what appeared to be a smaller nose and slimmer frame, and now she is talking about her change in appearance.
Oct 22, 2010: Plastic surgeons help breast cancer patients regain some confidence
Breast cancer is a disease that can ravage a woman's body, and sometimes a patient may be faced with difficult decisions regarding treatment and surgery.
Oct 19, 2010: Combining plastic surgery procedures may help you save more money
Plastic surgeons have noticed a rise in the number of patients who elect to undergo several cosmetic procedures all at once instead of going back to have them done one at a time.
Oct 08, 2010: Too much plastic surgery may come with unwanted results
Going under the knife for plastic surgery may sometimes bring positive results depending the procedure that is done, but some individuals claim they become addicted to cosmetic enhancements.
Sep 28, 2010: New cosmetic procedures offer a more defined bottom
Two new cosmetic procedures are promising women perkier buttocks and a slim, defined waistline that will surely get them noticed, American Health and Beauty reports.
Sep 24, 2010: A new brain surgery technique seen as safe and effective
Surgeons at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and University of Washington Medical Center have found that the transorbital neuroendoscopic surgery (TONES) is both a safe and effective way to access the brain to treat a number of diseases and injuries.
Sep 21, 2010: Benefits of having a Brazilian butt lift done with fat transfer
The Brazilian butt lift can give a woman perky buttocks, and there are two ways of having the procedure done, one of which involves using the fat from your own body.
Sep 20, 2010: New television show combines plastic surgery and a wedding
E!, the network responsible for Keeping Up With the Kardashians, has ordered a new series that combines a wedding competition with extreme plastic surgery makeovers.
Aug 27, 2010: Less invasive option for spinal surgery
A new, less invasive procedure, may now be performed on patients in need of spinal surgery, The New Straits Times reports.
Aug 20, 2010: New surgical technique minimizes scarring
Jason Schroyer was born with a deformed spine that caused him to hunch, but recently underwent a surgical procedure to correct the condition, Live5News.com reports.
Aug 03, 2010: Football injury results in emergency brain surgery
Kyle Ward began the football season like any other high school player. He was cornerback and small for his position, but was still being recruited by over 20 colleges and helping his team to victories.
Jul 31, 2010: Plastic surgery numbers remain constant among teens
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has gathered statistics over the last several years and found that the overall number of cosmetic procedures has increased, but among teenagers it has remained constant.
Jun 10, 2010: New York Times reporter Nicholas Kristof's new scar may be easily treated
Nicholas Kristof is a well-known journalist who writes for The New York Times and is a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner. As he was completing a column for the paper about the rise in cancer diagnoses, he received a call from his own doctor - he had a tumor in his kidney which had to be removed through surgery.
May 25, 2010: Favre's scars could be treated with silicone gel sheeting
Famed NFL quarterback Brett Favre, who in recent years has played coy each offseason about whether he will return for another year, has signaled that he might be returning for a 20th season by undergoing ankle surgery. Favre, who has undergone a number of surgeries over the years, could treat any scars he may have sustained over the years with silicone-based scar treatment products.
May 18, 2010: Study: Older patients more satisfied with plastic surgery
A new study has revealed that older patients and people currently being treated for depression are generally more happy with the results of their elective plastic surgery. One common reason for dissatisfaction with plastic surgery is the chance of troublesome scars that can develop as a result of surgery. Such scars can be treated with silicone ointments or gels.
May 05, 2010: Thumb surgery relieves arthritis pain, may leave scars
A new thumb surgery dubbed "BioPro" is relieving those suffering from arthritis, though the procedure may leave scars. Scars left after surgery can be treated with the use of silicone ointments.
Apr 28, 2010: Bret Michaels undergoes surgery for apparent brain hemorrhage
Rocker Bret Michaels, of Poison and reality television fame, has reportedly been forced to undergo emergency surgery for an apparent brain hemorrhage this week.
Apr 26, 2010: Patients can now opt to stay awake for breast augmentation surgery
A new procedure allows those considering breast augmentation surgery to skip the anesthesia and stay awake for the entire procedure.
Apr 22, 2010: Scar treatment could help ailing reality star Montag
Heidi Montag, of "The Hills" fame, recently called in to Ryan Seacrest's radio show to tell viewers about her troubled recovery from her recent ten plastic surgeries in one day.
Apr 21, 2010: Robotics assisting surgeons in precise procedures
Patients going under the knife at the CentraState Medical Center in Freehold Township, New Jersey, may be surprised upon getting to the operating table. The scalpel won't be held by a man, but a machine.
Apr 20, 2010: C-section rate rising down under
Health officials in Australia are attempting to understand the country's rising C-section rate, which is currently estimated to be around twenty-five to thirty percent of all births.
Apr 15, 2010: Ethnicity must be considered when undergoing plastic surgery
In modern society there is tremendous pressure on people, women in particular, to be stunningly beautiful.
Mar 30, 2010: Weakening demand sees lower prices for plastic surgery procedures
As the economy began to wane in the wake of the recent economic recession, plastic surgeons started to experience a reduced workload as people began cutting back on more lavish expenses.
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