Surgery

Find out everything you need to know about surgery, including how to prepare and the different types of surgeons.

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What can I expect after cosmetic plastic surgery?
Don't expect to be camera-ready right after cosmetic plastic surgery. Your body will need some time ...

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Scared about surgery? Here’s how to ease the fear
Be honest as you explain why your child's surgery is necessary—and what to expect before and after t...

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What you need to know about anesthesia
Learning the facts can help calm pre-procedure worries.

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How long do breast implants last?
Plastic surgeon, Stewart Linder, MD, reviews how long breast implants last depending on the patient....

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What are the risks of plastic surgery?
Like every other procedure, there are risks with plastic surgery. Learn more about the risks associa...

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Father and daughter doctors join forces for heart surgery
Sophia Roberts, MD, is currently training to be a heart surgeon at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Lou...

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Father and daughter successfully undergo same rare brain surgery
Father and daughter were both diagnosed with craniosynostosis, birth defect in which the bones in a ...

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How Can Patients Minimize Complications Following Robotic Surgery?
The advice is simple—to minimize complications after surgery, listen to your doctor. In this video, ...

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Why might I want a revisional procedure after breast augmentation surgery?
Ruptured implants, scarring, distortion and other issues may lead patients to opt for a revisional p...