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Chemical peels are becoming an increasingly popular procedure. In response, Harper’s Bazaar is examining the science of the procedure in a recent article titled “THE CHEMISTRY BEHIND THE PEEL.” In the article, Emma Hobson, the Education Manager at the International...

Anyone who has had the experience will tell you, hernias are no joke. Carolyn Kimmel of Penn Live hammers this point home in a recent article titled “If you suspect you have a hernia, docs warn not to wait before having it checked out.” Kimmel writes, “About 5 million...

When people think of liposuction, they tend to just think of losing weight. However, there are a number of other health benefits connected with the procedure. For example, according to Fox News, liposuction can treat lipodemia. Avinash Ramsadeen of Fox News...

Microtia, which is a congenital malformation of variable severity of the external and middle ear, can cause a host of problems for an individual. Chief among those problems, of course, is hearing. However, new devices are being created for those with microtia to ease...

For soon-to-be parents who are concerned their unborn child might need a procedure like an otoplasty, there is news that might be encouraging for you. According to the Cornell Chronicle, doctors have developed a nonsurgical way to fix ear deformities for infants. The...

Whether it’s Serena Williams, Cameron Diaz, or even the First Lady Michelle Obama, it’s clear that the nation is putting more of a focus on healthy arms. According to Eugene, Oregon’s KVAL, surgeons have data to back up the notion that arms are the “in thing” right...

While some surgeons close wounds, some cases require more – specifically reconstructive surgery. Wound surgery can be crucial in saving limbs and lives. For example, consider the case of Larry Mayfield in Illinois. River Bender looks at this in a recent...

To some, Botox might seem like a daring move. Take Christene Barberich for example. In a piece for Yahoo Beauty titled “Why I’ll Never Look Back After Trying Botox,” she writes, “About a year ago, shortly after I turned 45, I started (finally) thinking about getting...

People across the country are discovering the benefits of a procedure called fat grafting.  Salvatore Pacella, MD of UT San Diego addresses this in a recent article titled “From cosmetic to reconstruction fat transfer has benefits.” In terms of reconstruction,...

For many, a house fire is right up there with some of our worst nightmares. Consider this story from CBS 6 titled “Survivor jumps to safety from second-floor of burning Chesterfield apartment.” The first paragraph of the article reads, “Five people were taken to the...

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last several years, then you’ve seen your share of people with gauge earrings. Chances are, these people were young and chances are, if you see them now a few years later, they might not have their gauges anymore. Justin...