Plastic Surgery: Q&A
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Can a Plastic Surgeon Fix Complications from Removal of Massive Tumor?
I had a 80lb tumor removed causing my abdominal wall to weaken and 3 months later ended up getting a incision hernia that was fixed, but something...
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I Have Had a Failed Lat Dorsi T Reconstruction. Any Other Options?
I am of slim build. Are there any reconstruction options open for me.
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How Long Before Tissue Engineering is Available?
Can anyone give me a rough estimate as to how long it'll be before tissue engineering (or something along the lines of it) to produce unlimited...
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Is It Possible To Contour The Male Chest After Surgical Procedure To Remove Excess Gland Tissue?
How can a chest be contoured after excess gland tissue is removed via the nipple incision and not through vaser or lipo? I'm concerned that if...
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Can a New False Belly Button Be Created if Original Removed?
I have to undergo cytoreductive surgery and peri-operative chemotherapy for pseudomyxoma. They have to remove my belly button as it was used for...
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Plastic Surgery Options to Improve Scar and Hip Area Aesthetics?
I was in a bad car accident where I fractured my femur and my pelvic bone. I had to get a metal plate with screws implanted, which was later removed....
Is Peeling and Small Amt of Discharge Normal in Nipple Reconstruction with Skin Grafting
I am 9 day post op breast and nipple construction with grafted tissue saved from mastectomy done in Jan of 2011 The area of my right nipple grafted...
Free Flap Patient with Transferred Tissue Growing over Good Skin That Has Grown Downward?
I have 2 open wounds and have been on the wound vac for 2 months. My nurse noticed that one of my wounds is healing inverted. Meaning the transferred...
Do You Know of a Plastic Surgeon Who Does Sternal Reconstruction?
I am 2+ yrs. out from bypass surgery and have a non union sternum. Always told my surgeon I had clicking, popping, cracking and shifting in my sternum...
Travelling Abroad to the Tropics Before Vacation?
Im 69 years of age and am having reconstructive surgery to my knees in July. I need to travel abroad to India for 2-3 weeks, but will be returning 30...
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