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How plastic surgeons treat self-harm scars
Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS | Santa Monica, CA Monday, September 16, 2024If you are seeking treatment for self-harm scars, a thorough evaluation by a board-certified plastic surgeon is recommended to determine the best treatment. A direct referral from your primary care physician, mental health counselor, psychologist or psychiatrist, if applicable, can also help improve your care.
A parental guide to cleft lip and palate surgery
Samuel J. Lin, MD & Elizabeth Laikhter | Boston, MA Wednesday, February 7, 2024As a parent, it can be scary when your little one needs surgery. Cleft lip and palate often necessitate surgery early in life. Fortunately, the outcome after surgery and additional therapies is usually excellent.
Healthy hands through the holidays
Loree Kalliainen, MD, FACS | Providence, RI Thursday, December 10, 2020As wonderful as the holiday season is, rushing to get everything done can lead to hand injuries. A trip to the emergency department will not be a time-saver, and recovery from injuries can be lengthy.
How can plastic surgeons help treat thumb arthritis?
Loree Kalliainen, MD, FACS | Providence, RI Tuesday, October 29, 2019Hand surgery is one of many components of plastic surgery training. Many plastic surgeons incorporate hand surgery into their practices, some completing hand fellowships and focusing solely on hand surgery.
What is giant juvenile fibroadenoma and how is it treated?
John Y.S. Kim, MD | Chicago, IL Friday, May 5, 2017A rare subtype of fibroadenoma is termed a "giant juvenile fibroadenoma" and these masses can grow larger than 5cm in diameter. Significant presenting asymmetry of the breasts may occur and subsequent removal of these fibroadenomas can result in concomitant deformity.
Cosmetic results are impacted by reconstructive training
Hatem Abou-Sayed, MD, MBA, FACS | Boca Raton, FL Monday, July 2, 2012We are fond of saying that to become a great cosmetic surgeon, one must first be a great reconstructive surgeon. This is for several reasons.
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