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Stabbing victim receives reconstructive surgery on documentary

Stabbing victim receives reconstructive surgery on documentary

For five years Lilly Morales had to live with the scars on her face from when she was attacked by her ex-boyfriend while living with her mother. Though insurance covered surgery on damaged muscles and nerves, facial treatment wes considered cosmetic and not covered. However, thanks to a documentary set to air on the Discovery Health Channel, Morales received the surgery earlier this year, Women's eNews reports.

Categories: Facial Aesthetic Surgery News
November 11, 2010
Patients should research procedure treatment options and anti-aging tactics

Patients should research procedure treatment options and anti-aging tactics

While results of recent surveys have indicated that there are a rising number of people choosing to undergo plastic surgery, experts say that some individuals may be confused about which treatment is best for the type of results they desire, ABC affiliate KERO reports.

Categories: Anti-Aging News
November 11, 2010
Plastic surgeons head to India for charity

Plastic surgeons head to India for charity

A group of plastic surgeons is headed to India to provide reconstructive surgeries to children who are suffering from facial deformities such as cleft lips, cleft palates, facial tumors and burns. The team is part of Operation Smile, an organization that works to improve the quality of life of children with similar conditions across the globe, the Illinois-based McLeansboro Times-Leader reports.

Categories: Facial Aesthetic Surgery News
November 10, 2010
Woman desperate for breast reduction surgery

Woman desperate for breast reduction surgery

Categories: Breast Surgery News
November 10, 2010
Choose a qualified professional to perform your chemical peel

Choose a qualified professional to perform your chemical peel

Individuals who are looking for a way to reduce the signs of aging could consider chemical peel treatments. However, while the procedure can yield significant results, patients should be well informed befor their appointment, Louisiana-based newspaper The Houma Courier reports.

Categories: Skin Procedures News
November 10, 2010

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