Reconstructive dentistry refers to the branch of medicine that focuses on repairing or replacing damaged teeth. A person may require reconstructive dentistry if they experience cavities, damaged teeth ...

Your care team will review each of the stages with you and what you need to be prepared for this process. In stage one of breast reconstruction, your medical team will need to prepare your chest ...

Pelvic reconstructive surgery treats pelvic organ prolapse, which can occur due to factors like childbirth or chronic coughing. Recovery varies depending on the type of surgery. Pelvic reconstructive ...

Many women with breast cancer want to have a bilateral mastectomy even if they only have one breast affected by cancer. No matter what you choose, there are support groups, doctors and even tattoo ...

The number of women who opt for breast reconstruction after mastectomy has skyrocketed 65 percent in five years. According to a report published Tuesday by the Agency for Healthcare Research and ...

The diagnosis of oral cancer is a life-altering event that not only poses a threat to a patient's health but also raises challenges related to appearance and functionality. The impact of oral cancer ...

In the surgical treatment of head and neck cancers, oftentimes the removal of cosmetically and/or functionally important structures is integral in achieving cure. These structures can include the ...

Double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Eric Halvorson has launched a new website for his Asheville practice, providing ...

Plastic surgery, often associated with aesthetics, is grounded in reconstructive surgery, celebrated on July 15 in honor of Sushruta. Techniques such as microsurgery address deformities, trauma, ...

In June of 2019 I had my annual mammogram. When I received my results in August, it turned out there was an issue and I had to have a biopsy. That biopsy showed that I had breast cancer. It had ...