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Plastic Surgery; Women's Health

Breast implant illness: Diagnosing and treating its many complex symptoms

Though breast implant illness is not a formal diagnosis, its symptoms are very real. Christine Stiles, M.D., and Abby Culver, M.D., discuss BII and common myths about the condition.

Plastic Surgery

Rhinoplasty: What to expect before and after a ‘nose job’

The nose job, or rhinoplasty, has evolved beyond a solely cosmetic procedure to help improve nasal function after traumatic injury or breathing conditions that affect sleep and exercise. Find out what to expect before a nose job and during recovery.

Plastic Surgery

PRP for hair loss: Can it reverse baldness without surgery, pills, or creams?

Hair loss affects 80 million adults in the U.S. and is a major source of social and professional stress. But a new, natural treatment – PRP injections – can stop and even reverse hair loss. Learn more in this week’s MedBlog by Bardia Amirlak, M.D.

Plastic Surgery

What is Ramsay Hunt syndrome, the virus affecting Justin Bieber’s face?

Learn what causes Ramsay Hunt syndrome and why it’s important to talk with a doctor who specializes in the facial nerve if you have symptoms of paralysis.

'One common concern friends and patients have shared is that they look tired during video calls. This isn’t a minor worry – many companies have announced plans to shift to working remotely, and many job interviews are now conducted via video conference.'

Cancer; Plastic Surgery; Women's Health

New breast reconstruction approach delivers efficiency, natural results for cancer patients

UT Southwestern offers authentic breast reconstruction with DIEP flap surgery. Our techniques have delivered an improved and streamlined patient experience.