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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

How Susan got her smile back: A journey overcoming facial paralysis

Facial expressions tell the world who we are and help us communicate with our surroundings. When facial paralysis stole Susan's smile, she turned to Shai Rozen, M.D., to get it back.

Plastic Surgery

Abdominal wall reconstruction: Get your life back after hernia, diastasis recti surgery

Abdominal wall defects caused by conditions such as hernias or diastasis recti can greatly impair quality of life. Ronald Hoxworth, M.D., discusses our patient- and rehab-focused approach to abdominal wall reconstruction.

'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

DIEP flap breast reconstruction uses your own tissue to provide a natural look and feel after cancer. See how UT Southwestern has reduced operating time by half to provide a better, more efficient patient experience.