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Plastic Surgery; Women's Health

Breast implant illness: Diagnosing and treating its many complex symptoms

Christine Carman Stiles, M.D.

April 21, 2022

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Restoring hand function impaired by Dupuytren’s contracture

March 16, 2022

Diabetic foot ulcers: Surgery options to treat and prevent podiatric emergencies

December 22, 2021

Corrective breast reconstruction: Free-flap procedures offer natural options if implants fail

October 13, 2021

The art of ethnic rhinoplasty: A nose job that preserves your cultural identity

August 5, 2021

Mohs surgery team integrates skin cancer removal and reconstruction

June 30, 2021

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.

Bardia Amirlak, M.D.

November 30, 2018

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.

Bardia Amirlak, M.D.

October 17, 2019

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.

Shai M. Rozen, M.D.

July 17, 2020

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.

Ron Hoxworth, M.D.

February 19, 2021

'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.'

Christine Carman Stiles, M.D. quoted from: Ready for your video call closeup? Simple ways to look and feel confident

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.