Many people are unaware that hand surgery can be done not only by orthopedic surgeons, but also by plastic surgeons. Dr. Benjamin Schlechter, the plastic surgeon who owns Spring Ridge Plastic Surgery, ...

The terms ‘plastic surgery’ and ‘cosmetic surgery’ are often used interchangeably. However, there are fundamental differences between the two that every patient should understand before considering a ...

At University of Utah Health, we prioritize trust above all else. Our patients choose us not only for our expertise but for the compassionate, no-pressure environment that allows them to feel ...

The selection of a surgeon is really a complicated and somewhat daunting process today, for many reasons. First of all, medicine is becoming more and more specialized. There are more and more ...

Some medical conditions that affect your hands may hinder your ability to perform daily activities, which can have a negative impact on your quality of life. Hand reconstruction surgery may help ...

Scott Holley, MD, is the president and founder of Great Lakes Plastic & Hand Surgery, which includes two surgery centers in Portage and Battle Creek. He is board-certified in general surgery and ...

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the nation. More than 500,000 new cases are reported each year, and the incidence is rising faster than any other type of cancer. While skin cancers ...

Good plastic surgery is subtle, often completely invisible to the untrained eye. Poorly done plastic surgery, though? It ...

When she was pregnant with her son Junior, who turns nine this month, Gabriela Acosta ballooned from 115 pounds to 196. Acosta lost the weight but wound up with stretched, saggy skin. Even her son ...