Recent news of Bruce Jenner’s gender transformation has brought to light some of the struggles of the transgender population. Generally speaking, transgender individuals live in a body that feels foreign…
Nasal Septal Perforation Repair Jason S. Hamilton, MD, FACS Director of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Osborne Head and Neck Institute, Los Angeles, CA Ryan Osborne, MD, FACS…
Can wiring my jaw shut be avoided when repairing a mandibular fracture? Question: I was recently assaulted on my way home from the gym. As a result of the incident,…
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What is Frey’s Syndrome? Question: I recently saw my doctor because I began to have episodes of facial sweating and flushing that would occur during eating or sometimes after…
Question: I got my ear pierced, and now my ear has a swollen, itchy, and painful growth on it. My doctor said I have a keloid. What does this mean?…
Baldness is a troubling phenomenon for anyone, male or female. However, it is often thought to be a natural consequence of aging, particularly for many men, which makes it…
In 2011 Kris Jenner underwent a facelift surgery that was televised during the reality show “Keeping up with the Kardashians”. Soon after she was sued by B&P cosmetics with…