Jun 19, 2026
A pedicled flap is a section of tissue moved to a nearby defect while staying attached to its original blood supply through a vascular pedicle, which means the vessels don’t need to be cut and reconnected. It’s preferred over a free flap when the defect is...
Jun 18, 2026
Skin laxity is caused by gradual loss of collagen and elastin from aging, sun damage, significant weight loss, pregnancy, and genetic factors, all of which reduce the skin’s ability to spring back into shape. Surgical correction removes the excess skin and...
Jun 16, 2026
Keloid and hypertrophic scars can be surgically treated, but surgery alone often isn’t enough because both scar types tend to recur, particularly keloids. Treatment usually combines excision with injections, pressure therapy, silicone sheets, or radiation to...
Jun 15, 2026
Negative pressure therapy supports wound healing by applying controlled suction to a wound through a sealed dressing, which removes excess fluid, reduces swelling, improves blood flow to the tissue, and draws the wound edges together. It’s used for complex,...
Jun 14, 2026
Limb salvage surgery prevents amputation by restoring blood supply, removing infection or dead tissue, and reconstructing the limb so it can heal and function again. It’s used for limbs threatened by severe trauma, advanced diabetic complications, vascular... 
