May 28, 2026
Free tissue transfer is the gold standard for complex reconstruction because it moves healthy tissue, along with its own blood supply, to repair defects that simpler methods can’t cover. It restores form and function in places where skin grafts or local flaps...
May 27, 2026
Yes. Surgery can help when Bell’s palsy fails to recover with conservative treatment. About 70% of patients recover fully within three to six months, but for those who don’t, surgical options range from nerve repair and transfers to muscle transfers and...
May 26, 2026
Yes. Breasts can be reconstructed after mastectomy. The options are implants or the patient’s own tissue, sometimes a combination of the two. And the timing is flexible. Some patients have reconstruction during the same operation as the mastectomy, others much...
May 24, 2026
Women often live with the physical strain of disproportionately large breasts for years, enduring back pain, shoulder grooves, and restricted activity before seeking surgery. The decision is usually driven by discomfort rather than appearance. Breast reduction...
May 23, 2026
Gynecomastia is the medical term for enlarged breast tissue in men, caused when testosterone drops in proportion to estrogen. It can appear on one side or both, presenting as firm glandular tissue, excess fat, or a combination of the two. Most men notice the change...
May 22, 2026
Surgeons grade a diabetic foot ulcer by assessing its depth, the presence of infection, and the blood supply to the area. Grading puts the ulcer on a scale that guides treatment and predicts the risk of amputation. Two systems dominate. The Wagner scale, which focuses... 
