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Repairing the Head |
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by Peter J. Taub, MD, FACS, FAAP, and Philip J. Torina, MD |
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Skull reconstruction is most successful when the patient's own bone is used, but alloplastic materials can work as well |
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The Second Time Around |
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by Lori L. Cherup, MD, FACS, and Tiffany A. Gleason, PA-C |
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Careful preparation leads to a surgical plan that ensures a successful breast-augmentation revision |
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Lasers for Lesions |
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by Joseph Niamtu III, DMD |
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Treat vascular and pigmented lesions of the head and neck effectively with lasers that deliver 532- and 940-nm wavelengths |
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Homeopathy in Plastic Surgery |
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by Shirley Madhère, MD, PC |
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Increasing numbers of Western surgeons are embracing complementary medical practices to improve recovery, control pain, and avoid complications |
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Pro Bono Plastic Surgery |
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Pro Bono Plastic Surgery |
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Restoring Lives |
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by Wendy Lewis |
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Plastic surgeons on humanitarian missions to less fortunate countries find that they can improve many people's lives—including their own |
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Pro Bono Plastic Surgery |
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Teaching to Learn |
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by Kaveh Alizadeh, MD, FACS, and Thomas Davenport, MD |
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The evolution of volunteer plastic surgery |
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Pro Bono Plastic Surgery |
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Treating Wounds in the Third World |
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by Gunther Hintz, MD |
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In places like Cambodia, primitive conditions and the lack of funds leave little hope for adequate care |
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