Looking at her own reflection has a new meaning for Ginny Williamson.  “I look in the mirror every morning. I have a nose.

After having her head shaved by nurses at Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center, patient Catherine Klie's right hand shook ...

Three years ago, Jordan Wilson was attacked by a dog. She's had multiple reconstructive surgeries since then to rebuild her ...

Every burn survivor carries two kinds of wounds: the ones you can see on the surface, and the ones hidden in the mind and ...

Available on October 7 from retailers, as an eBook and audiobook.I want to open this chapter by telling you a story about something very specific. My nose.It was burned when I was burned. The ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Krista Powers, a local breast cancer survivor, expressed her gratitude to Dr. Doug Dembinski, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at UC Health, for performing a complex procedure ...

D. Scott Lind, M.D., F.A.C.S.; Barbara L. Smith, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S.; Wiley W. Souba, M.D., Sc.D., F.A.C.S. Advances in reconstructive techniques have made breast ...

Introduction: Reconstruction of the nipple-areola complex (NAC) is indicated when this member is amputated in mastectomies to ensure a more natural appearance to the reconstructed breast. It was first ...

Avulsion wounds of the skin are typically a severe type of skin injury. These wounds often require surgery to repair. While the treatment and care of avulsion wounds will depend on how severe the ...

Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, occur when too much pressure is applied to an area of your skin for a long time. The pressure prevents blood from reaching the affected ...

Getting diagnosed with breast cancer is stressful enough. Losing one or both breasts in the process can have negative repercussions on your body image, sense of femininity, and self-esteem. It’s ...