It’s a common misconception that plastic surgery is only for vain adults. The truth is plastic surgery can be life-changing, not just for adults but also children. Pediatric cosmetic surgeries can correct congenital and traumatic deformities and soft tissue...
When I was a surgical resident, I would get asked often how I survived each day and if it resembled the medical dramas on TV (when I trained, ER was popular, nowadays its Grey’s Anatomy). I started my surgical training before work hour restrictions. For nine months...
When you are told you must have surgery, a million thoughts run through your mind, including: How long will recovery take? How big of a scar will I have? How much pain will I be in? These are certainly valid thoughts that you should address with your surgeon. However,...