An amazing weight loss story by someone who lost 401 lbs, and then went through major surgery to remove all the excess skin. picked by DaftGretel 2 years ago

It prompted one U.S. newspaper last year to label Iran a "nose-job nation". picked by kxmk 2 years ago

Photo is from the article. I hope I'm not breaking any rules! picked by Phildo 3 years ago

Young South Korean job seekers are rushing to surgical clinics for "employment cosmetic" procedures to improve their chances of getting hired. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

"For a hand, it takes quite some time to get full movement," said spokeswoman Amy Dugas Rose. "He has some movement, which is a good sign." picked by kakana 8 months ago

Guess the patient should have done a little more research on her choice of surgeon. picked by arsphidius 1 year ago

It's a different article... Not only is there a disturbing lack of data about the phenomenon, there has been negligible assessment about surgical after-effects -- and almost zero reflexion as to whether a labial "problem" exists in the first place, the BMJ says angrily. picked by pulsisx 3 years ago

By combing through old scientific journals, medical-device companies are finding effective, but brutal treatments for common diseases that could be transformed by modern technology into safer, noninvasive procedures. picked by nikneven 8 months ago

Mohammed Iqbal said he has been told by his landlord to pay up on debts and is left with a choice facing others in this impoverished corner of Pakistan: Sell your children or a kidney. picked by TraumaMamma 4 months ago

Because a click a day could save a life. picked by gratheo 2 years ago

Obesity increases the risk that patients will suffer complications during spinal surgery. picked by tlovesd 3 years ago

Lizards with hairy feet are the inspiration for a new medical product that could help surgical patients heal better and might even replace sutures some day. picked by MandolinOrange 2 years ago

A single donated cornea can save the sight of three eye patients under a technique pioneered by an Australian eye surgeon. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Some.
People.
Are.
Morons. picked by kxmk 2 years ago

Edgar, a 4-year-old long-haired feline, went missing from her home in Winthrop for three days last week. When she finally came home, her owner found her in her litter box — with part of her face dangling from her head. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

Ten-foot crocodile gets four metal plates and 41 screws in his head after reconstructive surgery. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Local doctors give a crippled child from Africa a chance to live a normal life -- It took nearly a day of marathon surgery. picked by prish 1 year ago

Personally, I think he's better off with the surgery. picked by jaxomlotus 3 years ago

Multiple studies show less vision loss and eye problems with lasik vs. contacts. picked by hypnotode 3 years ago

Through spiritual or surgical routes, women give their first time a do-over.

"Religiously motivated women like Watts believe it's very possible to become a born-again virgin — if you believe it is so and pledge abstinence until marriage." picked by TchEngRox 2 years ago