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Teen Undergoes One-In-A-Million Surgery At Northwell Health Teen Undergoes One-In-A-Million Surgery At Northwell Health
Teen Undergoes One-In-a-million Surgery At Northwell Health A teen recently underwent a one-in-a-million surgery at Northwell Health. Taina Contreras, a 19-year-old student from Briarwood, Queens, knows she has a lot to smile about these days. Her new sense of confidence stems from a very rare surgery to correct congenital facial differences performed by Northwell Health New Hyde Park plastic surgeon Dr. James Bradley. Contreras was just five months old when she had her first surgery to correct an open cleft lip. Since birth, she has endured more than 21 surgeries—sometimes two or three in a year---to correct abnormalities in her face and eye forma…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Summertime Eye Protection: Prevent Eyelid Cancer With These Tips Summertime Eye Protection: Prevent Eyelid Cancer With These Tips
Summertime Eye Protection: Prevent Eyelid Cancer With These Tips The skin on your eyelid is the thinnest and most sensitive skin on your body. Almost 10% of skin cancer cases occur on the eyelid. This area of the body is easily damaged by sun exposure with more than half of eyelid cancers developing on the lower part of the eyelid. The most common type of eyelid cancer is basal cell carcinoma which can generally be removed with surgery. Less common types include squamous cell carcinoma, sebaceous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma. Risk factors for eyelid cancer include exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, fair skin or light-colored eyes, those age…

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‘Daddy Do-Overs': 1.3M Plastic Surgery Procedures Performed On Men, New Report Says ‘Daddy Do-Overs': 1.3M Plastic Surgery Procedures Performed On Men, New Report Says
‘Daddy Do-Overs': 1.3M Plastic Surgery Procedures Performed On Men, New Report Says It’s no secret that plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures have experienced a popularity spike in recent years. However, new data shows that men are going under the knife in a procedure that has been dubbed, the “daddy do-over.” The daddy do-over generally consists of liposuction of the chest, abs and flanks (sides and back). According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, more than 1.3 million of these operations were performed on individuals who identify as male in 2018 — an increase of 29 percent since 2000. The research suggests that while not all who get the procedure are confi…

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by Valerie Musson
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What Is DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction? A CareMount Medical Expert Explains What Is DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction? A CareMount Medical Expert Explains
What Is Diep Flap Breast Reconstruction? A CareMount Medical Expert Explains Women undergoing single or double mastectomy as part of their breast cancer treatment have the option to select an advanced microsurgical plastic surgery technique – the DIEP flap – for autologous tissue breast reconstruction. DIEP is an acronym for Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator, the system of lower abdominal wall blood vessels that are used to perfuse the tissue for the newly reconstructed breast. This muscle-sparing procedure, which has gained increased popularity among breast cancer patients who are undergoing complete breast removal, effectively recreates one or both breasts…

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