Monthly Archives: May 2011

Bristol Palin recently underwent what she called “corrective jaw surgery” and saw cosmetic improvements also, according to Us Weekly. Though Palin said she underwent the procedure to help align her jaw and teeth, her appearance is now more streamlined. Palin … Continue reading

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After Restylane was FDA-approved for wrinkle treatment in 2003, the popularity and multi-purpose applications of it and other injectable filler products made of hyaluronic acid (HA), such as Juvederm, have grown exponentially. Today, products from the Restylane and Juvederm families of HA … Continue reading

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For children born with a cleft lip and palate, surgery within the first year will most likely ensure proper speech development, according to womenshealth.gov. A cleft lip and palate is the second most common birth defect and one that many … Continue reading

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For a California woman, reconstructive surgery helped her regain a hand—literally. After suffering the amputation of her right hand following a car accident, 26-year-old Emily underwent a hand transplant and is learning how to use it for everyday tasks, according … Continue reading

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