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Health and Wellness | May 8, 2025

How to Remove a Non-Cancerous Mole: Medical Options

Mole removal can be easily done, but scarring may occur. Board-certified plastic surgeons are experts at minimizing scarring.
Health and Wellness | May 20, 2024

What Are the Best Ways to Remove Dark Circles Under the Eyes?

Understanding the causes of dark circles under the eyes determines the most effective treatments. A Scripps Clinic plastic surgeon explains.
Health and Wellness | September 19, 2022

What Is Reconstructive Surgery?

Advice about care for post-plastic surgery wounds.
Severe wounds can cause pain, loss of function and be unsightly. Reconstructive plastic surgery can make the necessary repairs.
Health and Wellness | May 10, 2022

When Is Breast Implant Revision an Option?

Breast augmentation surgery typically produces high patient satisfaction, but in some cases, a revisional procedure may be necessary.
Health and Wellness | March 10, 2021

What Is a Thread Face Lift?

A Scripps plastic surgeon discusses the benefits and limits of a nonsurgical thread facelift, also known as "the lunchtime facelift".
Health and Wellness | November 2, 2020

How To Fix Droopy Eyelids with Plastic Surgery

An upper eyelid lift can fix droopy eyelids related to aging. A Scripps plastic surgeon discusses surgical and non-surgical approaches to droopy eyelids.
Health and Wellness | April 26, 2019

What is Involved in Scar Revision?

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People with scars who are concerned about their appearance have options available to minimize scars, including scar revision. A plastic surgeon at Scripps...