Random-pattern skin flaps (RPSFs) receive blood mainly from small subcutaneous vessels rather than a defined axial vessel, ...

You usually have surgery for skin cancer. The type of surgery you have depends on where the cancer is, how big it is and how deep it is.

Izzy Anaya was tired of looking tired. The skin atop her hooded eyelids had begun to sag and wrinkle. She looked perpetually exhausted and much older than her 43 years. The Manhattan mom of two tried ...

Any surgery comes with risks. It’s always a good idea to know what they are before your operation. There are some added risks that come with getting surgery when you’re living with psoriasis. Once you ...

Former President Joe Biden has gone under the knife to remove skin cancer lesions just a few months after revealing his prostate cancer diagnosis. Biden, 82, sparked concern after he was seen with a ...

Melanoma surgery is a fairly minor procedure that can completely cure early stage melanoma. There are minimal risks, and recovery is typically quick. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can develop ...

By realigning the "scaffolding" of the face, a deep plane face lift can create natural-looking, longer-lasting results.

Bio-engineered skin grafts can play an important role in the treatment of burn victims. Researchers at the University of Zurich have been working on new approaches for such grafts for over 15 years.

Ultherapy, Thermage and XERF all tighten skin without surgery, but they work differently. Here’s how to choose based on lift, ...

Your recovery time will depend on the type of surgery you had. You might have surgery as a day patient or spend a night in ...