Auricular Reconstruction of a Child’s Ear: Phase 3
This surgery can help reconstruct your child's missing or underdeveloped outer ear.
This surgery can help reconstruct your child's missing or underdeveloped outer ear.
This surgery can help reconstruct your child's outer ear that is missing or underdeveloped. This condition is called microtia.
If your child's ear is missing or not developed, he or she may need to have auricular reconstruction. This is when a framework for the outer ear is made from cartilage.
In some cases, scar revision surgery can help improve the look of a scar or make it less visible. If the scar tissue is tight and restricts movement of the skin, revision can improve this. Z-plasty is a method of scar revision.
Abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, can be done with liposuction to help remove excess fat and tighten up the muscles and skin of the belly.
Liposuction is a type of cosmetic surgery to remove excess fat from specific body areas.
Lymphedema is a problem that may occur after cancer surgery, or after radiation to the lymph nodes. It has no cure, but you can take steps to reduce or relieve symptoms.
Intraperitoneal (IP) therapy is a treatment for cancer in the stomach. Learn more detailed information here.
Radiation therapy is often used as a treatment against cancer. IMRT is a form of radiation therapy. Depending on your treatment goals, IMRT may be used to help treat your cancer. This sheet tells you more about IMRT and what to expect.
A facelift (rhytidectomy) is a type of cosmetic surgery. It tightens and lifts loose, sagging skin in the face. It also helps reduce lines and wrinkles in the face.