Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Online Health Community and Support Group

Welcome to the Healia Health Community for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Through this Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery support group, you can get Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery information, share experiences about Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, connect with peers, and get answers to your Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery questions from health professionals.

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Information About Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Plastic and reconstructive surgery changes the appearance and/or function of a person's body. Plastic surgery procedures include both cosmetic enhancements and functional operations.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Community Questions

i had surgey on my rectum two months ago and i statred bleeding after bowl movement.

Submitted by Anonymous, 1 year 20 weeks ago.

well i seem to stared havin pain in my rectum so i seen a doctor and they told me i needed surgey .They said i had a tear inside my rectum so they fixed it well that was tow months ago so is it normal to bleed a little bit… [more] 

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Can Tonsillectoy incissions re-open 2+ years later

Submitted by barber_lauren, 1 year 21 weeks ago.

I had tonsillectomy almost 3 years ago and no it looks like the incision has opened and there is a huge hole. Is this possible? [more] 

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HOw long after finishing chemotherapy do you have to wait to have plastic surgery?

Submitted by bbygirl415, 1 year 28 weeks ago.

I recently finished chemo for Ewing's Sarcoma and I am interested in having a tummy tuck. I need to know how long I have to wait to have this done. [more] 

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How can a woman with broad shoulders feminize body, balance proportions, and reduce back pain associated with large shoulders?

Submitted by Anonymous, 41 weeks 2 days ago.

I was a gymnast as a child and a swimmer throughout middle school. I am now almost 22 years old and my shoulders are much wider than what is normal for a woman. Because I am also slender (but not very tall- 5'6.5'') and not built with large muscles, I feel like the imbalance… [more] 

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I am loosing weight how do I know if I ought to have exsess skin removed or keep exercising to tone up?

Submitted by bignbeutiful, 1 year 8 weeks ago.

I have lost 71 pounds over the last year. my belly seems to be protruding over the waste line. but my  profile view is almost an hour glass look. and i could pull the skin out from the side about 4 inches.  [more] 

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What causes an area of skin to turn black after surgery?

Submitted by ambrozewicz, 1 year 21 weeks ago.

My doctor only asked if I smoke which I do not. What has happened to cause the area of skin and tissue to die? [more] 

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