An ingrown toenail—medically known as onychocryptosis—refers to a toenail that has grown into your skin. The top corner of the nail grows into the flesh, causing pain and inflammation. Most ingrown ...

Facial reconstruction surgery is a procedure to recreate part of your face. You may receive facial reconstruction surgery after a traumatic facial injury, due to structural irregularities from birth, ...

Bariatric surgery is a medical procedure that alters the digestive system to help individuals with obesity lose weight by limiting food intake, nutrient absorption, or both. Globally, obesity has ...

Expect surgery to be postponed if you have a respiratory infection, since surgery increases the risk for serious respiratory complications. Be aware of other health issues that can delay surgery, ...