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First U.S. Face Transplant Recipient Recounts Ordeal
46-year-old woman lost most of mid-face area in gun blast

Face Transplants Show Promising Results
2 cases demonstrate efficacy of surgery, but tissue rejection must be monitored, reports say

Cosmetic Skin Fillers May Cause Delayed Side Effects
Increasing use of polyalkylimide implant injections leaves skin open to infection, study says

Partial Face Transplant Patient Doing Well
French doctors report woman is eating, drinking and smiling 18 months later

Spas: An Option for All
No longer a destination solely for the wealthy, spa vacations can fit many budgets

Get a Nip-and-Tuck Over Your Winter Break
Time off gives patients time to recover discretely

’Turkey Neck’ Takes One on the Chin
Surgical sling made of Gore-Tex lifts sagging skin, study says