Stretch marks, medically known as striae distensae, are a common skin condition where scars or long marks develop when your skin stretches. This can occur from rapid weight gain, muscle growth, ...

Years ago, 78-year-old Florence Lee underwent surgery for periodontitis, a severe form of gum disease. And her experience was horrible. "I had pain during the procedure, I had pain after the procedure ...

Lawrence resident Donald Ogburn lies still as a laser is lowered onto his right eye for cataract-removal surgery at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. As he got ready for cataract surgery on a recent day, ...

Laser skin tightening is considered quite safe, and typically, no anesthesia is required. Some swelling and redness is normal, and in rare cases there could be scarring or infection. Laser skin ...

What Is LASIK Eye Surgery? LASIK, which stands for laser in-situ keratomileusis, is a popular surgery that can correct vision in people who are nearsighted or farsighted, or who have astigmatism. It’s ...