Most people feel a mixture of anxiety, nervousness, and excitement in the weeks leading up to surgery. It can also be a busy time when people make preparations for their recovery. Doctors stress the ...

Four plastic surgeons from around the U.S. weighed in on what will be hot for this year in cosmetic procedures.

For 71-year-old Jack Bunton, osteoarthritis in his knee had become so bad that bone was rubbing against bone. "It's very, very painful when you walk," Bunton says. "My left leg was an inch and a half ...

For many patients, anesthesia is the scariest part of surgery. But you can ease your fears - and help prevent the rare negative outcome - with awareness and good communication with doctors, says Dr.