Orthognathic surgery is a procedure that lines up your upper and lower jaw. It’s also called corrective jaw surgery. It’s a complex surgery and recovery can be long, but getting it can help you sleep ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Richard Menger is a neurosurgeon and a political scientist. A post-operative x-ray showing a spinal deformity correction for ...

What are the signs that show I need cataract surgery? “There are several key signs that someone may need cataract surgery,” ...

Former President Joe Biden has gone under the knife to remove skin cancer lesions just a few months after revealing his prostate cancer diagnosis. Biden, 82, sparked concern after he was seen with a ...

Cytoreductive surgery removes tumors that have spread throughout your abdominal cavity. It’s often combined with another procedure called hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy. You may need ...

It’s normal to have anxiety about cataract surgery—and even postpone scheduling the procedure out of fear. But it shouldn’t be that way. Dr. Jeff Dello Russo, an ophthalmologist at Dello Russo Laser ...

How soon can you resume normal activities after surgery? Surgeon Motaz Selim, MD, PhD, breaks down the recovery process, offering expert advice on everything from dealing with post-surgery pain to ...

There are three main types of Achilles tendon surgery: percutaneous repair, open repair, and mini-open repair. The surgery a person has depends on the type of injury and the condition of the Achilles ...

Liposuction surgery is one of the most common plastic surgeries in the world. It is a cosmetic fat removal procedure whereby fat cells are removed from the section of the body that you want to improve ...

Nasal polyps are painless, teardrop-shaped growths that form in your nose or sinuses. They’re most common where the sinuses near your eyes and cheekbones drain into your nose. Nasal polyps are not ...