This redefined facial filler. Italian surgeons had to reconstruct a man’s face using his leg bone after removing a massive 3-pound tumor on his jaw that was impeding his quality of life. “It is a demanding and complex operation,” lead surgeon Alessandro Baj said of the face-saving procedure, which transpired at the Galeazzi-Sant’Ambrogio hospital in … Read more
He’s starting to look out of this world. Marcelo “B-Boy” De Souza Ribeiro has a new procedure in mind to enhance his “alien devil” look. The 40-year-old, who has been dubbed the “most modified man in the world,” has decided to remove the excess skin and muscle from his hands. “The appearance I was looking … Read more
What’s worse than a frog in your throat? How about a whole octopus? Doctors were flabbergasted after discovering that a Singapore man’s throat discomfort was caused by an eight-legged mollusk that had become stuck in his gullet. The unnamed patient had reportedly first realized something was awry after he started vomiting following a meal that … Read more
Popular weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy could led to serious complications if taken before surgery, doctors warn. The American Society of Anesthesiologists released their recommendation on Thursday, advising that the drugs be avoided before a procedure that includes anesthesia. GLP-1 receptor agonists, which include Ozempic and Wegovy, are medications traditionally used to treat … Read more
He’s finally found someone to hold his hand. The first person to ever undergo a successful face and double hand transplant surgery has found love three years after his miracle operation. Joe DiMeo, now 24, suffered third-degree burns to 80% of his body and had his fingertips amputated after his Dodge Challenger crashed and exploded … Read more
A UK teen’s presumed ear infection turned out to be an extremely aggressive brain tumor that tragically killed him soon after it was discovered. Now Claire Kavanagh is urging fellow parents to take every symptom seriously after losing her “fit [and] healthy” 19-year-old son who loved to play soccer and socialize with friends. “Losing him … Read more
Tayla Page begged doctors to amputate her leg after it turned purple and became so excruciatingly painful that she couldn’t even put on socks. “I was constantly crying and in excruciating pain all the time,” Page, 23, said of her debilitating mystery condition. “I couldn’t get comfortable because anything and everything was just too painful … Read more
She was in-tube-ated. Doctors in Paraguay were flabbergasted after discovering that a 7-year-old girl’s nasty cough was caused by a toothpaste lid that had been lodged in her throat for weeks. A post describing her brush with disaster is currently blowing up on Facebook. “A 7-year-old girl, from Encarnación, was saved thanks to timely medical … Read more
Eye can’t believe this surgery nightmare. A nearsighted bride walked down the aisle in sheer agony, feeling as though “shards of glass” were piercing her eyeballs, after she elected to undergo laser eye surgery in the hopes of improving her vision. Now, the once bubbly blond is racked with chronic pain — unyielding discomfort she … Read more
An Australian transgender woman had to undergo emergency surgery after she burned her own penis so that doctors would remove it and fulfill her dream of becoming a woman. A case study detailing the wince-worthy incident was published recently in the medical journal Urology Case Reports. “We present a case of self-inflicted chemical penile burn … Read more
Scientists have created an artificial knee implant that’s customized to a patient’s leg using 3D printing technology. Unlike traditional knee replacement using generic devices, the bespoke implant preserves a person’s existing knee joint. David Tarbet, 55, was among the first to receive the implant, known as a high-tibial osteotomy (HTO) plate. It “was fantastic,” Tarbet … Read more
He’s got a leg up on the competition. Dynzell Sigers was tired of being rejected by women because of his height, prompting him to undergo leg lengthening surgery. For just over $81,000, the bachelor ditched his short king status — towering now at 6 feet tall, he feels “like a new man.” “All my life … Read more
The familiar peel-and-stick bandages seen on skinned knees worldwide may soon be a thing of the past. Scientists have now developed a bandage that can heal wounds faster and easier by using an array of tiny, built-in electronics. But the new high-tech bandage has uses far beyond skinned knees. “Over 6.7 million people in the … Read more
As artificial intelligence and other technologies continue to move into the medical field, a growing number of doctors are showing interest in how these innovations can transform all aspects of patient care — including surgery. Augmented reality (AR) smart glasses are wearable devices that enhance how people interact with the world around them. This is one such technology that’s … Read more
Alec Baldwin is dealing with a lot of s – – t. His wife, Hilaria Baldwin, posted to her Instagram Stories on Thursday night that Alec is recovering from a hip replacement in a less-than-ideal environment. “Alec has to sleep in a room that’s safe for him to get around the first few days of … Read more
Danny Bonaduce is set to undergo brain surgery after spending a year battling an illness that has left him unable to walk. “The Partridge Family” star, 63, revealed the surgery news during an interview with TMZ on Friday, saying he was finally diagnosed with hydrocephalus in March following appointments with more than 100 doctors. Hydrocephalus is a … Read more
Maybe it was getting a little rusty. Alec Baldwin, 65, has undergone hip replacement surgery after wrapping filming of his controversial Western, “Rust,” his wife, Hilaria Baldwin, announced Tuesday on Instagram. “Alec got a new hip today…it was a long time necessary,” Baldwin wrote in the caption of the post, which shows the couple cuddling … Read more
She was fat-shamed and told she had “tree-trunk legs” — but it turned out to be an unknown medical condition. For as long as Emma Martin, 23, can remember, her legs have always been out of proportion to her body — no matter how healthily she ate or how much she exercised. Frustrated, the trainee … Read more
He’s one step closer to being “pretty on fleek.” A Nicki Minaj fan revealed he spent nearly $50,000 for plastic surgery to look like the “Queen of Rap.” “I just remember seeing old pictures of myself and not being happy with how I looked,” Rudy Villalobos, 27, told Jam Press. Villalobos started his plastic journey … Read more
Al Roker has shared a health update with fans. Famed meteorologist Roker, 68, appeared virtually Monday on the “Today Show” to reveal the latest about his recovery from a recent knee replacement surgery. “It’s Monday, I’m home from the hospital,” joked Roker. “Just another day!” Roker, who underwent surgery for his knee a second-time last … Read more