Maureen Connor

Although a quite new form of weight loss surgery, laparoscopic gastric banding (and in particular the use of the adjustable lap band approved for use in the United States in 2001) is growing rapidly in popularity due in part to its relatively low level of risk and post-operative complication. In many circles this is giving [...]

Jaw angle implants are one of the most infrequently performed types of facial implants used for aesthetic or reconstructive enhancement of the back part of the jaw. They are much less commonly done than cheek or chin implants. Like implants placed anywhere on the body, they have the potential for complications such as infection, shifting [...]