A skin graft is a piece of healthy skin (graft) that is moved from 1 part of your body to another. If you have a large wound, a skin graft can help close it. This allows the wound to heal. Or a skin graft can be used to treat a scar (a mark left after a wound has healed).
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. Here's what to expect if you have surgery for melanoma removal.
Liposuction is a type of cosmetic surgery to remove excess fat from specific body areas.
Lymphedema is a problem that may occur after cancer surgery, or after radiation to the lymph nodes. It has no cure, but you can take steps to reduce or relieve symptoms.
Intraperitoneal (IP) therapy is a treatment for cancer in the stomach. Learn more detailed information here.
Radiation therapy is often used as a treatment against cancer. IMRT is a form of radiation therapy. Depending on your treatment goals, IMRT may be used to help treat your cancer. This sheet tells you more about IMRT and what to expect.
A facelift (rhytidectomy) is a type of cosmetic surgery. It tightens and lifts loose, sagging skin in the face. It also helps reduce lines and wrinkles in the face.
Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is a type of cosmetic surgery. It is most often done to improve the look of the eyelids. Both the upper and lower eyelids can be treated during the surgery.
Abdominoplasty ("tummy tuck") and breast augmentation (implants) are two cosmetic surgeries that may be done together.
Breast lift and breast implants are cosmetic surgeries. A breast lift helps reshape breasts that sag or have lost their firmness. Implants are placed on top of or behind the chest muscle to make the breasts larger. This sheet tells you more about these surgeries and what to expect.