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During a tummy tuck, the surgeon removes excess fat and skin from your belly.

Breast reduction surgery is also called reduction mammoplasty. Fat, tissue, and skin are removed from the breasts to make them smaller. The size of the areola (dark skin around the nipple) may be reduced. And the nipple may be moved higher on the breast. Read on to learn more about this surgery.

BPD is a long-term lung disease that causes breathing problems in newborns and babies.

The parotid is a gland near the ear. It helps make and control the release of saliva. If a tumor forms in the parotid gland, it can press on the facial nerve, causing discomfort and pain. Part or all of the face may be weak or paralyzed. To treat a parotid tumor, part or all of the gland is removed. This surgery is called parotidectomy. This sheet explains the surgery and what to expect.

Here is information on when it’s safe to have sex with your partner again postpartum, how sex may be different for you now, and how to plan ahead with birth control so you don’t have any surprise pregnancies.

Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) seals off the left atrial appendage of the heart to reduce the risk for stroke in people who have atrial fibrillation. Learn why and how it's done, what to expect after the procedure, and possible risks.

Be gentle with the pump area. Don’t pull clothing tightly over it. Don’t move too quickly, exercise, or play sports in ways that may jerk the pump around.

Being as physically healthy as possible before surgery is important. It can help shorten your hospital stay and your total healing time.

After any kind of surgery, many people have slow bowels and trouble urinating. This is common and lasts for a few days or so.