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Plastic surgery is a specialty that uses surgical techniques to change the appearance and function of patients' bodies. Some of these operations are called "cosmetic", and others are called "reconstructive".
The word "plastic" derives from the Greek plastikos meaning to mold or to shape; its use here is not connected with the synthetic polymer material known as plastic.
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Dr. George Bitar's technique of performing breast augmentation by inserting a saline implant through a small armpit incision behind the muscle without the use of any endoscopic equipment is controversial. However, Bitar, who has performed over 200 such procedures, argues that his results are excellent, and that his complications rates are lower than the reported national rates.
RNL Bio entered into an agreement with Tiantan Puhua Hospital for stem cell treatments for complications including spinal cord injury, hair loss and osteoarthritis.
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