I am reminded of a scene from the science fiction movie Logan’s Run where a plastic surgeon uses a laser to cut the skin, makes the cosmetic change, and then seals the wound with a laser leaving no scar. Although this seemed an impossible feat of technology at the time, real science has edged closer [...]

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Many of us have had the unpleasant experience of developing a skin abscess. The approach to treating this infection is variable and can include the use of antibiotics. It would seem to make sense because abscesses are usually caused by bacteria. In a study published in the April 2007 edition of the Annals of Emergency [...]

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Plastic surgery is an area that fascinates many. Although many people associate it with cosmetic procedures like face lifts and nose jobs, it is in the area of reconstructive and restorative surgery where innovation, technology and artistic skills can change a person’s life for the better. Dr. Helmut Ragnitz, Ottawa facial plastic surgeon

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