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FDA-Approved Liposuction Procedure (0:23)

Watch this video about liposuction on HowStuffWorks. Body contouring and lipo-sculpture continue to grow in popularity, making liposuction the most popular cosmetic surgery for women and men, according to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic... More »

New Plasma Skin Regeneration Technology (2:05)

Watch this video about plasma skin regeneration technologies on HowStuffWorks. See how advanced surgery can repair damaged or aged skin in this video from MultiVu.

Dental Implants (1:00)

Watch this video about dental implants on HowStuffWorks. Full mouth implants are an option for tooth replacement, but there are strict eligibility requirements. Learn the requirements that must be met to have dental implants in this video from the... More »

Dental Grafting (0:59)

Watch this video about grafting on HowStuffWorks. Grafting is a surgical procedure where part of the gum is removed from one area, and then grafted onto the area of the gum line that has receded. Learn how dentral grafting works in this video from... More »

More on Dental Implants (0:59)

Watch this second video about dental implants on HowStuffWorks. Dental implants look and feel the exact same as your teeth do. In this second part (of 2) learn how dental implants work in this video from the American Dental Association.

Surgery Saved My Life: Gretchen's Condition (0:43)

In this video from Discovery Channel's "Surgery Saved My Life," see how a rare disease literally twists Gretchen's stomach in knots.

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Surgery Saved My Life: Gretchen Eats (1:18)

In this clip from Discovery Channel's "Surgery Saved My Life," Gretchen resumes eating on her own after a six-organ transplant.

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Surgery Saved My Life: Allison's Surgery (0:46)

In this video segment from Discovery Channel's "Surgery Saved My Life," Dr. Jaquiss finds that getting to Allison's heart will be as challenging as operating on the heart itself.

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Surgeon Training (2:29)

At the Ergonomics and Remote Environment Laboratory at Tufts University, future surgeons get to practice their craft without endangering any actual patients. Through synthetics and video games, these doctors can safely learns the ins and outs of... More »

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One Step Beyond: Pleasure Electrode (2:24)

On Discovery Channel's "One Step Beyond," learn how an implant inserted under the skin at the base of a woman's spine may be the solution to back pain and may help women reach an orgasm.

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Human Atlas: Tonsillectomy (1:23)

The purpose of the tonsils is to trap incoming bacteria from the mouth before it gets inside the body. However if the tonsils themselves become inflamed a tonsillectomy is required. Learn more about tonsillectomy in this video.