A belt lift is a surgery that removes extra skin and fat around the center of your body, near your belt line. It is also sometimes called a belt lipectomy or a lower body lift. The goal of a belt lift ...

The skin all around our bodies starts to lose volume as we age due to time and gravity. While this probably brings cellulite (especially around your buttocks) to mind, board certified plastic surgeon ...

Ankle replacement surgery involves removing damaged parts of the ankle joint and replacing them with an artificial joint. It is an option when noninvasive treatments, such as physical therapy, have ...

GIST is an acronym that stands for gastrointestinal stromal tumor. This type of cancer starts in interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs), which are special cells that line the walls of the gastrointestinal ...

Have you been diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism or an endocrine-related condition that needs surgery? The UAB Section of Endocrine Surgery is honored to serve and treat patients of Alabama and beyond ...

Cosmetic surgery involves surgical procedures (e.g., liposuction) and non-surgical procedures (e.g., Botox) that aim to improve one’s appearance. Plastic surgery, in contrast, aims to restore the ...