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Laser therapy smooths and flattens raised scars after burn injury or surgery

Laser therapy for burn scars can reduce pain, itching, and redness, even decades after the injury. Explore outpatient laser scar reconstruction options at UT Southwestern.

Corrective breast reconstruction: Free-flap procedures offer natural options if implants fail

Having a breast reconstruction fail is devastating. UT Southwestern is a pioneer in flap procedures, working to improve recovery, and results.

Cleft lip revision, rhinoplasty can restore confidence for teens and adults

As kids who have had surgery to repair a cleft lip and palate grow up, the shape of their nose and lip can become uneven. UT Southwestern explains how cleft rhinoplasty and lip revision surgery can restore self-confidence for teens and young adults.

A 'moonshot' surgery makes life whole again for Dallas couple

Cancer caused a hole in Ralph Cousins' head about the diameter of a coffee can. It almost killed him. But two talented and determined surgeon from UT Southwestern reconstructed his skull and the 71-year-old Dallas man is back traveling, volunteering, and playing with his grandkids.

Years after high-voltage accident, a proud man's power is restored

Two generations of UT Southwestern surgeons saved Willie Gloria from the effects of a devastating electrical fire – one helped him keep his arm after massive burns; the other helped him regain the mobility and function in his body so he can still play catch with his son.

Specialist spotlight: Paging Dr. Nagarkar

Dr. Purushottam Nagarkar is a Frisco plastic surgeon with advanced training in hand and reconstructive surgery. He practices at UT Southwestern Frisco.