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In Detail

  1. Tubular breasts

    In Detail: Tubular Breasts

    We take an in detail look at an operation to correct tubular breasts. Watch this video→

  2. Fungal Toe

    In Detail: Fungal Toe

    We take an in detail look at an operation to remove a fungal toenail that has been causing extreme discomfort. Watch this video→

  3. Peyronie's disease

    In Detail: Peyronie's Disease

    We take a closer look at an operation to correct Peyronie's disease, which causes a man's penis to curve sharply to one side. Watch this video→

  4. In Detail: Flat Chest

    An in detail look at the operation to to augment a woman's breasts. Watch this video→

  5. Thread veins

    In Detail: Thread Veins

    An in detail look at the operation to remove thread veins. Watch this video→

  6. Endometriosis

    In Detail: Endometriosis

    An in detail look at an operation to treat Endometriosis Watch this video→

  7. Sagging breasts

    In Detail: Sagging Breasts

    An in detail look at the operation to correct a pair of sagging breasts Watch this video→

  8. Poland's syndrome

    In Detail: Poland's Syndrome

    An in detail look at the surgery involved in correcting Poland's syndrome Watch this video→

  9. Breast reconstruction

    In Detail: Breast and Nipple Reconstruction

    An in detail look at an operation to reconstruct a breast post-mastectomy, and to recreate a nipple. Watch this video→

  10. Piles

    In Detail: Piles

    An in detail look at the operation to cure a painful case of piles Watch this video→

  11. Anal fistula

    In Detail: Anal Fistula

    An in detail look at the operation to remove a perianal abscess. Watch this video→

  12. Sweaty hands

    In Detail: Sweaty Hands

    An in detail look at the operation to cure a case of hiperhidrosis on the hands. Watch this video→

  13. Inverted nipple

    In Detail: Inverted Nipple

    An in detail look at the operation to correct an inverted nipple Watch this video→



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