Doctors performed an estimated 127, 000 nonablative laser skin procedures this year, up from 110, 000 in 2001.

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Physicians performed an estimated 127, 000 nonablative laser skin procedures in the U.S. this year, up from 110, 000 in 2001.

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She has undergone 20 surgical procedures, including skin grafts.

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According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the five fastest-growing cosmetic surgeries are procedures done to remove the excess skin.

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Antibiotics for the purpose of endocarditis prevention are still recommended for high-risk patients undergoing certain invasive procedures involving the dental area, respiratory tract and infected skin or musculoskeletal tissues.

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In separate procedures on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, surgeons cut out dead skin and tissue from both legs to keep the infection from spreading and put her on antibiotics, said Kuykendall.

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