The husband of a prominent Chicago socialite died earlier this year after cosmetic facial surgery.

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Strauch says that for every successful gastric bypass patient, up to six procedures may be required to deal with the aftereffects, including two upper arm lifts, two thigh lifts, an abdominal lift and facial surgery.

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For facial plastic surgery, a doctor certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is considered an equivalent in all states.

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He was airlifted to a hospital and underwent facial reconstruction surgery.

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Malala also recently had surgery to reroute a facial nerve that was damaged in the attempt on her life, leaving part the left side of her mouth listless.

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Rapid-prototyping machines have, for example, shortened the casting process for facial and cranial plates used in reconstructive surgery, says Robin Richards at the department of medical physics at University College, London.

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Facial paralysis can be caused by damage to nerves through injury, surgery or unexplained syndromes, which make muscles to weaken and droop.

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Deacon had to undergo surgery after a tackle from Vagana, who was banned for one match, left him with a triple facial fracture.

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