How Surgery Can Restore Your Face After a Dog Attack

Facial Reconstruction Surgery After a Dog Attack

Dog bites affect more than 4.5 million people each year, with the face and hands being the most frequently bitten areas of the body. Among this group, children and seniors are the most affected. Facial reconstruction surgery, also called restorative surgery, is available to repair damage, restore function, lessen scars, alleviate infection and …

Treating Dog Bites in Children

Dogs may be known as man’s best friend, but millions of Americans are bitten every year. Thousands of incidents result in a trip to the emergency room, hospitalization and worse.

Although there are steps you can take to avoid dog bites in kids — including never leaving a child alone with a dog, always asking a dog’s owner if it’s …