Rappler's latest stories on surgery
Downsides of beauty: The risks of cosmetic surgery
Sometimes there's a costly price to pay in efforts to be beautiful and to remain young-looking
Gary Valenciano discharged after heart surgery
'Time to press the reset button... Just need time to recuperate quite a bit'
LOOK: Sharon Cuneta visits Gary Valenciano after his heart bypass operation
'I am happy to let you know that God really pulled him through this delicate heart issue with favor and grace,' Sharon says of Gary V's condition
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WATCH: Gary Valenciano getting better after heart surgery
'To all who have prayed for me I thank you from the bottom of this new heart of mine,' Gary writes
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Gary Valenciano recuperating after bypass heart surgery
Gary says he found out about his heart condition while dancing with son Gab
Brains, eyes, testes: Off-limits for transplants?
Experts say transplanting some body parts are 'currently beyond the scope of modern medicine' and raises ethical questions
Arnold Schwarzenegger back home after heart surgery- spokesman
The actor's spokesperson Daniel Ketchell says the actor is 'recovering at home in fantastic spirits'
Sharon Cuneta recovers after undergoing surgery
The actress says she had a lipoma removed from the back of her neck
Schwarzenegger wakes from heart surgery declaring: 'I'm back!'
The actor and former California governor is now in stable condition
Tiger Woods favored, but history against Augusta victory
Woods won US Masters titles in 1997, 2001, 2002 and 2005, but his last top-10 finish at Augusta National was a tie for fourth in 2013
Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving out 3 to 6 weeks after knee operation
A 6-week absence would see Kyrie Irving sidelined well into the postseason, which starts on April 14
Celine Dion cancels shows for ear surgery
Dion, who turns 50 later this month, says she has been suffering from Patulous Eustachian tube, when a middle opening in the ear is abnormally open, affecting hearing
Neymar leaving hospital to begin rehab
Will Neymar be able to catch PSG's remaining season or even be in shape at the start of Brazil's World Cup campaign in Russia?
#AskTheTaxWhiz: Beauty comes with a price, plus tax
The Philippine Tax Whiz answers questions on the new excise tax on cosmetic surgery
'50-50 chance' Pingris will play in Christmas Clasico
The Magnolia Hotshots' Marc Pingris is uncertain whether he'll be able to make an appearance after his kidney stone removal surgery
'Very strong lobby' vs cosmetic surgery tax in bicam, says Drilon
The bicameral conference committee on the proposed tax reform bill is yet to finalize the issue, which is only present in the Senate version
Iman Shumpert to recover from left knee surgery
Iman Shumpert might have to continue skipping games for a month or two
Senators exchange green jokes during debate on cosmetic surgery tax
'Mr President, Senator [Richard] Gordon wants the exclusion of certain procedures which are related to his name,' Senator Juan Edgardo Angara says in jest, referring to Gordon's nickname
After heated debate, senators approve 10% tax on cosmetic surgeries
'I cannot accept this, that we will not impose tax, especially when we read about some extravagant wedding abroad,' says Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon during the debate, apparently referring to the lavish wedding of Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho
Rappler Talk Entertainment: Xander Ford
Formerly known as Marlou Arizala, Xander Ford talks to Rappler about his transformation, how he's been since surgery, and his plans for the future
Busting fat: What you need to know about liposuction
Is lipo the easiest way to get a beach-ready body year-round?
The fairest of them all: What you need to know about skin whitening
A look into the world of whitening products and procedures
The nose knows: all about rhinoplasty
A plastic surgeon and a patient tell us all about this controversial procedure
'Marlou is dead': Xander Ford trends worldwide
Marlou Arizala's transformation into Xander Ford shocks netizens and sparks discussions on bullying and acceptance
Ex-Hasht5 member Marlou Arizala unveils new look, new name
Bye Marlou Arizala, hello Xander Ford
Madonna takes kids back to Malawi to open hospital
Madonna opens the Mercy James Institute of Pediatric Surgery and Intensive Care which is named after one of her children
Kerr to miss NBA Cavs-Warriors Finals opener
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is still feeling the effects of his 2015 back surgery but plans to travel to Cleveland for Games 3 and 4
Tony Parker has successful surgery, no timetable for return
The Spurs will have to look for another player to step up as the veteran Parker is ruled out for the remainder of the playoffs
Clippers forward Griffin undergoes big toe surgery
While the Clippers did not give a timetable for Griffin s recovery he is expected to return in time for pre season training camp in October
Cavs' Andrew Bogut won't need surgery on broken leg
Bogut breaks his left leg just moments into his debut with the Cavs but won t have to go under the knife
Spurs' Gasol undergoes left hand surgery – reports
ESPN said the timetable for Gasol s return could be 4 to 8 weeks while Yahoo said it could go as long as 6 weeks
Kings' Rudy Gay out for season with ruptured Achilles
The Sacramento Kings forward will undergo surgery complicating his impending free agent status
Southeast Asia's first heart transplant patient dies at 76
Singaporean Seah Chiang Nee a former newspaper editor dies aged 76 in a local hospital on Saturday his wife Patricia Wong says
Imposing vanity tax 'discriminatory’ vs women – Quimbo
House Deputy Speaker Miro Quimbo says excise tax is usually imposed on luxury items or those that pose health risks neither of which apply on beauty products and services
Scissors pulled from Vietnam man's stomach 18 years after surgery
Ma Van Nhat only recently discovers doctors left an unwelcome gift behind when they closed him up after a 1998 surgery
Clippers' Griffin to have knee surgery
The arthroscopic procedure would remove loose material from Blake Griffin s knee with the 27 year old expected to miss 3 to 6 weeks
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Miss Earth Katherine Espín on Imelda Schweighart's 'plastic surgery' accusations
I ve never done anything in my face Never says Katherine after former Miss Earth Philippines Imelda Schweighart tells fans that she had surgery done
Wizards center Mahinmi out 4-6 weeks after left knee surgery
The 29 year old Frenchman suffers a partially torn medial meniscus in the knee in a 100 79 pre season home victory over Philadelphia
Matangos o pango: Picking one’s nose in the Philippines
Lasco: Colonialism changed the way we looked at our faces and noses
Is Tiger Woods ready to return? The golf world wants to know
Nearing his 41st birthday 14 time major champion Tiger Woods still ignites interest like no other golfer
Surgery 'likely' for 76ers' top draft pick Simmons
Sixers president Bryan Colangelo offers few specifics about the injury a fracture to the fifth metatarsal bone
Italy's Berlusconi comes through open-heart surgery
UPDATED After the surgery Berlusconi is expected to stay confined in the hospital for several weeks
Italy's Berlusconi to undergo heart surgery
Berlusconi s doctor Alberto Zangrillo says the dysfunction is severe and there is only one way to correct it
Meet the doctor fighting to restore clitorises and pleasure after female genital mutilation
She is one of only a handful of surgeons who performs this surgery on women who have suffered female genital mutilation FGM or cutting
Black market hormones one of many hurdles for Thai transgenders
Thailand has a large and visible transgender population and is one of the world s top destinations for sex reassignment surgery
Barry Manilow rushed to hospital, cancels shows
The singer was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital due to complications from emergency oral surgery
Brooklyn Nets guard Jarrett Jack out for season after knee surgery
Jarrett Jack hurt his knee on January 2 against the Celtics but is expected to fully recover in time for next season
