Breast Reconstruction in San Francisco

You Can Improve Your Sun-Damaged Skin With Laser Treatments

2009-12-10T10:22:00.000-08:00

Currently, there are many lasers used for facial and skin rejuvenation and to treat sun damage and photo-aging of the skin. One older laser system, the carbon dioxide laser, has been very effective for treating sun damaged skin but has fallen out of favor. This is because it routinely caused extensive rawness of the skin that typically required over 2 weeks of “hiding out” or “downtime” to recover. In addition to the time it took to heal, it frequently caused skin discoloration and occasionally scarring. Many lasers available today require very little downtime and yield some improvement of the skin but are not nearly as effective as the carbon dioxide laser. As with any procedure, anyone considering laser skin treatments should first consult with a plastic surgeon prior to under going their chosen procedure.

What Is A Chemical Peel?

2009-12-07T13:43:00.000-08:00

A chemical peel procedure is a non-surgical procedure designed to eliminate the fine wrinkles in the facial skin that develop as we age. This procedure can be performed by itself or after face lift surgery procedure. Subjects with fair complexions are better suited candidates for this procedure, because a chemical peel procedure can remove pigment from the skin by creating a layer of demarcation between treated and untreated skin in those with darker complexions.
The chemical peel procedure creates a raw surface by removing the top layer of skin. This will heal in approximately ten days. Once the raw skin has healed, makeup can once again be used. The skin affected by a chemical peel procedure is initially red and then fades to pink fairly quickly. This pink color can last for months. After having a chemical peel procedure, the patient must care for the skin by protecting it from exposure to the sun and elements for six months minimum. Sun screen and similar lotions are ideal to use for protecting ones skin following a chemical peel procedure.

A skilled and experienced plastic surgeon can perform a less invasive version of the procedure called a 'Light Peel" in his or her office, while a full chemical peel procedure is performed in a surgical facility on an out patient basis.

What is a MicroLaserPeel?

2009-11-15T17:03:00.000-08:00

The Microlaser peel is an intra-skin laser peel that 'melts away' the outermost layers of the skin. The Microlaser peel procedure is customized for each individual to the nature of the skin condition needing correction. Skin conditions such as wrinkles, scars, acne scars, keratoses, or pigmentary problems have been successfully treated with a MicroLaserPeel procedure. MicroLaserPeel was designed for those people looking for more than microdermabrasion or light chemical peel procedure, and have do not have the time for a prolonged healing process. Now you too can have younger looking, healthier feeling skin with a Microlaser Peel. This "weekend" skin peel, treats the skin conditions associated with aging and active lifestyle. You can see real improvements in your skin within only a few days.

The Smallest Improvement Can Change Your Outlook On Life

2009-11-11T13:36:00.000-08:00

Imagine being more beautiful today than ever before; of making the most of your life by re-capturing and enhancing the look that expresses the best possible you. Today's the day to begin loving what you see in the mirror, and loving what others will see in you. A good plastic or cosmetic surgeon will be caring, skilled and experienced with a sharp eye for details and chose the field of plastic and cosmetic surgery because they want to help others achieve the inward and outward beauty they desire.

Plastic surgeons such as Dr. Peter Johnson believes that beauty is in the details, that each person’s goal is unique and requires a customized approach. "I believe that even the smallest improvement can change your outlook on life" says Dr Johnson. The best of plastic surgeons will meet with you for a personal and confidential consultation in a beautiful, warm and relaxed environment, helping you to make a fresh start and look better than ever.

"Plastic Surgery is a personal decision - one that should be made with a qualified, knowledgeable and skilled plastic surgeon" states Dr Johnson.

Bigger, Easier, Better - LookingYourBest.com Reaches for the Next Level

2009-11-10T10:13:00.000-08:00

LookingYourBest.com, the nationwide reference guide to a Who's Who of America's Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeons, offers more than just a bold new look with its comprehensive re-tooling. It offers an enhanced experience.

The first aspect of the new LookingYourBest.com that will surely catch the eye is the new layout and color scheme. The old, sterile layout with its pastel colors blending out to the window's edge has been supplanted by a sharp, clean page set against a rich chocolate tone, with deep rose accents and a commanding presence. In all the site wears a more focused, sophisticated feel that visitors are sure to appreciate.

The visual changes, however, belie the underlying metamorphosis that now makes it even easier to seek out doctors and procedures by multiple criteria. A simplified menu and site structure are two of the keys to the improved ease of use, despite the addition of even more data than before. LookingYourBest has long been an excellent source for finding and comparing professionals in aesthetic medicine, both locally and nationally. Now, the search function in both the gallery and surgeon areas has been simplified and visitors are treated to informative videos and 3D procedure animations to further enhance their search.

There's an important difference in the underpinnings as well, though a casual visitor may not even notice. Nevertheless, by streamlining the site's code, the programmers at LookingYourBest have sought to improve what is often the most important aspect of a web site; browsing speed. The new LookingYourBest.com loads faster and is more intuitive than ever.

Undoing Sun Damage

2009-11-06T15:58:00.000-08:00

Shielding your skin from the summer sun makes good sense, and there are many excellent products that help make it easier than ever. A good sun block with UVA and UVB protection, plus a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, should be summer essentials.

But let's face it - most of us already have sun-damage. In fact, much of the visible damage you see in your skin today may be the result of sun exposure when you were a child or teenager. So what can be done to improve your skin now - and then keep it looking fresher and healthier?

To erase pigmentation, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve tone and texture and stimulate collagen, we recommend the Active FX laser. Active FX is a fractionated CO2 laser that can be done right in our office with minimal down time.

Chemical peels of varying strengths are a common method for resurfacing (deeper peels) or revitalizing (lighter peels) your skin. Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) has a slight bleaching effect and often is recommended for patients with darker complexions. TCA can be applied to your neck, upper chest and other areas of skin damaged by sun exposure.

If you are looking for a milder treatment that provides improvement in fine lines and skin texture, you may choose a series of glycolic or salicylic acid peels. Glycolic acid, derived from natural sources such as fruit and milk, is used in varying concentrations as a medical-strength peeling solution. Even a single glycolic acid peel performed by your plastic surgeon may produce the freshening effect you are looking for. Another option of a superficial peel is a salicylic acid peel. This treatment will help smooth fine lines and even skin discoloration while reducing the appearance of acne and environmental damage to the skin.

Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Lift in Atlanta, GA

2009-11-04T15:19:00.000-08:00

Does it look like a tired old person is peering back at you from the mirror? It can be enough to drive a person to the internet, searching for what can be done about it. Dr. R. Morgan Davoudi is a board certified plastic surgeon who performs eyelid lifts in Atlanta, GA. Blepharoplasty, or eyelid lift surgery, is often used for those with skin that is drooping over the eyes, and can make a lasting difference.

An excess of skin around the eyes can make you look tired and older, but in some cases it can also impair your vision. Consequently, excising some of the skin from around the eyes can improve your vision as well as help to give you a more youthful and alert appearance. Discuss your goals with Dr. Davoudi. Dr. Davoudi most often performs blepharoplasty in Atlanta as an outpatient procedure.

What is Liposuction Surgery?

2009-11-02T11:25:00.000-08:00

Liposuction involves the removal of fat by small tubes, or cannulas, attached to a vacuum aspiration device. Only fat in the subcutaneous layers of the body are accessible for liposuction. Patients with fat inside their abdomen, for example, are not helped by liposuction, but instead must resort to dieting and exercise for this visceral fat loss. Liposuction is not a substitute for proper diet and exercise. Although liposuction, per se, is not a reliable way of losing weight; it is a very reliable means of contouring.

Once the fat cells are removed, your net fat cell number is reduced permanently, thus making it theoretically more difficult for you to regain the fullness in the treated area. Liposuction is essentially a redistribution operation in that the fat in the areas treated is reduced in proportion to the rest of the body. We are frequently asked if the fat "goes somewhere else", or if one tends to put on weight in other areas of the body. One explanation for this perception may be that without a change in caloric intake, in the setting of stable or declining basal metabolic rate (which occurs as we age), it is predictable that fat would accumulate as a means of storing energy. If the depots of fat that were once present have been significantly reduced in capacity, then it follows that those fat depots remaining untreated may tend to accumulate more fat if energy intake exceeds energy expenditure.

It is therefore very important that patients considering liposuction understand the importance of diet and exercise in maintaining their weight, and realize that liposuction is not an alternative to a healthy lifestyle.

A comprehensive assessment by the plastic surgeon of each patient on an individual basis is essential to the development of a specific treatment plan directed at identifying those specific areas that may be responsive to liposuction. In many instances, patients seek consultation for what amounts to a desire to lose weight. A stable Body Mass Index of less than 27 is necessary to be considered a candidate for liposuction. You should be aware of your Body Mass Index (BMI) and your surgeon's guidelines for what constitutes good candidacy for liposuction . In most surgeon's experience, patients with a BMI above 27 are usually too overweight to derive a good result with liposuction. Their problem is more generalized, and liposuction would not typically be able to access areas of fat accumulation, such as the fat within the abdominal cavity. The ideal candidates have very specific areas of their bodies, which cause them concern and seem to be unresponsive to dieting and/or exercise. Liposuction affords us the ability to sculpt those specific areas with very small incisions (and thus very inconspicuous scars), thus bringing the patient into proportion with the rest of his or her features.

Most plastic surgeons offer a complimentary consultation during which he/she gathers a medical history, including the patient’s weight gain and loss pattern, diet and exercise regimen, and goals for the procedure. Any previous medical conditions need to be identified prior to assessing the patient for surgical candidacy. Height and weight measurements are taken and a physical examination is done to assess the skin tone and texture, skeletal abnormalities such as scoliosis, and muscle bulk and tone. Digital images are obtained and using sophisticated morphing software, surgeons who employ this technology can demonstrate a realistic estimate of the result you might obtain with liposuction. This provides you with an image of yourself which is enormously useful to your decision-making about whether this is a procedure which would satisfy your goals.

What You Should Know About Liposuction

2009-10-08T18:48:00.000-07:00

Liposuction is one of the most popular aesthetic plastic surgery procedures performed. That fact is not too surprising considering some fat deposits are quite resistant to diet and exercise. In women, the hips thighs and abdomen are stubborn. In men, the abdomen and lower back are commonly problematic. Liposuction is a safe and effective way to remove these unwanted fatty prominences.

There are so many different types of liposuction surgery available now; it can be confusing trying to determine what the best choice for you might be. Liposuction can be broken down in to two major types. Those that include the use of energy such as laser or ultrasound to remove the fat, and those that rely on the plastic surgeons own efforts to remove the fat.

Some surgeons are strong believers in avoiding the use of energy to remove fat. These modalities create heat in the tissues and in some studies have been shown to have increased complication rates, including burns and contour deformities. New research is supporting that it is important to leave healthy fat behind to assist in healing and to obtain better contouring. This newer data supports the decision to use the super-wet liposuction in many plastic surgeon's practices. This method utilizes fluid being placed into the fatty deposits with a small tube, and then the excess fat is suctioned away utilizing small tubes that are inserted and operated by the surgeon without the use of heat or ultrasound energy. The fluid that is instilled contains medications that decreases blood loss and provides anesthetic to the area for better post-operative comfort.

Many patients request the least down-time possible and consequently inquire about avoiding anesthesia. Performing these procedures under local anesthesia limits the amount of fat that can be removed and adequate comfort can be difficult to insure. Other patients inquire about the use of fat dissolving chemicals that can be injected while the patient is awake. These substances are not FDA approved, and no long term follow-up data on performance, efficacy or safety is available. Additionally, repeated treatments are required and the results that have been seen are frequently inadequate.

Los Angeles Breast Implants

2009-10-07T10:22:00.000-07:00

The cohesive gel breast implant, also called the "gummy bear" implant because of the silicone gel's similarity to the candy, enjoys a considerable popularity in Europe. Natural-looking and natural-feeling, these breast implants are nevertheless still being investigated by the FDA, and so they are only available through a few surgeons in the United States. Dr. Steven Teitelbaum is one of these select surgeons, and has been using the cohesive gel breast implant in Los Angeles since 2000.

A breast augmentation is a highly personal thing, physically as well as emotionally, and realistic expectations make a big difference. So too, then, does a doctor who will carefully listen to his patient's goals, honestly explain any limitations her own individual body will present, and then work together with her to attain the best possible results. Dr. Teitelbaum will be happy to help you map out your Los Angeles breast augmentation surgery.

Dallas Breast Augmentation Surgery

2009-09-21T13:44:00.000-07:00

Dallas plastic surgery. Given the assumption that you would like to have breasts that are beautiful, or at the least, better looking than they are right now, certain questions naturally follow. What makes a breast "beautiful"? What qualifies as "better than they are now?" You probably already have some feelings about the answers to these questions, but the feelings may be general and not well defined. That’s actually okay for starters...

When you come to the decision to have your breasts surgically augmented, you make a choice to take a measure of risk. Each and every medical procedure you undergo requires that you take risks to gain potential benefits. Cosmetic surgical procedures are elective. For any given procedure that you want but don’t really need, the potential benefits should far outweigh any possible risks. To decide whether the risk is justifiable and reasonable...for Dallas breast implants...

Restorative Breast Surgery in Philadelphia

2009-09-18T15:20:00.000-07:00

Do you been feel unhappy with what you see as you look in the mirror? Maybe your breasts are disproportionate with your body, or with each other. Perhaps you have considered breast reconstruction surgery to rebuild breasts which may have been lost to cancer. As personal and important as such a procedure can be, you want to find a qualified doctor who really knows what he's doing.

Board Certified Philadelphia PA Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Louis P. Bucky performs over 1,000 reconstructive and cosmetic procedures of the face, breast, and body each year. He will discuss your breast reconstruction surgery goals with you realistically. Together you will decide which procedures to perform to achieve your desired results.

Breast Reconstruction Options in Boise, Idaho

2009-09-11T11:10:00.000-07:00

I was looking at breast reconstruction information on the web and found the site of Sorensen & Bass, a cosmetic surgery center in Boise, ID. There I read on the home page "...our consultations are lengthy by nature based on a philosophy that an educated patient will make better and safer decisions for themselves." It got me thinking.

Breast reconstruction is a very personal choice, and a big decision. A doctor whose goals are oriented on helping you meet your personal goals is a doctor who won't push. The right doctor will work with you by educating you and letting you make your own decision. When selecting a surgeon to perform your breast reconstruction there are many factors to consider, but along with board certification and experience, don't forget old fashioned patient care.

2009-03-25T15:33:00.001-07:00

Allergan Chief Eyes Acquisitions Amid Takeover Rumor - Bloomberg

Allergan Chief Eyes Acquisitions Amid Takeover Rumor
Bloomberg
The company’s silicone breast implants compete with products made by J&J, of New Brunswick, New Jersey. The US Food and Drug Administration allowed marketing of the implants for cosmetic surgery in 2006, after 14 years of limiting use to reconstruction ...

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Belinda Stronach opens up about her breast cancer to raise funds ... - The Canadian Press

Belinda Stronach opens up about her breast cancer to raise funds ...
The Canadian Press, TORONTO
Proceeds from the Live to Tell event will go towards construction of the Breast Centre at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Stronach went to California for a mastectomy and breast reconstruction to preserve her nipple - a procedure she says was not ...

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tw telecom Extends Portland Area Network Into Tualatin and Lake ... - FOXBusiness

tw telecom Extends Portland Area Network Into Tualatin and Lake ...
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... 3 dimensional reconstruction workstation, Therapeutic/Diagnostic Pain Management injections, Bone density screening and Ultrasound. Pacific Breast Center services include: a full spectrum, using state of the art digital mammography equipment, ...

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Unveil your inside beauty with plastic surgery - Live-PR.com (Pressemitteilung)

Unveil your inside beauty with plastic surgery
Live-PR.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria
Most commonly used surgical procedures are: breast reconstruction for women and palate surgery, surgery for burn survivors, skin defects after removal of tumors in the head and neck or stomach region. Nowadays plastic surgeons are using advanced ...

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As Breast Augmentation Becomes the No. 1 Cosmetic Surgery ... - PR Web (press release)

PR Web (press release)

As Breast Augmentation Becomes the No. 1 Cosmetic Surgery ...
PR Web (press release), WA
Now, after being formally approved for use by the US Food and Drug Administration in 2006, one New Jersey cosmetic plastic surgeon discusses the reasons why the FDA’s decision is beneficial to breast augmentation and breast reconstruction patients. ...

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Imaging Diagnostic Systems Achieves Technical Breakthrough with ... - FOXBusiness

Imaging Diagnostic Systems Achieves Technical Breakthrough with ...
FOXBusiness
During a CTLM examination the breast is illuminated by a laser and the transmitted light is collected by a series of photo detectors and transformed into digital data. The reconstruction algorithm uses this data to create the various images of the ...
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Plastic surgery is a dynamic specialty, which is constantly evolving. The procedures presented on these pages are meant to demonstrate a few of the many possible surgical approaches to a given clinical situation. " - Dr Gabe Kind

2009-03-25T13:43:00.001-07:00

Economy nips, tucks plastic surgery business - The Associated Press

PR Web (press release)

Economy nips, tucks plastic surgery business
The Associated Press
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) — The struggling economy cut into the cosmetic surgery business last year, but a doctor says he expects demand to return once the recession eases. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons says surgical cosmetic procedures ...
Downturn Adds a Wrinkle to Cosmetic Procedures Wall Street Journal Blogs
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Cosmetic surgery feels knife of economy Washington Times
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Spring Forward with a New You! The Neigel Center for Cosmetic and ... - FOXBusiness

Spring Forward with a New You! The Neigel Center for Cosmetic and ...
FOXBusiness
In practice since 1986, Dr. Janet Neigel has continuously strived for excellence in the fields of Oculofacial plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, laser surgery, as well as Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. Her dedication to knowledge and ...

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Doctor dozed during surgery, report says - Boston Globe

Doctor dozed during surgery, report says
Boston Globe, United States
The operating room nurse called the plastic surgery department twice to report Borud's behavior that morning and early afternoon, the report said, and the office nurse told her to "keep an eye on him." But no senior surgeon or administrator ordered ...

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As Breast Augmentation Becomes the No. 1 Cosmetic Surgery ... - PR Web (press release)

PR Web (press release)

As Breast Augmentation Becomes the No. 1 Cosmetic Surgery ...
PR Web (press release), WA
Now, after being formally approved for use by the US Food and Drug Administration in 2006, one New Jersey cosmetic plastic surgeon discusses the reasons why the FDA’s decision is beneficial to breast augmentation and breast reconstruction patients. ...
Houston Breast Augmentation More Popular for Post-Bariatric Women Emediawire (press release)
Don’t feel bad with your sizes, Breast Augmentation helps you feel ... Live-PR.com (Pressemitteilung)
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Victoria Beckham’s Next Plastic Surgery - Make Me Heal

Victoria Beckham’s Next Plastic Surgery
Make Me Heal, CA
She may be a fashion icon, but Victoria Beckham needs to work on a style that won’t show her old lady neck until she has some plastic surgery to fix it. The former Posh Spice might only be 34, but the mother of 3 has neck that looks like someone twice ...

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When not connected with hospitals, do plastic surgeons risk ... - Modern Medicine

Modern Medicine

When not connected with hospitals, do plastic surgeons risk ...
Modern Medicine, NJ
I am a plastic and reconstructive surgeon. I work for Kaiser Permanente in Southern California. Every year, I see thousands of patients for a full spectrum of plastic surgery problems from complex craniofacial disorders to simple nevi. ...

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Welcome to a surgeon's real procedural dramas - MiamiHerald.com

Welcome to a surgeon's real procedural dramas
MiamiHerald.com, FL
CARLOS WOLF Over the past several years of writing about plastic surgery, I have been asked a lot of questions about what is actually done during procedures. While some readers may get squeamish reading about the specifics, it is what it is. ...

2009-03-24T14:22:00.001-07:00

Police: Woman Steals ID, Gets $12k Worth Of Plastic Surgery - KUTV
California police say a 30-year-old woman stole someone's identity in order to have $12,000 worth of plastic surgery -- including breast implants and liposuction. In September 2008, a woman named Yvonne Pampellone established a line of credit in
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L.A. Police Hunt 'Breast Implant Bandit' - KDKA
A $20,000 arrest warrant has been issued for Yvonne Jean Pampellonne, 30, who was identified through a photo line-up as the woman who allegedly had liposuction and a breast implant at the Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery in Huntington Beach
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Plastic surgery is a dynamic specialty, which is constantly evolving. The procedures presented on these pages are meant to demonstrate a few of the many possible surgical approaches to a given clinical situation. " - Dr Gabe Kind

High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty

2009-03-17T12:31:00.000-07:00

The Abdominoplasty procedure (Tummy Tuck) was developed by plastic surgeons in order to treat skin looseness and stretch marks that developed with age, after pregnancy, and with weight fluctuation. Typically, the procedure involved removal of loose lower abdominal skin up to and above the level of the umbilicus (belly button) and tightening of the abdominal muscles in the midline. A small surgical incision was created in the upper abdominal skin when it is pulled down to the level of the umbilical stalk. In order to remove the lower abdominal skin to the level of the belly button, surgeons elevated the upper abdominal skin and fat off the muscle fascia up to the level of the lower costal (rib) margins.

Because older abdominoplasty techniques emphasized removing the largest amount of lower abdominal skin in the midline, and removing the skin that surrounded the (umbilicus) belly button, these procedures often produced an unnatural appearing abdomen with scars that were too close to the umbilicus. Insistence on complete removal of the abdominal skin around the umbilicus is often a cosmetic error, which produced unnaturally high abdominal scars.

Older techniques of abdominoplasty also produced wide scars with depressions that resulted because the deep tissue of the surgical incision was closed with absorbable sutures.

The High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty was developed by plastic surgeon Dr. Ted Lockwood to create a more natural and aesthetically pleasing abdominal appearance as a result of abdominoplasty surgery. The HLT Abdominoplasty is noted or the following features:

Emphasis on lateral lower abdominal skin excess excision and post surgical skin tension
Reliance on the strength of the superfascial system for incision closure and optimization of scar.
Limited undermining of upper abdominal skin/soft tissue flaps, which preserves abdominal flap blood supply and allows for liposuction of the abdominal region without compromising skin viability.
De-emphasis on removing all skin up to, around, and above the umbilicus.
Liposuction to treat upper and lateral abdominal and flank fat deposits.

Because abdominal skin and tissue laxity are greater on the sides of the abdomen, and away from the midline, treatment of laxity in these regions is paramount to obtaining better results with abdominoplasty. With the HLT Abdominoplasty, lateral tension is emphasized because tissue laxity increases from the midline to the sides of the trunk with age and/or with weight fluctuation Therefore, the emphasis of skin removal and tightening is shifted from the midline to the sides of the lower abdominal skin and soft tissue.

The Superficial Facial System (SFS) is a connective tissue layer interlaced with the subcutaneous fat that lies between the deep dermis and abdominal fascia. Closure of the deep layers of fat with permanent braided nylon sutures integrates the strength of the (SFS) in the resulting abdominoplasty incision. The permanent stitches, which secure the deep layers of fat surrounded by the SFS, create a durable narrow scar and prevent a "ledge" effect that occurs when absorbable stitches are used on the deep fat layers. The muscles of the abdominal wall are sutured to treat muscle laxity and create an internal corset. The belly button position is transposed.

Liposuction is performed with the High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty for additional abdominal contour improvement in appropriately selected patients. The combination of liposuction and HLT abdominoplasty gives results that surpass those obtained by either procedure alone. Liposuction of the upper and lateral abdomen improves appearance and often allows the contour of the upper abdomen to show definition where it did not exist before. Not only is the abdomen tightened with this technique, but the anterior thigh is also lifted as well. These features are unique to the High Lateral Tension abdominoplasty technique, and are not as readily achieved (if at all) with traditional abdominoplasty techniques.

High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty may be performed with liposuction of the back and flank regions. In these cases, the operation becomes one of Total Truncal Rejuvenation as the contour of the entire torso addressed in one operation.

It is always highly recommended that you consult with a specialist such as Indianapolis, Indiana Plastic Surgeon Dr David Slatton before any surgery procedure. Be sure to have all your questions answered and you understand the procedure fully prior to any surgical procedure.

2009-03-02T10:16:00.001-08:00

Louisiana Plastic Surgeons Selected for National Trial Study - PR Web (press release)

Louisiana Plastic Surgeons Selected for National Trial Study
PR Web (press release), WA
The clinical trial of an adjustable gel implant for cosmetic breast enhancement represents a new concept in breast implant design. This select group of surgeons was chosen based on their experience with gel and saline breast augmentation, ...

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Cytori Therapeutics: Natural Play on Cosmetic Medicine - Seeking Alpha

Cytori Therapeutics: Natural Play on Cosmetic Medicine
Seeking Alpha, NY
Cytori is a commercial-stage regenerative medicine company which is developing the Celution System to process a patient's own fat (adipose) tissue in about one hour for a variety of reconstructive and cosmetic medicine (eg breast augmentation) ...

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BUSTED: Cops say woman stole credit card info to pay for breast ... - Bradenton Herald

BUSTED: Cops say woman stole credit card info to pay for breast ...
Bradenton Herald, United States
MANATEE — A 44-year-old Bradenton woman has been arrested on charges she stole credit card information to pay for breast-augmentation surgery at Manatee Surgical Center. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday that Julianne Marie Johnson, ...

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Are teens mature enough to elect cosmetic surgery? - Modern Medicine

Are teens mature enough to elect cosmetic surgery?
Modern Medicine, NJ
21 AND OVER Researchers who recently conducted a review of the literature on teens and cosmetic surgery (with a focus on breast augmentation and liposuction) found that teens are mental and physical works in progress. ...

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Mommy Makeovers: Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation - Best Syndication

Best Syndication

Mommy Makeovers: Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation
Best Syndication, CA
This surgery does not increase the breast size or create fullness; it merely lifts breasts that may be sagging. In a breast augmentation procedure (also called augmentation mammaplasty), an incision is made in one of three areas: the nipple, ...

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Harry & Larry vs Bra Cup Size - Jakarta Post

Harry & Larry vs Bra Cup Size
Jakarta Post, Indonesia
Some women can be so insecure with their breast size, like two of my close friends who recently went under surgery for breast augmentation. Both of them boost more confidence and seem happier after their cup cakes are now upgraded to panatone. ...

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Recovery From Breast Augmentation - Best Syndication

Best Syndication

Recovery From Breast Augmentation
Best Syndication, CA
If you have been considering having breast augmentation, you have probably taken into account how much time you’d have to take off from work and from you daily errands and activities. With all of the advances in technique and technology with cosmetic ...

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The Knucklehead of the Day award - Wizbang

The Knucklehead of the Day award
Wizbang, DC
Johnson had previously written several invalid checks to pay for a breast augmentation at the Manatee County doctor's office, the report said. A doctor said Johnson received the implants on Dec. 19 but did not show up for a follow-up appointment and ...

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Severely depressed by new breast implants - RealSelf.com

Severely depressed by new breast implants
RealSelf.com, WA
I'm sure you still have significant swelling after breast augmentation. The swelling will go down significantly and the implants will settle over the next few weeks. I know many patients who felt exactly like you and after some time, ...
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Dr Jain Answers Questions About IVF and The California Octuplets

2009-02-26T09:31:00.000-08:00

There has been intense international reaction to the birth of octuplets by a Southern California woman. While the details are not fully available, it appears that several frozen embryos were transferred to the uterus of a 33 year old woman resulting in the birth of 8 infants. Dr. Jain has been interviewed by news agencies from around the globe for his comments and perspective. The following is a summary of the most common questions and excerpts from his interviews:

Who qualifies for in-vitro fertilization?

There are no set qualifications for in-vitro fertilization services. Patients should be assessed for medical, psychological and social well-being. Unique to the specialty of fertility is the health and welfare of the unborn child or children. I try to educate and counsel my patients and make a responsible decision in partnership with the intended parents.

Since this young, single woman lives at home and already has 6 children from in-vitro, is it ethical to help her have more?

It is not my role to dictate how many children a person can have. However, since she represents a situation well outside the norm, I would have recommended psychological evaluation and evaluation of her social situation prior to assisting her with additional pregnancies.

Are fertility services regulated? As a result of this case, will there be more regulations?

There are no specific regulations dictating the practice of infertility. The American Society of Reproductive Medicine has created practice guidelines based on scientific evidence that aid practitioners in the safe and effective provision of fertility services. Most fertility doctors follow these guidelines responsibly. The case presented here is an exception and should not be used as the basis for wide-sweeping rules and regulations. Patients should not be fearful that such rogue behavior is common.

Are there guidelines on how many embryos should be transferred?

In general, for women under the age of 35, no more than 2 high-quality fresh embryos or 3 frozen embryos should be transferred. These guidelines exist to prevent multiple pregnancies which carry with them significant risk for premature birth and life long disability or death. The apparent transfer of at least 6 frozen embryos was well above the standard. I am uncertain why they were not transferred in smaller groups of 2 or 3. As a result, both the mother and the children were put at great risk.

What will happen to the fertility doctor? Will the doctor lose his/her license?

We have Medical Boards for this very purpose. They will no doubt investigate this case, gather all the facts, and determine whether sanctions are warranted. The doctor may be put on probation or have his medical license revoked.

It is important to consult with a specialist like Santa Monica Fertility Specialist Doctor John Jain, MD. Be sure to have all your questions answered and ensure you understand the egg freezing process prior to undergoing Egg Freezing and Fertility treatments.

GENETIC TESTING OF EGGS PRIOR TO FREEZING COULD BE DETRIMENTAL

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Eggs are more prone to genetic abnormalities as a woman ages. These abnormalities lead to increased incidences of infertility, miscarriage and birth defects especially in women over 38 years of age. Egg freezing is a method that suspends egg aging. Since the genetic status of an egg cannot be determined solely on appearance, methods to evaluate eggs using genetic probes have developed and recently tested.

The egg discards DNA at two different times during its development, ovulation and fertilization. The reason for this is to reduce the number of chromosomes to 23 in order to match the 23 chromosomes delivered by the sperm. The discarded DNA (in the form of excess chromosomes) is jettisoned outside of the egg as a small, round pocket called the polar body. Removal of the polar body (biopsy) can provide useful information about the genetic status of the egg. For example, if 23 chromosomes are found in the polar body, the presumption is that a normal count of 23 chromosomes remains in the egg. In contrast, if a number other than 23 is found in the polar body, it implies that an abnormal count remains in the egg and suggests that the egg and ensuing embryo will be genetically abnormal.

Testing of the polar body using modern genetic techniques such as Comparative Genomic Hybridization (CGH) or Array-CGH, allows identification of abnormal eggs and can thus help determine the number of genetically normal eggs a woman has to freeze.

However, there are several important limitations to this technology. First, CGH and Array-CGH are still considered experimental, with very little clinical data available. Most clinical data is based on young egg donors and does not reflect the genetic status of eggs from women in their late 30’s.

Second, embryos may be genetically abnormal due to mistakes contributed by the egg at the time of the first polar body formation or the second polar body formation; or mistakes contributed by the sperm at the time of fertilization. Therefore, assessing only the first polar body by no means guarantees that a normal embryo will derive. Third, and perhaps most concerning, is the lack of research regarding the effects of biopsying an egg prior to freezing.

We recently completed a small clinical trial wherein we performed polar body biopsy on eggs prior to freezing. We found a high degree of egg damage. The panel of microscopic pictures above demonstrate these changes: the first picture is a normal egg with an intact first polar body (Photo #1); the next picture is an egg after the polar body was removed (Photo #2); the next two pictures show a biopsied egg after freezing and thawing demonstrating egg contents (Photos #3 & #4) extruding through the biopsy slit. These changes were found on multiple eggs from different patients. These eggs had to be discarded. In addition, many other eggs demonstrated abnormal chromosome segregation after fertilization, and none of the patients achieved a pregnancy.

We vitrified these eggs using a closed container to protect the eggs from viral or fungal contamination. This closed container method, used at the Egg Freezing Center, is currently being tested for FDA approval. Other vitrification methods (open container) expose eggs directly to liquid nitrogen and can lead to contamination. For this reason, the method in use at Egg Freezing Center, and the data presented here is very relevant for patients contemplating fertility preservation and genetic testing.

It is my recommendation that women contemplating egg freezing should not undergo genetic testing of their eggs prior to freezing, but rather use these promising technologies to test eggs in the future once they are fertilized as embryos and have all possible egg-derived and sperm-derived abnormalities present for detection.

2009-02-23T08:09:00.001-08:00

Surgeon Announces New Web Site for Post Weight Loss Surgery in San ... - Emediawire (press release)

Surgeon Announces New Web Site for Post Weight Loss Surgery in San ...
Emediawire (press release), WA
The site offers information on post bariatric cosmetic surgery procedures, as well as resources to help patients who are still in the process of achieving their weight loss goals. San Francisco, California (PRWEB) February 22, 2009 -- A new Web site ...

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Beware of cosmetic surgery practitioners who are uncertified - El Paso Times

Beware of cosmetic surgery practitioners who are uncertified
El Paso Times, TX
That discussion seems ludicrous but for some reason, an OB/gynecologist doing plastic surgery procedures doesn't seem as ridiculous to some. A local OB/gynecologist started doing botox and fillers and recently went to a weekend course on lipo suction ...

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Americans cutting back on cosmetic surgery - Newsday

Americans cutting back on cosmetic surgery
Newsday, NY
"Now, you just don't want to take the time off" from work, says Alan Gold, president of the American Society of Aesthetic and Plastic Surgeons, a group of doctors specializing in cosmetic surgery. Despite demand being way down, it doesn't mean it's ...
The Oscars, Parties Spur Cosmetic Surgery Quick Fixes with ... PR Newswire (press release)
A mania for makeovers The Australian
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Favorable Exchange Rates Cause Colombian Cosmetic Surgery Rates To ... - PR Web (press release)

Favorable Exchange Rates Cause Colombian Cosmetic Surgery Rates To ...
PR Web (press release), WA
Although cosmetic surgery procedures have remained the same in the United States and Europe, Cosmetic Harmony, a medical tourism company specializing in cosmetic surgery, has seen an increase in its American and European clientele. ...

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Making people beautiful - Jamaica Gleaner

Jamaica Gleaner

Making people beautiful
Jamaica Gleaner, Jamaica
photos by Ricardo Makyn/Staff Photographer Cosmetic plastic surgeon Dr Kenrick Spence is in the business of making people beautiful. "When people look in the mirror and think they look good, they feel good and project that to you," he told Flair. ...

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Questions for Transform as parent needs debt surgery - Crain's Manchester Business

Questions for Transform as parent needs debt surgery
Crain's Manchester Business, UK
By Richard Morris and Michael Fahy A question mark is hanging over the ownership of cosmetic surgery company Transform Holdings Ltd because its parent company has breached its banking covenants and remains locked in debt restructuring talks with its ...

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Change Appearance through Cosmetic Surgery Loans - TMCnet

Change Appearance through Cosmetic Surgery Loans
TMCnet
Cosmetic surgery is a gaining more and more popularity among people in order to look beautiful and smart as well. In fact, cosmetic surgery is a good way to change your personality and enhance your beauty. It has become so common that you can read news ...

2009-02-17T07:57:00.001-08:00

The Harley Medical Group urges patients use reputable cosmetic surgeon - Response Source (press release)

The Harley Medical Group urges patients use reputable cosmetic surgeon
Response Source (press release), UK - 4 hours ago
With this in mind the group has launched cosmetic surgery patient guidelines stressing the importance of seeking a reputable plastic surgery clinic. ...

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Americans cutting back on cosmetic surgery - Newsday

Americans cutting back on cosmetic surgery
Newsday, NY - 7 hours ago
62 percent of members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons said their business was down 20 percent or more from the year before. ...
US Cosmetic Surgery Procedures Market to Reach $15.1 Billion by ... PR Web (press release)
A mania for makeovers The Australian
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Barbie at 50 ... no plastic surgery yet she looks fantastic - Examiner.com

Examiner.com

Barbie at 50 ... no plastic surgery yet she looks fantastic
Examiner.com - Feb 16, 2009
Has she had plastic surgery? Well, you know she is plastic after all so that's relative. And anyway, she's not saying. I’m sure I had at least 10 dolls from ...

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Protesters target 'sexist' cosmetic surgery adverts - This is London

This is London

Protesters target 'sexist' cosmetic surgery adverts
This is London, UK - 5 hours ago
But consultant plastic surgeon Douglas McGeorge, a past president of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, said the ads risked ...

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Plastic Surgery for the 2009 Best Supporting Actress Oscar Nominees - Make Me Heal

Plastic Surgery for the 2009 Best Supporting Actress Oscar Nominees
Make Me Heal, CA - 12 hours ago
As the Oscars draw ever closer, Make Me Heal has decided to take a look at all the nominees for Best Supporting Actress and their plastic surgery profiles. ...

What Is A Tummy Tuck?

2009-02-11T12:12:00.000-08:00

Though liposuction alone can help many, others may find a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty to be the right solution. Plastic Surgeons often encounters patients who have dieted, jogged, and done everything possible and still were unable to reduce their abdomen and stomach area. A Surgeon's goal in a tummy tuck procedure is to create a flat, firm stomach and a thinner waist. As with all of his surgical procedures, The Surgeon tailors a tummy tuck to individual needs with a variety of techniques. A "partial" or "mini" tummy tuck can be applied in conjunction with liposculpture.

The tummy tuck procedure tightens the muscles to provide a sleeker, stronger abdominal wall and to make the waist smaller. Loose, lax skin often compromised by stretch marks, is removed. You will be up in a day or two after surgery, but activity may be restricted for three or four weeks while tissues firm and heal.

The Basics Of Breast Enhancement Surgery

2009-02-10T11:37:00.000-08:00

There have been varying viewpoints throughout the years about the best kind of implant to use for Breast Augmentation, and health controversies about one kind of implant that dominated news reports in the 1990's. Many women who were interested in having fuller breasts were fearful to do so because of these reports. The following describes the different kinds of implants that are available, and addresses some of the concerns regarding differences between breast implant fill material, shape, surface texture, size, manufacture, and use of implants.

While there are a number of implants available for Breast Augmentation, currently the most commonly used is the saline breast implant. The saline implant has an exterior sack made of solid silicone, which is filled with a sterile saline solution — like the salt-water solution that is administered for intravenous fluids. One of the advantages of this solution is its safety. Should the implant for some reason leak, the saline just gets absorbed by your body, as would the intravenous fluids used during, and after surgery. Yet another advantage of the saline implants is a very low infection rate, which is usually less than one to two percent.

As with any surgical procedure, it is imperative that you consult with an experienced specialist such as Southern California Plastic Surgeon Dr Michael Schwartz prior to the surgery. Be sure to have all your questions answered and you fully understand your chosen procedure BEFORE you have it. Proper research and education and mean the difference between a night mare and a successful surgery.

Breast Augmentation and You

2009-02-09T14:48:00.000-08:00

Many women have made the choice to create the shape they have always dreamed of through breast enhancement surgery. Confident, sensual and beautiful-simply more of what you already are.

If you're considering breast augmentation with breast implants, this site will give you a basic understanding of the plastic surgery procedure--who it can help, how it's performed, and what results you can expect. Please consult your plastic surgeon if there is anything you don't understand about this breast surgery procedure. Find plastic surgeons or cosmetic surgeons in your area that use saline breast implants or silicone breast implants for breast augmentation surgery.

2009-02-09T08:48:00.001-08:00

Working for a good cause - Crain's Manchester Business

Working for a good cause
Crain's Manchester Business, UK - 7 hours ago
... having a mastectomy and reconstruction surgery. Afterward, she decided to volunteer for the local Breast Cancer Campaign in order to raise money for it. ...

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NCCN Updates Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer Risk Reduction Guidelines - PR Newswire (press release)

NCCN Updates Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer Risk Reduction Guidelines
PR Newswire (press release), NY - Feb 3, 2009
Significant additions were also made to the portion of the NCCN Guidelines providing recommendations for patients undergoing breast reconstruction following ...

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Women Opt For Preventative Mastectomies - CBS 3

Women Opt For Preventative Mastectomies
CBS 3, PA - Jan 29, 2009
What makes that decision somewhat easier is breast reconstruction can now begin during the same operation as the mastectomy. "Some women will require an ...

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'Nip/Tuck' cancer portrayal veers from the facts - Los Angeles Times

'Nip/Tuck' cancer portrayal veers from the facts
Los Angeles Times, CA - Jan 24, 2009
McNamara says that he will perform the breast reconstruction and that he hopes there will be enough tissue left for a DIEP procedure. ...

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More Women Now Eligible for New Five-Day Breast Cancer Therapy ... - Earthtimes (press release)

More Women Now Eligible for New Five-Day Breast Cancer Therapy ...
Earthtimes (press release), UK - 31 minutes ago
This approach is an alternative to mastectomy, which removes the breast and is often followed by breast reconstruction. The SAVI procedure now offered by El ...

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Breast cancer patients often not informed of reconstruction options - The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com

Breast cancer patients often not informed of reconstruction options
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH - Jan 27, 2009
... School -- showed that only one-third of women undergoing operations for breast cancer said their general surgeons had discussed reconstruction at all. ...

Liposuction Surgery - an Over View

2009-02-02T10:04:00.000-08:00

Liposuction involves the removal of fat by small tubes, or cannulas, attached to a vacuum aspiration device. Only fat in the subcutaneous layers of the body are accessible for liposuction, but instead must resort to dieting and exercise for this visceral fat loss. Liposuction is not a substitute for proper diet and exercise. Although liposuction, per se, is not a reliable way of losing weight; it is a very reliable means of contouring.

Once the fat cells are removed, your net fat cell number is reduced permanently, thus making it theoretically more difficult for you to regain the fullness in the treated area. Liposuction is essentially a redistribution operation in that the fat in the areas treated is reduced in proportion to the rest of the body. We are frequently asked if the fat "goes somewhere else", or if one tends to put on weight in other areas of the body. One explanation for this perception may be that without a change in caloric intake, in the setting of stable or declining basal metabolic rate (which occurs as we age), it is predictable that fat would accumulate as a means of storing energy. If the depots of fat that were once present have been significantly reduced in capacity, then it follows that those fat depots remaining untreated may tend to accumulate more fat if energy intake exceeds energy expenditure.

It is therefore very important that patients considering liposuction understand the importance of diet and exercise in maintaining their weight, and realize that liposuction is not an alternative to a healthy lifestyle.

It remains that with any elective cosmetic surgery, it is very important for women considering this procedure to be given informed consent. This means that anyone considering having permanent implantation of a medical device is made aware not only of the risks of the operation itself, but also of the lifelong risks of having implants.

2009-02-02T09:19:00.001-08:00

Never mind the recession, cosmetic surgery is still attractive - yorkshirepost
the direction of the nearest cosmetic surgeon. While manufacturing is reeling from wave after wave of closures and while the banks, paralysed with fear, are refusing to let any more money out of their sights, those in the nip and tuck industry have
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Cosmetic Surgery - Dr. Robert Rho - 1010Wins
Dr. Robert Rho is a board-certified, cosmetic and reconstructive gynecological surgeon who has been expertly performing cosmetic surgery for over 15 years. Rho treats both women and men for cosmetic medical and surgical services. Dr. Rho is a Member
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Plastic surgery is a dynamic specialty, which is constantly evolving. The procedures presented on these pages are meant to demonstrate a few of the many possible surgical approaches to a given clinical situation. " - Dr Gabe Kind

Are There Different Liposuction Techniques?

2009-01-28T14:56:00.001-08:00

Though the basics of liposuction remain the same, there are different techniques that can be used during liposuction. "Tumescent Liposuction" During this technique the plastic surgeon will inject a medicated solution into the fatty areas before the fat is removed. The solution is a mixture of intravenous salt water, a local anesthetic (lidocaine) and a drug that contracts the blood vessels (epinephrine). This fluid injection helps the fat to be removed more easily, reduces blood loss and bruising after surgery, and provides anesthesia during and after the surgery. The amount of fluid injected varies and depends on the preference of the surgeon. "Ultrasound-Assisted Lipoplasty (UAL) This technique requires the use of a special cannula that produces ultrasonic energy. As the ultrasonic energy passes through the areas of fat it causes the fat cells to liquefy. The fat is then removed with the traditional liposuction technique. Because the fat is liquid at the time that it is removed, UAL is smoother and mechanically more efficient. UAL also minimizes trauma, resulting in less bruising and blood loss and especially improves the ease and effectiveness of liposuction in fibrous areas of the body. More information about liposuction.

Anatomy of a Breast Augmentation

2009-01-27T10:51:00.000-08:00

A breast implant is a silicone shell filled with either silicone gel or a salt-water solution known as saline. Because of concerns that there is insufficient information demonstrating the safety of silicone gel-filled breast implants, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that new gel-filled implants, at the present time, should be available only to women participating in approved studies. Some women requiring replacement of the implants may also be eligible to participate in the study.

During the Breast Augmentation Surgery, the method of inserting and positioning your implant will depend on your anatomy and your surgeon's recommendation. The incision can be made either in the crease where the breast meets the chest, around the areola (the dark skin surrounding the nipple), or in the armpit. Every effort will be made to assure that the incision is placed so resulting scars will be as inconspicuous as possible.

Working through the incision, the surgeon will lift your breast tissue and skin to create a pocket, either directly behind the breast tissue or underneath your chest wall muscle (the pectoral muscle). The implants are then centered beneath your nipples.

The surgery usually takes one to two hours to complete. Stitches are used to close the incisions, which may also be taped for greater support. A gauze bandage may be applied over your breasts to help with healing.

You're likely to feel tired and sore for a few days following your surgery, but you'll be up and around in 24 to 48 hours. Most of your discomfort can be controlled by medication prescribed by your doctor. You should be able to return to work within a few days, depending on the level of activity required for your job. Your scars will be firm and pink for at least six weeks. Then they may remain the same size for several months, or even appear to widen. After several months, your scars will begin to fade, although they will never disappear completely.

As with any surgery procedure it is extremely important to consult with a specialist such as Female cosmetic surgeon Dr Beverly Friedlander, MD. Make Sure you have all your questions answered and you fully understand the risks of your chosen procedure BEFORE you have your surgery. Proper research and making an educated ecision can mean the difference between a successful procedure and a nightmare.

Changing Facial Symmetry with Nose Surgery

2009-01-26T13:22:00.000-08:00

Rhinoplasty is usually performed under twilight or general anesthesia in an outpatient setting. In most procedures, the skin of the nose is lifted away from the bone and cartilage framework beneath, which is then shaped and sculpted as desired. (Some doctors elect to make the incision from inside the nose, depending on the nature of the surgery.) The skin is then re-draped over the "new" framework, and a splint is applied to help your nose maintain its new form. In some cases, nasal packs or soft splints may be inserted in the nostrils to provide additional stability.

Following surgery, bruising, swelling and discomfort can be expected, but all can be alleviated with cold compresses and medication prescribed by your doctor. (The most visible swelling and bruising are usually gone within two weeks.) Splints, stitches and packing are removed in about a week, and you can usually return to work or non-strenuous activities within a week or two. Strenuous activities may be resumed within four to six weeks.

Of all plastic surgery procedures, nose enhancement, or rhinoplasty, is among the most common. Nose enhancement surgery can be performed on any part of the nose, to increase or reduce its size; to modify the size and shape of the nostrils, tip or bridge of the nose; or to alter the slope or angle of the nose.

High and Extra High Projection Implants: Happy Story with a Twist and Sad Ending

2009-01-26T12:49:00.001-08:00

The plot: What you may think you want, and what you may get...

It's a simple story, but with a sad twist. Certain patients want more projecting breast--forward thrusting, perky, "lifted", or even Dagmar-like (definition: missile or artillery shell-like, named after a famous cleavage, and used for the design of front bumper grill decorations in 50's cars--find out more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dagmar_bumpers.) What patients want, surgeons historically provide. Simple demand and supply, but in this case, a story with a twist.
The story begins something like this--patient wants, surgeon supplies, patient pays, patient has new breasts, patient is happy. Then the twist; the story doesn't stop with "patient is happy". Patient thought she knew what she wanted--she just never dreamed what she might get. Happy for a while, but then later...where did the projection go? "Perky? I don't think so. Now they're more like "rock in a sock?" "I nursed my first child; why can't I nurse now?" And "why can I see the edges of my implant; why are these big ripples in my cleavage area; and why does my surgeon say these things can't be corrected?" Like the movie Easy Rider (yes I know that dates me), a story with a great beginning, but with twists and a sad ending.

High and extra high projection breast implants seem like a good idea for first-time breast augmentation patients who want them--until the story changes with a twist and sad ending. Can a high projecting implant create a high projecting breast that hits the aesthetic mark for what the patient wants? No question, and that's why many surgeons implant them when patients ask. The problem is making choices without knowing the potential story endings.
The more highly projecting (front-to-back dimension) of a breast implant, the harder the implant pushes on what's in front of it--particularly breast tissue (the milk producing tissue that covers the implant and makes the breast feel like a breast) and the skin envelope (the skin that contains the breast implant and breast tissue, and supports the breast). What's wrong with the story so far? Don't we need a more projecting implant to push harder and create a more projecting breast? Yes, we do. Patient and surgeon have decided what they want, and they have selected the type of implant that will force the tissues to the desired result. But then comes the twist: forcing tissues to a desired result has consequences that patient and/or surgeon may not have considered when choosing an implant, changing a happy story to a sad ending.

The twists and the sad ending are predictable. Excessive pressure from excessive breast implant size or projection compresses (squashes is a simpler term) the breast tissue against the overlying skin. Over time, two bad things happen. The breast tissue simply fades away or shrinks over time (medical term: parenchymal atrophy), and it's gone--for good. No breast tissue, no milk, no nursing, and no coverage over the breast implant, so implant edges become visible. Excessive pressure from overly projecting implants overly stretches the skin of the lower breast. Like a blown bubble with chewing gum, as the bubble gets larger, it gets thinner. Larger bubble in the lower breast means emptying of the upper breast and a fuller lower breast--rock in a sock. Thinner bubble with less breast tissue covering the implant allows implant edges to become visible (yes, it's ugly). As the weight of the implant pulls on the thin bubble (the skin evelope), the skin wrinkles and ripples in the areas where the skin is thinnest, often in the cleavage area where it's most noticeable.

Sad ending is, once the tissue is gone, it's gone. Once the skin envelope is too thin--it's forever. No surgical procedure can restore tissues irreversibly damaged by excessively projecting or excessively large imlants. What started out as a well-intended but poorly thought out story, often ends up as a sad ending with uncorrectable tissue deformities.

Morals of the story? Decisions and choices without thorough knowledge can produce irreversible and uncorrectable deformities. Be certain that you balance what you think you want with what you are likely to get.

You may know what you think you want, but you need to know what you may get before making a choice of implant projection and size. Keeping the happy story happy requires the right choices up front, because life (and breast augmentation) are about choices, and patients and surgeons are responsible for the choices they make. Avoiding the twist requires recognizing and avoiding choices that put a sad ending on a happy story. There is little or no place for highly projecting breast implants for primary (first time) augmentation if safety and preservation of patient tissues are priorities.

Postscript: Breast reconstruction after mastectomy is very different compared to breast augmentation. The breast (or large portions of it) is gone. In carefully considered situations, more highly projecting implants sometimes have a place in breast reconstruction.

Terrye Tebbets

Resources: Deciding to have breast augmentation is an important decision to make. Deciding on the right plastic surgeon is also as important.

Fertility Preservation for Women with Cancer

2009-01-26T09:49:00.000-08:00

The fertility preservation options available to patients are determined by patient age, the type and stage of cancer, and the required treatment. The course of action requires critical decision-making and communication between the patient, oncologist and reproductive endocrinologist. This team approach expedites the process and has been shown to yield the safest outcome.

Current options for preserving fertility include egg, embryo or ovarian tissue cryopreservation. Egg freezing is a newer procedure and is considered experimental by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Because of this, all activities at LIFE Research and its affiliates are conducted under the auspices of a research ethics board to assure patient safety.

2009-01-26T08:25:00.001-08:00

Breast Reconstruction after Breast-Cancer Surgery - New England Journal of Medicine (subscription)

Breast Reconstruction after Breast-Cancer Surgery
New England Journal of Medicine (subscription), MA - Jan 21, 2009
He states that the best therapeutic option would be prosthesis-based breast reconstruction. Because of the patient's limited abdominal tissue, the possible ...

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After the Mastectomy: Breast Reconstruction for Beauty and Profit - Examiner.com

After the Mastectomy: Breast Reconstruction for Beauty and Profit
Examiner.com - Jan 5, 2009
Some Hidden Choices in Breast Reduction by Natasha Singer, which is most insultingly a part of The New York Times' "The Price of Beauty" series, ...

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'Nip/Tuck' cancer portrayal veers from the facts - Los Angeles Times

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Breast cancer surgeons don't discuss reconstruction options - News On 6

Breast cancer surgeons don't discuss reconstruction options
News On 6, OK - Jan 11, 2009
21 HealthDay News) -- Only a third of breast cancer patients get to discuss their breast reconstruction options with their general cancer surgeon before the ...

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More about surgery for breast cancer - guardian.co.uk

guardian.co.uk

More about surgery for breast cancer
guardian.co.uk, UK - Jan 21, 2009
You may get a better result with a mastectomy and breast reconstruction. There are several kinds of breast reconstruction available, including surgery to ...
Side effects of surgery for breast cancer guardian.co.uk
Breast cancer guardian.co.uk
Questions to ask your doctor guardian.co.uk
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Booby prizes - NEWS.com.au

Booby prizes
NEWS.com.au, Australia - Jan 22, 2009
Then there are unfortunate women who are breast-cancer patients, seeking breast reconstruction, or women who discover they carry the BRCA1 breast cancer ...

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Fat's the way to boost bustline - Daily News & Analysis

Fat's the way to boost bustline
Daily News & Analysis, India - 6 hours ago
The doctor says the idea came from a patient who underwent breast reconstruction surgery at his clinic 10 years ago. Rigotti says the 36-year-old had a ...

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County’s doctors struggle amid worsening economy - Northwest Herald

County’s doctors struggle amid worsening economy
Northwest Herald, IL - Jan 24, 2009
Despite the difficulties, Thors said his practice would continue to help women with breast cancer to afford breast reconstruction surgery. ...

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Seattle Plastic Surgery Practice Sees Steady Demand for Breast ... - PR Web (press release)

Seattle Plastic Surgery Practice Sees Steady Demand for Breast ...
PR Web (press release), WA - Jan 17, 2009
Breast reconstruction, however, plays an important role in the health and emotional well-being of women with breast cancer and Dr. Wandra Miles continues to ...

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My breast cancer 'timebomb' - Lancashire Evening Post

My breast cancer 'timebomb'
Lancashire Evening Post, UK - Jan 1, 2009
She had just discovered she would need a mastectomy to remove her breasts and had decided she wanted simultaneous breast reconstruction. ...

2009-01-23T15:00:00.001-08:00

Breast Reconstruction after Breast-Cancer Surgery - New England Journal of Medicine
To the Editor: Cordeiro (Oct. 9 issue) 1 describes a patient who may undergo postoperative radiation therapy after mastectomy. He states that the best therapeutic option would be prosthesis-based breast reconstruction. Because of the patient's
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Black history illuminates inauguration - The Washington Times
Yet some still feared that Douglass could be returned to captivity. Legally, he was still considered property in his home state, a few short miles from where he met with the president. So friends arranged to purchase Douglass' freedom. The original
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'I've never felt better since losing a breast': Olivia Newton-John on - Daily Mail
Olivia Newton-John was diagnosed with breast cancer more than 16 years ago, but she can still recall in minute detail her terror when she was told the lump in her right breast was cancerous. 'I felt complete and utter dread,' she says sombrely. 'One
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Hockey mom, son face new foe - Macomb Daily
When Kristine Korpal emerged from an operating room following a double mastectomy, she asked two questions of her husband, Jim. "Was the cancer in the lymph nodes?" "What was the score of (their son) Sean's (hockey) game?" While those questions seem
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A genuine feel-good story - Ann Arbor News Blog
WXYZ's Tom Leyden filed a report about the Mount Clemens Lightning, per a report by the Free Press's Joe Rossiter, and there's a happy post-script as hockey mom Kristine Korpal, who's battling cancer, and the entire team will be welcomed to Joe Louis
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Novadaq to Launch SPY-Q Image Analysis Tools at STS Meeting - Earthtimes
Author : Novadaq Technologies Inc. TORONTO, ONTARIO -- 01/22/09 -- Novadaq® Technologies Inc. (TSX: NDQ), a developer of real-time imaging and image guidance systems for use in the operating room, announced today that it is commercially launching
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What Should Lupus Patients Know, Avoid - eMaxHealth.com
If you have lupus and also have cancer, you are apt to receive misinformation about your treatment options. If you wish to undergo a cosmetic enhancement procedure, from Botox injections to breast enlargement, receiving misinformation is also quite
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CEO with S.E. Minnesota roots takes reins at Yahoo - Post-Bulletin
PLAINVIEW -- A woman with southeastern Minnesota roots has been named chief executive officer of Internet giant Yahoo!. Winona native Carol Bartz, 60, was named CEO of the Sunnyvale, Calif.-based company Tuesday. "She never could sit still," said her
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Booby prizes - Adelaide Now
A woman's breasts can be her most powerful asset or condemn her to an impossible pursuit of perfection. NADINE WILLIAMS delves into a most sensitive issue. PAULA-JANE Buckland loves her breasts as the very symbol of womanhood. She is comfortable
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Plastic surgery is a dynamic specialty, which is constantly evolving. The procedures presented on these pages are meant to demonstrate a few of the many possible surgical approaches to a given clinical situation. " - Dr Gabe Kind

What Is Egg Freezing and Who May Benefit?

2009-01-23T12:23:00.000-08:00

Egg freezing is a breakthrough technology that allows women to freeze and store their eggs until a pregnancy is desired, at which time the eggs are thawed, fertilized and transferred to the uterus as embryos.

Many women today are feeling the pressure of having to choose between a career and a family. Some are returning to school or pursuing advanced degrees and don’t know when or if they will have children. For many, it may simply be an issue of not having found the right person yet. For all of these women, egg freezing is revolutionary not just in its technology, but in the freedom it can offer in allowing them to postpone childbearing.

Over 50,000 reproductive-aged women are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United States. Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatments typically lead to infertility by destroying the eggs. While options vary depending on age, type of cancer and cancer-treatment plan, egg freezing can provide these women the opportunity to preserve their fertility.

2009-01-23T11:01:00.001-08:00

Seattle Plastic Surgery Practice Sees Steady Demand for Breast ... - PR Web (press release)

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More about surgery for breast cancer - guardian.co.uk

guardian.co.uk

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Booby prizes - NEWS.com.au

Booby prizes
NEWS.com.au, Australia - 11 hours ago
Then there are unfortunate women who are breast-cancer patients, seeking breast reconstruction, or women who discover they carry the BRCA1 breast cancer ...

Source: news.google.com

Novadaq to launch SPY-Q image analysis tools - Trading Markets (press release)

Novadaq to launch SPY-Q image analysis tools
Trading Markets (press release), CA - 1 hour ago
Novadaq believes that SPY-Q may significantly advance surgical procedures such as breast reconstruction, where adequate tissue perfusion is critical to ...

Source: news.google.com

Charity run is inspired by mum - Peterborough Today

Charity run is inspired by mum
Peterborough Today, UK - Jan 22, 2009
"The light will help surgeons when performing intricate surgery in small areas, such as under the armpit and during breast reconstruction surgery. ...

Source: news.google.com

Novadaq to Launch SPY-Q Image Analysis Tools at STS Meeting - MSNBC

Novadaq to Launch SPY-Q Image Analysis Tools at STS Meeting
MSNBC - 20 hours ago
Novadaq believes that SPY-Q may significantly advance surgical procedures such as breast reconstruction, where adequate tissue perfusion is critical to ...

2009-01-22T10:16:00.001-08:00

San Diego Women Choosing Breast Augmentation Plus Lift for More ... - PR Web (press release)

San Diego Women Choosing Breast Augmentation Plus Lift for More ...
PR Web (press release), WA - 9 hours ago
Dr. Chaffoo possesses over 20 years of experience in aesthetic surgery. The San Diego plastic surgeon has two plastic surgery centers - one in La Jolla and ...

Source: news.google.com

Botox numbers up even as plastic surgery sags - The Oregonian - OregonLive.com

The Oregonian - OregonLive.com

Botox numbers up even as plastic surgery sags
The Oregonian - OregonLive.com, OR - Jan 20, 2009
At the Lake Oswego practice of plastic surgeon Dr. Lee D. Robinson and across the nation, fewer patients are choosing expensive combination surgeries, ...

Source: news.google.com

Plastic surgeon tops agenda of WIB meet-up - Desert Valley Times

Plastic surgeon tops agenda of WIB meet-up
Desert Valley Times, UT - Jan 19, 2009
It wasn't until the mother of rhythm and blues singer Kanye West died from plastic surgery complications that the risks of major cosmetic and reconstructive ...

Source: news.google.com

Dampier: Cosmetic surgery not just for Beverly Hills anymore - Blount Today

Dampier: Cosmetic surgery not just for Beverly Hills anymore
Blount Today, Blount - 3 hours ago
She said she had to have several moles removed and weekly visits to the plastic surgeon is where she became fascinated with the field of cosmetic surgery. ...

Source: news.google.com

ATLANTANOMICS: Plastic surgery faces downturn - Atlanta Journal Constitution

ATLANTANOMICS: Plastic surgery faces downturn
Atlanta Journal Constitution, USA - Jan 17, 2009
A year ago, for example, Atlanta plastic surgeon Robert Miller was doing breast augmentation surgery every seven to 10 days. Now he’s lucky if he does one a ...

2009-01-21T12:56:00.001-08:00

What treatments work for wrinkles? - guardian.co.uk

What treatments work for wrinkles?
guardian.co.uk, UK - 3 hours ago
Be sure to ask about the risks as well as the potential benefits before agreeing to surgery. Plastic surgery is done on the NHS to repair damage that's ...

Source: news.google.com

Media affects self-image of teens - LaSalle News Tribune

Media affects self-image of teens
LaSalle News Tribune, IL - 1 hour ago
So when we see how skinny these celebrities are, or if they get some sort of plastic surgery done, we think that maybe we should look like that too. ...

Source: news.google.com

Tell-tale injuries from partners - BBC News

InjuryBoard.com

Tell-tale injuries from partners
BBC News, UK - Jan 20, 2009
A study in the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery says these kind of assaults cause higher than expected fractures of the cheekbones and eye sockets and ...
Facial Fractures Or Fractured Lives eMaxHealth.com
The face of domestic violence Los Angeles Times
Victims Of Intimate Partner Violence Display Distinct Patterns Of ... Science Daily (press release)
Medical News Today - WSBtv.com
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Patients Seek Quick Recovery From Cosmetic Procedures in Order to ... - PR Newswire (press release)

Patients Seek Quick Recovery From Cosmetic Procedures in Order to ...
PR Newswire (press release), NY - 1 hour ago
Most members of the AACS are dermatologic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, head and neck surgeons, general surgeons, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, ...

Source: news.google.com

US Surgeons Conduct Plastic Surgery, Others - Liberian Daily Observer

US Surgeons Conduct Plastic Surgery, Others
Liberian Daily Observer, MD - Jan 19, 2009
The medical team included anesthetists, surgeons, gynecologists, ophthalmologists, radiologists and registered nurses, among others. ...

Source: news.google.com

For Breast Augmentation, Atlanta's Swan Center for Plastic Surgery ... - PR Web (press release)

PR Web (press release)

For Breast Augmentation, Atlanta's Swan Center for Plastic Surgery ...
PR Web (press release), WA - Jan 20, 2009
As cosmetic procedures increase in popularity and industry technology continues to advance, The Swan Center for Plastic Surgery concentrates on the ...
Review by Margaret Riley, MS, RN Metapsychology
all 3 news articles

2009-01-21T08:13:00.001-08:00

Women preside over MT House
It's a big day for female leadership with three women presiding over Friday's session of the Montana House of Representatives.
Source: www.montanasnewsstation.com

H.S. SWIMMING: Lockport, Starpoint swimmers prevail
Triple winners Mark Wallace and Kevin Schroeder paced the Lockport swim Lions past visiting Kenmore West, 57-38, Friday, topping Niagara Frontier League boys swimming action.
Source: www.lockportjournal.com

Cytori Forms Commercialization Partnership with GE Healthcare
SAN DIEGO----Cytori Therapeutics today announced the formation of a partnership with GE Healthcare to commercialize Cytoris Celution� System in select European countries. The Celution System is a European-approved, state-of-the-art cell processing device, which extracts and makes a dose of a patients own adipose tissue-derived adult stem and regenerative cells available at the point-of-care.
Source: biz.yahoo.com

Time Out
Laugh with Joel McHale at Fillmore Detroit
Source: www.detnews.com

Water main break forces closure of Lodge near Cobo
The Michigan Department of Transportation has closed the northbound Lodge Freeway (M-10) beneath Cobo Center due to a water main break.
Source: www.detnews.com

Granholm: No interest in Obama's Commerce job
Gov. Jennifer Granholm said Thursday she has no interest in becoming Commerce Secretary in the Obama administration, swatting down speculation that she might have interest in the vacant post.
Source: www.detnews.com

'I've never felt better since losing a breast': Olivia Newton John on how she beat cancer
Olivia Newton-John was diagnosed with breast cancer more than 16 years ago, but she can still recall in minute detail her terror when she was told the lump was cancerous.
Source: www.dailymail.co.uk

MT House considers women's health issues
House Bill 151 aims to bring state law into compliance with federal requirements regarding breast cancer and reconstructive surgery.
Source: www.montanasnewsstation.com

Cause of salmonella outbreak in Michigan, other states a mystery
ATLANTA -- Health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak that has reportedly sickened nearly 400 people in 42 states, including Michigan, but they don't know how the bacteria is spreading.
Source: www.detnews.com
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Plastic surgery is a dynamic specialty, which is constantly evolving. The procedures presented on these pages are meant to demonstrate a few of the many possible surgical approaches to a given clinical situation. " - Dr Gabe Kind

2009-01-20T15:28:00.001-08:00

Through a looking glass - Hindustan Times
It is no longer spoken about in whispers. In fact, clinics dedicated to cosmetic surgery are all over the city.. and even advertise their services in local train compartments and at bus stops. Look good is the big city mantra at this moment, never
Source: www.hindustantimes.com

Now, get the perfect twin assets! - Times of India
Women who're unhappy with the shape of their twin assets post-pregnancy can now forget about breast implants, for an innovative procedure to correct severely deflated, sagging breasts left looking like "pancakes" has been developed. Very often, age
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Risks of Breast Augmentation - Best Syndication
With more than 300,000 women every year choosing breast augmentation surgery (according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, access to accurate information about the risks of the procedure has become increasingly important. Breast
Source: www.bestsyndication.com

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Plastic surgery is a dynamic specialty, which is constantly evolving. The procedures presented on these pages are meant to demonstrate a few of the many possible surgical approaches to a given clinical situation. " - Dr Gabe Kind

2009-01-20T09:28:00.001-08:00

Trial opens for dentist accused of groping patients
Attorneys in the Mark Anderson trial named key witnesses during opening statements Tuesday, who will testify in the case where the Woodland dentist is accused of molesting 14 of his female patients.
Source: www.dailydemocrat.com
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Plastic surgery is a dynamic specialty, which is constantly evolving. The procedures presented on these pages are meant to demonstrate a few of the many possible surgical approaches to a given clinical situation. " - Dr Gabe Kind

2009-01-19T16:23:00.001-08:00

New Liquid Facelift Helps You Ring in the New Year Looking Years Younger
The Skin Center Medical Spa now offers the Liquid Facelift, a longer-lasting minimally-invasive facial rejuvenation treatment. (PRWeb Dec 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/facelift/2008/prweb1784634.htm
Source: www.prweb.com

Korea's plastic surgery fad falls under budget knife
An indicator of the economic doldrums in South Korea: Seoul's obsession with plastic surgery is waning, and once-crowded clinics are closing.
Source: www.iht.com

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon Offers Detail-Oriented Individualized Cosmetic Procedures Just in Time for Summer
Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, Dr. Jay Orringer, has used two decades of aesthetic and microsurgery acquired surgical skills to achieve detailed, individualized cosmetic surgical results. These learned skills are utilized in the pursuit of optimal cosmetic results.
Source: news.yahoo.com

Amid Economic Pain, Americans Cut Back on Cosmetic Surgery
Bad economy means fewer tummy tucks, eye lifts, breast implants, and other elective operations.
Source: www.usnews.com

True Beauty | It's not natural. These days you can make yourself into whomever you want to be--if you can afford it
The body: make one part bigger, another section smaller. The skin: Inject it. Laser it. Make the individual elements of the body more perfect as defined by either personal standards or societal expectations. Or, defy societal expectations. Stick it with permanent holes, fill with metal. Take a diffe... By Lindsay Burleson.
Source: www.urbantulsa.com

Gold Coast, Queensland Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon Using Video to Give Virtual Tours of his Practice
Dr. Craig Layt at Restore Rejuvenate Respect in Ballina, New South Wales and Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia is finding new ways to reach out to the community by dramatically reimagining his website, giving prospective patients video tours of his practice and web documentaries detailing the breast augmentation surgery process.
Source: news.yahoo.com

Caution Urged as Patients Seek Deals on Cosmetic Breast Surgery
Consumers looking to cut costs during the economic downturn cannot afford to cut corners on quality of care, warns the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS). While it's one thing to temporarily substitute fillers for facelifts, Dr Speron says the worst thing patients can do is to put price before professional training.
Source: news.yahoo.com

For perfect chest, young Indian men go under knife
Many an Indian man who is in his 20s and lives in a metro is dying to flaunt a firm, clean chest like Bollywood's Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar and Aamir Khan, and doesn't mind being operated upon for it.
Source: www.calcuttanews.net
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Plastic surgery is a dynamic specialty, which is constantly evolving. The procedures presented on these pages are meant to demonstrate a few of the many possible surgical approaches to a given clinical situation. " - Dr Gabe Kind

2009-01-16T16:00:00.001-08:00

Scarring After Breast Enlargement Surgery - Best Syndication

Best Syndication

Scarring After Breast Enlargement Surgery
Best Syndication, CA - 6 hours ago
As with any cosmetic surgery, breast surgery has its risks. The risk of scarring is just one of those risks. A scar is our body’s attempt to heal a wound ...

Source: news.google.com

Cosmetic Surgery Physician Training Covers Latest Non-Surgical Trends - MSNBC

Cosmetic Surgery Physician Training Covers Latest Non-Surgical Trends
MSNBC - Jan 13, 2009
Plastic surgeons, OB-GYNs, dermatologists, internists, and anti-aging physicians looking to refine or introduce non-invasive cosmetic surgery techniques now ...

Source: news.google.com

Savvy Healthcare Consumers Seek Skilled, Safe Cosmetic Surgeons ... - PR Web (press release)

Savvy Healthcare Consumers Seek Skilled, Safe Cosmetic Surgeons ...
PR Web (press release), WA - Jan 14, 2009
Skill and safety are among the top criteria cited by many cosmetic surgery seekers, followed closely by cost. The surprising result? ...

2009-01-16T13:56:00.001-08:00

Cosmetic surgeons suffer recession, says new survey - Medill Reports

Cosmetic surgeons suffer recession, says new survey
Medill Reports, IL - Jan 14, 2009
The recession has affected nearly 80 percent of cosmetic surgery practices in the United States, according to the academy’s survey of 242 members. ...
Economy Affecting Cosmetic Surgeries Ozarks First
all 4 news articles

Source: news.google.com

Scarring After Breast Enlargement Surgery - Best Syndication

Best Syndication

Scarring After Breast Enlargement Surgery
Best Syndication, CA - 4 hours ago
As with any cosmetic surgery, breast surgery has its risks. The risk of scarring is just one of those risks. A scar is our body’s attempt to heal a wound ...

Source: news.google.com

Caution Urged as Patients Seek Deals on Cosmetic Breast Surgery - PR Web (press release)

Caution Urged as Patients Seek Deals on Cosmetic Breast Surgery
PR Web (press release), WA - 13 hours ago
No one is more qualified than ASPS and ASAPS Member Surgeons to perform the full range of cosmetic breast procedures, and patients can avoid costly mistakes ...

Source: news.google.com

Looking Years Younger, Raising a Few Brows - PR-CANADA.net (press release)

Looking Years Younger, Raising a Few Brows
PR-CANADA.net (press release), Montenegro - 2 hours ago
"Many of the advances in cosmetic and plastic surgery are derived from advances made in other areas of medicine," explains Dr. Kotlus. ...

Source: news.google.com

Irvine Plastic Surgery Practice Now Offers Short-Scar Face Lift - PR Web (press release)

Irvine Plastic Surgery Practice Now Offers Short-Scar Face Lift
PR Web (press release), WA - 13 hours ago
In addition to face lifts, Dr. Smith also performs other facial cosmetic surgery procedures including brow lift, eyelid lift, and rhinoplasty. ...

Source: news.google.com

Seeking Self-Esteem Through Surgery - New York Times

New York Times

Seeking Self-Esteem Through Surgery
New York Times, United States - Jan 14, 2009
The latest figures from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery show that the number of cosmetic surgical procedures performed on youths 18 or ...
A Surgeon Finds Clients at Home New York Times
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Source: news.google.com

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon Offers Detail-Oriented ... - PR Web (press release)

PR Web (press release)

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon Offers Detail-Oriented ...
PR Web (press release), WA - Jan 12, 2009
He is the founder of the Renaissance Medical Center for Aesthetic Surgery in Beverly Hills, which is where his office is located. He has been recognized in ...

Source: news.google.com

Fat Grafting Specialist Michael Law MD Sees Increase in Patients ... - Earthtimes (press release)

Fat Grafting Specialist Michael Law MD Sees Increase in Patients ...
Earthtimes (press release), UK - 13 hours ago
RALEIGH, NC - (Business Wire) Michael Law MD Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Raleigh, NC is seeing an increase in demand for fat transfer, fat injections and ...

2009-01-16T07:27:00.001-08:00

Never go for plastic surgery: Koena
Plastic surgery gone wrong almost forced Koena Mitra to remain indoors for six months, during which she lost out on two films.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

The American Academy Of Cosmetic Surgery's 25th Anniversary Scientific Meeting
AACS continues its commitment to excellence, gathering speakers from each medical discipline to share their research in an effort to advance cosmetic surgery. Featured speakers include renowned facial plastic surgeon Robert L.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com

Bostian family moves
It is hard to believe, living in a nation with TV shows like Dr. 90210 and Extreme Makeover portraying cosmetic surgery as a common luxury that children in the Dominican Republic live their entire life with physical deformities like cleft lips and clubbed feet.
Source: www.wataugademocrat.com
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2009-01-15T17:05:00.001-08:00

'Sooty': Yet another slur? - Philadelphia Inquirer

'Sooty': Yet another slur?
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - 13 hours ago
Kendra, who will marry Eagles football stud Hank Baskett, 26, on June 27, admitted she had a breast augmentation procedure "as soon as I turned 18. ...

Source: news.google.com

Endoscopic Breast Implant Surgery: Good or Bad? - Best Syndication

Best Syndication

Endoscopic Breast Implant Surgery: Good or Bad?
Best Syndication, CA - Dec 24, 2008
If you have been considering breast augmentation, you probably already know that there are four different incision options for placing the breast implants: ...

Source: news.google.com

More Women Combining Breast Lift and Breast Augmentation in Sacramento - PR Web (press release)

More Women Combining Breast Lift and Breast Augmentation in Sacramento
PR Web (press release), WA - Dec 31, 2008
Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) December 31, 2008 -- Over the past decade, breast lift and breast augmentation have consistently been 2 of the most popular cosmetic ...
Breast Augmentation Raleigh NC Plastic Surgeon Discusses ... Express Press Release (press release)
Your Breast Implant Options For Breast Augmentation Surgery PWO
all 5 news articles

2009-01-15T14:40:00.001-08:00

Plastic surgeons 'can't make you famous'
Women hoping plastic surgery will give them celebrity looks are increasingly being turned down by doctors who say that is a delusion.
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Young Indian men go under knife for perfect cleavage
If you are an Indian male in your 20s and living in a metro, chances are you want to flaunt a firm, unshaven chest like Bollywood's Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar or Aamir Khan, and don't mind being operated upon for it.
Source: www.calcuttanews.net

Korea's plastic surgery fad falls under budget knife
An indicator of the economic doldrums in South Korea: Seoul's obsession with plastic surgery is waning, and once-crowded clinics are closing.
Source: www.iht.com

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon Offers Detail-Oriented Individualized Cosmetic Procedures Just in Time for Summer
Beverly Hills plastic surgeon , Dr. Jay Orringer, has used two decades of aesthetic and microsurgery acquired surgical skills to achieve detailed, individualized cosmetic surgical results. These learned skills are utilized in the pursuit of optimal cosmetic results. (PRWeb Jan 12, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/plastic/surgeon/prweb1852684.htm
Source: www.prweb.com

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon Offers Detail-Oriented Individualized Cosmetic Procedures Just in Time for Summer
Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, Dr. Jay Orringer, has used two decades of aesthetic and microsurgery acquired surgical skills to achieve detailed, individualized cosmetic surgical results. These learned skills are utilized in the pursuit of optimal cosmetic results.
Source: news.yahoo.com

Allergan Announces U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Approval of LATISSE -- First and Only Treatment Approved by ...
IRVINE, Calif.----Allergan, Inc. today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved LATISSE 0.03% as a novel treatment for hypotrichosis of the eyelashes. Eyelash hypotrichosis is another name for having inadequate or not enough eyelashes.
Source: biz.yahoo.com

What Health Is | What it isn't is natural. But, these days you can make yourself into whatever you want to be--if you ...
The body: make one part bigger, another section smaller. The skin: Inject it. Laser it. Make the individual elements of the body more perfect as defined by either personal standards or societal expectations. Or, defy societal expectations. Stick it with permanent holes, fill with metal. Take a diffe... By Lindsay Burleson.
Source: www.urbantulsa.com

New Liquid Facelift Helps You Ring in the New Year Looking Years Younger
The Skin Center Medical Spa now offers the Liquid Facelift, a longer-lasting minimally-invasive facial rejuvenation treatment. (PRWeb Dec 24, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/facelift/2008/prweb1784634.htm
Source: www.prweb.com

For perfect chest, young Indian men go under knife
By Kavita Bajeli-Datt, New Delhi, Jan 11: Many an Indian man who is in his 20s and lives in a metro is dying to flaunt a firm, clean chest like Bollywood's Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar and Aamir Khan, and doesn't mind being operated upon for it.
Source: www.newkerala.com
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Plastic surgery is a dynamic specialty, which is constantly evolving. The procedures presented on these pages are meant to demonstrate a few of the many possible surgical approaches to a given clinical situation. " - Dr Gabe Kind

2009-01-14T12:26:00.001-08:00

Gorgeous Getaways offers cosmetic surgery packages to Kuala Lumpur - Treatment Abroad - Medical Tourism News

Gorgeous Getaways offers cosmetic surgery packages to Kuala Lumpur
Treatment Abroad - Medical Tourism News, UK - 5 hours ago
Australian medical tourism agency Gorgeous Getaways is now offering cosmetic surgery packages to Imperial Medical Centre, the newest clinic in Kuala Lumpur. ...

2009-01-14T08:28:00.001-08:00

Lackluster Economy To Blame For Drop In Plastic Surgery - The Frisky

The Frisky

Lackluster Economy To Blame For Drop In Plastic Surgery
The Frisky, Georgia - Jan 12, 2009
Plastic surgery numbers are steadily slipping here in the US Americans, who once spent $12 billion a year on cosmetic surgery, are now tightening their ...
The State of the Cosmetic Surgery Industry is Discussed at AACS ... PR Newswire (press release)
all 9 news articles

Source: news.google.com

Recession hits cosmetic surgeries - Times of India

Recession hits cosmetic surgeries
Times of India, India - 4 hours ago
Who would have thought that American plastic surgeons would be looking for work in Dubai and the UK - but they are,” the expert added. ...
Wrinkles on the Rise Due to the Economy PR Newswire (press release)
all 6 news articles

Source: news.google.com

Taiwan hospital offers Kiribati boy free plastic surgery - eTaiwan News

Taiwan hospital offers Kiribati boy free plastic surgery
eTaiwan News, Taiwan - Jan 12, 2009
A 9-year-old boy from Kiribati in the south-central Pacific Ocean has arrived in Taipei to have plastic surgery at Mackay Memorial Hospital, the Ministry of ...

Source: news.google.com

Robert Pattinson's Plastic Surgery? - Entertainmentwise

Entertainmentwise

Robert Pattinson's Plastic Surgery?
Entertainmentwise, UK - Jan 13, 2009
We're not convinced that Rob's features have been tampered with by a plastic surgeon - what do you think? It seems that any changing facial features of ...

Source: news.google.com

Gorgeous Getaways offers cosmetic surgery packages to Kuala Lumpur - Treatment Abroad - Medical Tourism News

Gorgeous Getaways offers cosmetic surgery packages to Kuala Lumpur
Treatment Abroad - Medical Tourism News, UK - 1 hour ago
Dr. Nasir is a member of the Malaysian Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and CranioMaxilloFacial Surgeons (MAPACS). He received his medical education from ...

Source: news.google.com

Why Jailed Curator Went to See Plastic Surgeon - 조선일보(영문판)

Why Jailed Curator Went to See Plastic Surgeon
조선일보(영문판), South Korea - 13 hours ago
The plastic surgery departments at major hospitals are expert at taking detailed photographs of the human body because they need to accurately compare ...

Source: news.google.com

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon Offers Detail-Oriented ... - PR Web (press release)

PR Web (press release)

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon Offers Detail-Oriented ...
PR Web (press release), WA - Jan 12, 2009
Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, Dr. Jay Orringer, has used two decades of aesthetic and microsurgery acquired surgical skills to achieve detailed, ...

Source: news.google.com

Tummy Tuck on Time - 13WHAM-TV

Tummy Tuck on Time
13WHAM-TV, NY - Jan 13, 2009
The Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery in Rochester is offering layaway for surgical procedures such as liposuction or a face lift. ...

2009-01-12T09:59:00.001-08:00

Global Breast Cancer - Time
Photo Gallery A Diary of Healing Mary Ann Nilan asked a photographer to record her experience undergoing chemo, a double mastectomy and reconstruction with implants: "I hope the pictures make the road easier for other women."
Source: www.time.com

Cytori Forms Commercialization Partnership with GE Healthcare - Genetic Engineering News
Cytori Therapeutics ( NASDAQ: CYTX ) today announced the formation of a partnership with GE Healthcare to commercialize Cytori’s Celution ® System in select European countries. The Celution System is a European-approved, state-of-the-art cell
Source: www.genengnews.com

H.S. SWIMMING: Lockport, Starpoint swimmers prevail - Lockport Union-Sun
BUFFALO — Triple winners Mark Wallace and Kevin Schroeder paced the Lockport swim Lions past “visiting” Kenmore West, 57-38, Friday, topping Niagara Frontier League boys swimming action. With reconstruction work slated to be completed by the
Source: www.lockportjournal.com

Items pertaining to Lynnhurst neighborhood - Southwest Journal
Editor’s note: Alleged crimes against persons (assault, rape, murder, etc.) will feature the + symbol. Note, this compilation of crime reports provides highlights of area criminal activity. It’s not intended to be a comprehensive overview of
Source: www.swjournal.com

International Conference to Focus on Concerns of Young Breast Cancer - Earthtimes
Healthcare Experts Will Share Lates t Breast Cancer Information at the Only International Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer DALLAS , Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- An expected 800 young breast cancer survivors, caregivers and
Source: www.earthtimes.org

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Plastic surgery is a dynamic specialty, which is constantly evolving. The procedures presented on these pages are meant to demonstrate a few of the many possible surgical approaches to a given clinical situation. " - Dr Gabe Kind

2009-01-09T08:20:00.001-08:00

Gainesville Plastic Surgery Practice celebrates associate's Board ... - Access North Georgia

Gainesville Plastic Surgery Practice celebrates associate's Board ...
Access North Georgia, GA - Jan 7, 2009
By Staff GAINESVILLE – DJ Campbell, MD of The Aesthetic Center of Gainesville and Northeast Georgia Plastic Surgery Associates, completed the board ...

2009-01-08T08:41:00.001-08:00

Reconstruction surgery up next for Harlem School Board president - Rockford Register-Star
In a few days, Sandi Johnson hopes she will feel more like a woman again. The Harlem School Board president was diagnosed in August 2007 with inflammatory breast cancer, a rare and aggressive type of cancer that causes cancer cells to block the lymph
Source: www.rrstar.com

Ex-Cagliari star now a Norfolk surgeon - Eastern Daily Press
There cannot be many people who have managed a career in professional football before becoming a surgeon. But Andrea Figus has done just that - and also has the distinction of being one of the youngest consultant plastic surgeons in the NHS. The 34
Source: new.edp24.co.uk

Clean up, fix up, green up - Jamaica Gleaner
Tis the season to be hopeful. And, thank God, hope springs eternal in the human breast, otherwise we couldn't carry on. One of my cherished pieces of column correspondence is a letter from Michael Manley in his twilight commending me for celebrating
Source: www.jamaica-gleaner.com

Global Breast Cancer - Time
Photo Gallery A Diary of Healing Mary Ann Nilan asked a photographer to record her experience undergoing chemo, a double mastectomy and reconstruction with implants: "I hope the pictures make the road easier for other women."
Source: www.time.com

Hollis man helps replace family’s stolen dirt bike - Nashua Telegraph
If you’re interested in helping Ray Keefe buy the Honda XR 100 dirt bike for the McCullock family, you can e-mail him at info@prepressplus.com. A Hollis man is “paying it forward” to cancer survivor Debbie McCullock and her family. Two of the
Source: www.nashuatelegraph.com

Reviews: Grades 5 & Up - School Library Journal
AGELL, Charlotte . Shift . 230p. CIP. Holt/Christy Ottaviano Bks. 2008. Tr $16.95. ISBN 978-0-8050-7810-7 . LC 2007046942. Gr 7–9— Adrian Havoc, 15, lives in an urban hotbox in the partially post-nuclear United Christian States, where the end of
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Plastic surgery is a dynamic specialty, which is constantly evolving. The procedures presented on these pages are meant to demonstrate a few of the many possible surgical approaches to a given clinical situation. " - Dr Gabe Kind

2009-01-07T08:50:00.001-08:00

Busy with bridal bliss
Three days after Christmas, and you may be sitting back and congratulating yourself on getting through another hectic holiday however much fun and frolic you enjoyed with family and friends.
Source: www.rapidcityjournal.com

Many putting off plastic surgery until economy improves
People cut back on big-ticket items like vacations and cars when the economy sours, but is a $7,000 facelift or a $4,000 nose job recession-proof
Source: www.goupstate.com
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Plastic surgery is a dynamic specialty, which is constantly evolving. The procedures presented on these pages are meant to demonstrate a few of the many possible surgical approaches to a given clinical situation. " - Dr Gabe Kind

2009-01-06T08:31:00.001-08:00

Angels to the rescue of cancer patients
The gifts appeared at just the right moments. A piece of chocolate, flavored coffee, magnets embossed with the word "hope" or "believe," each placed on Heather Quick's desk to lift the kindergarten teacher's spirits as she fought fatigue from daily breast cancer radiation treatments.
Source: www.record-eagle.com

Dr. Paul M. Parker Specializes in Techniques For Male Cosmetic Surgery, New Jersey
While the procedures are similar, there is a marked difference in technique when dealing with aesthetic surgery for men versus women. For male cosmetic surgery, New Jersey plastic surgeon, Dr. Paul M. Parker, believes it's very important to be conservative in the approach. The secret is not overdoing so as to retain a masculine but refreshed appearance. (PRWeb Dec 16, 2008) Read the full ...
Source: www.prweb.com

Hollis man hopes to help family replace dirt bike
Ray Keefe, left, and Arthur McCullock meet briefly in McCullocks Nashua home Sunday evening. NASHUA A Hollis man is "paying it forward" to cancer survivor Debbie McCullock and her family.
Source: www.cabinet.com

Reconstruction options not always offered
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 (UPI) -- Women seeking post-breast cancer reconstructive surgery may not be made fully aware of all available options, advocacy and physicians groups say.
Source: www.upi.com

SISTERS SURVIVE CANCER TOGETHER
Cancer does not discriminate. Age does not matter and family histories dont count. Ask sisters Melanie Kennedy and Kim Locke. We were both diagnosed with breast cancer two months apart. She was 34 and I was 36, with no family history we were aware of. We were just in shock, Locke said.
Source: www.pbcommercial.com

Buddy Check 12: Breast Cancer Survivor Offers Advice
The holiday season can be stressful for anyone, but if you've been diagnosed with cancer things can be a lot worse.� A�local breast cancer survivor who offers some advice not only during the holidays but all year.
Source: www.kfvs12.com

Secretary Rice Interview With Rita Braver of CBS
QUESTION: You know, other than the President and Vice President, you have become such a symbol for this Administration. Whats that been like for you
Source: www.scoop.co.nz

MultiCare Offers New Five-Day Breast Cancer Treatment
TACOMA, Wash.----MultiCare Regional Cancer Center at Tacoma General Hospital is one of the first facilities in the Pacific Northwest to offer a more individualized five-day course of radiation treatment for early-stage breast cancer.
Source: biz.yahoo.com
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Plastic surgery is a dynamic specialty, which is constantly evolving. The procedures presented on these pages are meant to demonstrate a few of the many possible surgical approaches to a given clinical situation. " - Dr Gabe Kind

2009-01-05T08:57:00.001-08:00

Economy Blunts Korea’s Appetite for Plastic Surgery - New York Times

Times Online

Economy Blunts Korea’s Appetite for Plastic Surgery
New York Times, United States - Jan 1, 2009
Park Hyun, a plastic surgeon, offering guidance to a patient at his clinic in Seoul. Fewer people are getting facelifts. A counselor on the phone with a ...
Stretched budgets put wrinkle in plastic surgery Greenville News
Plastic surgeons feeling the pinch The Press Association
South Korean Housewives Forced To Live With Fewer Facelifts Jaunted
Times Online - Thaindian.com
all 26 news articles

Source: news.google.com

Cosmetic Surgeon Offers 'Beauty Layaway' Plan in Tough Economic Times - FOXNews

Cosmetic Surgeon Offers 'Beauty Layaway' Plan in Tough Economic Times
FOXNews - Dec 29, 2008
Many consumers are re-evaluating their cosmetic surgery plans in a time of recession, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, ...

Source: news.google.com

Isla Fisher: 'I Wouldn't Have Plastic Surgery' - Showbiz Spy

Showbiz Spy

Isla Fisher: 'I Wouldn't Have Plastic Surgery'
Showbiz Spy, UK - 5 hours ago
By Adam, January 5 2009 The former Home and Away star - who has a daughter, Olive, with fiance Sacha Baron Cohen - insists she is proud of what God gave her ...

Source: news.google.com

Cate Blanchett won’t have plastic surgery…yet - Examiner.com

Javno.hr

Cate Blanchett won’t have plastic surgery…yet
Examiner.com - 3 hours ago
... issue of Vanity Fair and reveals her marriage of 11 years to writer-director Andrew Upton would most likely end if she ever got plastic surgery. ...
Cate Blanchett Refuses Plastic Surgery TheCelebrityCafe.com
Cate Blanchett`s Husband: Botox Or Me Javno.hr
Cate Blanchett: Plastic Surgery & Divorce Babblebaby
Bosh - Sunshine Coast Daily
all 12 news articles

Source: news.google.com

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon Honored with Diamond Level Status ... - PR Web (press release)

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon Honored with Diamond Level Status ...
PR Web (press release), WA - Jan 3, 2009
Benjamin Bassichis, MD, FACS, a double-board certified facial plastic surgeon, is honored with Diamond Level Status for Botox Cosmetic and Facial Fillers. ...

2009-01-02T12:06:00.001-08:00

Bev Hills Plastic Surgeon Fuels Car With Human Fat from Lipo - KNx 1070
( courtesy independent.co.uk ) - A leading Beverly Hills plastic surgeon claims to have found an environmentally friendly way to combine two of America's great obsessions – after converting his 4x4 to run on fat removed from clients during
Source: www.knx1070.com

Elite cosmetic surgery clinic hit by the credit crunch - Women.timesonline
One of the most renowned cosmetic surgery clinics in the country faces closure because people cannot afford vanity treatments during the credit crunch. The future of the secluded Cambridge Private Hospital, in Wimpole, hangs in the balance, as prices
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Breast Augmentation Raleigh NC Plastic Surgeon Discusses Importance of - 24-7PressRelease.com
Dr. Michael Law www.michaellawmd.com discusses importance of breast implant placement. While the issue of 'over' or 'under' the pectoralis major muscle receives a great deal of attention, even more important than implant position relative to this
Source: www.24-7pressrelease.com

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Plastic surgery is a dynamic specialty, which is constantly evolving. The procedures presented on these pages are meant to demonstrate a few of the many possible surgical approaches to a given clinical situation. " - Dr Gabe Kind

2009-01-02T09:15:00.001-08:00

Recession, terror put beauty on the back-burner - Daily News and Analysis
People have stopped queuing up before cosmetic clinics because of the economic crisis and the sombre mood in Mumbai after the November 26 terror attacks. A few clinics offering cosmetic and reconstruction services say there has been a decline of
Source: www.dnaindia.com

Health care: Cosmetic surgery harbinger of economy - The State
When patients have to wait seven months to be able to see him for facial plastic surgery, then Dr. Louie Costa will know the economy is getting better. And when patients start booking surgery the same day or no more than a week after coming for a
Source: www.thestate.com

Learn more about breast cancer , nutrition , senior's health - 14 WFIE
Abdominal Aneurism Achilles Tendon Tear ACL Tear Acne ADHD Allergies AIDS Alzheimers Disease Amniocentesis Angioplasty Ankylosing Spondylitis Anthrax Appendicitis Assisted Delivery Asthma Astigmatism Atrial Fibrillation Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Source: www.14wfie.com

Breast Augmentation Raleigh NC Plastic Surgeon Discusses Importance of - 24-7PressRelease.com
Dr. Michael Law www.michaellawmd.com discusses importance of breast implant placement. While the issue of 'over' or 'under' the pectoralis major muscle receives a great deal of attention, even more important than implant position relative to this
Source: www.24-7pressrelease.com

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Plastic surgery is a dynamic specialty, which is constantly evolving. The procedures presented on these pages are meant to demonstrate a few of the many possible surgical approaches to a given clinical situation. " - Dr Gabe Kind

The Benefits Of Modern Plastic Surgery

2008-12-31T15:18:00.000-08:00

The birth of a child is one of the most exciting events in a woman’s life. However, it is often distressing, especially to first-time moms, when their bodies do not spring back into pre-pregnancy shape, often leaving them with sagging breasts, stretched abdomens, and an overall matronly feeling. Motherhood now has a new shape. Thanks to advances in cosmetic surgery, postpartum mothers can now reclaim their bikini bodies faster than ever before. Many women,although ecstatic about new found motherhood, are riddled with insecurity after childbirth due to excessive weight gain in areas which may not have been troublesome before. Women primarily seek two forms of surgery as post partum “tune-ups”— abdominoplasty (commonly referred to as a tummy tuck), and breast enhancement surgery(including breast lift and breast augmentation).

Unlike women who are simply overweight, pregnancy puts a certain strain on the body which cannot always be com bated by diet and exercise alone. The midsection of the abdomen can be compared to a girdle, a garment which is composed of an elastic portion which, when stretched, is likely to become one size too big. In the abdominal section,women often lose the desired “girdling” effect after childbirth, which can occur in varying degrees. Pregnancy not only weakens the muscles, but stretches out the connective tissue, which for most women will not revert to original form on its own. A tummy tuck not only targets excess skin, but also works to retighten the connective tissue so that the abdominal wall reacts to give the waistline a desirable indentation. Without tightening the connective tissue and exerting a girdling effect on intra-abdominal contents, women cannot achieve their pre-pregnancy appearance.

2008-12-31T10:35:00.001-08:00

Suzette Standring: Nip, Tuck, Gas a Car with Human Fat
Bio-diesel fuels derive from vegetable oils or animal fats and can be used to run vehicles outfitted with special fuel tanks and engines. But using human fat Creepy.
Source: www.huffingtonpost.com

Surgeon busted for using human fat to fuel cars
LOS ANGELES -- A former Beverly Hills plastic surgeon is in trouble with the law because he fueled his car with human fat sucked from his patients. Craig Alan Bittner apparently created "lipo-diesel" from his patient's fat and used it to fuel his Ford SUV and his girlfriend's Lincoln Navigator.
Source: www.chinadaily.com.cn

Briefs
TOWNSHIP 13, RANGE 5, Maine - A 15-year-old boy died from his injuries after crashing his snowmobile into a tree west of the town of Portage, officials said yesterday.
Source: www.telegram.com

Beauty queen linked to trafficker: cops
A Mexican beauty queen arrested in a truck filled with weapons was dating a suspected leader in the powerful Juarez drug cartel, police say.
Source: www.thewest.com.au

Gynecomastia Surgery - How To Pick The Right Doctor For You
While Gynecomastia surgery is performed regularly, it has many risks. That's why it's very important that you pick the best doctor to perform it. But how should you go about picking a doctor What are the things you should look for
Source: www.pizzaheros.com

House call with Dr. Andy: Know benefits, risks before taking Botox
A reader recently e-mailed me a question about Botox.
Source: www.news-press.com

Amid Economic Pain, Americans Cut Back on Cosmetic Surgery
Bad economy means fewer tummy tucks, eye lifts, breast implants, and other elective operations.
Source: www.usnews.com
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Plastic surgery is a dynamic specialty, which is constantly evolving. The procedures presented on these pages are meant to demonstrate a few of the many possible surgical approaches to a given clinical situation. " - Dr Gabe Kind

2008-12-30T15:43:00.001-08:00

Cunningham given 7 years in CIETC case
Ramona Cunningham, former executive director of CIETC, was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison for her role at the head of an alleged three-year conspiracy to misuse funds.
Source: www.desmoinesregister.com

NHS spending millions fixing botched plastic surgery done abroad
NHS surgeons are having to fix botched plastic surgery after patients seek cheap deals abroad.
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

South Carolina Plastic Surgeon Helps New Moms Restore their Bodies with a Mommy Makeover
Mommy Makeovers are some of the fastest growing plastic surgery procedures among women. Changes to the body brought on by pregnancy, including those affecting the breasts and abdomen, can be addressed in combination with a variety of plastic surgery procedures designed to eliminate excess skin and fat and provide better overall contours.
Source: news.yahoo.com
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Plastic surgery is a dynamic specialty, which is constantly evolving. The procedures presented on these pages are meant to demonstrate a few of the many possible surgical approaches to a given clinical situation. " - Dr Gabe Kind

Augmentation Mammoplasty - What is it?

2008-12-30T15:35:00.001-08:00

The procedure known as augmentation mammoplasty is the operation that is done to enhance a woman’s bustline using implanted prostheses. This operation remains one of the most popular procedures that women seek, despite controversy surrounding silicone gel breast implants in the early 1990’s. Whether for enhancement of very small breasts, enlargement in the setting of significant existing breast tissue, or to fill out a "deflated" appearing breast following pregnancy and nursing, placement of breast implants affords a wonderful psychological and physical boost to women who are unhappy with this part of their figure. The vast majority of women who undergo breast enlargement are very pleased with their results and report years later that they would unequivocally undergo the procedure again. In fact, it is not infrequent for the daughters of previously augmented patients to seek out the procedure themselves.

Having said that, it remains that with breast enlargement, as with any elective cosmetic procedure, it is very important for women considering this procedure to be given informed consent. This means that anyone considering having permanent implantation of a medical device is made aware not only of the risks of the operation itself, but also of the lifelong risks of having implants.
Furthermore, it is especially important that you not only ask questions when consulting with a doctor, but it is also important you locate a qualified, Skilled Specialist that is right for you. San Jose Plastic Surgeon Dr Craig Creasman agrees "Finding the right surgeon is imperative to a successful surgery procedure. Anything less is asking for disastrous results"

2008-12-30T12:34:00.001-08:00

10 Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Predictions For 2009 - Medical News Today
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the leading national organization of board-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in cosmetic surgery, offers its predictions for cosmetic surgery in 2009. Predictions are based on
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com

Plastic surgeons 'can't make you famous' - Daily Telegraph
The 'unrealistic expectations' of women seeking enhancements have been cited by cosmetic surgeons refusing to operate. Photo: Digital Vision Cosmetic surgeons say "unrealistic expectations" are now the most common reason for which they refuse to
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

LATISSE™ - New Prescription Product Increases Length, Thickness And - Medical News Today
Allergan, Inc. (NYSE: AGN) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved LATISSE™ (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.03% as a novel treatment for hypotrichosis of the eyelashes. Eyelash hypotrichosis is another name for
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com

Keeping Up Appearances In a Downturn - Wall Street Journal
Vanity appears to be trumping frugality in a looks-conscious society. Despite the dismal economic climate, most women -- and men -- who undergo appearance-enhancing treatments such as Botox injections are spending hundreds or even thousands of
Source: online.wsj.com

Recession, terror put beauty on the back-burner - Daily News and Analysis
People have stopped queuing up before cosmetic clinics because of the economic crisis and the sombre mood in Mumbai after the November 26 terror attacks. A few clinics offering cosmetic and reconstruction services say there has been a decline of
Source: www.dnaindia.com

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Plastic surgery is a dynamic specialty, which is constantly evolving. The procedures presented on these pages are meant to demonstrate a few of the many possible surgical approaches to a given clinical situation. " - Dr Gabe Kind

2008-12-30T07:41:00.001-08:00

South Carolina Plastic Surgeon Helps New Moms Restore their Bodies with a Mommy Makeover
Mommy Makeovers are some of the fastest growing plastic surgery procedures among women. Changes to the body brought on by pregnancy, including those affecting the breasts and abdomen, can be addressed in combination with a variety of plastic surgery procedures designed to eliminate excess skin and fat and provide better overall contours. (PRWeb Dec 25, 2008) Read the full story at ...
Source: www.prweb.com

A complex decision
"Hooterville" used to be the wholesome pastoral town depicted in the 1965-71 TV series Green Acres. Among Hootervilles citizens were quirky farmers holding bent pitchforks and general store owners who were also the town postmaster, justice of the peace, and publisher of the local newspaper.
Source: www.journalinquirer.com

Allergan Announces U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Approval of LATISSE -- First and Only Treatment Approved by ...
IRVINE, Calif.----Allergan, Inc. today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved LATISSE 0.03% as a novel treatment for hypotrichosis of the eyelashes. Eyelash hypotrichosis is another name for having inadequate or not enough eyelashes.
Source: biz.yahoo.com

Inspectors to target cosmetic surgery clinics
After years of horror stories about unregulated cosmetic surgery clinics, new inspection powers will be given to the provincial medical watchdog and other regulated health colleges.
Source: www.thestar.com

1:10,000 Risk of Complication with Cosmetic Filler Injections
New data defines risk, upholds Coalition Safety Messages
Source: news.yahoo.com

10 Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Predictions For 2009
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the leading national organization of board-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in cosmetic surgery, offers its predictions for cosmetic surgery in 2009. Predictions are based on interviews with leading plastic surgeons around the country.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com

'Man boob' ops on the increase
One of the UK's top doctors says he's seen a rise in the number of men having breast reduction surgery.
Source: news.bbc.co.uk
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Plastic surgery is a dynamic specialty, which is constantly evolving. The procedures presented on these pages are meant to demonstrate a few of the many possible surgical approaches to a given clinical situation. " - Dr Gabe Kind

2008-12-29T15:40:00.001-08:00

10 Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Predictions For 2009 - Medical News Today
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the leading national organization of board-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in cosmetic surgery, offers its predictions for cosmetic surgery in 2009. Predictions are based on
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com

Magazines give cosmetic surgery a lift: Researchers - Calgary Herald
NEW YORK - A survey of popular women's magazines suggests articles tend to portray cosmetic surgery as an empowering option for improving women's emotional health and physical appearance, despite the lack of scientific consensus that cosmetic surgery
Source: www.canada.com

Scottsdale cosmetic surgeon offers 'layaway plan' - KTAR.com
Scottsdale cosmetic surgeon Semone Rochlin is offering patients a unique plan to help them cope with the economic crisis and the difficulty of getting loans for treatments such as tummy tucks, facial Botox injections and breast augmentation. She
Source: ktar.com

Chasan Cosmetic Surgery - San Diego Channel
Dr. Paul Chasan has been practicing plastic surgery for over 11 years. Although his work is nationally known for all types of plastic surgery, Dr. Chasan specializes in revisionary breast surgery, rhinoplasty and facial rejuvenation. He has been
Source: www.10news.com

Cosmetic Surgeon Offers 'Beauty Layaway' Plan in Tough Economic Times - FOX News
The plan allows her patients to make a $1,000 down payment, then add monthly installments until they reach the total amount needed for the procedure. The initial deposit is nonrefundable, but the monthly payments are given back if the surgery is
Source: www.foxnews.com

Cate Blanchett speaks on plastic surgery and Hollywood - MSN
Cate Blanchett offers her views on plastic surgery and Hollywood saying that in the entertainment business "you can become very self-obsessed, but you've got to keep looking outward." The 39-year-old actress tells Vanity Fair that in terms of
Source: movies.msn.com

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Plastic surgery is a dynamic specialty, which is constantly evolving. The procedures presented on these pages are meant to demonstrate a few of the many possible surgical approaches to a given clinical situation. " - Dr Gabe Kind

2008-12-29T14:19:00.001-08:00

Cosmetic Surgeon Offers 'Beauty Layaway' Plan in Tough Economic Times - FOXNews

Cosmetic Surgeon Offers 'Beauty Layaway' Plan in Tough Economic Times
FOXNews - 9 hours ago
On the other hand, the society's survey found a steep drop in demand for major plastic surgeries including breast augmentation and nose reshaping. ...

Source: news.google.com

What To Expect After Breast Augmentation Surgery - Meadow Free Press

What To Expect After Breast Augmentation Surgery
Meadow Free Press, ID - Dec 19, 2008
Breast augmentation entails the surgical insertion of breast implants, either silicone or saline, beneath your breast tissue and possibly even beneath the ...

Source: news.google.com

Endoscopic Breast Implant Surgery: Good or Bad? - Best Syndication

Best Syndication

Source: news.google.com

Breast Brachytherapy Provides Good Cosmetic Outcomes Among Women ... - Cancer Consultants

Breast Brachytherapy Provides Good Cosmetic Outcomes Among Women ...
Cancer Consultants, ID - Dec 18, 2008
For women with early-stage breast cancer who have undergone breast augmentation, lumpectomy followed by brachytherapy appears to be effective and to provide ...

Source: news.google.com

Gwyn had breast augmentation surgery!!! - Oneindia

Gwyn had breast augmentation surgery!!!
Oneindia, India - Dec 12, 2008
New York (ANI): Rumours are abuzz that Gwyneth Paltrow has had breast augmentation surgery. The rumour emerged after the actress flaunted her cleavage on ...

Source: news.google.com

Breast Cancer Treatment Spares Implants - LiveScience.com

Breast Cancer Treatment Spares Implants
LiveScience.com, NY - Dec 10, 2008
Their ranks swelled from 212500 in 2000, when breast augmentation was the fourth most common type of plastic surgery, to 347524 in 2007, by which time ...

2008-12-29T12:10:00.001-08:00

Outhier: Scottsdale, you've been 'Parked'
Hey, Scottsdalians - did you know you lived in "the most horrible, miserable place on Earth"
Source: www.eastvalleytribune.com

SHAPE-SHIFTER
SOME fans of Gwyneth Paltrow (above) wonder if her new curves are the result of more than her two hours a day working out with Tracy Anderson, who also trains Madonna. After checking out her cleavage on the cover of Gotham magazine, Gwynophiles...
Source: www.nypost.com

Into insurance and still wearing a halo
Leila Wilcox is a mass of contradictions. Her CV smacks of middle-aged success, yet she's not yet out of her twenties; she's a high-flying businesswoman, and a single mum.
Source: www.independent.co.uk

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Milind Ambe, Chosen to Participate in Season 4 of The Real Housewives of Orange ...
After performing a breast augmentation in The Real Housewives of Orange County , Season 3 on Tamra Barney, Dr. Ambe is back to perform a face lift on her mother, Sandra Baker. In Orange County, face lift patients consistently trust Dr. Ambe for beautiful natural-looking results, and being chosen by television celebrities is testament to his skills and patient satisfaction. (PRWeb Dec 9, 2008) ...
Source: www.prweb.com

Breast cancer treatment offers better outcome to women with implants
( Radiological Society of North America ) Women with early-stage breast cancer who have undergone breast augmentation may be treated successfully with a partial-breast radiation treatment called brachytherapy, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.
Source: www.eurekalert.org

Cosmetic surgeon offers 'layaway plan'
Scottsdale cosmetic surgeon Semone Rochlin is offering patients a unique plan to help them cope with the economic crisis and the difficulty of getting loans for treatments such as tummy tucks, facial Botox injections and breast augmentation.
Source: www.eastvalleytribune.com
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Plastic surgery is a dynamic specialty, which is constantly evolving. The procedures presented on these pages are meant to demonstrate a few of the many possible surgical approaches to a given clinical situation. " - Dr Gabe Kind

What is a Breast Lift Surgery?

2008-12-29T11:59:00.001-08:00

After pregnancy, many women complain of sagging breasts. With successive pregnancies, breast displacement becomes more noticeable. The firmness and exact positioning of youth may be lost. The mastopexy is a procedure designed to correct the deformity. During the procedure, the breast tissue is elevated, the nipple is repositioned and the skin is tightened, increasing the firmness of the breast. If breast volume has also been lost, implants are placed. Postoperative scars do result as in a breast reduction, but are generally more limited in extent.

One must always remember to do their 'homework' when considering having any surgery procedure. This includes consulting with a skilled experienced and qualified specialist, such as plastic surgeon Dr Gilbert Tresley, MD in Chicago, Illinois. Be sure and have all your questions answered and you fully understand the risks of your chosen procedure. Doing this can mean the difference between a successful surgery and a nightmare that could haunt you for the rest of your life.

2008-12-29T10:41:00.001-08:00

Despite sagging economy, plastic surgery booms in Venezuela - Kansas City Star

Despite sagging economy, plastic surgery booms in Venezuela
Kansas City Star, MO - Dec 18, 2008
"In Venezuela, a woman may not have enough money for her home, but she will spend to keep up her appearance with plastic surgery and new clothes. ...

What Is Augmentation Mammoplasty Surgery?

2008-12-29T10:39:00.001-08:00

For women with particularly small breasts, the augmentation mammoplasty, or Breast Augmentation surgery is a procedure designed to enhance and improve the appearance of the breasts. During the augmentation mammoplasty, the surgeon inserts an implant with a silicone shell filled with saline (salt water) behind the breast or behind the muscle of the chest wall through a small incision. I use a small incision at the lower border of the areola which leaves an inconspicuous scar and I almost always insert the implant behind the muscle of the chest wall. This gives a more natural appearance, keeps the implant soft and most importantly makes it easier for the radiologist to read a mammogram.

Often the candidates for this procedure are women who have experienced breast shrinkage following pregnancies. The procedure can restore fullness and reduce sagging. Additionally, it is often the treatment of choice for women who have been naturally endowed with small breasts.

One must always remember to do their 'homework' when considering having any surgery procedure. This includes consulting with a skilled experienced and qualified specialist, such as Chicago Illinois plastic surgeon Dr Tresley, MD. Be sure and have all your questions answered and you fully understand the risks of your chosen procedure. Doing this can mean the difference between a successful surgery and a nightmare that could haunt you for the rest of your life.

2008-12-29T08:35:00.001-08:00

Cosmetic Surgeon Offers 'Beauty Layaway' Plan in Tough Economic Times - FOXNews

Cosmetic Surgeon Offers 'Beauty Layaway' Plan in Tough Economic Times
FOXNews - 3 hours ago
Many consumers are re-evaluating their cosmetic surgery plans in a time of recession, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, ...

Source: news.google.com

Is Caroline Kennedy Heading to the Senate with Plastic Surgery? - Make Me Heal

Is Caroline Kennedy Heading to the Senate with Plastic Surgery?
Make Me Heal, CA - Dec 22, 2008
But by taking on the responsibilities of Senator, is she also taking on the Former First Ladyâ€™s penchant for plastic surgery? Make Me Heal has noticed ...

Source: news.google.com

Cosmetic Surgery Patients Opting For Less In Shaky Economy - NY1

TheMedGuru

Cosmetic Surgery Patients Opting For Less In Shaky Economy
NY1, NY - 18 hours ago
Laura Coco has been heading to Dr. Z. Paul Lorenc's Park Avenue plastic surgery office for a number of years. But these days instead of surgery, ...
Amid Economic Pain, Americans Cut Back on Cosmetic Surgery U.S. News & World Report
Doctors Bemoan the Fall of Plastic Surgery Celebrity backlash and ... Softpedia
Plastic surgeons 'can't make you famous' Telegraph.co.uk
TheMedGuru - PWO
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Source: news.google.com

Health care: Cosmetic surgery harbinger of economy - The State

Health care: Cosmetic surgery harbinger of economy
The State, SC - Dec 27, 2008
By CZERNE M. REID - czreid@thestate.com When patients have to wait seven months to be able to see him for facial plastic surgery, then Dr. Louie Costa will ...

Source: news.google.com

Kim Basinger’s Plastic Surgery Keeps Her Forever Young - Make Me Heal

Kim Basinger’s Plastic Surgery Keeps Her Forever Young
Make Me Heal, CA - Dec 26, 2008
But her skin elasticity is just as firm as it was back then, a likely sign of plastic surgery. Kim’s skin is unusually firm along her jawline, ...

Source: news.google.com

Remote Plastic Surgery: Great Idea? - Inventorspot

Remote Plastic Surgery: Great Idea?
Inventorspot - 21 hours ago
by Cosetta Ever want to perform plastic surgery? So what if you don’t have a degree. After all, how important is that? With Patent# US 6843793 also known as ...

Source: news.google.com

Juvederm, Restylane, Prevelle, Evolence Raleigh, NC Plastic ... - Express Press Release (press release)

Juvederm, Restylane, Prevelle, Evolence Raleigh, NC Plastic ...
Express Press Release (press release), NV - 3 hours ago
According to our Allergan representative, our Raleigh, North Carolina Plastic Surgery Practice is one of the top users of Juvederm in the US, ...

Source: news.google.com

Healthy NY is option for the unemployed - The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com

Healthy NY is option for the unemployed
The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com, NY - 11 hours ago
The organization did a survey that shows 59 percent of women considering plastic surgery say the economy has had an impact on their plans. ...

Source: news.google.com

St. Louis Laser Hair Removal Attracts Cold-Weather Customers - PR Web (press release)

St. Louis Laser Hair Removal Attracts Cold-Weather Customers
PR Web (press release), WA - 8 hours ago
Dr. Timothy Jones is a board-certified plastic surgeon whose St. Louis cosmetic surgery and laser hair removal practice ...

2008-12-24T14:55:00.001-08:00

Hollywood Ending for Christine Applegate's Breast Cancer? - LiveScience.com

Hollywood Ending for Christine Applegate's Breast Cancer?
LiveScience.com, NY - Dec 16, 2008
Now she is planning to have breast reconstruction surgery and remains incredibly upbeat. "I'm going to have the best boobs in the nursing home," she told ...

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Shellie begins breast reconstruction - KATU

KATU	Shellie begins breast reconstruction KATU, OR - Dec 2, 2008 In this latest update, she talks about what few breast cancer patients are comfortable sharing with others - the process of breast reconstruction.

Source: news.google.com

2009 Trends and Predictions from the Editors of Consumer Guide to ... - Business Wire (press release)

2009 Trends and Predictions from the Editors of Consumer Guide to ...
Business Wire (press release), CA - Dec 23, 2008
In 2008, a task force found that reshaping the breasts by injecting a woman's own fat works well for "touch-ups" after breast reconstruction, but is not yet ...

Source: news.google.com

Radioactive 'Seed' Rx Helps Women With Implants Fight Breast Cancer - Washington Post

Radioactive 'Seed' Rx Helps Women With Implants Fight Breast Cancer
Washington Post, United States - Dec 1, 2008
These women also did not want to undergo a mastectomy and breast reconstruction, preferring lumpectomy instead. Brachytherapy can be given in higher doses ...

Source: news.google.com

Choices on Breast Reconstruction Are Not Always Clear - New York Times

InjuryBoard.com

Choices on Breast Reconstruction Are Not Always Clear
New York Times, United States - Dec 22, 2008
To raise awareness of breast reconstruction and to market it to patients, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons has adopted the vocabulary of the ...
Breast Reconstruction Options Not Always Clear InjuryBoard.com
Reconstruction options not always offered United Press International
New York Times Examines Reconstructive Surgery Options For Women ... Medical News Today (press release)
Pegasus News
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2008-12-24T12:16:00.001-08:00

An appreciation of some underrated movies
It's that time of year: Film critics are making their lists and checking them twice, ignoring most of the movies they consider "naughty" while championing those they consider "nice."
Source: www.stuff.co.nz

Women with breast cancer often not given full picture
For many cancer patients undergoing mastectomies, reconstructive breast surgery can seem like a first step to reclaiming their bodiesBut even as promising new operations are gaining traction at academic medical centers, plastic surgeons often fail to tell patients about them. One reason is that not all surgeons have trained to perform the latest procedures. Another reason is money: Some complex ...
Source: www.bendbulletin.com

Carmel man charged in San Jose investigation
A Carmel commercial waste broker and five employees of a San Jose landfill have been charged with conspiracy and bribery by Santa Clara County prosecutors in an alleged scheme to defraud garbage giant Waste Management out of $13 million over the last two years.
Source: www.montereyherald.com

Keeping Up Appearances In a Downturn
Despite the dismal economy, many people are still spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on appearance-enhancing treatments like Botox.
Source: biz.yahoo.com

China cracks down on confessional talk shows
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's broadcasting watchdog has ordered a crackdown on low-brow confessional talk shows as part of a campaign against base entertainment and because such programs often fake their content, media said on Wednesday. China has seen a plethora of these television shows, mainly on regional stations, with names like "Real Love," "Here Comes the Litigant" and "Say It Like It Is," ...
Source: www.reuters.com

Paris Hilton sports a 'trout pout' for the holidays
Heiress says she likes to look natural, so what's with the lips
Source: inyourface.freedomblogging.com

DECA students recycling plastic bottles for sick boy
The large collection of empty water and sports-drink bottles that sit in the Chandler backyard of teacher Robin Palmer may simply look like garbage to those who don't know why they are there.
Source: www.azcentral.com

Battered badge of courage
It sounds like a rock band from the 1960s.
Source: www.heraldtribune.com
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Plastic surgery is a dynamic specialty, which is constantly evolving. The procedures presented on these pages are meant to demonstrate a few of the many possible surgical approaches to a given clinical situation. " - Dr Gabe Kind

2008-12-23T16:13:00.001-08:00

Is Caroline Kennedy Heading to the Senate with Plastic Surgery? - Make Me Heal

Is Caroline Kennedy Heading to the Senate with Plastic Surgery?
Make Me Heal, CA - 21 hours ago
But by taking on the responsibilities of Senator, is she also taking on the Former First Ladyâ€™s penchant for plastic surgery? Make Me Heal has noticed ...

Breast Enhancement Surgery

2008-12-23T15:57:00.001-08:00

If you are like many women seeking breast augmentation, you have been considering the operation for many years. Some of you are looking to have natural appearing breasts that bring your body into balance while others are looking for a significant increase in size without that telltale bulge above. Breast augmentation is the 2nd most common plastic surgery procedure performed today. It is performed to enhance breasts which appear to be too small as a result of poor development, or post pregnancy shrinkage. It may also be used to correct breasts which are asymmetrical. The result can be not only enhanced physical appearance, but improved self esteem and inner confidence.

The procedures involve placement of an implant to enlarge the size of the breast. There are many different variables, such as location of the incision, the size, shape, and type of implant, as well as the location of the implant (under or over the muscle), which will be discussed with you. Many plastic surgeons prefer to place the implant behind the muscle, as this may decrease the potential for capsular contracture and will interfere less with future mammograms.

Postoperative swelling is normal. As the swelling disappears, the implants will look smaller. They are not. It is simply the swelling going away. The implants also settle into their position on the chest after several weeks. Most women are able to resume work 5-7 days after the procedure, but no strenuous activity is permitted for 4 weeks.

2008-12-23T14:52:00.001-08:00

Where's Jesus Seek and you shall find
During Advent, a certain toddler made a habit of lifting the plastic Jesus from the nativity set in the family home and toting it around with her. Apparently the child forgot where she put the baby Jesus one day. The next morning, and each morning after, the toddler came down the stairs calling "W'are you, Jesus "
Source: www.centredaily.com

GOP Lawmaker Mulls Vote for Democratic Officers
Tennessee state Rep. Kent Williams is considering breaking ranks with his fellow Republicans to vote to hold on to the states Democratic constitution....
Source: www.memphisdailynews.com

Mitral Valve Replacement
When the mitral valve in the heart is incompetent or tight, it may need to be replaced. Fully-functioning, competent heart valves permit free, one-way flow of blood. Diseased valves either leak, causing back flow, or narrow, causing restricted flow.
Source: www.thirdage.com

Physicians perform rare surgery to restore hearing to a deaf patient
Marisela Leon, 44, has neurofibromatosis type 2 -- a rare genetic condition that causes tumors to grow on nerves in the brain or spinal cord, but most commonly on the auditory nerve. Leon lost her hearing more than four years ago when surgery to remove a tumor damaged her auditory nerve.
Source: www.news-medical.net

We Care: Early Head Start helps young parents
Early Head Start is important in helping young parents get an early head start by providing a wide range of early parenting education and child development services in center-based, home-based and prenatal settings.
Source: www.missoulian.com
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Plastic surgery is a dynamic specialty, which is constantly evolving. The procedures presented on these pages are meant to demonstrate a few of the many possible surgical approaches to a given clinical situation. " - Dr Gabe Kind

2008-12-22T15:14:00.001-08:00

Nicky Hambleton-Jones interview: Making over - Scotsman

Nicky Hambleton-Jones interview: Making over
Scotsman, United Kingdom - 23 hours ago
It's what makes her sound more catty, stretching her vowels like a plastic surgeon stretches sagging skin. When Ten Years Younger first started, in 2004, ...

Source: news.google.com

Manly Makeover - Today's TMJ4

Manly Makeover
Today's TMJ4, WI - 18 hours ago
Dr. Roger Mixter is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon at the clinic. He explains, "The best candidates have thicker skin, thus males are potentially better ...

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Real Housewife Star Lauri Waring’s Plastic Surgery Secrets - Make Me Heal

Real Housewife Star Lauri Waring’s Plastic Surgery Secrets
Make Me Heal, CA - Dec 19, 2008
But she’s had enough plastic surgery to put her costars to shame. On the show, approximately 47-year old Lauri has been open about her Botox use, ...

Source: news.google.com

Surgery transplanted most of patient's face - CNN

Sydney Morning Herald

Surgery transplanted most of patient's face
CNN - Dec 17, 2008
On Wednesday, Siemionow, the head of plastic surgery research at the Cleveland Clinic, is expected to announce the completion of another complex surgery ...
Video: Cleveland Doctors Discuss Face Transplant AssociatedPress
Plastic Surgery Experts Available to Comment on Face Transplant ... MarketWatch
Woman gets near-total face transplant in Cleveland The Associated Press
Philadelphia Inquirer - Los Angeles Times
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New snow blower for Christmas? Take care, itIs not a toy - The Canadian Press

The Canadian Press

New snow blower for Christmas? Take care, itIs not a toy
The Canadian Press, TORONTO - 3 hours ago
By mid-December, Dr. William Andrade, a plastic surgeon in Newmarket, Ont., had already seen four snow blower injuries to the hand at his hospital, ...

Source: news.google.com

Skin Deep: taking opera to the cutting edge - Telegraph.co.uk

Telegraph.co.uk

Skin Deep: taking opera to the cutting edge
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 6 hours ago
Other than that, plastic surgery is an area of modern life traditionally covered by Sky One and Channel 5. But, in Skin Deep, the surgeon's improving knife ...

Source: news.google.com

Beware of 'cosmetic cowboys' - New Zealand Herald

New Zealand Herald

Beware of 'cosmetic cowboys'
New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - Dec 20, 2008
"You cannot call yourself a plastic surgeon unless you are registered. "You should run away if someone calls themselves a cosmetic surgeon," he said. ...

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Plastic surgeon fuels car with fat from liposuction - Dallas Morning News

Plastic surgeon fuels car with fat from liposuction
Dallas Morning News, TX - 6 hours ago
Love handles can power a car? Frighteningly, yes. Fat--whether animal or vegetable--contains triglycerides that can be extracted and turned into diesel. ...
Liposuction Doctor Powered His Cars with Human Fat Gizmodo
Doctor Drives SUV With Patient's Spare Tires G4 TV
Soylent Fuel is People! Biodiesel Made From Humans? Ick. Gas2.0
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2008-12-22T11:08:00.001-08:00

Beware Of Overseas Cheap Plastic Surgery, Say Leicester Hospitals - Medical News Today
Plastic surgeons at Leicester's hospitals have issued a stark warning against cheap overseas plastic surgery. Surgeons at the Leicester Royal Infirmary have seen a rise in the number of cases of botched surgery from overseas which has gone wrong and
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com

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Plastic surgery is a dynamic specialty, which is constantly evolving. The procedures presented on these pages are meant to demonstrate a few of the many possible surgical approaches to a given clinical situation. " - Dr Gabe Kind

Which Breast Surgery Technique is Right For Your surgery?

2008-12-22T10:57:00.001-08:00

One of the following techniques is used, depending on your body structure, and preference:

Endoscopic: This is the most modern technique for breast enlargement surgery. A small incision is made in the axilla (underarm) and a small endoscope is used to introduce the breast implant either under the pectoralis muscle or the breast tissue. Absorbable sutures are used through the procedure to assure your comfort. The unique features of this technique are the small incisions necessary to perform the procedure, and the location of the incisions in the axilla or armpit. Therefore, no scars are visible on the breast or at the breast crease leading to excellent aesthetic results. It is ideal for those patients with smaller breasts where the scars on the breast would be visible, and for those who have a predisposition to abnormal scarring.

Axillary (Underarm): This approach is utilized when a patient's breasts are small, in good position, and relatively symmetrical. The implant is introduced through a 1 to 1 1/2" incision in the center of the axilla, and is generally placed under the muscle mass. In patients who are extremely muscular, this placement may show movement of the implant; in such cases, the implant is placed over the muscle tissue. Absorbable stitches are placed in the underarm area, and a small tubular drain may be used to collect fluid for a day or two in order to decrease swelling.

Nipple: This commonly used approach involves a 1 to 1 1/2" incision on the lower border of the pigmented areola and allows not only enlargement but some correction of shape and position discrepancies. The incision generally heals well with minimal scarring. Although blockage of nipple ducts is a theoretical problem, it rarely occurs. Most women are able to breast feed after this procedure.

Inframammary incision: In a small number of cases where the areola is very small, an incision is made at the crease below the breast. This approach may be suitable in women with prior breast surgery or with the most complicated breast augmentations.

One must always remember to do their 'homework' when considering having any surgery procedure. This includes consulting with a skilled experienced and qualified specialist, such as Northern California plastic surgeon Dr Anthony, MD. Be sure and have all your questions answered and you fully understand the risks of your chosen procedure. Doing this can mean the difference between a successful surgery and a nightmare that could haunt you for the rest of your life.

Which Plastic Surgery Procedure is Right for you?

2008-12-22T10:39:00.001-08:00

Plastic Surgery employs many creative techniques, each chosen to help address a particular area of concern. For example there are at least five different procedures to improve the look of the eyelids. Which technique is selected depends on the individual's anatomy and their desired appearance. For every area of the body, there are many techniques available so that each procedure performed is really an individualized solution for that particular person. There is rarely any one best technique for everyone. The best technique is the one that produces the desired look safely, reliably and beautifully for that person. it is always recommended you consult with a specialist such as San Francisco Breast Surgeon Dr James Anthony, before you have any plastic surgery procedure.

Breast Augmentation or Enhancement is a very popular procedure designed to create or restore fullness of the breasts. At the time of your consultation, Dr. Anthony will discuss your goals regarding this procedure and recommend an appropriate type of implant (saline or silicone), location of the implant (under or over the muscle), as well as which incision is best for you.

Also known as abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck removes excess fat and skin, and in most cases restores weakened or separated muscles creating an abdominal profile that is smoother and firmer. Abdominoplasty procedures are appropriate for patients with extra skin on their abdomen or for women who have developed loose stomach muscles after pregnancy. Abdominoplasty also known as a tummy tuck can remove loose skin and tighten muscles which have been separated. This procedure results in a dramatically flattened abdomen with an incision that is hidden by underwear or a bathing suit.

Facelift Surgery - As we age, our cheek fat and skin fall, creating deeper smile lines and eventually jowls along the jaw. Both the cheeklift and the facelift raise up this fat and muscle (often referred to as a SMAS lift) and tighten any loose skin. Because the fat and muscle inside can now be lifted back up to its original position, modern cheek and facelifts create a younger, natural, and long-lasting appearance.

Which Plastic Surgery Procedure is Right for you?

2008-12-22T10:12:00.001-08:00

What to Expect from a Breast Augmentation Surgery

2008-12-22T08:44:00.001-08:00

Breast enlargement also known as breast augmentation is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic operations. Most women undergo this type of surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance.

Some women choose to have breast augmentation surgery to improve their self image. Some feel dissatisfied because their breasts never developed to a size that meets their expectations. Others want to bring balance to a breast that is somewhat smaller than the other. Often women want the procedure to restore their natural breast volume, which may have decreased as a result of pregnancy, weight loss, aging or even breast cancer surgery.

During your initial consultation, you will be encouraged to discuss your desires, fears, expectations, and goals. The first and foremost objective is the creation of breasts that you envision yourself with. In addition to increasing breast size, your plastic surgeon will strive to create a more aesthetically pleasing breast by improving shape, balance, and proportion.

As with any surgical procedure, it is highly recommended that you do your research and consult with a qualified and skilled doctor such as Valencia California Plastic Surgeon Dr Howard Hu, MD. Be sure and have all your questions answered and you fully understand the procedure PRIOR to havign your chosen surgical procedure.