The Myths Surrounding Silicone Implants The popular perception is that silicone breast implants are always a better choice than those filled with saline. The foundation of this belief is twofold: that silicone implants feel better and look better than saline implants. While the former assertion is true in many cases, the latter is not. Both […]
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New FDA Alert on Breast Implants Due in part to recent social media pressure the FDA has once again called into question the safety of breast implants. The FDA enforced a twelve year moratorium (1994 to 2006) on the use of silicone implants to investigate an alleged association with rare connective tissue disorders. There was
First, some background. Breast implants are available in both round and tear drop shapes and each type can have either a smooth or rough (textured) outer surface (Figure 1). The material inside the implant, either saline water or silicone gel, have both been proven safe after decades of investigation and are not in question. However,
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Monday - Friday
Great time at the final Baker Gordon Symposium run by my BFF Jim Stuzin. Gave some lectures and learned a ton from the icons in our specialty. Joyous but bittersweet finale.
#education #givingback #bff
Upper eyelid surgery was done here together weakening of the “11” muscles by partial removal. The latter can reduce or eliminate the need for BOTOX going forward. Some might have also recommended a brow lift in this case. The brow lifts that work are big procedures that most patients are averse to once described. Here, maximum benefit was achieved without it.
#eyes #botox #surgery
While introduced in the U.S. only a year ago, Motiva implants have an established worldwide safety record of more than 10 years. Placing them in front of the muscle is a relatively painless procedure with a quick recovery. Indeed, some surgeons are putting them in under local anesthesia only. Motiva implants are not for everyone but, as stated, increases the options for choosing the best procedure for each individual.
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Massive weight loss patients with no pregnancy history and older postmenopausal patients can benefit from an abdominoplasty (tummy-tuck) without underlying muscle repair. The recovery is quick when it’s just surface surgery to remove loose skin.
#abdomen #skin #surgery
