Posted May 28, 2013 in Breast Surgery
Today more than ever, women have a choice as to what they can do regarding breast reconstruction. The two main procedures – implants and tissue flap procedures – offer a variety of options. During consultations, your plastic surgeon will guide you toward a breast reconstruction type that works to achieve your appearance goals after mastectomy […]
Read MorePosted May 21, 2013 in Plastic Surgeon
Social sites like Facebook and Twitter have become useful tools for the modern plastic surgery practice, according to a study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. To find out more about the ways in which plastic surgeons use social media, doctors at UCLA sent anonymous surveys to over 5,000 plastic surgeons. The survey inquired about […]
Read MorePosted May 14, 2013 in Breast Surgery
“I hope that other women can benefit from my experience” writes Angelina Jolie in a candid New York Times column published today. The actress and director revealed that she recently chose to have a double mastectomy after doctors told her she had the breast cancer gene BRCA1, meaning Jolie has an (estimated) 87 percent risk […]
Read MorePosted May 07, 2013 in Cosmetic Injections
Juvederm could be FDA approved for cheek augmentation later this year. A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel has recommended that the agency approve Juvéderm Voluma XC for cheek augmentation. Approval would make Juvederm the first injectable dermal filler with FDA indications for mid-face volume restoration. A gel composed of hyaluronic acid suspended in phosphate […]
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