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June 28, 2013 | Breast Surgery

BRA Day Lends a Helping Hand for Breast Reconstruction Awareness

Proceeds provide funding for breast reconstruction awareness, charitable care and research First launched in 2011 in Canada and on Oct. 17, 2012 in the US, Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day promotes education, awareness and access regarding post-mastectomy breast reconstruction through question and answer sessions, lectures, flash mobs, fundraising parties, advertising campaigns and community gatherings. A […]

June 24, 2013 | Breast Surgery

FDA Approves Natural-Looking Gel Option in Breast Implants

Newly available teardrop-shaped breast implants provide natural silhouette and youthful feel Used for over a decade in 70-plus countries, MENTOR MemoryShape teardrop breast implants have been finally approved by the FDA. Filled with a highly cohesive gel that mimics and retains the shape of the breast, the implants provide a natural look and youthful firmness. […]

June 21, 2013 | Skin Care

Got Sunscreen? Here’s Why You Should Use It Daily

A new study found that consistent, long-term use of sunscreen can help protect and keep skin youthful In terms of skin care, sunscreen might be the biggest bargain around. Not only has long-term use been shown to decrease the rate of skin cancer but a recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that […]

June 14, 2013 | Breast Surgery

Angelina Jolie Chooses Latest Shaped Breast Implants for Reconstruction

Actress, humanitarian and mother of six’s preventative mastectomy and reconstruction expands dialogue and raises awareness about women’s health Angelina Jolie’s preventative double mastectomy and subsequent breast reconstruction resulted in a firestorm of publicity. Not only did it create dialogue about what to do when testing positive for the defective BRCA 1gene as Jolie had, but […]

June 07, 2013 | Facial Surgery

Can Raised Brows Raise Your Happiness? Doctors Investigate

Here’s news that should raise some eyebrows: Most patients undergoing an endoscopic brow lift are pleased with the results and would recommend the procedure, according to a recently published study in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery. The telephone survey, which examined satisfaction, recovery and outcomes, involved 57 patients who had undergone either a brow lift alone […]

May 28, 2013 | Breast Surgery

Breast Reconstruction Types: Implants vs Tissue Flaps

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 […]

May 21, 2013 | Plastic Surgeon

More Plastic Surgeons Using Social Media to Connect with Patients

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 […]

May 14, 2013 | Breast Surgery

Angelina Jolie Shares Her Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction Story

“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 […]

May 07, 2013 | Cosmetic Injections

Thumbs Up for Cheek Filler

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 […]

April 28, 2013 | Breast Surgery

Text Your Doctor, Get Better Sooner

While text messaging started out as a fad among teenagers, today its widespread use has extended to breast reconstruction after mastectomy. A recent study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery found that text messaging between the patient and surgeon led to faster recovery times. Women who exchanged texts with their surgeon made significantly fewer clinic visits […]

April 20, 2013 | Breast Surgery

Visualize Your Breast Augmentation Results with Crisalix

3D imaging technology lets you see your new look before surgery One of the biggest roadblocks for women who consider breast augmentation surgery is a sense of uncertainty about the possible results. No matter how many glowing patient testimonials or gorgeous before-and-after photos they’re shown, prospective patients are always asking themselves one little question in […]

April 14, 2013 | Body Surgery

Can Tummy Tucks Help You Become Thinner?

Preliminary study shows lasting weight loss after abdominoplasty There may be an alternative to the so-called traditional gastric bypass. Although it and other bariatric surgeries can help achieve and maintain permanent weight loss, they are generally limited to the morbidly obese with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater. The tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), […]