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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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), […]
New system could provide a more convenient tissue expansion procedure. Until recently, tissue expansion, a procedure that enables the body to grow extra skin in breast reconstruction, was limited to injections, which involved time-consuming office visits. A silicone balloon expander was inserted under the skin near the area to be repaired, then gradually filled with […]
If you’re about to get breast reconstruction, you have options like: Implant reconstruction or autologous? Delayed or immediate? Saline implants or silicone implants? Your plastic surgeon can guide you through these choices. When it comes to implants, a recent study of women who chose round vs. anatomical “shaped” silicone implants may help you even further. […]
March 21, 2013 from 5-7 pm at Meridian Park Hospital CHEC center will be a an event promoting awareness for breast cancer reconstruction and other breast cancer rights/options. BRAVE stands for Breast Restoration Advocacy Education. The idea is to let people know that there is a federal law that states that if an insurance company […]
New Implant Offers Natural Looking Silhouette and Cohesive Gel Recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the Natrelle 410 breast implant offers yet another option for women undergoing breast reconstruction. Unlike the “round” look usually found in implants, the anatomically shaped silhouette closely mirrors the natural curves of a woman’s breast while remaining soft […]
With nearly 20 million procedures in 2012, cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries show few signs of sagging. As the economy experienced gains in 2012, so did cosmetic plastic surgery, with an overall increase of 5 percent since 2011. According to statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), some 14.6 million cosmetic plastic surgery […]
Nipple-sparing mastectomy uses patient’s own tissue “Nipple-sparing” procedures are a relatively new but increasingly popular option for women undergoing reconstructive breast surgery. In these procedures, the surgeon preserves the nipple-areola complex (NAC) for immediate use. Although technically challenging and requiring careful planning, a nipple-sparing mastectomy with autologous (using one’s own tissue) breast reconstruction can be […]
