On Friday, Sientra announced a new warranty program, which they are calling “C3”. The program, which begins Novemeber 1, 2013, will apply to first-time breast augmentation patients who choose Sientra-brand textured implants. In addition to the current implant deflation warranty, the C3 program provides a free replacement implant if the patient requires revisional breast surgery […]
At least 24 people in Hawaii have developed acute non-viral hepatitis after using the dietary supplement OxyElite Pro, marketed for use in weight loss and muscle building. Additionally, two patients have received liver transplants, and one patient died, but it is not clear whether they took OxyElite Pro or a different dietary supplement. The cases (median age, 33) all […]
“Benelli lift” or “Circumareolar lift” Many patients who would like a more uplifted and perky breast shape tell me that they are very worried about a breast lift, due to the surgical scars. Most women worry that they will need the traditional anchor lift – and that’s not always the case. Today, I’d like to […]
If you suffer from the facial redness associated with rosacea, listen up. There’s a new prescription cream that can treat the redness and flushing effectively. It’s called Mirvaso; it’s FDA approved and available in local pharmacies. Mirvaso is applied once daily, and it can significantly reduce facial redness for up to 12 hours. This is […]
In a pilot study of 10 patients just published in The Lancet, Danish researchers showed that the addition of stem cells to a fat graft improved the survival of the fat graft at 4 months, compared to a plain unenhanced fat cell graft. This study is significant, as it represents the first randomized study of its kind […]
Just this month, the FDA decided to officially grant Allergan another approved indication for the use of Botox: the treatment of Crows’ Feet. The approval was granted after the FDA reviewed data for effectiveness and safety of Botox in the crows’ feet area in a placebo-controlled study of over 800 patients. Of course, physicians have […]
Earlier this year, the FDA approved a new type of silicone gel breast implants, with a thicker type of silicone gel on the inside. Although they’re not at all related to the popular squishy colored candy, one surgeon from L.A. nicknamed them “gummy bear implants”, and the name has stuck. Technically, gummy bear implants are […]
New data suggests that one year after quitting smoking, your risks of a smoking-related surgical complication are the same as a non-smoker. The study, published in JAMA Surgery, looked at over 600,000 adult patients between 2008 and 2009, and assessed the effects of current and past smoking (>1 year prior) on postoperative outcomes. The authors tracked 30-day postoperative mortality, […]
Today, the FDA announced the approval of the “MemoryShape” breast implant, made by Mentor. This is the teardrop-shaped implant, filled with the latest generation of form-stable silicone gel. It’s certainly a home-run for breast reconstruction patients, and may be useful for some breast augmentation patients as well. Mentor now joins Allergan and Sientra with implants […]
Daily use of sunscreen can prevent wrinkles and slow the aging of the skin, according to a new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine. The researchers looked at 900 Australian adults younger than 55 (mean age, 39), and randomized them to four treatments: – daily broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 15+) plus beta carotene supplementation, – daily […]
