A new study in the journal Lancet reports that adult women smokers more than triple their risk of dying early compared to nonsmokers, and that quitting can virtually eliminate this increased risk of premature death. Furthermore, smoking throughout adulthood reduced the life span of women by roughly 11 years.Between 1996 and 2001, Dr. Richard Peto and his research […]
If you talk about plastic surgery for any length of time, you’ll probably hear about the importance of board certification. Why is this important? Board certification is the hallmark of a specialist. If you are a physician, and you are NOT board-certified, it means that you are not officially recognized as a specialist in any […]
Exposure to ultraviolet radiation from indoor tanning devices is associated with significantly increased risk for non-melanoma skin cancer, according to a new meta-analysis in the British Medical Journal. The analysis reviewed 12 studies with over 80,000 participants and 9300 cases of basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma, and combined the data, to look for trends. Overall, […]
When I hear television ads for skin care products that promise “younger, firmer skin in just 7 days”, I always cringe. It’s simply not possible. The only effect that can happen in just 7 days is that your skin is better moisturized. Well, the FDA has noticed this too, and recently warned L’Oreal / Lancome […]
Fans of organic foods have claimed for years that organic is better, more nutritious, and less prone to contamination with pesticides. Opponents of the movement say that these foods are no better, just more expensive than conventional ones. It’s a hotly debated question – just ask the people outside Whole Foods! So, what does the […]
New cool stuff! We’ve got some new skin care products that you might be interested in… 1) “Nectifirm” from Revision Skincare – yes, the name says what it does – neck + firm. Check out the impressive before & after photos at the manufacturer’s website, such as the one shown here. This is the #1 rated neck […]
Once again, we’re delighted to support the Susan G. Komen Foundation’s Race for the Cure Event. This year, the event will be held in Orlando at Bright House Stadium on Sunday, October 21, 2012. We’ll have our Fiala Aesthetics walking team suited up in our pink & black t-shirts and ready to go – and friends and […]
ASPS & Jewel The American Society of Plastic Surgeons and four-time Grammy nominee singer-songwriter Jewel are teaming up to promote breast reconstruction. Studies show that only a relatively small percentage of breast cancer patients know about their breast reconstruction options. “Each year nearly 150,000 women learn they undergo a mastectomy due to breast cancer,” Jewel […]
Recently, there has been a major problem with a contaminated steroid medication known as methylprednisolone acetate. Apparently, 3 lots of this preservative-free medication, from the New England Compounding Center in Framingham, Massachusetts, were contaminated with a fungus. This has caused a serious problem known as with fungal meningitis in about 100 patients, after spinal injections […]
I am delighted to announce that the readers of Orlando Magazine have voted, and that they have selected our practice for the “Best Plastic Surgeon” award, along with two of my colleagues. The results for all the “Best of Orlando” winners were announced in the August issue. Thank you to all that voted for your […]
