This is an update of a classic blog from 2008 – but the information I wrote then is still relevant to selecting the right breast implant size & shape, which is one of the most important factors in getting a nice result, and a happy patient! ***** Breast augmentation is the most popular procedure in […]
Just this week, the American Society for Aesthetic Plasic Surgery (ASAPS) put on an educational webinar for Plastic Surgeons, talking about various recent advances in liposuction. A variety of devices, including Power-assisted Liposuction, VASER, and SmartLipo and the related laser-assisted liposuction devices were reviewed and discussed by the experts. All of these were compared against […]
Here at our Orlando plastic surgery practice, it’s very common for me to see women in their 30’s and 40’s who would like to restore their body to the “way it used to be”, back before pregnancy. Typically, the body parts most affected by the wear and tear of pregnancy are the tummy and breasts. […]
Here’s a nice summary of sensible dietary recommendations, courtesy of the CBC News website and nutritionist Andrea Holwegner. ********** Nutrition plays a major role in reducing many of the risk factors for heart disease. Making healthy eating choices is not only important to keep your blood cholesterol levels and blood pressure healthy, it greatly influences […]
You know that old saying, about how a young man should look at his prospective mother-in-law, to see how his wife-to-be might look in the future? Turns out, there’s some scientific validity to it….but only if the mother and daughter have similar appearances to start with. A recent study from Loma Linda University Medical Center […]
Great article from BBC News on a surprising topic – the popularity of over-the-counter skin lightening creams in India.It turns out, that “fair and lovely” is the current fashion there, in addition to being the name of one of the most popular creams! Click here for the link.
Well, it was a very exciting weekend for political junkies. The president’s healthcare plan passed the House, by an oh-so-narrow 217-212 margin. So, the Senate-approved (initial) bill will become law as soon as the President signs it.What does this mean for you & me?Well, some of the details will depend on what happens with the […]
I was just reading the text of the proposed changes to the Healthcare reform bill. Hidden in the middle of dozens of pages is this gem: IN GENERAL.—There is hereby imposed on the sale of any taxable medical device by the manufacturer, producer, or importer a tax equal to 2.9 percent of the price for […]
Ever wonder how you might look with a Juvederm treatment? Now you can, with a web-based photo manipulation tool from Allergan, the makers of Juvederm. You can even upload your own photo! While the simulation is not 100% perfectly realistic, it’s certainly fun to move the sliders around on the screen, and watch wrinkles come […]
We all think of Vitamin D as “the sunshine vitamin”, something that’s good for your bones and as a supplement in milk. It turns out that this humble vitamin may have a whole lot more going for it. A number of scientific studies have been looking at the links between Vitamin D deficiency and various […]
