Plastic Surgery Newsletter

Separating the Wheat from the Chaff: Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Coverage in Consumer Media

The idea of personal transformation is extremely seductive. It speaks to deeply held values of social mobility and self-determination. Combine those more lofty concepts with a society increasingly interested in maintenance of a more healthy and youthful appearance, and it’s no wonder that there is so much coverage of the cosmetic surgery industry. Unfortunately, the […]

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Put YOUR Best Foot Forward

I was not originally going to comment on all the media hype on patients seeking rhinoplasties (nose jobs) so that they could have Kate Middleton’s nose. Unfortunately, the story does not seem to go away and I can no longer avoid it. Reports such as in this link are rampant in the media. I personally believe that […]

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How Long Does A Facelift Last?

31 January 2013 I am probably not going to get a chance to comment on many plastic surgery articles exclusively dealing with male patients, so I could not let this one pass! We read a lot about the Mommy Makeover. This video and article from KHOU in Houston discusses the flip side of the coin: […]

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No Matter What You Call It ….. Liposuction Is Still Surgery

30 January 2013: Sometimes the article is OK, it is just the headline that is misleading – “Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon on the Benefits of Liposuction Alternative”. This is really a press release talking about this surgeon’s new laser liposuction device. The problem is that the headline is misleading because they present this as a […]

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The Daddy Makeover

31 January 2013 I am probably not going to get a chance to comment on many plastic surgery articles exclusively dealing with male patients, so I could not let this one pass! We read a lot about the Mommy Makeover. This video and article from KHOU in Houston discusses the flip side of the coin: […]

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The Rise of the Mommy Makeover in NYC

Having children is one of life’s most treasured experiences. It always has, and will be, a great source of pride and reward for most couples. In the past, many mothers accepted the changes in their body as the price they had to pay for the joy of motherhood. However, in recent years, moms began to […]

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“Gummy Bear Implants” – What Are They?

Although silicone breast implants have gone through rigorous testing and scrutiny from the FDA and have subsequently been found to be a safe and reliable tool for breast augmentation and breast reconstruction, they have been unable to totally shake that negative reputation (unjustified, in my opinion) from the past. In reality, the silicone implants that […]

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Sunscreens and the FDA

In the June 2012 issue of InStyle Magazine(p. 159-160), “Burning Questions” attempts to provide, in a light and entertaining fashion, answers to various questions men and woman often have about sunscreens. I would consider this article a little on the “light side”, however,as it contains such amusing sections as edible sunscreens. Nevertheless, it does raise the […]

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Volumizers & Refiners: A Perfect Match

In the first section of this two-part series, we discussed Sculptra Aesthetic, a filler which helps in the restoration of facial volume. This is important for recreation of a youthful appearance to the contour of a person’s cheeks, mandible (jaw), temples and chin as well as for helping eliminate deep folds, lines and wrinkles. While Sculptra provides […]

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Why Disclosing ALL Medications To Your Doctor May Be More Important Than You Realize

There is an interesting article in the March issue of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal (www.aestheticsurgeryjournal.com) from Drs. Wong, Gabriel, Maxwell, and Gupta of Loma Linda University in California. This review article which was titled: Bleeding Risks of Herbal, Homeopathic, and Dietary Supplements: A Hidden Nightmare for Plastic Surgeons? (Aesthetic Surgery Journal 32:332-348) Soon after I moved into […]

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