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Patient Interview: Successful Reconstruction after Bilateral Mastectomy

Having just concluded Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we thought it was only fitting that we interviewed a handful of our patients who have come to us recently for reconstructive surgery following breast cancer operations. Their experiences are powerful examples of the importance of getting checked regularly for breast cancer. They demonstrate how your body...

FDA Approves Restylane for Lip Augmentation

 Restylane is the most studied dermal filler worldwide.  This filler was approved by the FDA in 2003 to smooth wrinkles and plump up the nasal labial folds or marionette lines.  Many practitioners would also use Restylane off-label to volumize the lips. Recently, the FDA has approved Restylane for the use in lip augmentation or lip plumping.  This will be the first...

Herbal Supplements and Surgery

Researchers form the Journal of the American Medical Association warn that commonly used herbal medications may cause serious problems in patients undergoing surgery. It is estimated that approximately 60 million American use some type of herbal medicine, but few realize the harm these substances may cause during surgery. Many people are under the assumption that...

Thanks USA Today

USA Today’s recent articles on plastic surgery stress the importance of doing careful research when considering cosmetic surgical procedures. These articles stress the importance of choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon and a fully-accredited surgical center when considering surgery. Linked below are these helpful educational articles as they appeared in USA Today: 9/14/11 Cosmetic surgery gets cheaper,...

ASPS Issues Recommendation For Insurance Criteria for Breast Reductions

Breast reduction has been viewed as a procedure between a cosmetic and a reconstructive surgery. In some cases, insurance companies may cover this surgery, but there has been controversy regarding coverage. ASPS has now addressed insurance coverage for this procedure outlining possible criteria for coverage. The justification for a reduction mammoplasty should be based on...