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Wrinkle Fillers!

Hyaluronic acid fillers, such as Juvaderm(Allergan) and Restylane(Medicis) have been used for some time for facial rejuvenation. These products have been subjectively thought to provide excellent results with good safety, longevity by many plastic surgeons and dermatologists. Objectively, however, longevity of these products have not been well documented. A recent study in a major peer-reviewed...

Choosing Breast Implants: Silicone or Saline?

A recent clinical study compared levels of patient satisfaction regarding the choice of silicone vs. saline breast implants after postmastectomy breast reconstruction. The results of this study revealed a higher level of satisfaction in those patients who chose silicone implants. In fact, the study statistically indicated a significantly higher overall satisfaction with their breast...

What Is Mesotherapy/Injection Lipolysis?

Mesotherapy (injection lipolysis) is a cosmetic procedure that was originally developed by Dr. Michael Pistor in Europe. This technique claims to reduce excess fat in localized areas of the body. Recently, here in the United States, this “therapy” has been widely advertised as a viable alternative to conventional liposuction. Conventional liposuction is a surgical...

Do You Know Your Rights to Reconstruction Following Mastectomy?

In 1998, the federal government passed the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act. In essence, this Act required all health insurance carriers to provide the following benefits to women following mastectomies: –Health insurance companies must pay for all stages of reconstruction on the post-mastectomy breast/breasts. –Similarly, health insurance companies must pay for reconstruction of the unaffected breast...