Posted May 21, 2013 in Plastic Surgery
50 Percent of Plastic Surgeons Surveyed Use Sites Like Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest Social sites like Facebook and Twitter have become useful tools for the modern plastic surgery practice, according to a study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Read MorePosted May 14, 2013 in Reconstructive Surgery
“I hope that other women can benefit from my experience,” writes Angelina Jolie in a candid New York Times column published today. The actress and director revealed that she recently chose to have a double mastectomy after doctors told her she had the breast cancer gene BRCA1, meaning Jolie has an (estimated) 87 percent risk […]
Read MorePosted May 07, 2013 in Uncategorized
Juvederm could be FDA approved for cheek augmentation later this year. A US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel has recommended that the agency approve Juvéderm Voluma XC (Allergen) for cheek augmentation. The product would be the first injectable dermal filler permitted in the US for the mid-face. If approval takes place – and the […]
Read MorePosted April 28, 2013 in Reconstructive Surgery
Awareness Can Help Ease Recovery After mastectomy, you may feel overwhelmed by the physical and emotional ramifications of diagnosis, surgery and breast reconstruction. But with hospital stays averaging three days or less, it’s important to know what to expect. What follows are some brief checklists that may help guide you through the process.
Read MorePosted April 21, 2013 in Botox and Fillers
Side effects are minimal for popular injectable fillers, according to recent study.
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