This week, the FDA approved a new hyaluronic filler, called Belotero Balance. It’s made by Merz Pharmaceuticals, the makers of scar product Mederma and Botox wanna-be Xeomin. Belotero has been on the market in Europe in 3 separate formulations, which are designed for different applications. So far, the U.S. only gets this one version.Like the other […]
Say hello to Exparel. It’s a new form of a local anesthetic that’s been recently approved by the U.S. FDA. Here’s the neat part: a single dose can provide relief for up to 72 hours, which is a big improvement over what we have now. The product combines the long-acting anesthetic bupivacaine with Pacira’s patented […]
Having a top-quality office surgery center like we do means that, every third year, there is a detailed and thorough inspection process that must be passed to retain our certification. An independent inspector, typically another plastic surgeon, is assigned to check our facility with a long checklist of safety and quality standards. It’s a big […]
Two weeks ago, the 5k walk/run fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen foundation was held here in Orlando, at the UCF stadium. I thought you’d be interested in the results of this breast cancer fundraiser: Money raised: $303,198.21 Number of Participants: 7,701 Number of Teams: 362 More of the official race photos can be seen here. […]
A new tax on cosmetic surgery has been passed in the U.K. Government estimates hope that it will raise up to £500 million a year. The tax, mockingly called the “boob tax”, will raised the price of cosmetic surgery by 20%, or about $1500 U.S. for an average breast augmentation.Reconstructive patients will not be charged […]
Mentor, the breast implant manufacturer, has announced a few minor changes to its line of moderate (low-profile) silicone gel implants. Effective immediately, the “Moderate” profile line will now be called “Moderate classic”. They’ve also added a few more in-between sizes, to allow women greater choices. The shapes have also been slightly updated – they are […]
OK, guys – listen up. Among middle-aged and older men, prostate issues are common. Many men try a plant extract, known as Saw Palmetto, for these symptoms – it’s one of the most commonly used herbal non-prescription products in the U.S. Unfortunately, a recent study in JAMA shows that it’s no better than placebo, at standard doses. […]
Dressing stylishly, when you are extra-curvy up top, can be a challenge. Here are some suggestions from fashion pros that may be helpful, whether you are naturally well- endowed, or recently had an augmentation.Consider trying: – scoop or V-neck designs – wrap dresses – keep detailing on top to a minimum – keep it simple […]
Beginning January 1, 2012, teens under age 18 in California will no longer be permitted to use tanning beds. This makes California the first state to prohibit minors from using commercial indoor tanning devices, regardless of parental consent. The measure was sponsored by the California Society of Dermatology and Dermatological Surgery and the AIM at […]
Bad news for the vitamin industry. A study published in Archives of Internal Medicine examining the use of vitamin and mineral supplements among 38,772 postmenopausal women over a 19 year period found that copper supplements and high-dose iron supplements actually caused a statistically significant increase in mortality. Daily multi-vitamins, vitamin B6, folic acid, magnesium, and zinc were also […]
