Recently, there has been a major problem with a contaminated steroid medication known as methylprednisolone acetate. Apparently, 3 lots of this preservative-free medication, from the New England Compounding Center in Framingham, Massachusetts, were contaminated with a fungus. This has caused a serious problem known as with fungal meningitis in about 100 patients, after spinal injections […]
I am delighted to announce that the readers of Orlando Magazine have voted, and that they have selected our practice for the “Best Plastic Surgeon” award, along with two of my colleagues. The results for all the “Best of Orlando” winners were announced in the August issue. Thank you to all that voted for your […]
Here’s an interesting news flash from ASPS, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, about a new study of liposuction patients: ************** Since it made its debut in North America 30 years ago, liposuction has promised to permanently remove excess fat from stubborn areas, barring extreme weight gain. New research reveals liposuction lives up to its […]
This week, the FDA approved lorcaserin (Belviq) for the treatment of obesity— the first new weight-loss drug to be approved in the U.S. in 13 years. Before you get all excited and call us for a prescription, there are some details you need to know. First of all, it won’t be rolled out until early […]
Seems amazing, but new research from Denmark suggests that people who regularly use aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs- Alleve, Motrin, etc.) have a reduced risk for certain skin cancers – particularly squamous cell carcinomas and malignant melanomas. The reduction in cancer risk was linked to the duration of NSAID use and total dosage. […]
I have it on good authority that Mentor, the U.S. based implant maker, will soon be introducing a new implant product line, the so-called ultra high-profile breast implant. This device has been available for a number of years outside of the U.S. The product is designed to compete with Allergan’s Style 45 ultra high profile implant. The […]
Reprinted from Plastic Surgery Practice magazine. I couldn’t have said it better myself! ******* By Tom Seery, founder and CEO of RealSelf.com As founder of the cosmetic surgery reviews and community site RealSelf.com, 4 years ago I made a controversial decision to remove 3,000 doctors from our Web site and doctor directory because they were not board-certified […]
Hey everybody – it’s that time again. Time when we thank our loyal patients. Here’s the deal: if you have spent more than $1000 on any combination of Botox and injectable fillers with us, during the past 10 months (Aug 2011-May 2012) – then you qualify for $150 off your next injectable treatment. So – […]
We’re always on the lookout for new ways and processes to make what we do even a little bit better. Here’s a little gadget that I think will improve filler injections – it’s called the “Artiste injection system”. Like most good ideas , the concept is simple. It’s an air-powered injector, allowing for smooth, even […]
Longer Lasting Botox? Wouldn’t it be nice if you could make your Botox or Dysport treatment last longer? Well, according to OcuSoft, the makers of Zytase, you can – with an easy method. Simply take their zinc supplement for 5 days. According to a pilot study off 44 patients, this supplement prolonged the effects of Botox by […]
