For those users of Propecia – used for hair loss in men, and Proscar – used for the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) in men, here is a new concern raised by Health Canada, which is the Canadian version of the FDA. Apparently, prescription drugs Propecia and Proscar seemed to be linked to rare cases of male breast cancer. […]
Usually, at the major plastic surgery meetings, the procedings and questions are very polite and discussions are very calm…but not this morning. The gloves came off and the sparks flew. The topic: the latest technologies in liposuction, particularly laser liposuction. An all-star panel, moderated by Dr. Steve Teitelbaum, showed great results by several talented surgeons, […]
When the FDA approved silicone gel breast implants for general use in breast augmentation a few years ago, one of their recommendations was to have the patients get follow-up MRI’s of the breast….”just in case” of an asymptomatic implant leak. While there is not very much good science to support this decision, especially in the first 5-7 […]
Here are my choices for the “Hot Topics” presented at the Boston ASAPS meeting: 1. “Stem Cell Facelift” – Dr. Peter Rubin reviewed the literature on the so-called Stem Cell facelift. It turns out that there really is no consistent technique for this method. Many advertised “stem cell facelifts” are simply regular facelifts with regular […]
Yesterday, I attended the “Boston Breast Workshop – 2011”. This was a whole day of scientific presentations and panel discussions on the many controversies surrounding the uses of fat grafting for both reconstruction and cosmetic enhancement of the breast. Panelists included local experts Dr. Dan delVecchio and Dr. Jay Austen, as well as Dr. Roger Khouri, […]
According to Reuters news service, an FDA advisory panel today recommended that the popular wrinkle-filler Restylane can be officially used to plump up and shape thin lips. The injectable gel has been approved for years- but only for facial wrinkles and laugh lines. It is, as we know, widely used “off-label” to fill out lips and give them more […]
Healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson and orthopedic specialty device maker Syntheshave agreed to a merger deal, worth $21.3 billion (USD) Synthes, Inc., founded in Switzerland, has long been a leader in the fields of orthopedic trauma and craniofacial surgery. They manufacture specialized bone-holding plates, screws and OR equipment, and have always been very active in clinical education efforts. […]
It’s nearly time for the annual Aesthetic Society meeting! This year, it’s being held in Boston, which is familiar ground to me! Plastic Surgeons from around the world will be there, discussing all the latest trends, hot topics, and new innovative devices and procedures. It’s the biggest meeting of the year for aesthetic plastic surgeons. […]
File this under “medical tourism” meets “back-room procedures”. Another sad story about discount cosmetic surgery in a foreign country, this time with a twist…**** Hector Cabral of New York has been indicted for illegally performing cosmetic procedures on several women, leaving some of them permanently disfigured. He was charged with 10 counts of unauthorized practice […]
Recently, I saw an TV ad for a local personal injury attorney that really disturbed me. In it, he promised his clients that he would fight to get them the largest settlement possible, and boasted of his prowess in doing so.He didn’t talk about finding the truth. He didn’t refer to doing the best possible […]
