Latisse, the blockbuster product for eyelash growth from Allergan, is now being tested to see if it has any effect on hair growth on the scalp. A clinical study (info here) is about to get underway, for both male-pattern and female-pattern hairloss. The Phase 1 trial, scheduled to start this month, will focus on the […]
I am pleased to report that we are trialling Cytori’s PureGraft 250 device. Our goal is to enhance and improve the results of fat transfer procedures with this clever system (seen here). The FDA-approved device uses a filtering process, called “lipodialysis” (by Cytori), to help clean and filter liposuctioned fat, in order to make it suitable for […]
In journalism, reporters are always excited when they “scoop” the competition – and report on a story before the other guys. So, I’m pleased to report a bit of a “scoop” here. Last May, we discussed the thread lift technique and commented on how it didn’t work for very long, and how the results were […]
I’m pleased to announce that we’re in the final stages of getting a new booklet ready for our prospective patients. Tentatively titled “Plastic Surgery 101: what you need to know before your consultation”, the e-book will be provided online free of charge to patients that schedule a consultation with us. It will cover important topics, like: – […]
Congratulations to our friend, supermodel Rachel Lynn. This past weekend, the lovely Rachel won Miss Biketoberfest 2010 at Daytona. That makes three years in a row that she’s won this competition. Far more than just a pretty face, Rachel has serious plans for a future career in anesthesiology, and is working hard on her med school pre-requisites. See her […]
According to multiple reports, the FDA today approved the use of Botox, the wrinkle fighter from Allergan, for chronic migraine headaches. (link) “Chronic migraines” are those that occur more than 14 days out of each month. Botox has not been shown to work for the treatment of episodic migraine headaches, or for other forms of headache. The Botox […]
It’s medical terminology time. Today’s word is “seroma”. Read this, and impress your friends with your knowledge! A seroma is a fluid collection which may show up after surgery. Different than a hematoma, (which is a collection of blood within the tissues) a seroma is typically a watery, yellow-colored fluid pocket that has accumulated in one main […]
Attention Orlando! Tomorrow is Pinktober 15th. Show your support for breast cancer patients and survivors by wearing a pink article of clothing. We’ll all be wearing something pink here at our office, even me! Tammy, a breast cancer survivor who works with me at the office, has got us all geared up for the day. Maybe […]
Everyone is familiar with “Crazy Glue”. Strong enough to hold a man suspended in mid-air, right? Well, since the 1970’s, people have been tinkering with the formula for medical purposes. These days, we’ve got some decent second generation tissue adhesives, but they’re not perfect. Typically, the glued closure isn’t nearly as strong as a sutured skin […]
Allergic reactions to latex are becoming more common. Today, about 3 to 6% of people are found to be allergic to latex…and in the worst case, the reactions can get pretty serious. Prevention, rather than treatment after the fact, is really the key to success. Latex is the milky fluid from the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis, found […]
