Fans of organic foods have claimed for years that organic is better, more nutritious, and less prone to contamination with pesticides. Opponents of the movement say that these foods are no better, just more expensive than conventional ones. It’s a hotly debated question – just ask the people outside Whole Foods! So, what does the […]
New cool stuff! We’ve got some new skin care products that you might be interested in… 1) “Nectifirm” from Revision Skincare – yes, the name says what it does – neck + firm. Check out the impressive before & after photos at the manufacturer’s website, such as the one shown here. This is the #1 rated neck […]
Once again, we’re delighted to support the Susan G. Komen Foundation’s Race for the Cure Event. This year, the event will be held in Orlando at Bright House Stadium on Sunday, October 21, 2012. We’ll have our Fiala Aesthetics walking team suited up in our pink & black t-shirts and ready to go – and friends and […]
ASPS & Jewel The American Society of Plastic Surgeons and four-time Grammy nominee singer-songwriter Jewel are teaming up to promote breast reconstruction. Studies show that only a relatively small percentage of breast cancer patients know about their breast reconstruction options. “Each year nearly 150,000 women learn they undergo a mastectomy due to breast cancer,” Jewel […]
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 […]
