In a recent study published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Dr. Mark Jewell, a well respected plastic surgeon from Orgeon, reported 6 years worth of data on the use of form-stable “gummy-bear” breast implants. This was part of a clinical trial. (Currently, these implants are still awaiting FDA approval, and are not currently available to […]
New York State has a new law affecting breast reconstruction surgery.(link) It’s now a requirement in that state for the cancer surgeon to discuss options for breast reconstruction surgery with the patient, prior to her mastectomy surgery, even if they have to refer the patient elsewhere for the reconstructive plastic surgery. Recent studies have shown […]
Here’s a little sociological study of plastic surgery patients that made me chuckle, initially reported on the BBC News website. File this under: “it’s not me…it’s them!” Dr Debra Gimlin, a sociologist at the University of Aberdeen, spoke to 80 female cosmetic surgery patients, aged from 20 to 70, for a study on attitudes regarding […]
In the July 2010 issue of Plastic Surgery Practice magazine, is an article by editor Jeffrey Frentzen selecting the best plastic surgery-related blogs on the Internet. (link)I am delighted and pleasantly surprised to say that of the nine websites listed in the article, PSB – the Plastic Surgery Blogwas listed as one of the best blogs, receiving an honorable mention. Thank you, […]
Selphyl is a new facial filler that’s getting a lot of buzz. It’s made on site at the doctor’s office, using a few vials of your own blood. Twenty minutes later, after processing, an amber-colored liquid is ready to inject into facial wrinkles. While it’s not a filler itself, the liquid contains platelets and platelet-derived growth […]
According to recent data from the American Medical Association, by age 55, 61% of American doctors have been sued for medical malpractice. That’s pretty much like saying that nearly 2 out of 3 doctors are negligent, are performing demonstrably below the “standard of care”, and deserve to be punished with a crushing financial blow that […]
While our surgical operations for the upper and lower eyelid can yield some pretty impressive improvements, not everybody wants to jump directly to surgery right away. Many patients want to know, “Doctor, what can you do for me without getting invasive?” the answer: quite a lot, actually. The secret is to combine several non-invasive techniques in […]
We’ve talked about this before: one theory about why some breast implants become hard and distorted is related to a low-grade infection, called a biofilm, which triggers inflammation and fibrosis (scar tissue formation). Until now, the biofilm theory of capsular contracture was pretty much based on circumstantial evidence and by looking at similar reactions in other […]
Hey! The blog got a facelift!Hope you find the new layout and color scheme easier to read, and more user-friendly.
Condolences to the friends and family of fellow Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Frank Ryan. Dr. Ryan, an L.A.-based surgeon, became known in the media for his work with several high profile celebrities. He was killed in a car accident yesterday, at age 50.
