This report comes courtesy of Yahoo news. Note from Dr. Fiala: We have never used “PIP” brand silicone implants…so our patients don’t need to worry about this news item. ******* DRAGUIGNAN, France (AFP) – A French court Tuesday ordered the closure of a company making breast implants after health authorities ordered a recall of its […]
From the FDA website… ******* It’s a tempting premise: Get a series of drug injections and see pockets of fat on your body go away for good. But the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting consumers about false and misleading claims being made about products used in lipodissolve, and about other misbranding of these […]
This is an update of a classic blog from 2008 – but the information I wrote then is still relevant to selecting the right breast implant size & shape, which is one of the most important factors in getting a nice result, and a happy patient! ***** Breast augmentation is the most popular procedure in […]
Just this week, the American Society for Aesthetic Plasic Surgery (ASAPS) put on an educational webinar for Plastic Surgeons, talking about various recent advances in liposuction. A variety of devices, including Power-assisted Liposuction, VASER, and SmartLipo and the related laser-assisted liposuction devices were reviewed and discussed by the experts. All of these were compared against […]
Here at our Orlando plastic surgery practice, it’s very common for me to see women in their 30’s and 40’s who would like to restore their body to the “way it used to be”, back before pregnancy. Typically, the body parts most affected by the wear and tear of pregnancy are the tummy and breasts. […]
Here’s a nice summary of sensible dietary recommendations, courtesy of the CBC News website and nutritionist Andrea Holwegner. ********** Nutrition plays a major role in reducing many of the risk factors for heart disease. Making healthy eating choices is not only important to keep your blood cholesterol levels and blood pressure healthy, it greatly influences […]
You know that old saying, about how a young man should look at his prospective mother-in-law, to see how his wife-to-be might look in the future? Turns out, there’s some scientific validity to it….but only if the mother and daughter have similar appearances to start with. A recent study from Loma Linda University Medical Center […]
Great article from BBC News on a surprising topic – the popularity of over-the-counter skin lightening creams in India.It turns out, that “fair and lovely” is the current fashion there, in addition to being the name of one of the most popular creams! Click here for the link.
Well, it was a very exciting weekend for political junkies. The president’s healthcare plan passed the House, by an oh-so-narrow 217-212 margin. So, the Senate-approved (initial) bill will become law as soon as the President signs it.What does this mean for you & me?Well, some of the details will depend on what happens with the […]
I was just reading the text of the proposed changes to the Healthcare reform bill. Hidden in the middle of dozens of pages is this gem: IN GENERAL.—There is hereby imposed on the sale of any taxable medical device by the manufacturer, producer, or importer a tax equal to 2.9 percent of the price for […]
