Plastic Surgery Success: First U.S. Face Transplant.
Scottsdale – It’s really impressive. The results of the first U.S facial transplant really impressed me! The initial operation was carried out by a team of dedicated plastic surgeons from the Cleveland Clinic nearly 2 years ago. The patient, Connie Culp, was disfigured by a shotgun blast 6 years ago. In 2004, her husband shot
Primer on Buttock Shapes: Part II.
Scottsdale – It is very important to understand the shape of the buttocks before performing buttock enhancement surgery. In fact, when planning a Brazilian butt lift, for instance, much of the fat in the back and hips is utilized for fat injections to the buttocks. Brazilian Butt Lift and the V Shape Buttocks. The goal
A Primer on Buttock Shapes: Part I.
Scottsdale – It is true, at some point in our lives, we will all think about our butts! Isn’t important to know what shape your buttock is? This article is for those who have a desire to better understand the aesthetics of the gluteal region and plastic surgery of the buttocks. At this point in
Breast Augmenation. Is there an App for that?
Scottsdale – Have you always wanted to see what you might look like with bigger breasts without having plastic surgery or taking the time to consult with a plastic surgeon? Well, it turns out that such an App really does exist. It is available on the iPhone and iPod Touch. The creators tell us that
Lawnmower injuries still a serious concern.
Scottsdale – Each summer there is a trend in the number of injuries experienced by adults and children from lawnmowers. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reports that 247,000 people were treated for lawn mower-related injuries last year. A little more than 18,000 were children under age 19, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Evidence-based Bodylift.
Scottsdale – The lower bodylift operation is an extensive plastic surgery procedure which carries a significant amount of risk. It is performed with increasing popularity in America because more patients are finding out about this surgery each and every day. The lower body lift or belt lipectomy is the most popular plastic surgery after major
Pocket Pharmacopia comes through – Again!
Tarascon Pocket Pharmacopoeia 2010 Deluxe Lab-Coat Edition Scottsdale – As a physician you always need a handy medical prescription book that is readily available. Most of the time, the books available to plastic surgeons and medical doctors are way too large to carry around. Some programs are available on the iPhone, but I find these
AB Guerra, MD, FACS. Surgery Training, 1997.
Scottsdale – An unbelievable photograph taken at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. This is during the my general surgery training years, before I was thinking about pursuing a career in plastic surgery. I was way too busy back then to care about photos, but I am glad an old friend had a camera handy! After so many
Breast Asymmetry: Causes and Treatments.
Scottsdale – Breast development usually results in some unevenness of the breasts. Breast asymmetry, in fact, is normal and natural, but it is usually only acceptable to most patients when the difference is subtle. When examining the human shape, is is normal to visualize some differences in our bodies from side to side. Many patients
Update II. The 25th Breast Surgery and Body Contouring Symposium
Santa Fe, NM – Yesterday (Friday) was indeed another great day the 25th Annual Breast Surgery and Body Contouring Symposium. Saturday’s discussion and instructional plastic surgery courses were far better. I can easily say the meeting is a 10 out of 10. I really came to this meeting to find any and many updates on
Plastic Surgery for Teachers and Students
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