The FDA has approved Cellulaze, a cellulite reduction treatment, for commercial use in the United States. Read Full Article…
The FDA Approves a New Cellulite-Busting Device
Safety Concerns Over Breast Implants Manufactured by French Company
Western Europeans’ concerns over the safety of silicone breast implants made by French company Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) continue to grow as more women are made aware of the potential health risks associated with the devices. Read Full Article…
FDA Approves a New Hyaluronic Acid-based Facial Filler
BELOTERO Balance®, a hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler that is manufactured by Merz Aesthetics, was approved by the FDA earlier this month for the treatment of moderate and severe facial wrinkles. Read Full Article…
Study: Breast Reconstruction Improves Quality of Life
The results of a recent study shows that patients that underwent breast reconstruction surgery using tissue from their own abdomen experienced an improvement in their self confidence and overall quality of life in as little as three weeks after surgery. Read Full Article…
Popular Questions about Tummy Tuck Recovery
In this blog post, we review some common questions about the tummy tuck recovery process. Read Full Article…
Breast Augmentation Recovery Timeline
If you are thinking about undergoing breast augmentation, check out our recovery timeline for information about the side effects that occur after surgery. Read Full Article…
Restylane Cleared for Use in Lip Enhancement Procedures
Medicis, the makers of Restylane, announced last week that the FDA approved its premarket approval application supplement to expand the approved use of the popular dermal filler to include lip enhancement. Read Full Article…
Breast Cancer Treatment Made Easier: Oncoplastic Surgery
Oncoplastic surgery is a fancy name for a procedure that makes it easier for women with breast cancer to avoid a mastectomy by having a lumpectomy and a breast lift/reduction at the same time.
Why Exchange Saline Breast Implants for Silicone
I see numerous patients these days who are interested in replacing their aging saline implants. While some choose to place new saline implants, many are interested in switching to silicone. There are several motivations for the change, but here are a few: Read Full Article…
The FDA Approves Marketing of Liposonix, a New Fat Removal Device
Earlier this month, the U.S. FDA approved marketing for Medicis Pharmaceuticals Corp’s new non-invasive fat removal device, the LipoSonix system, which uses ultrasound technology to destroy fat cells. Read Full Article…