The majority of Americans have the following products in their homes; unfortunately, the cleaning products you use, foods you eat, and pans you cook with could slowly be harming you and your family’s health. (more…)
The majority of Americans have the following products in their homes; unfortunately, the cleaning products you use, foods you eat, and pans you cook with could slowly be harming you and your family’s health. (more…)
The goal of the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF) is to develop protocols and standards that increase patient safety and provide for higher quality of care in outpatient surgical offices. Established in 1980, the AAAASF has accredited more than 1100 ambulatory surgical facilities in the United States. (more…)
Last week, a government-sponsored task force presented new recommendations regarding breast self examination and mammography. The Task Force recommended the complete abandonment of breast self-exam by women. They also advised that, in general, mammography not be done until age (more…)
Patients always want to know a simple and reliable way to find a doctor they can trust. Well, it is easy if you are a smoker. If you smoke, just ask your plastic surgeon if he will (more…)
Men and women who wish to undergo tummy tuck surgery should consider the timing of surgery before they schedule a surgery date. (more…)
Whether you are undergoing surgery, have an infection, a broken bone, or an open wound, smoking tobacco products can significantly prolong the healing process. (more…)
Losing weight can be very difficult for most men and women. Some people decide to undergo liposuction to remove pockets of fat from specific areas of the body. However, it is important that patients continue to exercise and eat a healthy diet following liposuction to maintain body contours. (more…)
There is a range of wrinkle reducing treatments on the market today. Men and women can use specially-formulated creams; try cosmetic treatments such as chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing, and BOTOX® injections; or undergo facial plastic surgery procedures such as face lift, neck lift, brow lift, and eyelid lift surgery to tighten the skin and reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles. (more…)
Stretch marks are darkened, slightly indented lines that most commonly affect the stomach, breasts, hips, thighs, buttocks, and upper arms. When the skin is stretched, it leads to dermal and epidermal tearing. (more…)
Men and women who have lost significant amounts of weight are often disappointed to find that they are still unhappy with the appearance of their bodies due to excess skin. (more…)