The Myths Surrounding Silicone Implants The popular perception is that silicone breast implants are always a better choice than those filled with saline. The foundation of this belief is twofold: that silicone implants feel better and look better than saline implants. While the former assertion is true in many cases, the latter is not. Both […]
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New FDA Alert on Breast Implants Due in part to recent social media pressure the FDA has once again called into question the safety of breast implants. The FDA enforced a twelve year moratorium (1994 to 2006) on the use of silicone implants to investigate an alleged association with rare connective tissue disorders. There was
First, some background. Breast implants are available in both round and tear drop shapes and each type can have either a smooth or rough (textured) outer surface (Figure 1). The material inside the implant, either saline water or silicone gel, have both been proven safe after decades of investigation and are not in question. However,
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The effect of lip lifts should be subtle and elegant. Its best indications are women over fifty who have associated aging changes. They generally should be avoided in younger patients. The result cannot be reversed if overdone!
#lip #lift #face
The effect of lip lifts should be subtle and elegant. Its best indications are women over fifty who have associated aging changes. They generally should be avoided in younger patients. The result cannot be reversed if overdone!
#lip #lift #face
This is a large drawing, 37”x 52”, that is worked on 10 hours each weekend. It started a year ago so progress is slow but steady. It’s like building a house, bit by bit it adds up eventually to a finished product. It’s a great form of meditation and helps to gear up for the work week ahead!
#drawing #charcoal #pencil
This is a large drawing, 37”x 52”, that is worked on 10 hours each weekend. It started a year ago so progress is slow but steady. It’s like building a house, bit by bit it adds up eventually to a finished product. It’s a great form of meditation and helps to gear up for the work week ahead!
#drawing #charcoal #pencil
Our patient underwent more than a dozen reconstructive procedures over her lifetime to correct a congenital cleft lip and associated nasal deformity. Improved techniques currently available have enabled a great step forward for her as demonstrated in this video.
#lip #scar #nose
Our patient underwent more than a dozen reconstructive procedures over her lifetime to correct a congenital cleft lip and associated nasal deformity. Improved techniques currently available have enabled a great step forward for her as demonstrated in this video.
#lip #scar #nose
This young patient with no pregnancy history developed this condition as a result of massive weight loss. The solution required a combination of volume addition (implant) and skin removal. The result is durable 4 years later, prior to the development and popularization of “internal bra” technology. Just goes to show that tried and true techniques can work without the “razor-dazzle” and increased complexity of current approaches.
#lift #weightloss #restoration
This young patient with no pregnancy history developed this condition as a result of massive weight loss. The solution required a combination of volume addition (implant) and skin removal. The result is durable 4 years later, prior to the development and popularization of “internal bra” technology. Just goes to show that tried and true techniques can work without the “razor-dazzle” and increased complexity of current approaches.
#lift #weightloss #restoration
