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The Myth of Silicone Poisoning from Breast Implants

Earlier this month an unusual story involving breast implants emerged. On a photo shoot for a Tel Aviv radio station, the model Orit Fox was posing for a scene with a boa snake. For unknown reasons, the snake unexpectantly bit one of her breasts. According to media reports, ‘ ‘All was going well until she Read More…

Camouflaging the Weak Chin – Goatee Facial Hair vs Implant

The wearing of facial hair at one time in history represented a matter of convenience, the man didn’t want to bother with the nuisance of shaving. Men wearing facial hair today, however, is done much more often for style reasons and to create a specific facial look. This is evidenced by the observation that many Read More…

Internet Scams Against Plastic Surgeons

  The internet is the greatest resource of information ever created in the history of mankind. Conversely, it is a near limitless source of false information, rip-offs and scams. Both sides of this coin are seen in plastic surgery as well. Most everyone is familiar by now with the Nigerian scam in which millions of Read More…

Custom Facial Implant Design And Fabrication From 3-D Facial Models

  Synthetic implants are commonly used for augmentation of numerous facial bone sites for cosmetic augmentation or reconstruction of defects and asymmetries. Facial implants are available in a wide variety of styles and sizes for such areas as the cheek, orbit, chin and jaw angle, to name the most common. Most of these implants are Read More…

The Gummy Bear Breast Implant – More Than Just A Cute Name

  The Gummy Bear breast implant captures a lot of patient and press attention and may represent a valuable role in the future of breast augmentation. While under clinical trial investigations for years by the two U.S. breast implant manufacturers, it is rumored that they are the verge of being approved by the FDA for Read More…

Rhinoplasty in the Deviated Nose

The correction of the crooked nose is one of the most challenging deformities in rhinoplasty surgery. It is difficult because it requires improvement of two nasal problems; a functional breathing problem and an aesthetically asymmetric appearance. The goals of this type of rhinoplasty is the creation of a rigid and straight nose that has an Read More…

The Reality of Non-Surgical Skin Tightening

  There are numerous cosmetic devices that claim to be able to tighten loose skin. This is of tremendous interest to many patients, whether it be on the face or the body. Galvanized by such non-invasive treatments as Botox and injectable fillers, obtaining tighter skin without surgery seems plausible. With the focus on non-invasive treatments Read More…

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