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ActiPatch Therapy for Reducing Tylenol Use after Plastic Surgery

An FDA review panel today called for safety restrictions on the popular over-the-counter pain reliever Tylenol, including reducing its maximum dose. Concerns over cases of liver damage and failure prompted expert review. The panel recommended lowering the maximum dose of over-the-counter Tylenol from 4 grams, or eight pills of a medication such as Extra Strength Read More…

Rib Graft Rhinoplasty for Saddle Nose Deformity and Secondary Reconstructions

Patients may have unsatisfactory results in their first rhinoplasty that may lead them in seeking a secondary rhinoplasty or revision rhinoplasty. Secondary rhinoplasty may also be needed for traumatic nasal injuries, particularly when the nasal bridge is impacted inward. (saddle nose deformity) Many plastic surgeons prefer to use autologous cartilage tissue whenever possible for Read More…

Love Handle/Muffin Top Reduction with Smartlipo (Laser Liposuction)

Love handles, a well known slang term, refers to a layer of fat that develops around one’s midsection, especially apparent on the sides over the abdominal external oblique muscles. I assume they are called love handles because they can be grabbed or rested on while one’s arm is around another person. But I don’t know Read More…

A Quick Recovery after a Facelift

One of the many concerns that one has when considering having a facelift is what the recovery will be like. How long will I look bad? How much pain will I be in? When can I go back to work? When can I go out of the house and won’t look like I have had Read More…

Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation – Physical Therapy for the Pectoralis Muscles

Breast augmentation surgery involves the placement of an implant underneath the muscle in most cases. The pectoralis major muscle is separated from the minor one and a pocket for the implant is created between the two. In some cases, a portion of the pectoralis major muscle where it attached at its lowest point to Read More…

Michael Jackson, Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Plastic Surgery

The recent tragic demise of pop star Michael Jackson brings forth many images and memories. I was in my youth during the height of his stardom and his music and videos will live with my generation for the rest of our lives. His music elicits memories of where we were at that time and what Read More…

Laser Facelift – Smartlipo Probe Technique

The concept of a laser facelift, as it is marketed today, is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure that utilizes a laser device to enhance the appearance of the face. Laser facelift procedures resurface the outermost layers of the facial skin to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The laser face lift technique can be Read More…

Temporary Tattoo Concealers for Tummy Tuck Scars

All plastic surgery procedures leave scars. Body plastic surgery always leaves the longest and most visible scars by virtue of the surface area and locations of the surgical site. Tummy tucks (abdominoplasty) are one of the popular plastic surgery procedures and it is a great operation at the trade-off of a transverse low abdominal scar, Read More…

Blepharoplasty Surgery – Perceptions and Misconceptions

One of the most popular and successful facial plastic surgery procedures is blepharoplasty or eyelid tuck surgery. As it is for most the earliest sign of facial aging is around the eyes. And as the eyes are seen by all (every human conversation involves a fair amount of time looking into the other person’s eyes.), Read More…

Breast Reduction with Free Nipple Grafting

Large breasts that hang are almost always associated with neck, back, and shoulder discomfort. The key sign that breasts are too heavy and are a source of discomfort and posture problems is shoulder grooving…bra straps lines that have indented the shoulder tissues due to the weight of the breasts that they must support. Breast Read More…