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Use of the Limited Facelift in Early Facial Aging

The Role of the Limited Facelift in the Younger Patient The last five years has seen the introduction and popularity of numerous non-surgical or minimally invasive techniques for facial rejuvenation. The list includes Botox, injectable fillers, skin tightening devices, and threadlifts. Each one of these techniques has carved out a niche amongst facial improvement Read More…

The Metallic-Coated Breast Implant

Metal on a Breast Implant…..Intriguing Approach I just read recently of a new twist on a breast implant concept. (Cosmetic Surgery Times, January 2008) In an effort to deal with the problem of capsular contracture (hardening around a breast implant due to too much scar formation), a novel approach is being tested. In France, Read More…

Breast Lifts with and without Implants

Many women, usually after pregnancy, desire improvement from the resultant change that has occurred in their breasts. Usually the resultant breast involution (shrinking) that occurs after most pregnancies results in sagging or ptosis of the breast. the breasts may appear deflated but the problem is really one of too much skin now for the Read More…

EMMI Solutions and Online Patient Education in Plastic Surgery

Summary of Experience with EMMI solutions in the Plastic Surgery Practice of Dr. Barry Eppley Based on my experience with the EMMI solutions program in my plastic surgery practice since last September, my initial four month surveys have been very positive. Programs used on EMMI have included abdominoplasty, breast augmentation, breast reduction, and liposuction. Read More…

Botox Injections for Migraine Headaches

Botox is Effective in the Treatment of Specific Types of Migraine Headaches Botox is the single greatest non-surgical aesthetic treatment that has been discovered to date. It is a near 1 billion dollar drug in sales because of one simple fact…..it works and it works well. It effectively weakens select facial muscles so that certain Read More…

Implants vs. Cartilage for Augmentation Rhinoplasty

Augmentation Rhinoplasty – Implant vs. Cartilage Grafts Rhinoplasty in certain ethnic groups, such as African-Americans, Asians, and some Hispanics, may often involve building up the bridge of the nose. (dorsal augmentation) Because the bridge of the nose is long and often requires a fair amount of thickness to have a visible effect, the use Read More…

Wii Gaming and Plastic Surgery Skills

Playing Wii Games Helps Surgeons Perform Surgery Better I listened to a report on NPR this morning that reported that playing Nintendo’s Wii games helped surgeons perform better at doing operations. This was from a small study of eight surgical residents in training who ‘warmed up’ for 30 minutes prior to a virtual operation compared Read More…

Tip Rhinoplasty Using Cartilage Grafts

One of the three main areas to modify in a rhinoplasty is the nasal tip. The nasal tip is a very elegant structure that has a remarkable amount of anatomical detail from its size, shape, and symmetry of both halves to its amount of projection and its relationship to the nostril and nasal base. Read More…

EMMI Solutions and Online Programs for Plastic Surgery

Dr. Barry Eppley serves as Medical Advisor in Plastic Surgery for EMMI Solutions Emmi solutions of Chicago is a company that provides an online patient education program for a wide variety of medical and surgical procedures. Through this program, Emmi helps increase patient satisfaction, helps physicians manage patient expectations, helps patients prepare for and Read More…

Guidelines for Laser Tattoo Reduction Treatments

The popularity of tattoos in the past two decades has spurned an alternative industry….tattoo removal. According to some studies, approximately 20% to 30% of tattooed individuals will eventually desire their removal. The use of the laser offers a more cosmetically acceptable method than surgery or dermabrasion. When I see patients that are considering laser tattoo Read More…