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Breast implants possibly linked to rare form of lymphoma
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement today that there may be a possible link connecting breast implants and a rare form of lymphoma, anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL). This is a very rare type of lymphoma found … Continue reading
Non-invasive liposuction alternatives (part 2 of 2)
The holy grail in liposuction and fat removal is a non-operative procedure that safely, effectively and permanently removes only the undesired fat cells. Without pain, side effects, down-time, or risks. This would result in an ideally “sculpted” 3 dimensional contour. … Continue reading
Alternatives to liposuction – Part 1
The best treatment for excess fat is of course diet and exercise. When a patient needs a little help they often turn towards liposuction. Liposuction has a certain amount of risk, tenderness, and recovery that does not make it the … Continue reading
Liposuction terminology
What’s the difference between Liposuction, liposculpture and lipo? Liposuction terminology is confusing. Here is a guide to help a patient considering liposuction surgery understand it. What is Liposuction? Liposuction is the removal of fat using cannulas and negative pressure. Most operative … Continue reading
Silicone breast implant or silicon breast implant?
This is commonly confused. Many patients email me with questions about silicon implants. A little gentle education is in order. At the risk of sounding too geeky. Silicone is the combination of inorganic silicon with oxygen and organic side groups … Continue reading
Plastic surgery 2011 predictions
Its the time of year that we reflect on the past year and plan for the next. The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) recently announced their predictions for plastic surgery for 2011. With economic recovery, facial rejuvenation surgery will … Continue reading
Natural breast augmentation
There is a new billboard on I-15 advertising natural breast augmentation in Utah. It sounds so easy, safe and natural. What patient considering breast augmentation wouldn’t want naturally larger breasts with minimal pain and recovery? “Natural breast augmentation” is a … Continue reading
Plastic surgery disasters – a Halloween primer
Riding in a plane has become commonplace and passe, so too has cosmetic surgery. Many have forgotten that this is REAL surgery with REAL risks. Death and complication in plastic surgery is something that people don’t want to think about … Continue reading
Is Lipo the Solution for My Stretched-Out Stomach?
I was kindly asked by a fellow plastic surgeon if she could leave a guest blog post regarding mommy makeover. I thank her for her time…. Did pregnancy leave you with loose stomach skin? Ask any mother, and she’ll tell … Continue reading










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