About 15% of Americans ages 15 to 25 have considered getting plastic surgery, according to a 16-nation online survey by InSights Consulting. “In those teen years, there are basic things that tend to bother kids, and the most common things I see are kids who want to have their nose fixed,” said plastic surgeon Daniel Shapiro. Careful screening of young patients is important to ensure they are good candidates for surgery.KTAR-AM/KTAR-FM (Phoenix) (6/26), KDRV-TV (Medford, Ore.) (6/26)
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Women need to carefully consider personal preferences and ensure that any breast augmentation is proportional to their body type, says plastic surgeon Ram Kalus of South Carolina. They also need to clearly understand the difference between breast augmentation, which involves implants, and a less-invasive breast lift. In the end, Kalus says, women need to feel natural and comfortable. WCIV-TV (Charleston, S.C.) (6/24) British researchers have concluded that PIP breast implants made with unauthorized silicone filler have twice the rupture rate of other types of implants, but they are neither toxic nor carcinogenic. Women have faced an “incredibly worrying time,” said National Health Service Medical Director Bruce Keogh, but his study found no long-term health threats for women with PIP implants. Approximately 47,000 women in the U.K. received the silicone implants, which were never approved for use in the United States. BBC (6/18) Obsessed with weight loss, many Americans fall for unproven techniques, writes plastic surgeon John Di Saia. Diet and exercise are important, he writes, and “there are fat reduction technologies that actually work in the right hands.” His advice: Find a surgeon who performs different types of operations to “get an opinion of value.” The Orange County Register (Santa Ana, Calif.)/In Your Face blog USA Today illustrates the dangers of cosmetic surgery being performed by individuals who are not poperly trained. These examples reinforce the importance of checking the credentials of your prospective surgeon and your prospective surgical facility. A good rule of thumb is to insure that the surgeon you chose has privileges to perform the proposed surgery at a local hospital. See the article at the following link. USA Today (9/14) Dr. Fleming is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery which is the “gold standard” in plastic surgery certification. Dr. Fleming only performs surgery in fully accredited hospitals and surgery centers and uses board-certified anesthesiologists. USA Today continues its reporting on patient safety risks regarding cosmetic surgery. This article illustrates why price should not be the primary factor when deciding who will perform your surgery and where it will be performed. The importance of appropriate training, board certification and facility accreditation in plastic surgery is stressed. Click on the link that follows to see the full report and video. USA Today (9/15) USA Today reports that doctors who are not board-certified in plastic surgery are increasingly An expert panel concluded that currently marketed silicone breast Plastic surgeons have noticed that patients who suffer from migraine headaches often get relief after undergoing brow lift surgery, and some are beginning to recommend it. The procedure has few risks, though in rare cases the frontal nerve can be damaged, plastic surgeon Silvio Podda said. One of Podda’s patients who had been suffering from migraines for 33 years got complete relief after Podda removed some nerves and the glabellar muscle from her face. “That was the best day of my life,” she said. KABC-TV (Los Angeles) (08/03) Wanting to look as good as they feel, more 70- and 80-year-olds are seeking plastic surgery, doctors say. “People say, just because my life age is 84, doesn’t mean I have to be happy or content looking 80,” said plastic surgeon Norman Rowe. Most older people seek modest enhancements, Rowe and fellow plastic surgeon Julius Few said. A recent study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery found the risks from plastic surgery no greater in people older than 65 than in those younger. ABC News (8/10/11) The New York Times (8/8/11) |
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