Patients Report Higher Self-Esteem After Liposuction and Abdominoplasty
A study in this month’s issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the journal produced by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), has discovered something that many plastic surgeons (and plastic surgery patients) have know for a long time: liposuction and abdominoplasty procedures can greatly improve both your self-esteem and quality of life. While this […]
Real Skin Rejuvenation with CO2 Laser Resurfacing
No matter how well we care for our skin, we can’t fight the march of time. As the years go by, sun exposure, stress, and aging (and, for smokers, tobacco) leave their unmistakable marks upon our bodies—and especially upon our faces. Regardless of the forms these marks take—whether they’re fine lines, wrinkles, sunspots, acne scars, […]
Why Plastic Surgery and Illness Don’t Mix
Last week, I discussed the hidden dangers of taking certain herbal supplements and remedies when you’re going in for surgery; this week, in continuation of the theme of preventing plastic surgery-related complications, I’m going to talk about why illness—even a common cold—and surgery do not mix. In today’s hectic world, many people feel they’re too […]
Hidden Danger: Why Plastic Surgery & Herbal Remedies Don’t Mix
A new review from Loma Linda University that appeared in this month’s issue of Aesthetic Surgery Journal suggests that the herbal products, teas, homeopathic medicines, and dietary supplements you’re taking to improve your health may actually put you at risk when you’re on an operating table. Herbal remedies have become increasingly popular over the past […]
FDA Approves Sientra’s New Silicone-Gel Breast Implants
The FDA approved a new silicone-gel breast implant last week—this one from a Santa Barbara-based company called Sientra. Until now, Allergan and Johnson & Johnson were the only two companies allowed to sell silicone-gel implants in the U.S. With Sientra joining their ranks, we may see a little more diversity in the implant market, especially […]
Swimming in Breast Implants – Infographic
It may come as no surprise that breast augmentation has been the #1 cosmetic procedure for over a decade. But, you may not have realized exactly how popular the procedure has become. The growth rate has remained virtually recession proof over the past 20 years. This new infographic uses data from National Institute of Health […]
Post-Op Care for Breast Augmentation
When you are getting ready for breast augmentation surgery, planning for the days following the procedure is just as important as planning for the days leading up to it. Here are some helpful things to know about what post-op care for breast augmentation looks like: You will be able to go home right after surgery, […]
How to Care for Your Jackson Pratt Drain
Video Transcript: Hi, I’m Dr. Donald Brown and I’d like to talk to you about care of your Jackson-Pratt drain. The Jackson-Pratt drain has three parts. The first is this part, which is made of silicone and has multiple small holes in it that allows fluid to drain. The second part is the tubing, […]
History of Botox
Dr. Donald Brown discusses the history of Botox: Transcript of video: One of the most common procedures we do today is the use of Botox. Botox was actually discovered here in San Francisco at California Pacific Medical Center by Dr. Alan Scott. He used it to treat a condition called strabismus. Strabismus is a situation […]
