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7 Items to Have on Hand During Plastic Surgery Recovery
Published on September 16th, 2019
One of the most frequently asked questions I hear from my patients is, “how should I prepare for my recovery?” There’s a lot you can do ahead of time to help your plastic surgery recovery go as smoothly as possible, including lining up people to help with transportation and childcare, havi…
Allergan Textured Breast Implant Recall: What My Breast Reconstruction Patients Need to Know
Published on August 16th, 2019
Last month, Allergan announced a voluntary global recall of BIOCELL textured breast implants and tissue expanders, due to their link to an increased risk of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, or BIA-ALCL. This means that BIOCELL devices may no longer be sold or used in…
9 Things to Know About Jeuveau, BOTOX’s Latest Competitor
Published on July 15th, 2019
The injectables market just keeps on growing!
Earlier this year, the FDA approved a new Botox alternative, Jeuveau™. The
first injectable neurotoxin to receive approval in nearly a decade, Jeuveau
joins Dysport, Xeomin, and of course,
Botox, as the fourth
product for treating fro…
8 Things to Know If You’re Considering Breast Reduction Surgery, from the Cleveland Clinic
Published on June 25th, 2019
Last year alone, over 43,000 American women opted to have breast reduction surgery—and this procedure is well-known for helping to improve the daily lives of women who have had it. In fact, an overwhelming 98% of RealSelf users say breast reduction surgery is “Worth It.”
That’s be…
Worried About Breast Implant Associated ALCL? Here’s What You Need to Know
Published on May 23rd, 2019
In 2016, the World Health Organization, and subsequently the FDA, officially linked certain breast implants to a very rare form of cancer called breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, or BIA-ALCL. Since then, public health officials and plastic surgeons have been conductin…