Adult stem cells bioengineered with dermal papilla cells were shown to grow normal hair in hairless mice in recent study. How cool is that! not only is this a possible huge breakthrough for the treatment of baldness, it also sets the stage to use our own adult stem cells to repair other damaged organs.
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New manufacturer of Silicone implants gets FDA approval!
It has been since 2007 that we have had anything new to say about silicone breast implants and the FDA. While we have been awaiting the approval of "form stable" or 'gummy bear' implants for 5 years, a Brazilian manufacturer (Silimed) has gotten approval to sell its Silicone implants in the US. The only thing […]
New and Old technologies in Cosmetic plastic surgery
The face of cosmetic surgery continues to change faster than anyone can really comprehend. The addition of Stem Cells, Platelet Rich Plasma, autologous fat transfers, and non invasive fat reduction as well as non invasive skin tightening and injectable (BOTOX® and fillers) has opened avenues that will forever change the field. A lot of the […]
Social Media and cosmetic surgery
This just appeared in an article in "Cosmetic Surgery Times": ""Patients use social media to make surgery decisions Publish date: Feb 16, 2012 By: Bill Gillette Email|Print|Share|Save|License Alexandria, Va. — Last year, more patients sought out social networking sites — rather than friends — for advice and information on facial plastic surgery before choosing a […]
Breast Augmentation and new implant Options
Two years ago i went to a Breast Symposium in Atlanta. All the rage were the "gummy Bear" or form stable implants. The few "privileged" plastic surgeons that were involved in the studies assured us that this was the answer to all our problems in breast surgery! it went something like this: a surgeon in […]
Big Buttocks all the rage!
Just back from a Plastic Surgery Meetiing in Mimai (the EPICENTER of Big Butts) outside of Colombia South America. While I was hoping to get exited about placing Gluteal (butt) implants, the most compelling results were obtained with liposculpting and fat grafts as i have been doing for the last four years. This has been […]
Breast Implants smaller in South Florida? Not yet!
Recently a local television station called to ask me if I was seeing a trend toward smaller breast implants. When I answered that the average size of the first time breast augmentation was still 400ccs as it has been for the last 8- 10 years, they did not seem to want to hear me. I did […]
Butt Lift
Age, genetics, pregnancy, weight fluctuations, and lifestyle can all combine to make your backside flabby, saggy, and unappealing. Not only can this have a tremendous impact on your self-esteem, it can reduce your clothing options and leave you feeling less secure in your own body. Exercise and diet may be effective at targeting every other […]
Body Lift After Weight Loss Surgery
Weight loss surgery is often the last step for people who are significantly over weight. The many surgical procedures that can result in weight loss have proven very effective at removing fat very quickly. Due to the rate of fat loss, patients of weight loss surgery find themselves with excess, sagging skin that detracts from […]
Am I a Candidate for a Neck Lift?
A neck lift is one of the types of facelifts offered by board-certified Naples plastic surgeon Dr. Manuel Peña. However, whereas a full facelift involves your entire face, a neck lift is a less invasive procedure that only involves your neck and jawline. Dr. Peña can perform a neck lift alone or in conjunction with […]
