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Parry-Romberg syndrome is an extremely rare autoimmune disorder also known as progressive facial hemiatrophy. continue reading...
A new type of surgery could become very popular. For certain types of surgeries, instead of making incisions and removing whatever you need removed through that hole, it would be removed through a “natural orifice” (ex: one’s mouth). Read more… continue reading...
NEW YORK) — A Filipino teenager who came to New York so doctors could perform surgery to untwist her severely clubbed feet took her first unaided steps Wednesday in pink-and-white sneakers — the first shoes she’s ever worn.
“I’m very happy,” Jingle Luis said with a smile. “It was exciting.” continue reading...
MIAMI - A Vietnamese girl is finally free of a disfiguring 16-pound (7-kilogram) facial tumor, after a surgery that lasted at least 12 hours in Miami. continue reading...
MSNBC has an interesting look - literally - at some celebs who have aged gracefully, a few who have had a little bit of surgery, and others who overdid it, to put it mildly.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwire - March 6, 2008) - Until now, the impact of some recreational activities has been hard to judge when it comes to protecting artificial knee replacements. A study presented today at the 75th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), shows that golf, generally thought to be a low impact activity, can also cause a great deal of stress on an artificial knee.
“Some of our findings were expected. For example, we were not surprised to find that jogging and tennis generate a lot of force on the artificial knee joint,” said Darryl D. D’Lima, MD, PhD, primary author of the study. Dr. D’Lima is director of the research laboratory at the Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, California. “However, we did not expect to find that golf swings can be so hard on the knees. During the golf swing, it seems that there is a lot of force on the forward knee.” continue reading...
WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ — According to Millennium Research Group’s US Surgical Procedure Volumes 2008 report, dental implants and facial aesthetic procedures are both growing at over 15% compound annual growth rates (CAGR). This stands in stark contrast to non-cosmetic procedures, which are only growing at CAGRs of under 5%. Aesthetically conscious Americans are demanding cosmetic procedures due to a strong societal focus on good looks and an increased public acceptance of cosmetic enhancement procedures.
Dental implant procedures will expand at a CAGR of over 18% from 2008 to 2011. These procedures will experience particularly high growth due to patients’ desire for aesthetically pleasing and healthy teeth, technological improvements of current dental implant devices, and greater awareness among general practitioners who can perform dental implant procedures. continue reading...
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) January 23, 2008 — Traditional New Year’s resolutions usually include a better diet, a gym membership, and a commitment to better overall fitness and nutrition. But for those who want a quicker and easier way to achieve results, cosmetic surgery is becoming increasingly more popular. Newer technology and surgical methods have made cosmetic surgery safer and more effective.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, nearly 150,000 people elected to undergo a “tummy tuck” in 2006 — a 9% increase from 2005. Minimally and moderately invasive cosmetic procedures (those requiring little or no surgery) also are on the rise. Botox and collagen injections removals all experienced increased popularity from 2005 to 2006. The rising numbers can be attributed to increased availability and affordability, according to Mark Deutsch, M.D., of Perimeter Plastic Surgery. continue reading...
WALTHAM, Mass., Nov. 14 /PRNewswire/ — Physicians attending the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery in Chicago were invited to a Hot Topics session on the latest advances in plasma skin regeneration. Co-moderated by Richard Fitzpatrick, MD, and Christopher Zachary, MD, the session focused on new studies, expanded protocols, treatment of acne scars, skin tightening — especially around the eyes — and delivering CO2-like results with less recovery time. Presentations were made by a world-renowned faculty that included Drs. Kenneth Arndt, Brian Biesman, Jeffrey Dover, David Goldberg and Nathan Uebelhoer.
According to David Goldberg, MD of Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York & New Jersey, “The reason why this technology all of a sudden is becoming very exciting is that the whole pendulum with what we are trying to accomplish is swinging back with patients wanting to see some results. We went from laser resurfacing, which worked but had all its problems, to non-ablative lunchtime procedures which were easy to do but didn’t do much. Portrait offers different treatment options that you can match with both yours and your patient’s expectations. It can induce collagen remodeling in a very different manner than what we are used to while at the same time promoting skin tightening. You can reduce wrinkles, tighten skin, improve tone, texture and pigmentation — take your pick, it does it all”. continue reading...
Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) November 7, 2007 — Liposuction has long been the most commonly performed surgical cosmetic procedure, according to The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and many other organizations. But a new form of liposuction is on the rise, and industry research suggests it’s growing by as much as 250%. It’s called liposculpture.
“Liposculpture is the new liposuction,” says Alan Bittner, Medical Director of Beverly Hills Liposculpture (http://www.dralanbittner.com), the busiest center for liposculpture in the world. “Not only is liposculpture safer, but it can remove more fat with smoother results and almost no downtime.” continue reading...
