
Plastic Surgeon and Medical Director , BEAUTY by BUFORD
Member of the Healthcare Council
Gregory Buford, MD, is a board-certified Plastic Surgeon and Medical Director at Beauty By Buford in Colorado, since January 2008. Dr. Buford has residencies in both General Surgery and Plastic Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, in addition to a Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship at Plastic Surgery Associates in Miami, FL. His practice consists of facial rejuvenation, breast enhancement, and body contouring. Dr. Buford is an active member of the Botox Cosmetic National Education Foundation, VASER LipoSelection Physician Training Panel, and the Director of a Lumenis National Training Center. He is a nationally recognized trainer and consultant for Botox Cosmetic, Juvederm, Evolence, Sculptra, Restylane, and Perlane and a member of the Mentor Corporation Leads Advisory Panel in addition to their prestigious Advisory Panel. Dr. Buford has been featured on several health information sites, including ABCNews.com and emedicine.com, the first online text for plastic surgeons. (This is me - Update Profile)
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First step in the right direction
September 6, 2007
Investigational New Drug Application For 'Fat Melting' Injections Cleared By The FDA | www.medicalnewstoday.com
1. Fat removal/body contouring procedures are becoming increasingly popular in North America and show potential for increasing growth. 2. The trend towards less invasive means for body contouring has shown dramatic growth, as well. 3. Obesity and weight control continue to be very big issues in North America and show no signs of slowing down. 4. Mesotherapy is essentially unproven and needs to be evaluated as to actual results.
Is anyone talking about the downtime?
March 21, 2007
Blast Away Wrinkles | www.ivanhoe.com
Noninvasive modalities are becoming increasingly popular
Plasma therapy represents a spin on an old way of rejuvenating skin
To achieve dramatic results, there is a dramatic amount of downtime
The Controversy Continues For Silicone Breast Implants
March 2, 2007
Silicone Breast Implants Face Hearings in Congress | www.alternet.org
There is continued controversy regarding silicone breast implants despite substantial scientific proof that they are a safe long-term option.
There are several implications made in this article that are grossly incorrect.
Elective Surgery May Prove To Be A Popular Avenue For This Drug
September 22, 2006
Cipher's CIP-TRAMADOL ER NDA Accepted For Review By FDA | www.therapeuticsdaily.com
Increasing popularity of elective surgery
Demand for effective pain relievers with minimal side-effects
I have seen this in my practice
September 22, 2006
Botox Reduces Facial Scarring | www.nlm.nih.gov
Wounds under less tension heal better
BOTOX Cosmetic can reduce local tissue tension
The result is more optimal healing of traumatic lacerations and/or elective incisions
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Physicians who Treat Acne (US) | 302 |
| Physicians who Perform Breast Implant Surgery | 190 |
| Lawyers (Germany) | 186 |
| Physicians who Implant Silicone Breast Implants | 150 |
| Juvederm Users: Cosmetic Dermatologists (US) | 133 |
Gregory Buford has not participated in any GLG Live Meetings.