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1. Men are becoming more open to consider medical/cosmetic procedures to improve their looks.2. Volume in face and softening of wrinkles are most popular.
This and other studies are highly suggestive that Gadolinium agents used in radiographic studies are associated with NFD. A large scale study should be initiated to confirm this association, and for now these agents should be avoided in patients with renal disease.
I totally agree with this article. The conclusions from the FDA are incorrect, and the data appear to indicate that the TCI's are actually protective!!!! In any event it has created a false sense of a problem, where none exists, and decreases the use of these agents, which are safer than the existing...
This article is a good summary of the currently available techniques of excision, subcision, and resurfacing. It does not mention dermal grafting, a technique that I personally use quite often. The maximum correction that one can achieve is 50-70% with a combination of multiple techniques.
Noninvasive modalities are becoming increasingly popularPlasma therapy represents a spin on an old way of rejuvenating skinTo achieve dramatic results, there is a dramatic amount of downtime
This New York Times article describes many of the vision correction options available to individuals with presbyopia. Because of the growing population of baby boomers, there is significant public interest in options that allow individuals freedom from reading glasses. Multifocal contact...
This article presents the results of a study comparing standard phacoemulsification to Aqualase. Complication rates were similar between the two procedures. The 63 patient study looked in particular at foveal thickening after surgery. While no statistical significance was demonstrated,...
Cosmetic surgery procedures in the U.S. are on the rise. One reason is the group of patients who are requesting body contouring after massive weight loss.
This product by Cytochroma is a vitamin D analog which is similar to Dovonex, a product that has been used for 13 years. Its efficacy is modest at best. This product may, repeat may be better, because it activates the vitamin D pathway, and inhibits catabolism of Vitamin D. Whether this makes the product...
This technology is new, but no better than other resurfacing technologies like Sciton and Fraxel. Pain is significant, healing takes weeks, and there are risks as in other resurfacing technologies. The final results are good. A head to head comparison with other technologies is needed.