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Study Group: Silicone Breast Implants Regulation Experts: Plastic Surgeons (US)(?)

Council Members in this Study Group: 29

This study group may include physicians, care providers, and researchers specializing in internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, dermatology, emergency medicine, family medicine, neurology, obstetrics-gynecology, psychiatry, radiology, nursing, optometry, genetics, and mental health. It may also include experts knowledgeable on diagnostic labs, disease management, medical devices, long term care, surgery centers, health management, pharma, and biotechnology, among others.

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Leading Experts in this Study Group

Michael Bain, MD
Plastic and Reconstructive Physician
Michael A Bain, MD

Michael Bain, MD, MS, is a Plastic and Reconstructive Physician in private practice based in Southern California. He has experience in all areas of plastic and reconstructive surgery including bariatric, breast, cosmetic, and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Bain’s interests are in the ever changing nature...

Gregory Buford, MD, Plastic Surgeon and Medical Director , BEAUTY by BUFORDGregory Buford, MD
Plastic Surgeon and Medical Director
BEAUTY by BUFORD

Gregory A. Buford, MD, is a board-certified Plastic Surgeon and Medical Director of BEAUTY by BUFORD in Colorado. Dr. Buford completed residencies in both General Surgery and Plastic Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, in addition to a subspecialty Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship at Plastic Surgery...

Robert Jacobs, MD
Plastic Surgeon
Cosmetic Surgery Of New York PC

Robert Jacobs, MD, is a Plastic Surgeon and Owner of Cosmetic Surgery of New York, an office based practice, since July 1978. He performs most major cosmetic procedures and has experience with all US approved breast implants in addition to being an investigator for Allergan implant trials. Dr. York...

Scot Bradley Glasberg, MD, Attending Staff Physician, Lenox Hill HospitalScot Bradley Glasberg, MD
Attending Staff Physician
Lenox Hill Hospital

Scot Glasberg, MD, is a Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon in private practice in New York. Dr. Glasberg is an Attending Staff Physician at Lenox Hill and Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospitals. He holds numerous positions within national, regional, and local medical and specialty societies...

Alan Zaccaria, MD, Plastic Surgeon, Alan Zaccaria, MD, FACSAlan Zaccaria, MD
Plastic Surgeon
Alan Zaccaria, MD, FACS

Alan Zaccaria, MD, FACS, is a double board certified Plastic Surgeon, in private practice in Little Silver, New Jersey. Dr. Zaccaria has expertise in breast reconstruction, breast implants, general reconstructive surgery, facial surgery, cosmetic surgery, skin cancer, botox & injectibles, comprehensive...

Robert Frank, Owner, Aria Cosmetic and Reconstructive SurgeryRobert Frank
Owner
Aria Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery

Robert Frank, MD, is a board certified Plastic Surgeon in private practice in Northwest Indiana. Dr. Frank has extensive expertise in general and plastic surgery procedures entering practice in 1997. He has special interest in breast and body contouring procedures, particularly cosmetic breast surgery....

Mark Jewell, MD, Plastic Surgeon , Mark Jewell, MD, PCMark Jewell, MD
Plastic Surgeon
Mark Jewell, MD, PC

Mark Jewell, MD, is a Plastic Surgeon in private practice in Eugene, Oregon. Dr. Jewell is the past President of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), a select group of board-certified plastic surgeons who have attained the highest level of achievement in cosmetic surgical training,...

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Dermatologists? I worry more about the Family practitioners, Ob-Gyns, and Internists... | 07-31-2008
Analysis of: As Doctors Cater to Looks, Skin Patients Wait | www.nytimes.com
Author: Robert Frank, Owner, Aria Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery

As insurance reimbursements decline, everyone suddenly thinks they're a cosmetic surgeon.

And yet, another filler? Is this the Holy Grail? | 07-08-2008
Author: Alan Zaccaria, MD, Plastic Surgeon, Alan Zaccaria, MD, FACS

Over the past few years, noninvasive cosmetic procedures have skyrocketed.  Soft tissue injectable fillers are among those procedures that are rapidly growing.  Up until now, hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers have been the mainstay.  With the emergence of Envolence, we have a new twist on...

Stay Away From Liquid Silicone Injections. | 05-27-2008
Author: Alan Zaccaria, MD, Plastic Surgeon, Alan Zaccaria, MD, FACS

Only FDA approved fillers administered by experienced, licensed physicians should be injected into patients.  Also, the small volumes that are used today should not pose systemic problems that were seen in this article.

Phase 2 trials show significantly improved scars | 03-14-2008
Author: Robert Frank, Owner, Aria Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery

Juvista appears to be effective in improving scar quality according to recently released Phase II results. Renovo reported no clinical improvement in breast augmentation scars treated with a single injection of the drug.

Botox competitors can't come soon enough | 02-07-2008
Author: Robert Frank, Owner, Aria Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery

Botox from Allergan has enjoyed an exclusive monopoly for the past nine years. Alternative drugs do not appear to be available as soon as was hoped.

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