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Plastic Surgeons Prefer Traditional Tumescent Liposuction Over Other Liposuction Types

The latest journal of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reveals a survey that found the majority of cosmetic plastic surgeons prefer traditional tumescent liposuction over all the other types of liposuction put together. According to the study: • Most currently employ or have previous experience with SAL (traditional tumescent lipo – 92.7 percent), UAL (ultrasound […]

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“Elderly Surgeon” Performs Vaginal Rejuvenation and ENT Surgeon Performs Liposuction and Butt Lift, Prior to Patient Death

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Crazy story from the L.A. Times: An 85 year old surgeon was placed on three years probation after a patient he performed vaginal rejuvenation surgery on bled to death back in 2008. According to the article, Dr. Lawrence Hansen performed this procedure on a 39 year old woman, and was immediately followed by Dr. Harrell

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FDA, Breast Implants, and the Link with ALCL (Lymphoma) – Dr. Youn on America Live

Here is a video that aired yesterday on Fox News America Live with Megyn Kelly (although Martha MacCallum was filling in for her). I share my insight on the recent FDA announcement of a possible link between breast implants and a rare type of lymphoma.

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ASAPS Releases Ten Plastic Surgery Predictions for 2011

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The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (of which I am a member) is the premier society for cosmetic plastic surgeons in the U.S. Most “big-name” aesthetic plastic surgeons are members of this group. ASAPS recently released their Ten Plastic Surgery Predictions for 2011: As the economy continues to improve, demand for facelifts and other facial

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Laser Facial Rejuvenation 101 – Part II

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In my last post we covered the basics of laser facial rejuvenation. Today we’ll cover the general types of lasers and what they can do for you. 1. Ablative Lasers – The oldest types of facial lasers include the CO2 and erbium lasers. These were widely used in the late 90’s and early 2000’s and,

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Laser Facial Rejuvenation 101 – Part I

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Laser facial rejuvenation is one of the most popular but most confusing treatments today. What’s the difference between a lunchtime laser and a fractionated laser? An ablative or a nonablative laser? If many plastic surgeons are confused by the plethora of lasers available, how can the average consumer or patient know what laser is best for removing

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FDA Pulls Darvocet Off The Market

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The FDA has pulled the popular pain medications Darvocet and Darvon off the market. There are fears, apparently substantiated with scientific studies, that the active component of these drug (propoxyphene) can create damage to the heart and even cause fatal arrhythmias. Darvocet was pulled off the shelves in Great Britain in 2005 and the European

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My Book “In Stitches” on Shelf Awareness

Dr. Anthony Youn in the Media, Plastic Surgery News

Have you ever wondered what the real truth is behind medical school and becoming a doctor? How does a person go from being a college student to a life-saving doctor in four short years? On top of that, what would possess someone to become a plastic surgeon? The website Shelf Awareness, well-known in the literary world,

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Tickle Lipo?

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Smart Lipo, Slim Lipo, Cool Lipo, now Tickle Lipo? Tickle Lipo is the name of one of the newest forms of liposuction. According to the company, it involves Nutational Infrasonic Liposuction, an FDA approved technique that utilizes low frequency infrasonic vibrations to aid in allowing both easier removal of fat and less motion/work for the

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Elf Ears – The Newest Plastic Surgery Trend?

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I read an interesting article today introducing one of the newest trends in plastic surgery: Creating Elf Ears. There is a Hungarian plastic surgeon practicing in New York City who created this procedure and even claims that it can “improve the experience of listening to music.” Apparently there are “music faun clubs” which are dance

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Plastic Surgeons Prefer Traditional Tumescent Liposuction Over Other Liposuction Types

“Elderly Surgeon” Performs Vaginal Rejuvenation and ENT Surgeon Performs Liposuction and Butt Lift, Prior to Patient Death

FDA, Breast Implants, and the Link with ALCL (Lymphoma) – Dr. Youn on America Live

ASAPS Releases Ten Plastic Surgery Predictions for 2011

Laser Facial Rejuvenation 101 – Part II

Laser Facial Rejuvenation 101 – Part I

FDA Pulls Darvocet Off The Market

My Book “In Stitches” on Shelf Awareness

Tickle Lipo?

Elf Ears – The Newest Plastic Surgery Trend?

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