Breast Implants and Cancer of the Breast
The most common cancer found in the breast by far is primary breast cancer. This is cancer that originates in the ducts or glands […]
FDA Cleared vs. FDA Approved – What’s the Dif?
You have likely heard the terms FDA Cleared and FDA Approved, but did you know there’s a big difference between these two sound-alikes? And […]
Why Board Certification Matters for Plastic Surgery
Continuous Board Certification According to the American Board of Plastic Surgery’s website, continuous certification includes continuous self-assessment and Practice Improvement throughout the certification period(s). […]
Breast Implants, 911 and 988
If you had to guess which came first, Breast Implants or 911 Emergency Services, which would you choose? I’ll give you a hint. Both […]
Nicki Minaj Talks About Buttocks Injections
Last week, Nicki Minaj disclosed that she received Butt Injections from some “random” person. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but […]
Gummy Bear Breast Implants
Gummy Bear Breast Implants – Breast Implant Manufacturers don’t like the nickname, and I imagine neither do the folks at Haribo who make Gummi […]
FDA Updates Breast Implant Requirements
Breast Implants are the most investigated and regulated medical device in all of human history. As a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who has participated […]
Plastic Surgery and the Media
Last week was an exceptional week. Not only did I get to do what I love, plastic surgery, but I also filmed a plastic […]
Maintenance of Certification – The American Board of Plastic Surgery
How can you choose a well qualified Plastic Surgeon? Well at a minimum, they should be a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic […]
2020 ASPS Plastic Surgery Stats
Last week, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) unveiled the society’s 2020 plastic surgery statistics, including the effects of the COVID-19 and the […]