BIA-ALCL is Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Since the last BIA-ALCL update, all the plastic surgery societies and breast implant manufacturers have responded with information sheets. I am encouraged by the […]
Top Plastic Surgery Procedures – SF Bay Area
This week the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) published the United States’ national Plastic Surgery Statistics for 2016. It is always interesting to […]
2017 BI-ALCL Update (Breast Implant Associated – Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma)
It’s been about six months since the last San Francisco Plastic Surgery Blog ALCL update. Recently, more information on the subject has become available, […]
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery – 50 Years and Counting
This year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of my favorite national plastic surgery societies. Happy Birthver to the American Society for Aesthetic […]
Plastic Surgery Principles – Changes Over The Last 500 Years
In the April 2000 issue of Plastic Surgery News, David Ralph Millard, Jr. (June 4, 1919 – June 19, 2011) was described as “the […]
Bogus Plastic Surgeons – Buyer Beware
Miami, Florida, seems to be hot bed for Deceptive Plastic Surgery Practices, and is giving good Miami Plastic Surgeons a bad name. The most […]
What To Do Before Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
Last week, I blogged about What to Expect After Breast Augmentation Surgery. Well, several of my proactive patients wanted to know what they could […]
Plastic Surgery Board Certification and MOC
Plastic Surgery Board Certification and MOC Another year, another round of American Board of Plastic Surgery MOC (Maintenance of Board Certification) chores. I have […]
Breast Implant Associated ALCL Update – BI-ALCL SF Bay Area
“Do No Harm” is the doctor’s moto, so safety and predictability are paramount for medicine. This is especially true for elective surgery, including my […]
2016 Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Award Goes To Dr. Mele
The Best of Walnut Creek 2016 I am humbled to receive the 2016 Best of Walnut Creek award for Cosmetic Plastic Surgery. While it […]