Scald burns are some of the most common forms of burns. They are often partial thickness and can occur anywhere on the body. Scald burns usually happen from hot liquid spilling on the chest, face or hands. The degree of burn can vary with the type of liquid, with fat containing liquids having a higher […]
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Bromelain is naturally occurring compound extracted from the fruit and stems of pineapple. It’s positive effects on healing have been harnessed for centuries, and it has been studied for over 50 years. Bromelain has been recommended to post-surgical patients because of its potentially advantageous effects on swelling and healing. 1. What is Bromelain? It is
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Liposuction is a very common plastic procedure for both men and women. The most common treatment areas differ for the majority of female and male patients. Women often seek liposuction of the hips and thighs, where men commonly request liposuction of the chest and abdomen. This is likely from the different pattern of fat deposition
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Weight loss through the help of bariatric surgery can be very effective for the person who struggles with obesity. Surgical weight loss is only one component in successful and long term health maintenance. Lifestyle changes, balanced diet, regular exercise, and support groups all play a role in long term weight stability. Plastic surgery after weight
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Reconstruction after Moh’s Surgery is a very common procedure which closes open defects on the face and body left from the micrographic removal of skin cancer. Moh’s surgery is commonly used to completely remove skin cancers, such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell cancer, melanoma and dermatofibromas. Moh’s surgery does limit the size of the
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Contouring of the buttock area has become an increasingly popular procedure in plastic surgery. Patients seeking buttock contouring typically want to reshape and enhance their buttocks. This can be accomplished by multiple types of buttock contouring procedures buttock augmentation liposuction buttock lift type procedures A buttock augmentation adds volume to the areas in the
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1. Are you board certified in Plastic Surgery? All specialties can do cosmetic surgery, though plastic surgeons are typically trained in both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery with strict guidelines that must be met in order to complete their board certification. Look for certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Trussler did complete a
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Laser hair removal or selective photothermolysis has just been revolutionized with the LightSheer Duet platform by Lumenis, Ltd. The system has two hand-pieces for different areas: one that is smaller with a cooling shield and a larger one that actually has a vacuum-assist. Both the cooling shield and the vacuum make the laser very comfortable,
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Injectable materials have been around for years, but recently hyaluronic acid gels like Restylane® and Juvederm® and more recently Voluma® have taken the place of collagen and silicone injections. Fat injections also have been around for years, but in the advent of the discovery of stem cells contained in fat, the technology in fat harvest and
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Latisse® is a topical medication which is indicated for the treatment of hypotrichosis, or thinning eyelashes. It is applied daily to the upper eyelid lash line with the Latisse® kit applicator in a sparing amount. The medication penetrates into the eyelash hair follicle to prolong the growth phase of the hair cycle. The effects of
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