Read the “viewpoints” section of the latest Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery journal and you can find a short study article about the quality of medical information – specifically on melanoma – that is currently available on youtube.com. Researchers for the study analyzed 100 relevant videos about melanoma to determine their origin, the nature of their … Continue reading Researchers Check Accuracy of Youtube Medical Videos
Continue ReadingA new survey by the National Rosacea Society (rosacea.org) says that people living with rosacea are prone to experience increased symptoms and flare-ups when exposed to the sun and other heat sources. If you’ve experienced rosacea in the past, this may be useful information as the summer temperatures rise here in Grand Rapids. Out of … Continue reading Rosacea Flare Ups Triggered By Summer Heat
Continue ReadingNow more than ever, breast surgery patients have a wide range of information sources to reference regarding their procedure. From outside sources or directly from your plastic surgeon, you can learn about what to expect during surgery. However, some patients are not receiving the information they need. A recent study published by the American Society … Continue reading Breast Surgery Patients May Need More Post-Op Information
Continue ReadingA study out of Brazil recently published in the Jornal de Pediatria discusses the breastfeeding patterns of women who undergo breast augmentation and breast reduction surgery. The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life, meaning breast milk without additional food or water. Given this recommendation and the various documented … Continue reading Study Analyzes Breastfeeding Habits of Surgery Patients
Continue ReadingAccording to a study recently conducted by the ASPRS, female plastic surgeons are less likely to be married than their male colleagues. They’re also more likely to be childless or wait until later in life to have children. Yet, they work similar hours, practice about the same number of years, and appear to have similarly … Continue reading Gender Differences Among Plastic Surgeons
Continue ReadingA study just published in Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery reveals some intriguing findings: patients in treatment for depression may be more satisfied with their surgical outcome than those who are not. During consultations, plastic surgeons routinely evaluate patients to determine their emotional stability and readiness to undergo a surgical procedure. Many assume that patients … Continue reading Surgery Study Reveals Unexpected Findings About Depression
Continue ReadingWe are happy to announce the introduction of Ulthera,™ an exciting and totally revolutionary new FDA approved device to help tighten the skin and lift the underlying tissue without surgery . What is Ulthera? Ulthera™ is a non-invasive procedure that uses safe and effective ultrasound technology to reach lower levels of the skin and enables … Continue reading Introducing Ultherapy to Grand Rapids!
Continue ReadingThis section of the website will present information on plastic surgery news, trends, special offers, and the latest events happening at our office. We want to stay in touch with our local community and present news that will be relevant to our patients. Are you interested in health, beauty and cosmetic surgery? Do you write … Continue reading Welcome to Our Cosmetic Surgery blog!
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