| Got Pain? How to Reduce Pain after Breast Augmentation - Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:25:10 +0000 |
 One of the biggest concerns patients have with any surgery is the amount of pain they will have to endure afterwards. This is especially true in cases of breast augmentation and other cosmetic surgery procedures since the patient is undergoing elective surgery and wants the best experience possible.Pain itself can have a negative impact following surgery. In fact, it's the main cause for readmission to a hospital after cosmetic surgery. When patients are in pain, they tend to breathe in short, shallow gasps which results in poor oxygen delivery tot he tissues that, in turn, affects healing. Besides, when the lungs don't fully expand, patients are more prone to additional complications such as pneumonia.To prevent this, patients need pain relief. The traditional way is pain pills but there's a better, less nauseating method for treating post-op pain... |
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| FDA: Stem Cells from Your Own Fat are a Drug - Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:13:02 +0000 |
 Several years ago we became fascinated with the potential of adipose stem cells for both cosmetic and medical purposes. However, we soon discovered that nothing in the written FDA guidelines specifically addressed the use of autologous adipose stem cells. Thus began our journey for an answer. In June 2009, we sent a letter to the FDA asking for a position statement on adipose stem cells. Our request focused specifically on autologous, freshly isolated, adipose stem cells for use in reconstruction. These stem cells are from your own fat, for your own usage, and not culture expanded in a lab.After a very long wait, we recently received a written response from the FDA. First, a little bit of background for any stem cell newbies.... |
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| Tummy Tuck Complications – Infection, Wound Separation, Seroma, Hematoma - Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:06:50 +0000 |
 There have been several comments recently on one of my previous blog posts about tummy tuck swelling. While swelling is a definite concern, it's only one of the possible complications following abdominoplasty. Other complications can include infection, wound separation, and fluid collections. Be sure to discuss these things with your plastic surgeon prior to your surgery. |
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