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Novo Solutions MD announces releases of NovoScarMD scar cream

Novo Solutions MD announces the launch of NovoScarMD the most scientifically advanced scar cream to come to market in 10 years. NovoScarMD reverses existing and new scar damage, keloids, and stretch marks, and rapidly returns skin to its original state with almost no trace of skin injury

25 Jul 2013

Mechanical tension increases nerve density, nerve growth factor expression in scar tissue

Scars are prone to appear at high tension parts, such as the sternum, shoulder and back, which are serious clinical problems. Surgeons reduce scar formation through Z, W, V-Y flap variation and reducing blade tension, but its specific mechanism are still not very clear.

25 Jul 2013

Study reports nearly half of facial cosmetic plastic surgery patients take herbal supplements

Preoperative evaluations before facial cosmetic surgery find that about half of patients are taking herbal and other supplements, reports a study in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

2 Jul 2013

70% of U.S. plastic surgeons use fat grafting techniques for breast reconstruction

Seventy percent of U.S. plastic surgeons have used fat grafting techniques for breast operations, but they are more likely to use it for breast reconstruction rather than cosmetic breast surgery, reports a survey study in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

2 Jul 2013

Dallas plastic surgeon offers Natrelle 410 silicone breast implant to select patients

Dallas plastic surgeon Dr. Fred Hackney announced today that he is now offering the Natrelle 410 highly cohesive silicone breast implant to select patients. Commonly called the "gummy bear implant" because of its texture, these implants have recently been approved by the FDA for use by qualified, board-certified plastic surgeons.

27 Jun 2013

Johns Hopkins student-built devices win two top awards in national contest

Johns Hopkins student-built devices—a blood clot detection system and a concealable, hands-free breast pump—have won two of the top three awards in a national contest that recognizes innovative biomedical engineering designs that have high commercial potential and social impact.

21 Jun 2013

FDA approves MENTOR MemoryShape Breast Implants

Mentor Worldwide LLC, the U.S. market leader in breast aesthetics, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved MENTOR MemoryShape Breast Implants, providing new options for women looking for a more natural shape and youthful feel from breast enhancement or reconstruction surgery.

15 Jun 2013

Mentor announces availability of CPX4 Tissue Expander in EMEA markets

Following FDA approval for the US market in April, Mentor, leading global manufacturer of the highest quality breast implants is proud to announce the availability of the CPX4 Tissue Expander in the EMEA markets from June 12th 2013.

12 Jun 2013

Researchers analyze risk factors for fat necrosis in women undergoing breast reconstruction

For women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy, the weight of the tissue flap used affects the risk of an important complication called fat necrosis, reports a study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—Global Open, the official open-access medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

30 May 2013

$Study provides insights into characteristics of sports-related facial fractures in young athletes$

Study provides insights into characteristics of sports-related facial fractures in young athletes

Facial fractures are relatively common, and potentially serious, sports-related injuries among children participating in a wide range of sports, according to a study in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery-, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

30 May 2013

Gene therapy techniques show promise in promoting growth of skin, bone and other tissues

Experimental genetic techniques may one day provide plastic and reconstructive surgeons with an invaluable tool-the ability to promote growth of the patient's own tissues for reconstructive surgery.

30 May 2013

ASPS strongly supports Breast Cancer Patient Education Act

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons today announced its strong support of the "Breast Cancer Patient Education Act" (S. 931). This bipartisan legislation is being introduced today, coinciding with National Women's Health Week, in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Leonard Lance (R-NJ) and Donna Christensen, M.D. (D-VI) and in the United States Senate by Sens. Roy Blunt (R-MO), Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and David Vitter (R-LA).

15 May 2013

Study shows at least 50% of plastic surgeons use social media platforms to market professional practice

Social media has revolutionized the way in which people and businesses interact, and it is taking on a growing role in the health care industry. A new UCLA study looking at the use of social media among plastic surgeons found that roughly half of these specialists use social media tools.

9 May 2013

Strax Rejuvenation reaches impressive milestone

Strax Rejuvenation, a plastic surgery and wellness center based in Florida, has just reached an impressive milestone: there have been over 40,000 patients who have had procedures performed by staff surgeons at various surgery facilities over the past seven years.

9 May 2013

Study: 98% of women are satisfied with breast augmentation results

Ninety-eight percent of women undergoing breast augmentation surgery say the results met or exceeded their expectations, according to a prospective outcome study published in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery-, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

2 May 2013

Survey: Half of U.S. plastic surgeons use social media platforms in their professional practice

Half of U.S. plastic surgeons are using Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms in their professional practice, according to a survey in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

2 May 2013

New ASPS statistics show arm lifts in women skyrocketed more than 4,000% since 2000

New statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show that arm lifts in women have skyrocketed more than 4,000 percent in just over the last decade.

30 Apr 2013

Experts and patients share tips on preventing skin cancer

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, with one in five Americans developing it over the course of their lives. It's also one of the most preventable types of cancers.

26 Apr 2013

Repeated plastic surgery required for dog bites to the face in children: Report

Dog bites to the face are a relatively common injury in young children, and often require repeated plastic surgery procedures to deal with persistent scarring, according to a report in the March Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health.

23 Apr 2013

FDA clears Aspect's M2 compact MRI system for diagnostic imaging of wrist

Aspect Imaging, the world leading developer of compact high-performance magnets, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the Company's M2 compact MRI system for diagnostic imaging of the wrist.

22 Apr 2013

Plastic Surgery News and Research

Novo Solutions MD announces releases of NovoScarMD scar cream

Mechanical tension increases nerve density, nerve growth factor expression in scar tissue

Study reports nearly half of facial cosmetic plastic surgery patients take herbal supplements

70% of U.S. plastic surgeons use fat grafting techniques for breast reconstruction

Dallas plastic surgeon offers Natrelle 410 silicone breast implant to select patients

Johns Hopkins student-built devices win two top awards in national contest

FDA approves MENTOR MemoryShape Breast Implants

Mentor announces availability of CPX4 Tissue Expander in EMEA markets

Researchers analyze risk factors for fat necrosis in women undergoing breast reconstruction

Study provides insights into characteristics of sports-related facial fractures in young athletes

Gene therapy techniques show promise in promoting growth of skin, bone and other tissues

ASPS strongly supports Breast Cancer Patient Education Act

Study shows at least 50% of plastic surgeons use social media platforms to market professional practice

Strax Rejuvenation reaches impressive milestone

Study: 98% of women are satisfied with breast augmentation results

Survey: Half of U.S. plastic surgeons use social media platforms in their professional practice

New ASPS statistics show arm lifts in women skyrocketed more than 4,000% since 2000

Experts and patients share tips on preventing skin cancer

Repeated plastic surgery required for dog bites to the face in children: Report

FDA clears Aspect's M2 compact MRI system for diagnostic imaging of wrist

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