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A different use for Botox

There’s yet another use for the common injectable Botox®. According to WRAL-TV News, doctors are using the drug, which is derived from the neurotoxin Botulinum Toxin Type A, to help individuals who have had strokes as well as those who have stiff limbs due to cerebral palsy or multiple sclerosis. “The bent elbow, clenched fist, [...]

RealSelf Report Unveils Top Plastic Surgery Trends

RealSelf.com, the largest website for plastic surgery reviews and information, recently released its “RealSelf Medi-Beauty Trend Report,” a seasonal report that sheds light on what’s hot and what’s not in the $20 billion medi-beauty world, including elective plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures. Report highlights include: What new surgery is giving mommies a better sex life? [...]

Breast Enhancements Make for Better Sex

According to RealSelf.com “Breast enhancement surgeries are reportedly improving more than bust lines. According to a new survey that polled women who had undergone breast implants and breast lifts, participants claimed a 34% increase in overall sex life satisfaction on average, and also claimed to have more sex post-procedure.” Here is a nice inforgraphic on [...]

Breast Reconstruction Team Approach (Video)

Here is a nice video from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Youtube channel discussing the importance of having a full team of physicians, including a plastic surgeon, involved in your breast cancer treatment.