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 Staged liposuction with subsequent abdominoplasty for the large female patient in the latest AJCS American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery Share    
Liposuction and abdominoplasty are the two most common surgical techniques used to enhance the abdominal/flank area today. In the June issue of the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery, Drs. Yaniris R. Avellane and Jim English present a fascinating case series on treating larger patients with staged liposuction followed by subsequent full abdominoplasty at 4 to 6 months. This new technique maximizes the postoperative cosmetic results while minimizing all possible associated operative risks. Online access is free to all AACS members at www.AJCSonline.org. Non-AACS members can subscribe here. More
Creating quality clinical photography takes only some skill in standardization Cosmetic Surgery Times via Modern Medicine Share
A picture speaks a thousand words. As such, the before- and-after images used in clinical photography can be a powerful marketing tool for cosmetic physicians who use the pictures to promote their practice and trade. There is much need for improvement in the art of clinical photography, however, and one of the key steps in taking impressive and honest images is to standardize the photography techniques used, says Dr. Joe Niamtu III, F.A.A.C.S., a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with a practice limited to cosmetic facial surgery in Richmond, Va. More
Live Surgery CME Workshop Cosmetic Surgery of the Breast, Face/Neck & Abdomen: Sept,. 13-15 American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Share
Join top authorities and course co-directors, Drs. Angelo Cuzalina and James Koehler, along with a team of expert faculty for a three-day live surgery workshop on Cosmetic Surgery of the Breast, Face/Neck & Abdomen. Dynamic lectures, case reviews and panel discussions are combined with 10 live surgeries — all designed to provide focused learning on the top three cosmetic surgical procedures, one each day. Day 1: Breast Surgery; Day 2: Facial Rejuvenation with a focus on the lower neck; and Day 3: Abdomen highlighting the three most common abdominoplasty surgical procedures. More
NHS Report: Faulty PIP implants pose no serious risk Cosmetic Surgery Times via Modern Medicine Share
Despite a rupture rate double that of other implant brands, the British National Health Service has ruled that implants made by French firm Poly Implant Prothese do not pose a long-term threat to patients. The implants, which were made with unauthorized, substandard silicone filler, are neither toxic nor carcinogenic, the BBC reports. More
AACS' most extensive cadaver workshop this past June a huge success American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Share
Thank you to all of the attendees, faculty and corporate support who helped make New and Established Techniques in Breast and Body Contouring our most successful hands-on cadaver workshop ever. Held June 21-23 at the prestigious Practical Anatomy & Surgical Center training facility at Saint Louis University, participants enjoyed an intensive training and development experience working one-on-one with top authorities in these areas of cosmetic surgery, including keynote speakers Drs. Harold Bafitis and Thomas L. Jackson.
Supreme Court upholds healthcare reform law: Dermatologists react to recent ruling Dermatology Times via Modern Medicine Share
The recent vote by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act as constitutional will result in sweeping healthcare system changes for patients and their doctors. These big-news items appear to be good moves for dermatologic and other patients, according to American Society for Dermatologic Surgery President Dr. Susan H. Weinkle. It's the unknown nuances of the 2,000-page reform document that remain a concern, she says. More
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