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Tummy Tuck and Hysterectomy Can Be Safely Combined

By Marvin Shienbaum, MD On 12/03/2015

The September issue of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery printed a study reporting panniculectomy and hysterectomy could be performed in combination without excessive additional risks or complications. Researchers looked into a national surgical database regarding 25,000 women patients who had undergone hysterectomy surgery from the years 2005 to 2012; of these patients, 174 also undergone

Hand and Finger Rejuvenation

By Marvin Shienbaum, MD On 12/03/2015

The Restoration of Volume, Reduction of Skin Laxity and Long Lasting Results Patients who have undergone lipo transfer for hand rejuvenation have been satisfied or very satisfied with the results. During a research study, 22 women with a mean age of 56 years were evaluated after lipo modeling. Patients examined their own results and were also examined

FDA Issues Warning Against the Use of Injectables for Skin Lightening

By Marvin Shienbaum, MD On 10/29/2015

The FDA has issued a warning that injectables, which claims to improve the uneven skin tone, lighten your complexion or even clear up those blemishes, could contain potentially harmful ingredients and even contaminants. None of the injectable products used for skin lightening or whitening have been approved by the FDA. The use of these products

Are Saline Implants Making a Comeback?

By Marvin Shienbaum, MD On 10/15/2015

In 2014, the month of November saw another FDA approval for breast implants by Ideal Implants. These newly approved implants are saline filled for primary augmentation and revision surgery. Then, by September of 2015, these were made available to board certified plastic surgeons in Lakeland and Brandon, Florida. As per literature from the manufacturers, Ideal

Which Country Is Number One In Cosmetic Plastic Surgery?

By Marvin Shienbaum, MD On 09/30/2015

The International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) recently released the procedural statistics for 2014. There have been more than twenty million plastic surgery procedures performed worldwide. The statistics show us the top five countries that have received the most plastic surgery, explaining which of the procedures helped them rank so well. The ISAPS rankings

Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Trends 2015 – Butt Augmentation and More

By Marvin Shienbaum, MD On 08/14/2015

Over the years, cosmetic plastic surgery in Florida has only grown in popularity. Since the 1990s, plastic surgeons in the US have reported an astonishing 600% rise in the number of procedures performed across the nation. In 2014 alone, the estimated amount spent on cosmetic procedures was close to $12 billion. There is no slowing

Fat Grafted Breast Augmentation in Winter Haven FL

By Marvin Shienbaum, MD On 08/14/2015

Breast augmentation using a patient’s own fat from their thighs, waist, or hips is now a fast-gaining momentum. Patients who wish to augment their breasts without having to opt for implants may choose a Tampa Bay or Winter Haven Florida plastic surgeon who specializes in breast enhancement thru fat transfer. In prior decades doctors were

Combining Fat Infiltration with Breast Augmentation in Brandon, FL

By Marvin Shienbaum, MD On 08/14/2015

When women consider a breast augmentation in the Tampa Bay area, they should also consider the size of the implants and the technique used. There are times when, due to the anatomy of the patient, results from a breast augmentation are not aesthetically favorable. The most common reason for revision breast implant surgery in the

Acellular Dermal Matrix Is Used For Breast Reconstruction

By Marvin Shienbaum, MD On 08/06/2015

The number of surgeons choosing to use Acellular Dermal Matrix (ADM) to assist with implant based breast reconstruction is rising not only in Tampa Bay Area, but across the United States. Since its introduction in 1994, ADM has been used as a soft tissue replacement. Several doctors that have shown studies about its usage have

Double Chin Injection Facts and Figures

By Marvin Shienbaum, MD On 08/06/2015

In Brandon, Florida, surgeons offer new procedures and cosmetic options. A new non-invasive treatment, known as Kybella, was approved by the FDA. Kybella as one cosmetic option, offers patients alternatives to fat treatment in Tampa. What does the procedure involve? Read on for additional facts and figures: The Procedure Kybella, a deoxycholic acid solution, is