Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
Twas four nights before Christmas, and all through the office, lots of creatures were stirring and visiting our house…..
In years past, our office has celebrated the Holiday Season with a dinner party. We’ve had gift exchanges and played a few “White Elephant” tricks on one another. This year we decided to do something different. Despite a difficult economy, and through the efforts of a loyal staff and wonderful group of patients, we’ve done very well. While some plastic surgeons have had to close their offices, let employees go, return to doing more non-cosmetic surgical procedures such as hand surgery and general reconstructive work, and even some responded by advertising heavily, we’ve been blessed to be able to continue to run our practice without such measures.
As an outward sign of gratitude, and in order to give back to others who are deserving of a little extra Christmas cheer this season, we planned a different celebration. Through local contacts, we identified a needy family in our community. She then discovered several areas of need that they had which we proceeded to address.
Just this last evening, our office staff gathered at our home. We shared in too many sweets and lots of warm tea and hot cocoa. Everyone was then officially made one of Santa’s Elves and given a task to perform. We split up in small groups to shop for gifts and presents for the family in need.
Upon everyone’s return the gifts were wrapped and prepared for delivery (see photos). Another round of sweets and drink completed the evening. We all went to bed with a real sense of the Christmas spirit and a thankfulness of what the past year has brought us.
Please keep our troops who are not able to be with their families at this time in your thoughts and prayers. Remember the less fortunate and those who would appreciate the kindness of your charity.
God Bless.
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Thursday, December 17th, 2009
The “Hot” topic in plastic surgery is “Fat.” We can suck fat, we can melt it with a laser or ultrasound, splash it around with a jet of water, or we can dissolve it with an injection. The BIG question is, “is there a “best” technology for this process?”
To date we do not have sufficient data and information to support whether skin tightening is any better with these new energy releasing technologies. There is no scientific evidence to show any substantial difference or improvement in pain, recovery or appearance between any of these methods despite heavy marketing and advertising pressure from the manufacturers of these products.
As is always the case, it is far better for patients to spend their time and energy selecting the surgeon. This is counter to manufacturers who want the patients to stampede into your office asking for a specific device. Unfortunately, as I’ve mentioned, there is usually no difference between all of these machines, and because they don’t have access to the same research results as plastic surgeons, it is not possible for the typical patient to be able to decide the best choice for their problem.
Therefore, I will say again for emphasis: “PICK THE SURGEON FIRST”. By doing so, you will get the best advice from the person most capable to give you a recommendation. Remember, it is the Indian, not the Arrow. Michelangelo with a chisel can do far more than a monkey with a laser.
The “Hot” topic in plastic surgery is “Fat.” We can suck fat, we can melt it with a laser or ultrasound, splash it around with a jet of water, or we can dissolve it with an injection. The BIG question is, “is there a ‘best’ technology for this process?”
To date we do not have sufficient data and information to support whether skin tightening is any better with these new energy releasing technologies. There is no scientific evidence to show any substantial difference or improvement in pain, recovery or appearance between any of these methods despite heavy marketing and advertising pressure from the manufacturers of these products.
As is always the case, it is far better for patients to spend their time and energy selecting the surgeon. This is counter to manufacturers who want the patients to stampede into your office asking for a specific device. Unfortunately, as I’ve mentioned, there is usually no difference between all of these machines, and because they don’t have access to the same research results as plastic surgeons, it is not possible for the typical patient to be able to decide the best choice for their problem.
Therefore, I will say again for emphasis: “PICK THE SURGEON FIRST”. By doing so, you will get the best advice from the person most capable to give you a recommendation. Remember, it is the Indian, not the Arrow. Michelangelo with a chisel can do far more than a monkey with a laser.
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