If you are in the Portland area Wednesday October 17th,
come down to the Portland Museum of Art and hear
Dr. Grazer speak on this most interesting topic!

As silly as it may sound, I tell my post operative breast augmentation patients to stay away from black bathing suits for a little while until they have healed a bit.    There tends to be numbness around the surgical area and therefore burns CAN occur.  The following article is interesting although I'm having trouble believing there were 3rd degree burns...

Sunbathing NY Woman Suffers Third-Degree Burns After Bikini Overheats 

By New York Post

NEW YORK - A Long Island sun worshiper said she landed in the hospital with third-degree burns on her bust after the under wire in her two-piece bathing suit became superheated, the New York Post reported Sunday.
The black Coco Reef swimsuit had been sitting in her drawer for a while before Robin Corrente, 50, of Yaphank, got the chance to try it out.
She wore it on a 90F (32C) afternoon in August 2008 to soak up some rays in her yard.
"After about an hour, I was hurting," Corrente said. "I went up to take a shower and I realized ... I had a lot of blisters."
A trip to the hospital confirmed she had serious burns, and doctors had to remove a piece of flesh "the size of a dime" from her right breast.
Corrente is suing Coco Reef manufacturer Swimwear Anywhere in Manhattan Supreme Court.
Swimwear Anywhere declined to comment.
Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/

 

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What are the Different Kinds of Liposuction and Why is Traditional Best?

Liposuction is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures because it offers safe and effective fat removal. Traditional liposuction is performed by sucking the fat from underneath your skin with a special tube. This tube is called a cannula, and is attached to a vacuum that sucks the fat from your body. Your New York City liposuction surgeon will insert the cannula through tiny incisions made at various locations throughout your body. He or she will massage your skin and squeeze your tissue to determine the appropriate amount of that that should be removed. Your fat will be loosened by a scraping motion before it is sucked out.

Because of the suction, traditional liposuction is also called suction-assisted liposuction (SAL). You will not feel any pain because you will be under a general anesthesia. Depending on the area treated and amount of fat removed, you may be required to wear a compression garment for several weeks to help protect and shape the treated area.

New Methods Constantly Developing

New liposuction techniques are constantly being developed. However, traditional liposuction using the Tumescent solution stands the test of time.

Several other forms of liposuction include:

Ultrasound Liposuction

Ultrasound-assisted liposuction uses ultrasonic waves to emulsify the fat cells, so they are easier to remove. There are two ways that this energy can be transferred: internally through the cannula, and externally through paddles that are passed over your fat deposits. While the internal method has proven to be effective, it has higher incidents of complications than other techniques. The external method has shown to be effective only when the energy is turned up so high it causes burns.

Power-Assisted Liposuction

In power-assisted liposuction (PAL) the cannula has an oscillating tip that functions like a jackhammer to loosen up fat and other tissues. Power-assisted liposuction can make the procedure quicker and easier for the surgeon, but it may also result in more incidental damage to other tissues.

Laser-Assisted Liposuction

Laser-assisted liposuction uses a laser to liquefy the fat in the area to be treated. Once the fat is liquefied, it is removed from the body. Laser-assisted liposuction claims to remove fat with less damage to surrounding tissue, and with increased skin tightening in the treated areas, but these claims have not been approved by the FDA.

Keep in mind that with liposuction procedures constantly evolving, so are the complications. In order to better guarantee satisfactory results, it is a good idea to stick with the effective, traditional method of liposuction surgery.

Beware of small screens on your mobile device

                      

Beware of small screens on your mobile device

Mobile devices are ubiquitous these days - we use them to read, to write, while at work, at home and on the go. However, medical professionals warn that staring at small screens such as those found on a mobile phone or e-reader could cause excessive squinting, which in turn could lead to wrinkles around the eyes, known as crow's feet, according to IANS of India.
"Use of smart phones has considerably increased over the years," Navin Taneja, director of the National Skin Center, told the news source. "Owing to the small screens they have to focus a lot on it and excessive use of facial muscles causes wrinkles around the eyes."
In addition to causing crow's feet, some say that smart phones may have a negative impact on the natural glow of one's skin. One dermatologist told the news source that staring at an illuminated screen for an excessive period of time could cause skin to become "duller" in appearance.
Those who are looking for a non-surgical way to reduce frown lines or crow's feet may want to consider undergoing a skin resurfacing or injectable treatment. Laser treatments, chemical peels or receiving an injection of Botox, Juvederm or Restalyne can make a noticeable impact on one's facial appearance, according to The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Daily Habits Can Slow Skin Sagging!

Many adults are frustrated with their wrinkles. Dr. Jennifer Ashton, the medical correspondent for CBS' The Early Show, recently discussed some daily habits that could help slow the aging process - at least as far as the skin is concerned.
Ashton told the news source that wrinkling on the face can begin as early as in the 20s, particularly for people living in sunny states, such as Florida, Arizona and Utah. She added that even quick outdoor activities, like taking a coffee break or walking the dog, can result in exposure to the sun which could be harmful to the skin.
The medical expert recommends that individuals wear SPF 30 sunscreen every day, even during the winter. For maximum effect, she advises putting the lotion on 20 minutes before going outside.
"Make it part of your morning ritual," she said on the program. "When you get out of the shower and brush your teeth, put your sunscreen on every day. It's not just for the beach."
She added that using moisturizer that contains SPF can make this process easier.
Ashton also put emphasis on the importance of sleep when it comes to skin care. She cited a study that suggested that those who slept eight hours a night "were actually perceived by others to be not just more beautiful and more attractive physically, but healthier."
When a person sleeps, their whole body, including their skin, rejuvenates. Dr. Ashton explained that re-hydration takes place during sleep, which means the cells of the skin repair themselves during the night.
Finally, Ashton acknowledged that some dermatologists believe the position in which a person sleeps has an effect on his or her skin. The doctor says that sleeping on the back, if possible, is the ideal position to prevent wrinkling.
Those who are looking for a fast, effective anti-wrinkle treatment may want to consider undergoing cosmetic surgery or a cosmetic procedure. The field of plastic surgery has come a long way in recent years, and there are now many injectable facial fillers that offer affordable, quick results. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the number of Botox injections and facial filler injections being performed by plastic surgeons continues to rise. When considering cosmetic surgery, look for a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery