FDA Panel Calls for Silicone Breast Implant Registry
implants for at least a decade after they had the surgery. The two companies that manufacture silicone implants — Allergan and Mentor — are required to
Author: Dr. Clarence P. Davis
Breast Implant Follow-Up Far Short of FDA Goals
implants to collect better follow-up data, the results are falling woefully short, according to testimony heard during the first day of a two-day meeting of
Is Jogging the Most Effective Way to Lose Belly Fat?
fat and lowering potential fat-related diseases. We all know that regular exercise is integral in getting fit, feeling healthy and key in our fight against
Surgeons face off on virtues of fillers versus fat grafting
fat — and then there’s an array of other injectable fillers that each have their own strengths and weaknesses. Val Lambros, M.D., of Newport Beach, Calif., and
72% of Young Women Want Plastic Surgery
women in their twenties would like to have plastic surgery. More! magazine, a UK publication that bills itself as “your daily fix of fashion and men”, found
Foods Rich in Protein, Dairy Products Help Dieters Preserve Muscle and Lose Belly Fat
dairy products. The study, published in the September issue of the Journal of Nutrition, and partly funded by Dairy Farmers of Canada,* compared three groups
Lipotransfer effects can last 3 years
improvement, and mild improvement can last as long as three years, HealthDay News reports. Plastic surgeons Cory C. Yeh, M.D., of Laguna Woods, Calif., and
Breast Implant Safety to Be Focus of FDA Panel
implants years after a woman has received them. FDA’s General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel on Tuesday and Wednesday will discuss whether current studies
Weight Loss from Cutting Calories Less than Expected
weight people will lose from a given dietary calorie reduction, leading to unrealistic expectations and disappointment, researchers said. Whereas patients are
Half of Americans Projected to Be Obese in 2030
obesity epidemic” continues unchecked, 50% of the U.S. adult population will be obese — with body mass index values of 30 or higher — by 2030, researchers