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Do You Have Breast Implants? Breast Implant Associated-Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare sub-type of T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)that has been found in association with breast implants in a small number of cases world-wide, with 22 confirmed confirmed cases in Canada. Causes and Theories The cause...
Earlier this month the American Society of Plastic Surgeons released a multifaceted public awareness campaign which focuses on the significant increase in body contouring procedures after massive weight loss. The data stated that: ● Thigh lifts and upper arm lifts had their biggest singleyear increase in five...
Earlier this month the American Society of Plastic Surgeons released a multifaceted public awareness campaign which focuses on the significant increase in body contouring procedures after massive weight loss. The data stated that: ● Thigh lifts and upper arm lifts had their biggest singleyear increase in five...
A new study led by author Dr. Kristina Lewis from Kaiser Permanente Georgia in Atlanta suggests that bariatric surgery may be associated with reduced healthcare costs for patients in the long term. Dr. Lewis and her team mined data from national insurance claims and included nearly...
A startup company called CELLINK is looking to create a standard for the 3D bioprinting industry with their newly unveiled universal bioink which is aimed at 3D printing living and fully functional 3D tissue models. The bioink can be used on a range of available 3D...
Obese patients have more complications and make more hospital visitsleading to higher healthcare costs after common plastic surgery procedures, reports a study in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). According to a...
According to American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) member Surgeon Mordcai Blau, MD, breast reduction surgery achieves good aesthetic outcomes in bodybuilders with gynecomastia—enlargement of the male breast. An expert with extensive experience performing gynecomastia surgery in bodybuilders, Dr. Blau has operated on nearly 1,600 bodybuilders...
Dr. Bablir Singh was recently selected as a top doctor in Winnipeg, MB by The International Association of Plastic Surgeons. He will be spotlighted in the renowned publication, The Leading Physicians of the World. The IAHCP highlights and profiles the world's Top Doctors. The Association has been designed...
“Google Glass,” the wearable technology has a wide range of possible applications in plastic surgery, including enhancing surgical training, medical documentation, and patient safety, according to a special paper in the March 2015 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the...