Author Archives: George Peck, Jr
Celebrex Decreases Post Op Pain
New study in JAMA shows that Celebrex may decrease pain after facelift surgery. Celebrex may also decrease the need and the use of narcotics. http://archfaci.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1886078
Decreasing Post Operative Pain
Interesting article about decreasing post operative pain without opiods. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/828180?nlid=61784_486&src=wnl_edit_medp_plas&uac=203750BK&spon=48
Breast Lift ~ Decrease Cup Size
The following is an interesting article from NYU about the results of breast lift (mastopexy) and cup size. It certainly makes sense that if one removes excess skin for breast ptosis (droopiness), that breast size would become smaller. http://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/breast-lifting-may-decrease-bra-size.html
The Future of Curing Cancer – Immunotherapy
Your best defense is your own defense. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-05-29/immune-therapy-s-cancer-promise-creates-research-rush.html
Mammograms Are Not Cost Effective?
An interesting study in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine shows that mammograms may save an occasional life but mammograms are not cost effective for the masses. The liklihood of a 50 year old woman dying from breast cancer in the next ten years is 0.5%. A mammogram screening program has a marginal affect […]
Reduce Bruising and Swelling
Bromelain from pineapples and Quercetin from capers, apples, red onion, and citrus fruits may help. Arnica and the old fashion treatment of rest, ice, compression, and elevation may also work. Check out this article- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/neal-m-blitz/surgery-healing_b_1623113.html?utm_hp_ref=plastic-surgery
Junk Food
Junk food is everywhere and is hard to avoid. Many people are addicted to junk food, which is directly related to the rise in obesity. Obesity is associated with many medical problems and a 10 year decrease in life expectancy similar to smoking. https://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-news/fed-up-exclusive-clip-documentary-katie-couric-164732676.html
Breast Lifts Up 70% Since 2000
Breast lifts up 70% since the year 2000 http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/274854.php
Race and Rhinoplasty
More non-caucasians are having nasal surgery to look more caucasian. http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130706/Embodying-racism-Race-rhinoplasty-and-self-esteem-in-Venezuela.aspx
Trend – Selfies Associated with Increase in Plastic Surgery
It makes sense that the more we take pictures of ourselves and post them to social media, the more we care about our looks. http://www.news-medical.net/news/20140311/Study-Rise-of-selfies-have-huge-impact-on-facial-plastic-surgery-industry.aspx
