Author Archives: George Peck, Jr
Health Benefits to Liposuction
A high triglyeride level is a risk factor for heart disease. Did you know that liposuction could reduce your triglyceride levels by 43%? Over three hundred liposuction patients underwent analysis of fat levels in their blood, measured as triglycerides, before and after surgery. A high level of these fat molecules is well-known to increase the […]
Obsessed with Being “Perfect”?
What is perfect? This naturally beautiful woman was “perfect” before having plastic surgery. I am sure she convinced someone to operate but if that surgeon wouldn’t do it, she certainly would have found someone else to take her money. I vote for the pre op woman but she must not have felt […]
Saline or Silicone Breast Implant Guide
Saline Implants Pros Flexibility to change or control volume as much as 50ccs The cost is $1000 (pair) Lower incidence of Capsular Contracture (hard firm breast) Smaller incision because the implant is inserted while deflated Saline Implant Cons More inclined to show wrinkles in woman with low body fat and breast tissue May deflate and […]
Minimally Invasive Facial Rejuvenation
www.medscape.com Minimally Invasive Facial Rejuvenation Current Concepts and Future Expectations Moetaz El-Domyati, Walid Medhat Expert Rev Dermatol. 2013;8(5):565-580. Abstract and Introduction Abstract Aging of the skin is a multifactorial phenomenon in which ongoing intrinsic changes combine the cumulative effects of chronic exposure to the elements, primarily UV radiation, in a synergistic fashion, causing the skin to […]
Breast cancer screening: A long road ahead
Breast cancer screening: A long road ahead Dr. Jonathan KaplanWednesday, January 08, 2014 Share this article In a recent New York Times article, the authors give a great summation into the truth and uncertainty in breast cancer screening. With such an emotional and destabilizing life event as breast cancer, women want clear and concise information. This article […]
A New Test to Predict Heart Attacks
Being able to identify which patients are at the highest risk for a heart attack—before life-threatening symptoms strike—has long been “the holy grail” of prevention. A new blood test could help predict heart attack danger by checking for certain cells that signal impending risk, according to a new study published in Physical Biology. The test could […]
Illegal buttock injections are more common than you think
Illegal buttock injections are more common than you think How many times have you read a story about illegal plastic surgery in the news? How many times have you read a story about illegal plastic surgery in the news? It seems every week there’s a new case where an unscrupulous individual provided back-alley cosmetic surgerythat led to injury, disfigurement […]
10 Easy-to-Follow Rules for Healthy Eating
10 Easy-to-Follow Rules for Healthy Eating Photo: Christopher TestaniBy Lindsay Funston and Emma Haak Rule #1: Eat Two Pounds of Vegetables Every single day. “Loading your diet with vegetables will naturally crowd out things you shouldn’t be eating,” says Joel Fuhrman, MD, author of Eat to Live Cookbook, who recommends this amount after analyzing studies connecting […]
DIY Plastic Surgery: Can You Change Your Face Without Going Under the Knife?
DIY Plastic Surgery: Can You Change Your Face Without Going Under the Knife? New devices catching on primarily among teens in Asia claim to slim noses, give instant facelifts, and improve smiles. But are these products crazy fads or just plain dangerous? Who’s the prettiest of them all? It’s more than a folkloric contest in […]
