April 18th, 2009 Kenneth M. Rose MD
Here is a very good article in The New York Times about silicone injections in plastic surgery. In short, it is extremely dangerous. Normally I see women who have been unsuspectingly injection in foreign countries. Most do not realize that they have gotten the injections, they only know that wanted a bigger buttock, cheek or hip and their doctor put silicone in.
Make sure you know what filler your doctor is using. Free floating silicone, especially for breast enlargement,should never be used. This is because he masks the ability to screen for cancer. (The material in gel implants however has been approved by the FDA and is enclosed in the implant shell.)
So again, make sure you are fully informed of what you are putting in your body. In the US, chose a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Remember , just because someone wears a white coat doesn’t mean their intentions are pure.
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April 12th, 2009 Kenneth M. Rose MD
There is a great article in this month’s Vanity Fair. A five ten , 120lbs women goes to three NYC area surgeons and gives them a blank check to redo her look. She gets three different answers. It’s very interesting. I should mention that I do not know any of the surgeons personally.
To me, the lesson is never give a surgeon (or anyone for that matter a plumber, hair dresser etc. especially in these economic times) a blank check. Have specific questions ready and use the opinion of the “expert” to make up your mind. Remember, cosmetic surgery is a great thing but don’t let anyone demean you or give you a hard sell to get you under the knife. In the end, you’ll both pay dearly for it.
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September 4th, 2008 Kenneth M. Rose MD
There was a great article in the New York Times today. It explains the concerns Plastic Surgeons have when choosing patients to operate on. In brief, if you’ve been in practice long enough, you’ve met all of these types. Read it to see life from our side of the exam table.
However, I wish discuss how patients should choose a surgeon. My best advise is to choose someone you feel comfortable with. We all hope your surgery goes well and usually it does. But remember, nothing is ever guaranteed. If something goes wrong your procedure you want someone who you think will help you through your tummy tuck complication with kindness and compassion. Of course there are other normal considerations: board certification, recommendations from friends or other patients, and the overall feeling you get from the office and staff. It is frequently a tough choice and I empathize, but try to understand, the doctor-patient relationship is a two way street. You need to trust us and we need to trust you.
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