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What is 3-Dimensional tattooing for nipple reconstruction in breast reconstruction?

March 27, 2014

Either in lieu of a formal nipple areolar reconstruction or in terms of augmenting a reconstructed nipple, tattoo artists can add effects such as various shades and darker ‘shadow’ areas next to a nipple tattoo to cause the effect of a ‘3-dimensional’ tattoo. It is certainly a thought, though may not be covered by all […]

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Our paper in Nature just published this week

March 9, 2014

Our research in using silk based proteins to make screws and plates that ‘melt away’ for helping fix broken bones was just published in Nature Communications this past week.. Several news outlets have written on it including the BBC, Science, and several others. It was certainly a team effort, and hopefully able to benefit patients

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What is the difference between a breast lift and a breast augmentation?

March 3, 2014

A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a procedure that ‘lifts’ primarily the nipple/areolar area along with the lower portion of the breast; it will involve removal of a small amount of breast tissue and primarily skin. A breast augmentation usually involves placement of an implant to increase breast volume and size.

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Which has more swelling – an open or closed approach to rhinoplasty?

February 13, 2014

There are different incisions that are used in rhinoplasty. In cases when an inside-only incision is used, depending on what portion of the nose is shaped swelling may be slightly less over time. In cases when the tip of the nose is being shaped with an outside, or open, incision, the skin may be more

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Breast reconstruction using abdominal (tummy) skin/fat

February 10, 2014

It is known that a traditional TRAM flap (transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap) reconstruction and DIEP flap (deep inferior perforator flap) reconstruction differ. By definition, a TRAM flap divides the rectus (6-pack) muscle on one or both sides during the process of transferring the tissue up to the chest area for breast reconstruction while a

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Red Sox World Series trophies

January 26, 2014

Here’s a fun one.. recently the Red Sox World Series trophies visited our hospital- and here they are!

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What are the top 5 cosmetic surgical procedures in the country?

January 11, 2014

More recent data suggests that the top 5 procedures are breast augmentation, nose reshaping (rhinoplasty), eyelid surgery, liposuction, facelift.

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Interesting news from cancer treatment research

January 11, 2014

It appears that rates of cancer survival after treatment may be changing…..Take at look at this recent story: https://bit.ly/1koY9S2

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Generosity in the New Year

January 11, 2014

Last week a longstanding patient of mine made a financial donation to our ongoing research efforts for patients – it was a very kind and generous gesture and much appreciated!

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Best wishes for the New Year!

January 1, 2014

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What is 3-Dimensional tattooing for nipple reconstruction in breast reconstruction?

Our paper in Nature just published this week

What is the difference between a breast lift and a breast augmentation?

Which has more swelling – an open or closed approach to rhinoplasty?

Breast reconstruction using abdominal (tummy) skin/fat

Red Sox World Series trophies

What are the top 5 cosmetic surgical procedures in the country?

Interesting news from cancer treatment research

Generosity in the New Year

Best wishes for the New Year!

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