November 2023

  • Pioneers In Plastic Surgery – Johannes “Jan” Fredericus Samuel Esser

      If you’ve never heard of Johannes “Jan” Fredericus Samuel Esser, you’re not alone. There’s the off-chance that you know him as the man who coined the term “stent” for the dental impression compound created by English dentist Charles Stent for facial reconstruction. It would later be used to expand constricted tubes of body tissue.…

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  • Was There Cleft Palate Surgery in the 19th Century?

      Surprisingly, there is evidence of cleft lip and palate surgery as far back as 390 BC in China. The Egyptians and Greeks also developed cleft palate ‘surgical’ techniques, though no descriptions of these remain. There are descriptions of operations on cleft lip in the Middle Ages, and further evidence of cleft lip repairs pop…

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  • The Lowdown on Scar Revision

      If you’re an adult and you’ve lived life at all, chances are you have a scar. It’s the body’s way of healing after an injury, infection, inflammation, or surgery. A scar consists of fibrous tissue that can be anywhere on the body. It might be flat, sunken, colored, or lumpy. Someone with a flat…

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  • What to Expect: Healing After Breast Implant Removal

      If you had a breast implant in the past, there are many reasons you may be opting for breast implant removal. That’s nobody’s business but your own. When an implant is removed, it’s known as explant surgery. And yes, it is surgery. So just as with any surgery, that means you can expect recovery…

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      We all reach that point in life where we glance in the mirror and wonder where the years went. If you’re there and feeling discouraged by fine lines, wrinkles, or even scars you see in your reflection, the current dermal fillers and injectables on the market could be just what you need. Especially if…

  • What’s the Difference Between FDA-Approved and Off-Label Use?

      If you’re considering Botox or other fillers, you may have done some research on what to expect by talking to friends, or reading articles or posts. As such, you’ve likely stumbled upon the term “off-label use” and scrunched your face disapprovingly. Surely there must be a difference between FDA-approved and off-label use. And if…

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      At one time, cosmetic procedures were almost exclusively for women. But that has changed. According to statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, liposuction was the top plastic surgery procedure in 2024, especially among men. As men increasingly place more emphasis on how they look (and in turn, feel), they’re willing to address troublesome…

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