From the monthly archives: February 2012
Breast augmentation is the most popular cosmetic surgery in the United States. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that nearly 300 thousand breast augmentation procedures are done each year. As implants age, they often need replacement or require breast implant revision surgery. Fortunately, breast implant and augmentation techniques have improved quite a bit in [...]
For the third year in a row, Leif Rogers, MD has been given the Patients’ Choice award for Most Compassionate Doctors, chosen by his own patients and awarded through ratings on the site patientschoice.org.
Patients’ Choice is a national site that allows users to rate their experiences with physicians and provide ratings [...]
Fat reducing techniques have come a long way since the standing belt exercisers and fat jiggling machines of the last century. The advent of liposuction and assisted liposuction therapies signaled a major advance in the science of fat reduction. Nowadays advanced non-surgical treatments are on the rise and offer great results for patients who [...]
Even in an uncertain economy the demand for cosmetic services continued to increase in 2011. According to statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 13.8 million plastic surgery procedures were performed last year – a five percent increase from 2010. This increased demand for plastic surgery and non-invasive beauty treatments is reflected [...]
Even though obesity is an epidemic in the United States, there are very effective ways to treat this growing health risk including physical training, nutritional protocols and surgery and many people are benefitting from the treatments available. As more people successfully manage massive weight loss, particularly those who have had bariatric surgery, problems with body [...]
The cheeks are a key attribute of an expressive and youthful face. Practically every mention of youth in books and literature includes a description of cheeks – rosy cheeks, apple cheeks, sculptured cheeks. No matter what facial profile you desire, prominent, full and vital cheeks are important to maintaining a picture of youth. Additionally, the [...]
The word cancer can be one of the scariest words in the English language and hearing the word can trigger deep fear and despair for both patients and their loved ones, who often feel uncertain about where to turn for support. In many cases patients hear about the disease and what it really means for [...]
Results of a new study published in the online medical journal “Cancer” have shown that women who have had a post-mastectomy breast reconstruction with autologous or self-donated tissue may experience a meaningful increase in their personal well-being, beginning as early as 3 weeks after the completion of their reconstruction.
The study, which was [...]
In years past, facelifts were thought to be a luxury of the rich and famous and were often obvious in their result. Recent medical advances have made it possible to delay having the surgery by employing non-invasive techniques that offer similar, though temporary result. Medical advances have also made facelift procedures easier, more effective and [...]
Whether you exercise a little or a lot you want to look your best. Sometimes diet and exercise are just not enough to get your body into the shape you desire. At Leif Rogers, MD, FACS Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery we are always looking for new and improved ways to meet the needs [...]
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