FDA Approves Botox Competitor Dysport / Reloxin!

BIG news in the plastic surgery field. The FDA approved the drug Dysport (otherwise known as Reloxin) today for the treatment of fine lines in the glabella (between the brows). This is the first bona-fide competitor to Botox, as it is also a Botulinum Toxin Type A.

I've mentioned Reloxin in this blog before, as well as on the Rachael Ray show a couple months ago. Plastic surgeons (and patients) hope that this can act as an economic bailout for the 4 million Americans who pay several hundreds of dollars for each Botox treatment. I think we would all welcome a price war between Allergan (makers of Botox) and Medicis (makers of Dysport).

How does Dysport compare to Botox? Other than the fact that they are both Botulinum Toxin Type A, it's difficult to tell. However, if Dysport is priced competitively with Botox and has similar efficacy, we may see a multi-billion dollar product reaching your plastic surgeons' offices in the next 30-60 days. Stay tuned!

Source: Globe Newswire

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Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.:

Saline or Silicone Gel? The Results May Surprise You...

A recent survey published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal shows what the current preferences are for breast augmentation surgery. According to a survey of 1746 board-certified plastic surgeons and members of the ASAPS:

- Sixty percent of surgeons are still using saline implants, and the vast majority of them are using them 75-100% of the time.

- The majority of surgeons (64%) preferred an incision near the breast crease, while 25% preferred an incision around the bottom half of the areola.
- The average implant size reported by 81% of surgeons was 300 to 400 cc (which is approximately a small to a full "C" cup bra).
- Smooth implants, rather than implants with a textured surface, were most often preferred by 92% of respondents because it was the surgeon's preference, less wrinkling, or overall better results for the patient.
- Ninety-six percent of surgeons used round, rather than anatomically-shaped, implants.
- The most common position for implant placement was under the muscle (62% of surgeons).

With the exception of the majority use of saline implants, these statistics reflect what I see in my practice. I estimate that I use saline implants only 25% of the time, since most patients seem to prefer gel. I utilize three incisions (underneath the breast, around the areola, and the armpit), with the most common being underneath the breast. My average size implant is probably 350-375cc, and I usually use smooth round implants placed under the muscle. I find that these choices usually minimize any complications and revisions.

To view a breast augmentation I performed on Fox News, click here.

Statistics source

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Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.:

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Does Sharon Stone Have Breast Implants?

This photo from The Blemish.com shows what appears to be Sharon Stone's breast implants. She looks like she's lost a lot of weight, revealing the round edges of breast implants that may be positioned below the muscle (hence the space between them). It's possible she may also have a capsular contracture, or excess scar tissue that can accumulate around the implants, causing them to look round and hard. Sometimes the scar tissue can be really thick, other times it can be just a Sliver!

I think her face looks great, though!

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Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.:

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Seven Plastic Surgery Tips to Survive the Recession

With the recession as bad as it is (I'm hearing that some plastic surgery practices are down 80%!), I thought I'd think up some ways my readers can still have their plastic surgery... but on a budget. Here are my Seven Plastic Surgery Tips to Survive the Recession:

7. Try Saline Implants Instead of Silicone Gel - Although not as natural-looking or feeling, saline breast implants are still nice implants, and may have a lower complication rate. They can also save you a cool grand in implant costs.

6. One Cream to Rule Them All - If you could only use one anti-aging cream for your face, it should be Retin-A. Not only does it improve acne, but it also smooths wrinkles, exfoliates, thickens collagen, and clears blemishes. And it costs less than a hundred bucks for a big tube. Do not use if you're pregnant, though.

5. Try Sculptra instead of conventional fillers - Although not FDA-approved for general cosmetic use yet, many surgeons are using Sculptra off-label to fill in hollowness under the eyes and overall gauntness. Unlike traditional fillers which last only 6-12 months, it can last 3-5 years.

4. Opt for Regular Lipo Over Ultrasonic or Laser Lipo - I recently returned my VASER machine since I didn't see a significant improvement over traditional liposuction in my patients, therefore not justifying the higher price tag.

3. Try Chemical Peels Instead of Lasers - A good TCA peel (like the Blue Peel) is comparable to laser treatments, but carries a much smaller pricetag. Whereas a laser can cost $150,000 to purchase, what are the costs for the supplies of a generic TCA peel? A couple bucks.

2. A Little Botox Goes a Long Way - Many patients are saving money on Botox by using a smaller amount and spreading it out over multiple areas. Instead of injecting 20 units in the forehead, they may have 10 units in the forehead and 10 units in the frown lines.

1. Let Your Insurance Pay For It - Do not take this wrong. Health insurance will not pay for your breast augmentation, tummy tuck, or facelift, BUT it might pay for your upper eyelid lift if you can prove the excess skin of your eyelids severely disturbs your vision. It may also pay for your breast reduction, if your breasts are massive and create severe pain.

If anyone has any other suggestions on how to save money and still have plastic surgery, please comment!

Thanks for reading.
Michigan-based Plastic Surgeon
Anthony Youn, M.D.:

Solusi Hosting Javascript di Blogger

Saat yang paling tidak menyenangkan dimana saat file javascript yang kita
simpan di host lain mulai kehabisan bandwidth. Blog yang semula terlihat
interaktif malah jadi kacau balau khan tampilanya. Yah, inilah salah satu keleman
blogger karena tidak memberikan kita kapasitas ruang simpan, terutama yang berurusan dengan file javascript. Sebagai alternatif biasanya kita bisa saja meminjam web hosting gratis dari pihak ketiga, sayangnya tawaran yang diberikan ternyata tidak selalu memuaskan. kapasitas simpan yang ditawarkan sih besar, tapi jadi percuma bila kapasitas bandwidth yang diberikan sangat tidak sebanding hehehe. Nah, disini saya coba berbagi tips untuk mengatasi masalah hosting javascript di blogger, mudahan cukup membantu :)

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Ingat, tidak semua javascript dipanggil dengan akhiran .js, ini sebuah
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Pemanggilan bisa diganti dengan

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Simpan code javascript langsung pada halaman EDIT HTML

Platform blogger sebenarnya membebaskan kita untuk meletakan langsung kode
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<script type="text/javascript" src="alamat-url-namafile.js"
/>





Coba dengan masukan langsung urlnya di browser, kalo sudah ketemu tinggal copy
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Agar kode JS yang sebelumnya di host dialamat lain bisa langsung digunakan
diblogger, kita bisa langsung menggunakan kode dibawah ini.

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Semoga saja cara diatas bisa mengatasi masalah kehabisan bandwidth, kalo
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