http://www.drbrianhoward.com/blog Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:16:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By the way that many “cosmetic surgeons” have recently been touting the use of fat grafting to augment breasts, one might think we have blindly wondered into Shangri La! “No silicone!” “No implants!” “No risk!” But the reality is “No science!” The existing scientific evidence to support the long-term safety and efficacy of fat grafting ... http://www.drbrianhoward.com/blog/?p=485 To the board certified plastic surgeon, there are few medical marriages as dreaded as cosmetic surgery and the smoking patient. And yes (to the men!), this includes cigars in addition to cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. There are no other existing factors within the patient’s control that can increase the risks ... http://www.drbrianhoward.com/blog/?p=481 Men are not uncommon plastic surgery patients in our practice in Roswell and Alpharetta, Georgia.  From Botox injections to rhinoplasty (“nose job”), liposuction, and blepharoplasty (“eyelid surgery”), men make up a large volume of patients seeking cosmetic surgery. One of the procedures performed frequently on men but not receiving much ... http://www.drbrianhoward.com/blog/?p=478 Rhinoplasty, commonly known as a “nose job,” is perhaps the most difficult procedure performed by board certified plastic and cosmetic surgeons. The complexity of the healing process of human tissues at times can make final results not one hundred percent predictable. This can result in the need for surgical revisions ... http://www.drbrianhoward.com/blog/?p=476 Dr. Howard has developed a new surgical protocol for the placement of a temporary indwelling pain pump for patients undergoing breast reduction surgery.  Dr. Howard developed this technique over the course of performing several hundred breast reductions.  Intended for educational and instructional purposes for surgeons performing breast reductions, I-Flow, the ... http://www.drbrianhoward.com/blog/?p=474 Gone are the days when sun worshippers lathered on the baby oil or Crisco and baked for hours on end through the dog days of summer! Surprisingly, it hasn’t been that long since physicians became aware of the harmful effects of the suns ultraviolet radiation emission, and even less so ... http://www.drbrianhoward.com/blog/?p=471 A very common question we get in our practice is “How soon after pregnancy can a tummy tuck be done?” We also get asked whether a tummy tuck can be done at the same time as a c-section. These are important questions to be answered, as the question is a ... http://www.drbrianhoward.com/blog/?p=468 A young woman died recently in Tijuana after undergoing liposuction surgery, re-confirming the importance of patients to look closely into the qualifications of their treating physician. Although the physician who performed her liposuction was a licensed doctor, he was not a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. The American Board Of Plastic ... http://www.drbrianhoward.com/blog/?p=461 Breast implants have evolved significantly since their inception in Texas in the 1960’s.  From the original Dow Corning silicone filled implant, the stages of development of the breast implant have involved a variety of different implant shell materials and filler substances within the shells.  Some of the new developments have ... http://www.drbrianhoward.com/blog/?p=457 What is the recovery like with SmartLipo? - Most patients are back to work within several days, and many miss only a day of work. - Lingering soreness for one to several weeks. - Need to avoid strenuous activity or exercise for one week. What are the advantages of SmartLipo? - Much faster recovery time ... http://www.drbrianhoward.com/blog/?p=448