Biofilm and the science of this is a rapidly emerging microbial concept that all medical specialties are learning more about and having to deal with. It is relatively new and the subject of intense research. Essentially you can think of this as “communities” of bacterial microbes that are locked into a polysaccharide (basically sugar) matrix,… Biofilm and Breast Implant
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Education Articles
Education and Reassurance on BIA-ALCL
(Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphona)
There is a lot of conversation and publicity about Breast Implant Associated (BIA) Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL), so Dr. Romano wanted to post this to educate and reassure patients that this is not a major issue BECAUSE it is rare, readily identifiable if it occurs and is curable. So read on. What is BIA-ALCL?… Education and Reassurance on BIA-ALCL
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Facts About
Plastic Surgery
The latest American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Statistics on Cosmetic Surgery demonstrated that 2014 was a big year for plastic surgery. While it wasn’t surprising to see procedures like butt augmentations and chemical peels on the list of the most popular procedures, there were five things in that report that were quite fascinating. Liposuction… Facts About
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Academic Professional
Dr. James Romano is a skilled plastic surgeon serving the Bay Area. He is widely sought after and has been the continuous recipient of the prestigious Castle Connolly Top Doctor Award. He is recognized within the community because of his numerous volunteer and teaching opportunities. As a medical professional, Dr. Romano has dedicated his profession… Academic Professional“>Read more »
Umbilicoplasty
The New York Times Magazine December 15, 2002 Umbilicoplasty – Breast implants and liposuction are the traditional ways to create a new you. But this year a new body part went under the knife: the navel. Last spring plastic surgeons began reporting a curious spike in the number of women requesting navel reconstruction – or… Umbilicoplasty“>Read more »
The Use of Ultrasound in
Cosmetic Surgery
James J. Romano, MD There are numerous exciting new applications of ultrasound therapy in cosmetic surgery. Ultrasound has been used for cosmetic purposes since around the early 1980s. Widespread therapeutic usage, safety, precise control and excellent, predictable results have made ultrasound an important addition to cosmetic surgery practices such as mine. New and current uses… The Use of Ultrasound in
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Ultrasonic Liposuction
James J. Romano, MD BACKGROUND INFORMATION Over the years the technique of liposuction to remove excess fat tissue has steadily improved. Suction-assisted lipectomy (SAL) has undergone many modifications and improvements to become one of the most important tools in the collection of cosmetic surgery techniques. Ultrasound-assisted lipectomy (UAL) has been practiced in Europe since the… Ultrasonic Liposuction“>Read more »
Silicone Vs. Saline
Silicone breast implants are once again available in the United States as of 2007, ending a restriction dating back to 1993. This landmark decision by the Food and Drug Administration gives U.S. women access to the same implants women in more than 75 countries have long had as an option. The website www.breastimplantsafety.org is a… Silicone Vs. Saline“>Read more »
Rosacea
James J. Romano, MD Rosacea is a chronic disorder that can affect the skin and the eyes. It is most often seen in middle age and later, and it occurs in patients with thick oily skin and affects the central part of the face. There is an inflammatory reaction and occasionally pustules and telangiectasias. There… Rosacea“>Read more »
Recovering After
Plastic Surgery
James J. Romano, MD The best recovery after plastic surgery begins with careful preparation. This involves all of the things we teach you and provide as covered in the previous section. Taken together these best decisions and best measures, prepared mutually, lead to the best outcomes. Recovery from plastic surgery may be considered in categories and in… Recovering After
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