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…
There are many patients, both men and women, who seek improvement in the contour of their calves. This is not a surgery specific to models or bodybuilders. I am constantly seeing patients who have significant concerns and complaints about their…
The occurrence of earlobe deformities is extensive and growing rapidly. I have identified FIVE different classes of deformities, several of which are very prevalent and the numbers increasing. This is due to many patients undergoing guage and peg earlobe jewelry…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…