James J. Romano, MD Gynecomastia is usually strictly defined as the visible or palpable development of breast tissue in men. The term comes from the Greek words gyne meaning “woman” and mastos meaning “breast.” In practical terms, this means abnormally…
James J. Romano, MD 1) In what areas can be fat be grafted in the body? a: Any area where fat exists in the subcutaneous space. 2) Where is the fat removed from? a: Areas where you have an excess…
James J. Romano, MD The facelift was first introduced in the early 1900s, and consisted of a small incision in front of the ear where loose excess skin was removed. Systematic advances throughout the years have improved this basic technique…
James J. Romano, MD INTRODUCTION Each human eyelash lives an average of five to six months. The phase of the hair follicle and terminal hair (anagen) lasts two to three months. At the end of the eyelash growth, a brief…
James J. Romano, MD This needs to be individualized with proper goals in mind. It must incorporate into your lifestyle and be a permanent state of mind. We do not subscribe to fad diets or quick-fix medications. High-calorie diets and…
A Myth or Reality: A Prospective Randomized, Controlled Trial of Two Therapies, Endermologie and Aminophylline Cream Collis, Elliot, Sharpe et al. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Volume 104, Number 4, September 1999, pages 1110-1117 Reviewed by James J. Romano, MD There…
James J. Romano, MD The first augmentation mammoplasty dates back to 1895, when a fatty tumor (lipoma) was transplanted from a woman’s back to the breast area. The use of prosthetic materials for breast implantation dates to the mid-1500s, when…
James J. Romano, MD The desire for a healthy, reduced, contoured, shapely, and smooth body is precisely the reason that plastic surgery for body contouring and weight reduction surgery complement each other so nicely. Plastic surgery for this purpose dates…
James J. Romano, MD BACKGROUND Artecoll is an exciting implantable and injectable material recently introduced as a study in the United States. It is not new, however, and it has been used in over 100,000 patients outside of the United…
James J. Romano, MD Anticipating plastic surgery, Dr. Romano knows, involves a great deal of commitment and research on the part of his patients. With this in mind, Dr. Romano calls attention to the most important element of his personal practice…