For months now we have been providing patients with this unique medicine to improve eyelash density, thickness and length. It has been well received by patients.
We think it complements our facial cosmetic surgery and non-surgical enhancements.
Results begin to show in 1-2 months and treatment is recommended for 16 weeks. Side effects and potential risks are reviewed with each patient, and our staff can relate their personal experiences with LATISSE.
If your lash growth is not what you think it should be, ask one of us. Their site: www.Latisse.com. For a company video follow this link: Latisse_TV_FOR AGN PURPOSES_LoRESOLUTION.wmv
Thursday, May 14, 2009
ASPS annual statistics are out. And the Top Five are...
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is the large national organization of board-certified plastic surgeons. Their 2008 statistics were recently published. Reconstructive surgery and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures (laser, fillers, neurotoxin) increased compared to 2007.
As expected cosmetic surgery was down, but a relatively small 9%. Articles in The New York Times (April 6th, "When All You Have Left Is Your Pride") and the Wall Street Journal ("Keeping Up Appearances") may explain why patients continue to seek care to enhance their appearance. In some circles, appearance may be critical in a time of high competition for jobs. Time Magazine had a recent article about the popularity of Botox for men.
The top 5 cosmetic surgery procedures in 2008: Breast Augmentation, Rhinoplasty, Liposuction, Eyelid Surgery, and Tummy Tuck. Botox was the most popular non-invasive treatment (5 million in 2008).
For a complete listing visit www.plasticsurgery.org/Media.html
As expected cosmetic surgery was down, but a relatively small 9%. Articles in The New York Times (April 6th, "When All You Have Left Is Your Pride") and the Wall Street Journal ("Keeping Up Appearances") may explain why patients continue to seek care to enhance their appearance. In some circles, appearance may be critical in a time of high competition for jobs. Time Magazine had a recent article about the popularity of Botox for men.
The top 5 cosmetic surgery procedures in 2008: Breast Augmentation, Rhinoplasty, Liposuction, Eyelid Surgery, and Tummy Tuck. Botox was the most popular non-invasive treatment (5 million in 2008).
For a complete listing visit www.plasticsurgery.org/Media.html
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Teaching nurses about safe out-patient surgery
On Monday April 27th Dr. Graham and his staff are hosting an educational seminar for the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) Piedmont Chapter. This is a nursing professional organization specific to OR nurses, most of them hospital-based.
We will provide education about office based surgery including national accreditation, safety standards, back-up systems, peer review, advanced cardiac life support training, and finally specific facial, breast & body cosmetic procedures.
This seminar is an element in required continuing nursing education.
We will provide education about office based surgery including national accreditation, safety standards, back-up systems, peer review, advanced cardiac life support training, and finally specific facial, breast & body cosmetic procedures.
This seminar is an element in required continuing nursing education.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
10,000 hours to become an expert
Outliers is the title of a recent book by Mr. Malcom Gladwell about high achieving individuals. One of the observations he makes is that extensive experience in one's field is needed to become an expert. His 10,000 hour rule has reached the status of pop culture recognition. Ten years or 10,000 hours of dedicated work in a specific endeavor is generally required to achieve a high level of expertise. This applies to fields as varied as music and business. Plastic surgeons have much more.
Plastic surgery training generally consists of about 10 years. By the time a new plastic surgeon is board-certified he or she has had 4 years of medical school, 6-8 years of residency training and 1-2 years of independent practice. Cosmetic or aesthetic surgery is part of that training.
On top of that, aesthetic & breast surgery has been the entire focus of my practice for more than 12 years. I have been honored to care for tens of thousands of patients. My work is probably the most enjoyable of any specialty within the practice of medicine. Patients want to come to a plastic surgeon and love what we do.
Plastic surgery training generally consists of about 10 years. By the time a new plastic surgeon is board-certified he or she has had 4 years of medical school, 6-8 years of residency training and 1-2 years of independent practice. Cosmetic or aesthetic surgery is part of that training.
On top of that, aesthetic & breast surgery has been the entire focus of my practice for more than 12 years. I have been honored to care for tens of thousands of patients. My work is probably the most enjoyable of any specialty within the practice of medicine. Patients want to come to a plastic surgeon and love what we do.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Breast Augmentation, Lift, etc.
Breast Augmentation is the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure. This is true for our practice and based on national statistics (see prior blog post).
People are starting to get out and do more. This time of year, with its warmer temperatures, sunshine, Easter and Spring Break is an active time for phone calls, website visits, and consultation visits. Women are interested in learning more about breast implants, breast lifts, etc.
Dr. Graham's practice has a strong interest and excellent reputation in breast surgery. We have helped hundreds of women achieve better proportions and improved appearance in work clothes, casual clothes, work-out clothes and swimwear. Also, if you're having problems with asymmetry (difference between the two), nipple appearance, changes after breast-feeding or pregnancy, we can help.
If you would like more information, or to schedule an appointment, use the "Contact Us" link on our website or call 864-676-1707
People are starting to get out and do more. This time of year, with its warmer temperatures, sunshine, Easter and Spring Break is an active time for phone calls, website visits, and consultation visits. Women are interested in learning more about breast implants, breast lifts, etc.
Dr. Graham's practice has a strong interest and excellent reputation in breast surgery. We have helped hundreds of women achieve better proportions and improved appearance in work clothes, casual clothes, work-out clothes and swimwear. Also, if you're having problems with asymmetry (difference between the two), nipple appearance, changes after breast-feeding or pregnancy, we can help.
If you would like more information, or to schedule an appointment, use the "Contact Us" link on our website or call 864-676-1707
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Refer A Friend - Obagi Professional Skin Care Day
On April 16th our Skin Care Specialists Erin and Stacy will set aside an entire day to see new & existing skin care patients. You'll have a thorough skin evaluation with recommendations on how to make the best of your skin.
Our established patients who refer a friend who sees us on the Thursday will be able to enjoy a complimentary Facial treatment. We know you'll enjoy that.
New and old patients will receive the additional benefit of 10% discount on Obagi product purchases made that week.
Schedule your favorite time on 4/16/09 by phone at 864-676-1707 or e-mail using the Contact Us Today link at our website: http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/html/skin.html
Our established patients who refer a friend who sees us on the Thursday will be able to enjoy a complimentary Facial treatment. We know you'll enjoy that.
New and old patients will receive the additional benefit of 10% discount on Obagi product purchases made that week.
Schedule your favorite time on 4/16/09 by phone at 864-676-1707 or e-mail using the Contact Us Today link at our website: http://www.expertplasticsurgeon.com/html/skin.html
Unqualified Personnel, Medical Tourism, Branded Procedures: Seek Quality Cosmetic Procedures
Seek Quality Cosmetic Procedures
Beware. Seek value, but don’t surrender quality. At times potential patients are considering a facial enhancement or breast & body procedure. Some of them may be your friends and acquaintances. There are some options they may need to be warned against. Check out the list below:
1) Inexperienced or unqualified personnel: This is a particular concern with laser and injectable treatments. Plastic surgeons have a reputation for extensive education and broad experience, both in evaluation and in treatment of facial and body cosmetic concerns.
Companies that produce filler injections and lasers market them heavily to doctors in many fields that have little experience treating skin and aesthetic problems. Some salons and spas solicit a doctor to give assurance to wary clients. Ask about board certification? In what specialty? How much training? Is the laser operator a MD or licensed RN? Be wary of technicians without nursing or medical degrees. If an injection is involved, is the substance FDA approved? Is there data to support “off-label” use?
2) Medical tourism is a growing industry. For decades, patients have come to specialists in the US for outstanding care. Quality training and high safety standards have been our hallmark. A reverse phenomenon is the flow of patients to second and third world countries for discount cosmetic surgery. Rio de Janeiro, Mexico City, and Hong Kong have some respected well-known plastic surgeons, but many well-marketed doctors in Central America and Asia entice patients with low prices. They do not offer US medical care standards or important follow-up. These situations have produced both excellent results and injured or disfigured patients.
3) “Branded” operations are cleverly marketed procedures. One can usually recognize these procedures by their gimmicky names: “Lite-lift,” “Easy-lipo,” “Wonder-lift,” “Laser-lift,” or “Make-over lift.” The appeal is the possibility of cheaper, fast, simple, painless, or risk-free surgery. The procedures are usually relatively minor modifications of common operations – not break-through developments. Some are scaled-down versions of procedures. Some of the operations were generally abandoned by surgeons as having limited effectiveness. More established operations exist for a reason – proven effectiveness helping patients achieve quality results.
Dr Graham and his staff have excellent background, years of experience, and receive on-going training on quality procedures. We have the ability to offer a range of aesthetic techniques, minimally-invasive options or operations – designed to address each of your concerns – safely, effectively and at moderate cost. We can design a plan to do simple things now, and transition to more substantial improvements as you wish.
Beware. Seek value, but don’t surrender quality. At times potential patients are considering a facial enhancement or breast & body procedure. Some of them may be your friends and acquaintances. There are some options they may need to be warned against. Check out the list below:
1) Inexperienced or unqualified personnel: This is a particular concern with laser and injectable treatments. Plastic surgeons have a reputation for extensive education and broad experience, both in evaluation and in treatment of facial and body cosmetic concerns.
Companies that produce filler injections and lasers market them heavily to doctors in many fields that have little experience treating skin and aesthetic problems. Some salons and spas solicit a doctor to give assurance to wary clients. Ask about board certification? In what specialty? How much training? Is the laser operator a MD or licensed RN? Be wary of technicians without nursing or medical degrees. If an injection is involved, is the substance FDA approved? Is there data to support “off-label” use?
2) Medical tourism is a growing industry. For decades, patients have come to specialists in the US for outstanding care. Quality training and high safety standards have been our hallmark. A reverse phenomenon is the flow of patients to second and third world countries for discount cosmetic surgery. Rio de Janeiro, Mexico City, and Hong Kong have some respected well-known plastic surgeons, but many well-marketed doctors in Central America and Asia entice patients with low prices. They do not offer US medical care standards or important follow-up. These situations have produced both excellent results and injured or disfigured patients.
3) “Branded” operations are cleverly marketed procedures. One can usually recognize these procedures by their gimmicky names: “Lite-lift,” “Easy-lipo,” “Wonder-lift,” “Laser-lift,” or “Make-over lift.” The appeal is the possibility of cheaper, fast, simple, painless, or risk-free surgery. The procedures are usually relatively minor modifications of common operations – not break-through developments. Some are scaled-down versions of procedures. Some of the operations were generally abandoned by surgeons as having limited effectiveness. More established operations exist for a reason – proven effectiveness helping patients achieve quality results.
Dr Graham and his staff have excellent background, years of experience, and receive on-going training on quality procedures. We have the ability to offer a range of aesthetic techniques, minimally-invasive options or operations – designed to address each of your concerns – safely, effectively and at moderate cost. We can design a plan to do simple things now, and transition to more substantial improvements as you wish.
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