Advances in reconstruction of congenital deformities of the ear ________Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy________ Ear reconstruction for microtia, or underdeveloped ears, remains a clinical challenge for plastic and reconstructive surgeons. The surgery requires not only a framework for the ear, but also adequate tissue for coverage of the construct. Traditional reconstruction has relied upon harvest of a…
Nearly half of survey respondents bothered by submental fullness ________Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy________ The survey of 1,996 men and women in the United States between the ages of 18 and 57 found that 47% of respondents reported being bothered by the appearance of the area underneath their chin, according to a press release from Allergan, which…
CoolSculpting vs. liposuction: What to know ________Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy________ CoolSculpting and liposuction are both surgical methods for removing body fat. CoolSculpting is useful for removing small areas of fat, whereas liposuction is more suitable for removing large portions of fat. Keep reading to learn about the differences between liposuction and CoolSculpting. Read More
How to maintain injectable results while under quarantine ________Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy________ We are currently facing unprecedented times in our society. The global economy has come to a screeching halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the United States has not been immune from the consequences. All elective procedures in the country have been put on…
What you need to know about your breast reconstruction options ________Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy________ Getting the diagnosis of breast cancer may be one of the most distressing experiences of your life. You are probably living through an array of feelings – worried, afraid, uncertain and, most of all, overwhelmed. That is natural, and many patients have…
How to get rid of ice pick scars ________Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy________ Ice pick scars are deep, narrow scars that can result from severe outbreaks of acne. People wishing to minimize the appearance of these scars usually need to see a dermatologist, as over-the-counter and natural remedies are generally ineffective. Ice pick scars are deep V-shaped…
Platelet-Rich Fibrin May Lead to Better Outcomes with Fat Grafting ________Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy________ The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) – the world’s largest plastic surgery organization, representing nearly 8,000 members – today released the 2020 results of the organization’s annual procedure survey coupled with national consumer research reflecting trends during the COVID-19 era to…
Breast Shape and Symmetry ________Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy________ These are some questions that patients and lay public and even some doctors ask frequently. Kindly go through this section, our question may be answered here. You may also send specific queries by filling out the form under ‘Ask Your Questions’. Is it possible to correct strange looking…
Watch: How a Dubai plastic surgeon restored the face of an acid-burn victim Source: The National News Heba Hosni, a young Egyptian woman who was a victim of an acid attack that not only burnt her face but resulted in eye sight loss in one eye , all because she turned down a marriage proposal,…
A close look at blinking after facial transplantation ________Dr. Mohan Rangaswamy________ Recovery of blinking function is a critical but easily overlooked outcome after facial transplantation, according to a report in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Read More
