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May 27, 2010
Each patient must meet standard LASIK eligibility criteria to be considered a safe candidate for LASIK.
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May 27, 2010
Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of the excimer laser to treat persons over 18 years of age, there really is no upper age limit for LASIK eligibility.
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May 27, 2010
Some people who previously did not qualify for LASIK may find that things have changed for them. Their personal eye health may have changed, or advancements in current LASIK procedures may, now, deem them a good candidate.
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May 27, 2010
Obstructive Sleep Apnea is routinely treated with CPAP which is considered the gold standard despite dismal results in patient compliance studies. A new review in Medical Clinics show surgical alternatives have mixed results and low cure rates.
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May 26, 2010
CK, short for conductive keratoplasty, is a safer, although temporary, surgery that uses radio wave energy specifically to induce near-sighted vision.
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May 26, 2010
Ultherapy is a new treatment that recently received FDA approval for facial rejuvenation.
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May 26, 2010
If you have black, dark brown, or dark red hair and fair skin, you would be an excellent candidate. That is because the laser light will be absorbed by the hair pigment, leaving the skin unaffected.
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May 26, 2010
Before wavefront, diagnosis of lower order aberrations was done using traditional eye examination technology. Diagnosis of higher order aberrations was done using manual calculations. Treatment based on these diagnostics resulted in outcomes that were good, but less accurate and less customized.
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May 26, 2010
Obstructive Sleep Apnea is routinely treated with CPAP which is considered the gold standard despite dismal results in patient compliance studies. A new review in Medical Clinics show surgical alternatives have mixed results and low cure rates.
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May 24, 2010
Newly developed coolfrax laser treatment may dramatically reduce the appearance of aging while minimizing the need for extensive healing and recovery time.
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May 23, 2010
A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a procedure designed for women who have sagging breasts, breasts mismatched in size, or breasts that hang too low.
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May 23, 2010
The NearVision CK procedure involves applying radio waves to the periphery of the cornea to shrink collagen at its outer edge.
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May 23, 2010
With a comprehensive plastic surgery website already online, Dr. Robert J. Brueck MD FACS, a Fort Myers Board Certified cosmetic surgeon, has added a full complement of Consent Forms, which patients may print, read and sign in advance of surgery.
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May 22, 2010
A recently-released study shows that half of all Americans have one or more of three diseases that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease: high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes.
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May 22, 2010
Personal injury attorney Jerrold A. Mayro recently obtained a six-figure settlement for what was originally believed to be a minor injury.
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May 22, 2010
When considering breast augmentation surgery, age is sometimes a big concern for patients. Some patients worry they may be too old for breast implants.
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May 21, 2010
BOTOX has been the most popular nonsurgical cosmetic procedure for many years and in 2009 there were about 2.5 million procedures done in the U.S., according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
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May 20, 2010
Plastic Surgery Specialists, with four locations in Eastern Maryland, is the biggest plastic surgery practice in the state. The board-certified plastic surgeons at the practice explain that being bigger actually allows them to offer better patient care.
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May 19, 2010
Many women are interested in breast augmentation, but some are worried that it will limit their athletic activities. Dr. Andrew Goldberg and Dr. Mitchel Krieger tell patients that they can increase their breast size and still enjoy exercise.
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May 19, 2010
Reflecting reports from the CDC that birth rates among women over 40 are on the rise, Dr. Ellen Mahony is seeing more women in their 40s and 50s for "mommy makeover" surgery. She discusses special considerations for their cosmetic enhancement.
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