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		<title>Dermatix Ultra Advanced Scar Treatment</title>
		<link>http://www.plasticsurgerypa.com/blog/index.cfm?CommentID=182</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Submitted by Carol Mandro, Sales Associate of Skincare-MD.com
Quote from Carol&amp;rsquo;s Mom

&amp;ldquo;After having any surgery I have had problems with the healing of the incision. The scar becomes raised, ropey, and really ugly (keloid scarring). Recently after an open shoulder repair, my daughter suggested I try Dermatix Ultra Advanced Scar Treatment. It worked so well the scar is barely visible and it is flat. I would highly recommend this product to help reduce scarring after surgery.&amp;rdquo;

Dermatix Ultra forms a barrier against chemical, physical and microbial invasion of the scar site while assisting with hydration. Scars largely develop because collagen deposition is more random during the healing stages. Dermatix creates an environment which allows for better organization of the collagen and improves the physiological and cosmetic appearance of the scar.

    Fast Drying 
    Painless 
    Can be used on a round joints and bony areas 
    For all skin types 
    Old and new scars 

Use once or twice a day (or more if directed by your physician) for 60 to 90 days on wounds that are closed. 
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		<author> (Peter T. Pacik, MD, FACS)</author>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Fear of Augmentation Mammaplasty</title>
		<link>http://www.plasticsurgerypa.com/blog/index.cfm?CommentID=181</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Submitted by Daniel A. Sterling, MD FACS
For a patient, what fear is generally associated with a breast augmentation?
Breast&amp;nbsp; augmentation is a procedure that causes both&amp;nbsp; anxiety and excitement in women undergoing the procedure. The most common fear of breast enlargement is pain. We routinely&amp;nbsp; use pain control catheters to deliver local anesthesia during the post-op&amp;nbsp; period. Augmentation mammaplasty is one of the&amp;nbsp; more commonly performed procedures. and vast&amp;nbsp; amounts of information are readily available about the&amp;nbsp; procedure-omit.&amp;nbsp; It is&amp;nbsp; considered to be safe and the&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; majority of women are&amp;nbsp; happy with their results and achieve an&amp;nbsp; improved sense of self image.&amp;nbsp; We have many patients who are willing to&amp;nbsp; discuss their experience and are happy to speak to prospective breast&amp;nbsp; augmentation patients.]]></description>
		
		
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		<author> (Peter T. Pacik, MD, FACS)</author>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Waiting period for breast reduction or breast lift after weight loss</title>
		<link>http://www.plasticsurgerypa.com/blog/index.cfm?CommentID=180</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Submitted by Daniel A. Sterling, MD FACS
What is the waiting period for breast reduction or breast lift after weight loss?
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It is prudent to wait for a period of time when undergoing any procedure after significant weight loss.&amp;nbsp; Once one has reached a weight that is near their target, then it is prudent to wait a short period of time to make sure that no significant swings in weight will occur long term.&amp;nbsp; Once this is done, you can achieve a much better and longer lasting final result since the tissues have reached a stable plateau.
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		<author> (Peter T. Pacik, MD, FACS)</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Augmentation Rhinoplasty</title>
		<link>http://www.plasticsurgerypa.com/blog/index.cfm?CommentID=179</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Submitted by Daniel A. Sterling, MD FACS
Is it possible to have augmentation in rhinoplasty?
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&amp;nbsp;Several concepts in rhinoplasty need to be understood. The nose can be reduced, altered, or augmented depending on the nasal deformity.&amp;nbsp; When doing an augmentation rhinoplasty there are a number of options including cartilage, bone and artificial materials that can be used for grafting purposes.
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		<author> (Peter T. Pacik, MD, FACS)</author>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Use of Ear Cartilage in Rhinoplasty</title>
		<link>http://www.plasticsurgerypa.com/blog/index.cfm?CommentID=178</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Submitte by Daniel A. Sterling, MD FACS
Possible ear cartilage warping from rhinoplasty?

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Ear cartilage can be used for grafting purposes during a rhinoplasty.&amp;nbsp; All cartilage is prone to warping and it is for that reason that certain techniques are employed to prevent this, namely, scoring of the cartilage and secure fixation.
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		<author> (Peter T. Pacik, MD, FACS)</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>How Much Fat is Removed in a Breast Reduction?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Submitted by Daniel A. Sterling, MD FACS

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Is 200 grams of fat in breast reduction a large amount?

The amount of fat removed in a breast reduction is all relative to the size of the breast to begin with.&amp;nbsp; If a woman is very petite and her breasts are relatively large for her frame, then 200 grams of removed fat may be entirely appropriate and give the desired breast shape.&amp;nbsp; There are some women who have breasts that are so large that ten times that amount is removed from each breast but this is the exception rather than the rule.
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		<author> (Peter T. Pacik, MD, FACS)</author>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>The Lamont Classification Revisited </title>
		<link>http://www.plasticsurgerypa.com/blog/index.cfm?CommentID=176</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Vaginismus continues to be under diagnosed by most health care professionals, including gynecologists. In patients who have aversion to GYN exams, inability to have intercourse and give a history of inability to use tampons, vaginismus should be part of the differential diagnosis.
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Many of my patients who fail in their ability to have a speculum examination complain that they were told to &amp;ldquo;just relax&amp;rdquo; or that it is all in their head. Patients who have a more severe form of vaginismus (Lamont level 3 to 4) are often shunted from therapist to therapist over a course of many years and are unable to make any progress while their relationships are deteriorating. Vaginismus is the most common reason for unconsummated marriages.
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Lamont, in 1978 (Ref 1) described four degrees of severity in his proposed classification. In the most severe form of vaginismus he describes the generalized retreat that takes place with the buttocks elevating and withdrawing and adduction of the thighs. My patients, many of whom are self diagnosed, are able to accurately classify themselves by reviewing the Lamont classification, and recording their level of vaginismus in the history they give me. Indeed, some of my patients suggest there should be a Level 5, manifested by sweating, nausea, vomiting, and &amp;ldquo;going unconscious&amp;rdquo;. In my practice the more severe cases of vaginismus are treated with Botox injections under anesthesia (Ref 2-4) and these patients show the same withdrawal behavior as the anesthesia is deepened. Attempted intercourse and hitting the &amp;ldquo;brick wall&amp;rdquo; they so often refer to is documented by severe vaginal muscular spasm, usually involving the bulbocavernosum, while the patient is deeply sedated.
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There is a need for physicians to raise their awareness of vaginismus in treating these patients.
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References: Lamont JA. Vaginismus. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1978 Jul 15;131(6):633-6. 
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&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Pacik PT. Botox Treatment for Vaginismus. Plast. and Reconst. Surg. 124:
455e-456e, December 2009
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Ghazizadeh, S. and Nikzad, M (2004). Botulinum Toxin in the Treatment of 
Refractory Vaginismus. Obstet Gynecol 104, 922-925.
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Abbott JA, Jarvis SK,

Lyons SD , Thomson A, Vancaille TG. Botulinum toxin type A for chronic pain and pelvic floor spasm in women: a randomized controlled trial. (2006)&amp;nbsp; Obstet Gynecol. 108:915 -923.
PMID: 686049

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		<author> (Peter T. Pacik, MD, FACS)</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Fake Look with Breast Implants</title>
		<link>http://www.plasticsurgerypa.com/blog/index.cfm?CommentID=175</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Submitted by Daniel A Sterling, MD, FACS
Possible to get larger breast implants without fake look?
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Depending upon your frame it is certainly possible to have large implants placed without looking fake.&amp;nbsp; Typically large implants look fake early on; however, once they descend into the proper position and become more anatomically shaped they become more natural in appearance. Women with larger frames can handle larger breast implants without looking fake. If, however, the implants chosen are disproportionately large to your frame they will look fake going forward.
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		<author> (Peter T. Pacik, MD, FACS)</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Options for Chin Enhancement</title>
		<link>http://www.plasticsurgerypa.com/blog/index.cfm?CommentID=174</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Submitted by Daniel A Sterling MD, FACS
Chin implant methods and options?
There are several methods for enhancing the appearance of a chin.&amp;nbsp; The most extensive method is called a genioplasty where the bone or mandible is cut and advanced forward and secured in position with a metal plate and screws.&amp;nbsp; Chin implants, however, are far less involved in terms of procedure and recovery and can be placed either through an incision inside the mouth or a small incision under the chin.&amp;nbsp; Lesser deformities can be corrected with facial fillers; however, this would need to be repeated as they are temporary and only last up to a year or more.
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		<author> (Peter T. Pacik, MD, FACS)</author>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Implant Replacement or Breast Lift after Capsular Contracture</title>
		<link>http://www.plasticsurgerypa.com/blog/index.cfm?CommentID=173</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Submitted by Daniel A Sterling, MD FACS
Breast implant replacement or breast lift after capsular contracture?
The treatment for capsular contracture, depending upon the severity, is either a capsulotomy (opening of the capsule) or complete removal of the capsule (capsulectomy). Once this is done, there is no contraindication to replacing implants or performing a mastopexy with the caveat that there is a slightly increased risk of recurrent capsular contraction. A significant breast lift or mastopexy may be delayed if the entire capsule is removed for vascular protection of the nipple areola complex.
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		<author> (Peter T. Pacik, MD, FACS)</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Breast Implants on Top of the Muscle</title>
		<link>http://www.plasticsurgerypa.com/blog/index.cfm?CommentID=172</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Submitted by Daniel A Sterling, MD, FACS
How do saline breast implants look if placed over the muscle?
Breast implants placed over the muscle, also known as subglandular augmentation, is only indicated in a limited number of patients.&amp;nbsp; Body builders and women who pose flexing the upper body musculature request subglandular implants so that there is no distortion of the implants and breast appearance when they flex or lift weights.&amp;nbsp; If there is an adequate amount of breast tissue to cover the implant a saline implant may be indicated over the muscle, however, silicone implants are recommended.&amp;nbsp; Any augmentation over the muscle is associated with a higher risk of capsular contracture; however, it is still relatively low and somewhere in the 10% range.
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		<author> (Peter T. Pacik, MD, FACS)</author>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Breast Implants after Breast Reduction</title>
		<link>http://www.plasticsurgerypa.com/blog/index.cfm?CommentID=171</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Submitted by Daniel A. Sterling, MD, FACS
Breast implants for C cup breasts after reduction?
Infrequently, women will seek breast augmentation after having had a breast reduction.&amp;nbsp; Usually this occurs in women who have had a breast reduction at a young age and have subsequently had children and now have significant deflation of the breasts.&amp;nbsp; Certainly, breast implants can be placed for C cup breasts to provide the fullness, fill the envelope and restore the fullness that was present prior to loss of volume.
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		<author> (Peter T. Pacik, MD, FACS)</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>The Use of Struts in Rhinoplasty</title>
		<link>http://www.plasticsurgerypa.com/blog/index.cfm?CommentID=170</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Submitted by Daniel A. Sterling, MD, FACS
What is a strut procedure?
A strut is a support structure by definition and is sometimes used during rhinoplasty to provide support. For example, when a patient has a &amp;ldquo;weak tip with poor support&amp;rdquo; a columellar strut is placed to restore support to the nasal tip and provide an excellent result to the rhinoplasty.
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		<author> (Peter T. Pacik, MD, FACS)</author>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<link>http://www.plasticsurgerypa.com/blog/index.cfm?CommentID=168</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Submitted by Daniel A. Sterling, MD, FACS
Can a nose job correct bulbous tip deformity and look natural?
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A rhinoplasty to correct a bulbous tip is one of the most commonly performed procedures.&amp;nbsp; The tip can be refined and reduced to give a very natural appearing tip without any evidence of having had a rhinoplasty in essence.
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		<author> (Peter T. Pacik, MD, FACS)</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>THIGH ULTRASONIC LIPOSUCTION</title>
		<link>http://www.plasticsurgerypa.com/blog/index.cfm?CommentID=167</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Submitted by Daniel A. Sterling, MD, FACS
Will ultrasonic liposuction work on thighs?


Ultrasonic liposuction is one of the modalities that is used infrequently for very specific indications.&amp;nbsp; In particular, it has been used on very dense fibrous fatty areas such as in the back or male breasts.&amp;nbsp; The fat of the thighs is quite different than those areas and there is no need to use ultrasonic liposuction on the thighs. Standard liposuction works very well on most areas including the thighs.
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		<author> (Peter T. Pacik, MD, FACS)</author>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Advancing to Dilator # 6, Mr. Big Blue</title>
		<link>http://www.plasticsurgerypa.com/blog/index.cfm?CommentID=169</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Patients generally have no difficulty working with the # 4 or # 5 dilators once they return home after being treated with Botox for vaginismus. Advancing to the largest # 6 dilator &amp;mdash; jokingly referred to as Mr. Big Blue &amp;mdash; may take more effort. 
Relaxation is the key to getting comfortable with the #6 dilator. Remember, even if you&amp;rsquo;re nervous, you won&amp;rsquo;t hit that &amp;ldquo;wall&amp;rdquo;&amp;mdash;the Botox took care of that. And while Mr. Big Blue may feel weird at first, or briefly uncomfortable, it won&amp;rsquo;t be painful; and in fact may eventually be used for arousal. 
To help relax with Mr. Big Blue, practicing in a warm bath and using lubricants works wonders. 
While soaking, use a silicone based lube, which lasts longer than water-based lubes. (Pjur is a good brand, just avoid those containing additives which can cause a burning sensation.) Though Vaseline is not normally recommended, a small amount won't hurt you. (I recommend cocoa butter, which smells nice too.) Apply the lubricant to the entrance of your vagina and coat the dilator. You can then stay in the bath for about 30 minutes with the dilator in place.
Once you have advanced to the large blue dilator, intercourse is not far away.
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		<author> (Peter T. Pacik, MD, FACS)</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title>Combined Breast Lift and Augmentation Mammaplasty</title>
		<link>http://www.plasticsurgerypa.com/blog/index.cfm?CommentID=166</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Submitted by Daniel A. Sterling, MD FACS
Can a Lollipop breast lift and an breast augmentation be performed in one procedure?
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There are many types of breast lifts, also known as mastopexy.&amp;nbsp; A lollipop mastopexy is one of the intermediate procedures for women who do not have a significant amount of breast hang, or ptosis. The combination of breast implants at the same time as a lollipop lift is frequently done and usually results in a very nice outcome.
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		<author> (Peter T. Pacik, MD, FACS)</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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