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Coolsculpting from Dr. Ronald Schuster in Baltimore, Maryland – Part II

Ok, Ok. A lot of people have been asking about the Coolsculpting. So here’s the scoop. Coolsculpting is the new FDA approved technology for non-surgical fat removal. Made by Zeliq, Coolsculpting is the process of removing fat by freezing, called cryolipolysis. The basic research was done at Harvard. What they foiund, and confirmed through extensive research, […]

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FDA approves new silicone gel implant

Breast Implants

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved a silicone gel-filled breast implant manufactured by Sientra Inc. to increase breast size (augmentation) in women at least 22 years old and to rebuild breast tissue (reconstruction) in women of any age. As a condition of approval, Sientra is required to conduct post-approval studies that will assess

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High Frequency Ultrasound – A Different Opinion

Plastic Surgery

High-Frequency Ultrasound is a new technology that melts tissue using sound waves. It is different than the ultrasound used for imaging the unborn baby when women are pregnant. In HIFU, the sound waves are focused to a single point. Because the sound energy is so focused, the point gets very hot. So hot that it

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Open vs Closed Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty

Many people interested in nasal surgery, or rhinoplasty, ask about the differences between “open” and “closed” rhinoplasty. These terms are used to describe the surgical approach to the nose. In open rhinoplasty a small incision is added to the “columella”, the bottom part of the nose between the two nostrils. By adding this incision the

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Hospital Stay after Cosmetic Surgery

Surgical Procedures

Staying in the hospital after cosmetic surgery is a question many patients ask about. There are many benefits and several myths about hospital stays. The truth is, most patients across the country go home after almost all types of cosmetic surgery. I do most of my surgery out of a hospital setting where my patients

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New Name – Cosmetic Surgery of Baltimore

Announcements

Attention!! I am happy to announce another great way to reach me. You can now use CosmeticSurgeryBaltimore.com as your domain name in order to view my website. Of course you can still use DrSchuster.com as well. Welcome to any and all who want to keep up to date in the latest in Plastic Surgery, learn

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Timing of Weight Loss and Surgery

Surgical Procedures

Many times patients will ask “Do I need to lose more weight before my surgery?”. it’s not as straight forward as you may think. I do think that for patients actively losing weight and have reasonable goals of additional weight loss should continue their weight loss before their cosmetic surgery. This is especially true for

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Costs for Gynecomastia Surgery

Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia, abnormal breast enlargement in males, is a very common problem. Unlike women, who generally share their concerns with family and friends, men affected with gynecomastia keep it to themselves. They rarely speak about it to anyone. This is unfortunate because it is a big source of embarrassment and concern for them. I treat many

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Cheek Enhancement from Cosmetic Surgery Baltimore

Surgical Procedures

Cheek enhancement has become a real hot topic of late. Cheek highlights generally give a very youthful appearance. There are several different ways to go about enhancing your cheeks. If you are lucky enough to already have beautiful cheeks, good make-up techniques are all you need. If you used to have nice cheeks and they

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FDA Hearings on Silicone Gel Implants

Breast Implants

This past week the FDA has been hearing testimony regarding the safety and ongoing studies of silicone gel implants. In summary, they have found them to be safe and recognize the need to continue the follow up studies of women who have already been enrolled. I have copied the bulletin I received from the President

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Coolsculpting from Dr. Ronald Schuster in Baltimore, Maryland – Part II

FDA approves new silicone gel implant

High Frequency Ultrasound – A Different Opinion

Open vs Closed Rhinoplasty

Hospital Stay after Cosmetic Surgery

New Name – Cosmetic Surgery of Baltimore

Timing of Weight Loss and Surgery

Costs for Gynecomastia Surgery

Cheek Enhancement from Cosmetic Surgery Baltimore

FDA Hearings on Silicone Gel Implants

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