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Utilizing a punch biopsy device for repair of a torn earlobe has dramatically reduced the time involved in the procedure, but also allows a more precise closure. The technique is simple. Once the ear is infiltrated with local anesthetic, the earlobe is stretched over a sterile t...
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TO THE EDITOR: I was delighted to read the article by Drs. Spear, Clemens, and Dayan on “Considerations of Previous Augmentation in Subsequent Breast Reconstruction” (Aesthetic Surg J 2008;28:285–293)...
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In this article Dr. Paul Chasan, a prominent San Diego Plastic Surgeon, discusses how to go about choosing a plastic surgeon for your surgery. Look at Skill and Experience Choosing the right plastic surgeon to perform surgery on your body is a very important decision and it shoul...
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Careful planning of all technical components of augmentation mammoplasty is essential to ensure the best possible outcome. Implant size and shape selection are two of the most important components of this planning. There have been many descriptions of implant size selection. 1-7 H...
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Abstract The standard rule of keeping the apex or genu of the lower lateral cartilages 6 mm above the dorsum does not account for the resilience or springiness of the cartilage. There ...
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One of the more challenging cosmetic surgery goals is to obtain depth of the umbilicus in the thin multiparious woman when performing abdominoplasty. The technique described allows for a predictable and natural appearing umbilicus in the patient population that has a stretched o...
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Why do some women want their breasts larger after breast augmentation? There is quite a bit of psychology that goes along with changing your body form and image. It generally takes only about two to three weeks before a person feels comfortable and accepts their new image. By ac...
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Paul E. Chasan, M. D. , F. A. C. S. La Jolla, CA Scripps Memorial Hospital U. C. S. D. Medical Center ABSTRACT Implant malposition without capsular contracture is a common problem that has received little attention. Malposition of the implant in the inferior, lateral and medial directio...
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Paul E. Chasan, MD; and Cameron S. Francis, BS Background Despite more than 3 million breast implant surgeries performed to date, the common sequela of implant malposition is a problem to which little attention has been paid in the literature. It can be treated predictabl...
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Jan
Your fat cells have a genetic predisposition to store fat based on their location. There is a wide variation in each individual genetic makeup when it comes to storing fat. The typical areas include: Women – abdomen, hips, flanks, outer thighs, inner thighs, knees, and arms (the...
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Paul E. Chasan, M. D. La Jolla, Calif. Background The debate over the legitimacy of silicone as a safe tool for soft tissue augmentation has spanned well over half a century. Proponents state that injection of questionable purity and/or massive quantities have produced unfavorabl...
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Blepharoplasty – Eyelid Surgery Techniques Upper eyelid-PreOp Evaluation- Brow position and shape – Animated vs. Relaxed (eyes closed)Relationship of brow to supraorbital rimDynamic/ ...
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