The FDA cautioned 6 U.S. centered medical spas as well as a Brazilian organization to cease generating false statements regarding the drug treatments utilized in these types of procedures. There is certainly no evidence the treatments do the job and significant side effects may occur, agency states. Promises by spas that “lipodissolve” shots will dissolve [...]
Surgeon Cautions Against Fat-Melting Injections
May 4, 2010 By
Patients looking for injectable alternatives to liposuction may be risking their health in the process, cautions local plastic surgeon Dr. Scott Green (www.drscottgreen.com). His warning follows a recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) crackdown on doctors and medical spas that have overstated the safety and results of the injectable fat treatment Lipodissolve. Dr. Green says [...]
Plastic Surgeon Reports Growing Demand for Combined Procedures
March 9, 2010 By
An increasing number of breast enhancement patients are opting to have additional cosmetic surgeries as part of their procedure to save on operating costs and reduce total recovery time. Dr. Juan Garcia (www.drgarciaplasticsurgery.com), an Albany area plastic surgeon, says he is seeing growing interest in “combined” procedures from women aiming to get the most comprehensive [...]