Update on Breast Implant-Associated Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) and Breast Implant Illness (BII)
FDA Update on Breast Implant-associated Lymphoma and Illness The FDA issued an update to its breast implant safety pages on August 20, 2020 regarding adverse events reported to the agency related to breast implants, including breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) as well as data regarding “Breast Implant Illness” (BII). The BIA-ALCL update showed […]
Are Sunscreens Safe?
Sunscreens are an important part of any skincare regimen. They prevent UV radiation from penetrating the skin into the DNA of the skin cells. This benefits the skin in two key ways: prevention of aging and prevention of skin cancer. I have been asked by many patients about the safety of sunscreens. As I have […]
Textured Breast Implants Recalled Due To Cancer Risk
As many of you have heard, Allergan has issued a voluntary recall of their BiocellÒ. This was issued as a response to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) research into what is known as Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) which it published on July 24, 2019. In the report, the FDA found that […]
Do you sweat too much?
What is Hyperhidrosis? Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, is a common and potentially embarrassing problem. Excessive sweating can stain clothes, complicate relationships, and lead to awkward business and social interactions. Although hyperhidrosis can be a sign of an underlying medical condition, for many patients the only problem is sweaty hands, feet or underarms. This condition is […]
What the Hives!
As we look out our windows at the heaping piles of snow it is hard to believe that spring is anywhere in sight. Soon the aspens will be growing leaves and the flowers will be blooming in the high country. Along with the joys of spring come one of the most symptomatic times of the […]
Holy UV!
For all this fun in the outdoors there is also risk. Other that the standard crashes and blisters, when we are outside we expose ourselves to more UV radiation. At Peak Rejuvenation, Dr. Williams and I treat many patients in Durango that have been diagnosed with skin cancer. There are many factors that can lead […]
5. Why Should I Consider Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss
I have a patient who once told me, “I’m 40 years old and lost 150lbs. I have quite a bit of skin leftover and the folds itch…not like a rash, but like a nerve itch. I’m not the “type” to get surgery and would only consider it if the excess skin effects his health.” The […]
4. Non-Surgical Fixes for Excessive Skin After Weight Loss
So we’re ready to discuss the next steps after you have reached maximal skin recoil. Once you’ve lost the weight and notice you have excessive or leftover skin, the options to resolve this issue can be primarily broken down into surgical and non-surgical techniques. For simplicity, I’ll break this down into two main categories depending […]
3. What Happens to the Skin After Losing Weight
Now it’s time to talk about leftover skin. As you’re aware, the skin stretches with weight gain of around 30 lbs and up. So, it is only natural to think about what happens to that skin once you lose the weight. To predict this, it is important to realize some key facts about the elastic […]
2. Health Benefits of Losing Weight Without Surgery
One of the most common questions I hear is “what are the benefits from a health and surgical perspective of losing weight without surgical weight loss?” Let’s think about nutrition. In my opinion, proper nutrition is the most successful way to lose weight. It is critical for you to realize that this weight did not […]
