Hopes for Silicone Implants May Have Been Overinflated
Jan. 9, 2007 Following the November 2006 approval of silicone gel breast implants by the FDA, ABC News consulted plastic surgeons from Los Angeles to New York. Dr. Friedman was quoted extensively: “Many women are excited by the lifting of restrictions on silicone gel, but many more remain concerned about the safety of silicone gel,” […]
Read MoreAdjustable Breast Implants—a Boon for Busts?
Dec. 25, 2006 “Although the concept of adjusting up or down by a cup size sounds great, it isn’t practical. Implants are designed for a specific, narrow range of filling volumes,” said Friedman. “If implant volume is reduced to below the manufacturer’s recommended volume, the risk of deflation increases. If implant volume is significantly increased, […]
Read MoreStem Cells for Beauty?
Nov 22, 2006 “Stem-cell research appears promising for medicine and particularly for plastic surgery,” said Dr. Ronald Friedman, Director of the West Plano Plastic Surgery Center and a board-certified plastic surgeon practicing in Plano, Texas.
Read MoreLiposuction for Preteens: Too Young or Much Ado About Nothing?
Nov. 6, 2006 A Texas plastic surgeon performed liposuction and tummy tuck on Brooke Bates, a 12 year-old girl who weighed 220 pounds. Abcnews.com consulted seven experts for this story, including nationally-recognized plastic surgeons at UCLA, USC, the University of Pittsburgh, as well as the Former President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Ronald […]
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