Patronella Spring 2007 Newsletter

noemail@patronellamd.com — Mon, 21 May 2007 16:00:00 GMT


	What’s new in Cosmetic Surgery? The big story in cosmetic surgery today is the FDA’s approval of Silicone Breast Implants after they were pulled from the market 14 years ago. Both the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the two largest and most respected plastic surgery membership organizations, applauded the FDA’s decision. There are two manufacturers who received an “approval by conditions” letter by the FDA, Allergan Corporation and Mentor Corporation. Both companies have been conducting long-term trials to prove the safety and effectiveness of silicone gel-filled implants. The “approval by conditions” means the implants were FDA approved on the condition that Allergan and Mentor meet several requirements including continuing their implant study through the next 10 years (see www.breastimplantsafety.org/ImplantOptions/trials.php for more about these and other FDA conditions). ASPS statistics page shows 383,886 women elected to have a breast augmentation procedure in 2006. The addition of silicone implants will give women more choices over what goes into their body. When considering the Breast Augmentation or Breast Reconstruction procedures, be sure to ask you surgeon about the differences between saline and silicone so that you may make a well informed decision. ASPS and ASAPS have set up a joint website to help the public understand their choices and make a better informed decision, www.breastimplantsafety.org.	Greetings to everyone and thank you for taking the time to read this first addition of my newsletter. These email newsletters are designed to keep you informed of what’s going on in the field of plastic surgery and what’s new in my practice. It is my hope that you find these newsletters valuable.
		The Surgeon Patient Coordinator The Philosophy Credentials Consultation Added Touch Don't Settle for Less Before & Afters
	Body Liposculpture with Tummy Tuck as an Alternative to Fully Body Lift. A full body lift is the procedure of removing excess skin and fat from the belly, hips, buttocks and thighs. This procedure requires an incision around the entire waist and the removal of a “belt” of skin. Then the skin is pull and sutured together. This may be the best choice for some patients but many patients are finding that a combination of the procedures Liposculpture and Tummy Tuck are a better alternative. Liposculpture is liposuction of specific areas to create a desired look. A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is the procedure of tightening the muscles of the abdominal wall and the removal of excess skin and fat from the middle to lower abdomen. For the right candidate, this combination of procedures can achieve a better final appearance with half the scarring. Dr. Patronella has spent years perfecting this technique and is a recognized authority in the plastic surgery community. Recently Dr. Patronella has presented this hot topic at national and international plastic surgery meetings. According to Dr. Patronella, “This innovative technique achieves great retraction of skin without such invasive techniques as circumferential body lifts therefore cutting recovery time and reducing scarring as well as making it more accessible to the general population.” Not everybody is a candidate but certainly many people will benefit from it. To learn more or to view before and after photos visit www.patronella.com.
	Face Lift or Soft Tissue Fillers? The effects of aging occur gradually and many who suffer from the effects of age on the face find themselves in the position where they are not quite ready for a facelift but desire some improvement. Modern medicine has responded with several non-surgical answers to this dilemma. For over 20 years women and men alike have relied on BOTOX to reduce facial wrinkles, one of the most common signs of age. Today there are a range of what are called soft tissue fillers that are injected into wrinkles and/or hollow areas of the face to give it back the fullness it once had. As the years have passed, new and better fillers have hit the market. Some of the more popular ones today include: Hyaluronic acid which included Restylane® and Juvéderm™. Collagen Calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse®) Polyactate (Sculptra®) In addition to BOTOX® and the soft tissue fillers mentioned above fat grafting is another great way of restoring a smoother, more youthful-looking face. Fat grafting is the process of harvesting your own fat cells from one area of your body and transplanting those cells to another. Although this process is very safe and there is no risk of an allergic reaction, the number of fat cell that survives the transplant can be a bit unpredictable. However, for many the use of one’s own tissue is an appealing alternative to the fillers listed above. When considering any of the procedures listed above remember that each product is different in its chemical make-up, longevity and cost. Your surgeon can educate you on their differences and help you make the best choice. These fillers are the simplest and least expensive method of re-contouring the face but are not a replacement for a facelift. These fillers can be used for smoothing out wrinkles, giving you fuller lips, correcting hollowness around the eyes or cheeks, smoothing out the jaw line, and correcting a deep furrow.
	ACPS’s Medical Spa Spot: Laser Hair Reduction is now for Everyone: Laser hair reduction has been around for over 30 years. Laser hair removal works by causing localized damage to dark target matter. Basically the dark matter (or melanin in the hair follicle) absorbs the light energy better then the lighter matter. Early lasers worked best when there was a large differentiation between the skin tone and the hair color. Pale individuals with light hair and dark skinned individuals were not good candidates for laser hair reduction. The introduction of the long pulse Nd:YAG lasers with its longer pulsewidths and wavelengths have made it possible to treat patients with darker skin tones and those who have but a small differentiation in skin tone to hair color. Please note that hair with no melanin is still not treatable nor does the Nd:YAG technology offer “permanent hair removal”. Lasers built for the purpose of hair reduction can only penetrate 2 millimeters deep into the skin. The majority of the dermal papilla, the only structure of the hair that can reproduce a new root system, is found approximately 4-7 millimeters deep. Therefore, given enough time most if not all hair will return. The Food and Drug Administration acknowledges that there is currently no hair removal procedure that is permanent and will not permit the use of the term “permanent removal”. Anyone claiming otherwise should be approached with skepticism. The FDA has approved a few lasers to claim “permanent reduction”. These few lasers have proven their superior hair reduction efficacy to the FDA and have been certified to make that claim. At ACPS we are proud to own two Nd:YAG lasers approved by the FDA to claim “permanent reduction”. The Candela corporation’s Gentle:YAG is among the safest and most efficacious lasers on the market. Whether you are fair skinned, dark skinned or well tanned, the GentleYAG can eliminate your need for shaving or waxing. It’s suitable for the delicate small areas like the upper lip and the large areas of a man’s back. Swimsuit weather is approaching fast. The time is now to begin your treatments. Download and print the coupon below to receive $300 off your next treatment or package. We have two locations to serve you. One coupon per patient. To make an appointment call (713) 799-9999.

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21-May-07 11:00 AM

Dr. Patronella wins Best Paper Award

noemail@patronellamd.com — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 17:00:00 GMT

Dr. Christopher K. Patronella, board certified plastic surgeon and founding partner of The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery was recently awarded “The Best Paper Award” at the Annual Meeting of the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons in Dallas on Saturday, September 23, 2006.

Dr. Patronella presented his impressive results of a comprehensive postoperative protocol implemented in a clinical study that involved 3,519 patients to ensure maximum safety when undertaking extensive body contouring surgery.

A full copy of this paper as presented in the scientific program can be obtained by contacting the ACPS Clinical Research Center under the direction of Amado Ruiz-Razura, M.D., FACS, FICS at 713-799-9999.

30-Nov-06 11:00 AM

The Extreme Makeover Team comes to Texas

Wed, 01 Jun 2005 20:00:00 GMT

Extreme Makeover, Oklahoma edition, recently visited the offices of Dr. Christopher Patronella to document the continuing efforts of one local woman to dramatically change the way she looked and felt about herself. After many years of unsuccessful attempts at dieting and weight loss this patient decided to get serious about her appearance. She set specific goals and with the help of a personal trainer and Dr. Patronella was able to exceed her expected results. First she decided to enlist the help of a personal trainer to not only lose weight, but to also improve her overall stamina and endurance. After losing 68 lbs., she visited nationally recognized plastic surgeon, Dr. Christopher Patronella. Dr. Patronella is an experienced Houston plastic surgeon Board Certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery. After carefully listening to her goals and a thorough examination, Dr. Patronella agreed to help her reach her goals with a number of highly skilled plastic surgery procedures. Beginning with a total body lift, including a tummy tuck and liposuction of the hips, waist, buttocks, thighs and legs, Dr. Patronella carefully sculpted her body removing the excess fat and sagging skin left behind by her aggressive exercise program. In addition to her total body makeover, she decided to undergo a breast augmentation and lift to complete her body transformation.

On air personality, Terry Hood of KOTV in Oklahoma plans to follow up on the recovery of this amazing extreme makeover and report her findings in yet another video segment to be broadcast later this year.

To learn more about this remarkable extreme makeover by Houston Plastic Surgeon Dr. Christopher Patronella, call 713-799-9999. To enquire about your own extreme makeover, contact Dr. Patronella’s friendly and knowledgeable staff or visit Dr. Patronella online with your questions or comments at www.patronellamd.com.

1-Jun-05 3:00 PM

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Patronella Spring 2007 Newsletter

Dr. Patronella wins Best Paper Award

The Extreme Makeover Team comes to Texas