Monthly Archives: June 2010

23

Jun

Rosacea Flare Ups Triggered By Summer Heat

Published: June 23, 2010

A new survey by the National Rosacea Society (rosacea.org) says that people living with rosacea are prone to experience increased symptoms and flare-ups when exposed to the sun and other heat sources. If you’ve experienced rosacea in the past, this may be useful information as the summer temperatures rise here in Grand Rapids. Out of 431...

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16

Jun

Breast Surgery Patients May Need More Post-Op Information

Published: June 16, 2010

Now more than ever, breast surgery patients have a wide range of information sources to reference regarding their procedure. From outside sources or directly from your plastic surgeon, you can learn about what to expect during surgery. However, some patients are not receiving the information they need. A recent study published by the American...

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9

Jun

Study Analyzes Breastfeeding Habits of Surgery Patients

Published: June 9, 2010

A study out of Brazil recently published in the Jornal de Pediatria discusses the breastfeeding patterns of women who undergo breast augmentation and breast reduction surgery. The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life, meaning breast milk without additional food or water. Given this...

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2

Jun

Gender Differences Among Plastic Surgeons

Published: June 2, 2010

According to a study recently conducted by the ASPRS, female plastic surgeons are less likely to be married than their male colleagues. They’re also more likely to be childless or wait until later in life to have children. Yet, they work similar hours, practice about the same number of years, and appear to have similarly high levels of...

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