Cosmetic Surgeons Defend Breast Augmentation for Older Women

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Surgeons Talk Breast Implants for Older Women
    WESTCHESTER, NY, May 06, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- As the popularity of breast enhancement increases, a growing number of older women are considering breast augmentation, Westchester plastic surgeon Dr. Joshua Greenwald says. He and his partners at Cosmetic Surgery Associates of New York see this as a beneficial and life-affirming trend.

"An older woman shouldn't be self-conscious about having breast enhancement," Dr. Greenwald says. "It can do wonders for her attitude and her self-esteem. With cosmetic surgery, I strive to bridge the gap between how a patient looks and how she feels. If a person doesn't feel old, there's no reason why she should have to look old."

According to The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, about 85,000 Americans age 65 and older have cosmetic surgery each year.

Dr. Samuel Beran, one of Dr. Greenwald's partners at Cosmetic Surgery Associates, says cosmetic plastic surgery for New York women can be a very positive experience when it is done for the right reasons.

"If the woman is healthy and active, there's no reason she wouldn't be a good candidate for a number of cosmetic procedures, no matter what her age," Dr. Guzman said.

He mentioned the buzz that was created a few months ago when 83-year-old Marie Kolstad appeared on The View to discuss her breast lift and implants with Barbara Walters and the other co-hosts of the popular daytime talk show.

"This woman was very healthy and active - a businesswoman who works with the public and wanted to present a healthful, energetic image to herself and to the world," Dr. Guzman said. "She said the procedure increased her self-assurance and made her feel good about herself. It's no different than if she had undergone a face lift, or some other procedure that's more common among her age group."

Dr. Joshua Greenwald, who specializes in cosmetic surgery and breast reconstruction at Cosmetic Surgery Associates, agrees.

"Older women don't think twice about procedures such as a facelift or BOTOX in Westchester anymore," Dr. Greenwald says, "but many women fear that a breast procedure would be perceived as frivolous."

There's nothing frivolous about the change cosmetic and reconstructive surgery can make in a woman's confidence and attitude about life, says Dr. Greenwald, another one of the surgeons at Cosmetic Surgery Associates of New York.

"Even after a mastectomy, some older women feel it would be self-indulgent to have breast reconstruction surgery," Dr. Greenwald says. "But those cancer survivors who have had the procedure have a fresh, new, positive outlook on life."

Sometimes, it can make such a change in their lives that they come back to Cosmetic Surgery Associates for additional cosmetic procedures, such as ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty from Dr. Samuel Beran, a nationally recognized leader in the field of body sculpting.

The Cosmetic Surgery Associates of New York, comprised of a group of five board-certified plastic surgeons, offer a wide range of plastic surgery procedures as well as non-surgical treatments. With degrees from Albany Medical College, Ponce School of Medicine, Emory University, University of Vermont College of Medicine, and Georgetown University School of Medicine, these surgeons have had years of training and education. The practice also has two past Presidents for the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. They specialize in breast procedures such as breast augmentation, body contouring such as tummy tuck, and facial rejuvenation.

Website: http://www.nycosmeticmd.com

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AACS Launches First-Ever CME Repository for Cosmetic Surgeons

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    CHICAGO, IL, March 30, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) has unveiled an online continuing medical education (CME) Repository for doctors, the only one of its kind in the field of cosmetic surgery. The AACS CME Repository provides a user-friendly, central online solution for AACS Members to view their Academy CMEs and also log their CMEs from other non-AACS educational events. Now all of a doctor's CME activities can be logged, tracked, printed and reported in one convenient and secure location that is accessed from the Academy's website, cosmeticsurgery.org

"The Academy continually strives to provide members with the latest tools, resources and technology to keep their practice on the cutting edge," said Dr. Gerald Edds, President of the AACS. "The CME Repository provides a convenient and accurate online tool to make tracking CME easy, and is a welcome addition to our already robust member benefits package."

The AACS CME Repository was beta-tested by Drs. Robert Burke, Trustee and Joseph Niamtu, who are long time Academy Members and regarded as among the most tech savvy. "This is a highly anticipated cutting-edge technology tool for cosmetic surgeons that will simplify the process of logging and reporting CME Credits," said Dr. Burke.

"The Repository offers a centralized solution to CME tracking. It offers robust features, but is also user-friendly, ensuring it is both accurate and fast to accommodate the busy schedule of a cosmetic surgeon," added Dr. Joseph Niamtu.

The CME Repository represents the latest in a string of technological advances introduced by the Academy over the past year, including a new mobile app, job board and fully digital medical journal, "The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery." The Academy continues to move forward with new technology that will assist in creating awareness of the Academy globally and furthering its mission of advancing the specialty of cosmetic surgery and quality patient care.

"The AACS CME Repository helps further establish the Academy as the one-stop shop for professionals in the field of cosmetic surgery," said Dr. Edds. "From education to the latest information and research to premier online tools - all to help our members and their practices succeed while maintaining the highest level of quality patient care."

For complete information on the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the new CME Repository, visit http://www.cosmeticsurgery.org.

Founded in 1985, the mission of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) is to advance the specialty of cosmetic surgery and quality patient care. AACS is the leader in continuing medical education for all specialties of cosmetic surgery, providing fellowship training programs, live surgery workshops, medical symposiums and an annual scientific meeting. Most members of the AACS are board-certified cosmetic surgeons, dermatological surgeons, plastic and reconstructive surgeons, head and neck surgeons, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, obstetric-gynecologic surgeons, general surgeons and ophthalmic surgeons - all of whom specialize in cosmetic surgery. AACS is the organization that represents all cosmetic surgeons in the American Medical Association (AMA) through its seat in the AMA House of Delegates. For more information, visit http://www.cosmeticsurgery.org.

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K2M to Showcase Complete Cervical Fixation Portfolio at 2012 American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting

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    LEESBURG, VA, April 15, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- K2M, Inc., a spinal device company developing innovative solutions for the treatment of complex spinal pathologies and minimally invasive procedures, is showcasing a complete anterior cervical fixation portfolio at the 2012 American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting (AANS) in Miami.

"With the recent additions of BLUE RIDGE Hybrid and PYRENEES Translational to our product offering, K2M is now able to address all segments of the cervical fixation market and build upon our comprehensive portfolio as a leader in the global spine market," stated Eric Major, K2M's President and CEO.

The latest addition to K2M's portfolio of constrained and translational cervical plates, the BLUE RIDGE Hybrid Cervical Plate System, features a simple to use nitinol locking mechanism that engages seamlessly during screw insertion without additional locking steps. The system also supports fixed and variable screws, providing the flexibility to create constrained, semi-constrained, or hybrid screw constructs.

According to James Robinson, MD, designing neurosurgeon, "BLUE RIDGE provides incredible ease of use. You don't feel any resistance as the screw passes the self-locking mechanism and, yet, it's securely locked. Additionally, the unlocking tool is simple and intuitive."

Another product introduced at the end of 2011 was K2M's PYRENEES Translational Cervical Plate System. The plate is characterized by a unidirectional ratchet mechanism at each level to allow for controlled settling of the patient's anatomy. This system is part of a family of spine products, including PYRENEES Constrained, a low-profile cervical plate system with a 1.5 mm leading edge. Featuring K2M's revolutionary tifix Locking Technology, neither product requires an additional locking mechanism, as each screw head forms an autogenic lock to the plate upon insertion.

K2M will be showcasing all three products at AANS Booth #1510.

About K2M
K2M, Inc. is an innovative spinal device company committed to the research, development, and commercialization of simplified solutions for the treatment of complex spinal pathologies and minimally invasive procedures. The company is recognized as a worldwide leader in providing unique technologies for the treatment of deformity, degenerative, trauma, and tumor spinal patients. K2M's product development pipeline includes: spinal stabilization systems, minimally invasive systems, biologics, and other advancing technologies such as motion preservation, annular repair, and nucleus replacement. Additional information is available online at http://www.K2M.com.

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Don J. Schiller, MD, FACS, Of Olympia Medical Center Gives Ileostomy Options Lecture To Wadsworth MDs & Surgeons Alumni Association

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    LOS ANGELES, CA, April 08, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Don J. Schiller, MD, FACS, gave the H. Earl Gordon Memorial Lecture to the Wadsworth Physicians & Surgeons Alumni Association Recently at their Annual Scientific Seminar titled: "Ileostomy Options and Continent Diversions."

This presentation was about people who require complete removal of their colon (large intestine) and rectum. The most common reasons for this surgery are Chronic Ulcerative Colitis and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Additional diagnoses include Crohn's (granulomatous) colitis, colonic inertia, multifocal colon neoplasm, and trauma.

The operation of proctocolectomy is associated with three options for patients to evacuate digestive waste: conventional Brooke ileostomy, ileoanal J pouch, and continent ileostomy (Kock type pouch including its modification known as the BCIR or Barnett Continent Intestinal Reservoir).

Since the small intestine is a continuously flowing system, a patient with a conventional Brooke ileostomy will always need to wear an external pouch, often referred to as external appliance or bag. There will always be flow of intestinal effluent into the collecting device. The stoma itself must protrude above the skin to form a spout as the effluent is corrosive to skin. An ideal outcome includes changing the appliance once a week or so, emptying multiple times daily, and being unlimited in activities.

The ileoanal J pouch procedure involves removal of the entire colon and nearly all of the rectum, leaving the anal canal with its innervation, and usually part of the transitional zone of the lower rectum. A pouch is created from the small intestine and connected to the anorectum. Bowel evacuations are done in the usual manner as before surgery. Outcome measures include stool frequency (normal range 3-7 times daily), continence, pouchitis, monitoring of the residual rectal transitional zone, complications and failures.

The Kock pouch continent ileostomy was developed prior to the ileoanal J pouch. This operation involves removal of the colon and rectum, and creation of an intestinal pouch with a nipple valve fashioned from the intestine. There is a small, non-protruding stoma, and patients self-catheterize with a 30Fr. silicone catheter to evacuate waste (normal range 2-5 times daily).

Outcome measures include intubation frequency, pouchitis, complications of slipped valve and fistula, and failures. The early failure rate was high due to slipping of the valve with resulting incontinence. The Kock pouch original technique has been modified especially with the addition of an "intestinal collar" utilized with the Barnett pouch technique.

Many studies have revealed high patient satisfaction with good to high quality of life scores with each of the options available. Choice of an option for a specific patient requires evaluation by the entire team, medical (primary care and gastroenterology), surgical (general or colorectal surgery), and ancillary staff.

The BCIR Continent Ileostomy is a modern day option to maintain continence and avoid a conventional ileostomy requiring an external pouch (bag,appliance). The Continent Ileostomy is an alternative for people who already have a conventional ileostomy, or for people who have had a J pouch procedure with an unsatisfactory outcome or who are not candidates for a J pouch procedure. The major advantage of the continent ileostomy option is to allow a patient to maintain control over the evacuation of their digestive waste, unlike a conventional ileostomy or a failed ileoanal J Pouch. "The BCIR is truly a Freedom Option," says Dr. Schiller.

About Don Schiller, MD, FACS: Don Schiller, M.D., F.A.C.S., performs the BCIR option at Olympia Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Schiller maintains a personal connection through regularly scheduled follow-up care either in person or by scheduled telephone appointments during the first six months post-operatively and then as needed after that. Dr. Schiller's care is unique in that it is provided by him - not a nurse or physician's assistant and he coordinates with the patient's local physician.

About Olympia Medical Center
Olympia Medical Center is a physician owned hospital located in the heart of Los Angeles and has been providing medical care to nearby communities since 1948. Services at the 204-bed acute care hospital include comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, diagnostic imaging and award winning 24-hour emergency care. The hospital is dedicated to clinical excellence and delivering health care services in a patient-centered, community focused environment. Services include the California Digestive Diseases Institute, the Los Angeles Center for Spine Care and Research, the Center for Wound Management and Hyperbaric Medicine, the Continent Ostomy Center, the Reflections Outpatient Behavioral Health Program, and the Center for Geriatric Health. Olympia Medical Center is a fully accredited hospital. To learn more about Olympia Medical Center, visit http://www.olympiamc.com

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