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BREAST LIFT WITH AUGMENTATION EXPERIENCE DESCRIBED
Breast lifting with augmentation is a common procedure performed at the Facial Plastic & Cosmetic Surgical Center. The technique of breast lifting most commonly used is called the “B mastopexy.” One of our former Clinical Fellows, Dr. Steven Peterson, has written in an article on the subject which has been accepted for publication by the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery. The article describes our experience with the operation. (full story)
It can be viewed in its entirety here. (PDF Format)
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ENDOSCOPIC LASER TREATMENT OF BREAST IMPLANT ENCAPSULATION
Appearing in a recent issue of The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery, an article written by former Fellow, Dr. Jon Perenack and Dr. Tobin describes a technique developed by Dr. Tobin and Surgery Center Scrub Tech, Rudy Garza which uses a tiny endoscope and a built in laser to release contracted breast implant capsules.(full story)
It can be viewed in its entirety here. (PDF Format)
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Recognizing and correcting a failed rhinoplasty:
Unfortunately, not all nose jobs go well. In this invited article that appeared in the December issue of Plastic surgery Products , Dr. Tobin discusses some of the problems that can occur and a few of his techniques for correction based on his 30 years of experience in rhinoplasty surgery. Fortunately most rhinoplasty surgery goes well, but when problems occur, it can tax the skills of even the most accomplished surgeon. It can be viewed
in its entirety in pdf format. (full story)
To view the file you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Uses
of Microdroplet Silicone Injection
In an article in the national cosmetic surgery newspaper, Cosmetic
Surgery Times, Dr. Tobin’s longterm experience using microdroplet
silicone injection treatment of skin depressions and lip augmentation
was reported. Dr. Tobin described his experience at a live surgery
conference held in Tulsa in September of 2003. It can be viewed
in its entirety in pdf format. (full
story)
To view the file you will need Adobe
Acrobat Reader.
The
Expanding Uses of Botox
 While
the primary indication of Botox remain the treatment
of expression wrinkles new uses for the drug continue to surface.
Local injections of botulinum toxin may significantly benefit
patients with headache, spasticity, dystonia, torticollis, hemifacial
spasm, blepharospasm, meige syndrome, spastic dysphonia, writer
cramp, hyperhydrosis, or tremor. (full
story)
FDA
Hears Evidence of Breast Implant Failure
On July 8, 2002, an FDA advisory committee heard evidence from breast
implant manufacturers that studies had shown that as many as 25%
of women who had saline breast implants had undergone secondary
surgery within five years of operation. Breast implants are currently
made by two manufacturers, Mentor and McGhan. .(full
story)
Saline Filled Breast Implant
Results at Cosmetic Surgical Center Reported
 In
a recent edition of the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery, the
results of 9 years experience using saline filled breast implants
at The Facial Plastic & Cosmetic Surgical Center were reported.
In addition to reviewing results of surgery, an analysis of patient
response to the surgery was studied. Capsular contracture, or firmness,
remains one of the main factors affecting patient satisfaction.(full
story)
Liposuction leads to increased
popularity of arm reduction
Concern about large, bulky upper arms has brought many patients
to our Center over the years. Many have been discouraged by the
need for long incisions required in classical arm reduction techniques.
Newer techniques of liposuction have allowed us to successfully
treat many of these patients without these incisions.(full
story)
Concerns persist regarding
rupture of old gel filled breast implants
It has now been ten years since the general use of gel filled
breast implants has ended. Except for unusual circumstances, patients
in the US all receive saline filled implants. Although admittedly,
there is a higher incidence of rippling, or surface irregularity,
with these implants, the added safety more than offsets this disadvantage.(full
story)
Many options available
for treatment of lines in the face
For years, women, and to a lesser extent – men also, have
sought a means to treat facial lines and surface depressions with
a non-surgical technique. The many products available serves as
testimony to the fact that the perfect solution has yet to be
discovered.(full story)
Home skin care program
available from our Center
An advantageous adjunct to cosmetic surgery is skin treatment
with alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs). This can be used before and after
cosmetic facial surgery, to enhance the results and to aid in
the healing process, but they are also useful by themselves in
many situations. We are pleased to offer a program of skin care
based on the use of alpha hydroxy acid at our Center. This program
can be carried out at home by the purchase of products from the
Center, such as those shown here.
(full story)
Combining procedures in cosmetic surgery
While it is becoming increasingly common for patients to combine
multiple procedures while undergoing cosmetic surgery, the risks
as well as the advantages must be carefully considered by both
the patient and the surgeon. (full
story)
Innovations and Advances
in Cosmetic Breast Augmentation - the Endoscopic Approach
This recent article appearing in the trade magazine PLASTIC
SURGERY PRODUCTS by Dr. Tobin discusses his endoscopic technique
of breast augmentation as well as reviewing the current state of
breast enlargement in general. It can be viewed in its entirety
in pdf format. (full story)
To view the file you will need Adobe
Acrobat Reader.
Dealing with deflated
breast implants
While saline implants have proven highly satisfied,
leakage is an ongoing risk that requires prompt attention to
avoid further difficulty. (full
story)
Fine Lines and Sun-Damaged
Skin Respond to Laser Therapy
Fine lines and sun-damaged skin are common problems
for patients who come to our Center. The treatment for this type
of condition is resurfacing, but what type of resurfacing is
best? For quite some time, the use of lasers has replaced the
older technique of chemical peel. (full
story)
Picking your breast implant size
One of the most important issues in breast augmentation surgery
is size. Very often, patients who are having breast augmentation
surgery feel that there is an ideal breast size that can be determined
by the surgeon. Nothing could be farther from the truth. The
choice of breast size is a very individual decision that can
only be made by the patient.(full
story)
Enhancing prompt recovery after cosmetic surgery
Today's cosmetic surgery patient is vitally interested
in rapidly returning to normal activity. Here are some tips and
ideas that we have found helpful to enhance prompt recovery after
surgery.(full story)
Options in upper face rejuvenation
Deciding between techniques available for upper face
rejuvenation can be difficult. Options include eyelid surgery
(belpharoplasty), forehead lifting and the more comprehensive
extended subperiosteal lift. This article will focus on choosing
between the later two options. Readers can learn more about all
of these techniques in other sections of our website. Our search
engine will help you find appropriate areas.
(full story)
After Your Facelift
One of the main things we hear from patients after
they have undergone a facelift is "How do I maintain this
look?" There are a few things that can be done to help extend
the "life" of your facelift. (full
story)
Mastopexy, or Breast
Lifting Represents a Surgical Challenge
Fortunately, for patients presented with drooping
or sagging breasts, there are many options available. Our new
expanded chapter on breast lift surgery provides insight into
the options available. (click here
for more information)
Going Home Unblemished
- Faces from around the world trek to Abilene for surgeon's handiwork
By CHRIS NEWTON (From the Associated Press)
ABILENE -- Walking through the winding, palatial hallways
of Dr. Howard Tobin's office, you feel as if you're about to
meet a head of state rather than a small-town plastic surgeon.(full story)
Lasers add refinement
to cosmetic nasal surgery
At the Cosmetic Surgical Center, the use of the carbon
dioxide laser has allowed refinement in technique that increases
precision and reduces post operative swelling and recovery. (full story)
Thousand Smiles gives help where its needed most
 Dr. Howard
Tobin and Cosmetic Surgical Center anesthetist Robert Laird recently
returned from their annual visit to Encinada, Mexico, where they
participated in the Rotary International sponsored cleft palate
surgery clinic headed by California maxillofacial surgeon, Jeff
Moses. It is a touching story off commitment in which the givers
truly feel that they receive far more than they give.
(full story)
Endoscopic capsulotomy offers
an improved method or examining and treating firm breasts with
capsular contracture following breast augmentation.
Concern over leakage of silicone from older implants has
led to a variety of diagnostic techniques. We have found that
the only certain way to determine leakage is to directly examine
the implant by means of an endoscopic technique done through
a tiny incision beneath the nipple.(full
story)
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