Can parrots unlock new secrets in anti-aging?

We offer some retinol-based skin care products at SMAC, including Retinol Night Repair, which doesn't require a prescription and still can improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, skin texture, and smoothness.

I also have several parrots as pets (see above). So imagine my surprise and interest when I saw this great article in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science from researchers in Milan.

Owing to their bright pigmentation and long lives, parrots' feathers apparently have some active molecules that have properties similar to anti-aging molecules like retinol. Studies are being planned that explore this phenomenon, and to develop new substances that are derived from animal metabolisms.

Dr. Jason Pozner
Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center, Boca Raton
Sanctuary Plastic Surgery, Boca Raton

Dr. David J. Goldberg
Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center, Boca Raton
Skin Laser Surgery Specialists of NY/NJ

Donda West Law passes

The OC Register's "In Your Face" blog refers to it as a "feel-good plastic surgery law," and "pointless" and that's pretty accurate.

"The key section of the bill says: "Prohibits a cosmetic surgery procedure from being performed by a physician and surgeon unless, prior to surgery, the patient has received a physical examination by, and written clearance for, the procedure from either the physician and surgeon who will be performing the surgery or another licensed physician and surgeon...

The author states that this measure is not directed at the many good plastic surgeons who require their patients to have a medical clearance before elective cosmetic surgery. The author believes that explicitly requiring in law a physical examination prior to surgery will reduce the risk of complications, including death, during or after cosmetic surgical procedures."

It is standard practice for us to get clearance on anyone over 40, and younger if there any medical issues. Anyone over 50 also gets a stress test. Better safe than sorry.

Dr. Jason Pozner
Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center, Boca Raton
Sanctuary Plastic Surgery, Boca Raton

Dr. David J. Goldberg
Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center, Boca Raton
Skin Laser Surgery Specialists of NY/NJ

Social Media has a place in plastic surgery practices

Facebook started out as a site for college kids to network and share photos from the weekend before. In September 2006, it became open to everyone with a valid e-mail address; including businesses.

Marie Czenko Kuechel, a plastic surgery consultant, spoke about the importance of social media at the QMP meeting. We, and our marketing firm A. Cohen Public Relations (led by Anne Cohen), are very committed to the future of social media being compatible with cosmetic medicine.

We're also committed to doing some out of the box things with social media, such as live coverage of procedures, treatment diaries, and beauty giveaways! Many other practices seem to just be using it to spam the Internet with marketing, but that will change as people learn to use the technology.

SMAC's Facebook page: http://tinyurl.com/yhougbl
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/smacbocaraton

Dr. G's Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/ykog3wo
Dr. G's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/drgoldberg

Dr. Jason Pozner
Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center, Boca Raton
Sanctuary Plastic Surgery, Boca Raton

Dr. David J. Goldberg
Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center, Boca Raton
Skin Laser Surgery Specialists of NY/NJ

It's never too late for a minimally invasive procedure... even before a wedding.

Thank you to Kristi Krueger and Kathleen Corso at WPLG for working with us on this story on last-minute cosmetic surgery options.



Very informative piece that lays out the skin care options a bride (or groom) to be has, from a long-term perspective, the week of, and the day before the wedding.

Dr. Jason Pozner
Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center, Boca Raton
Sanctuary Plastic Surgery, Boca Raton

Dr. David J. Goldberg
Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center, Boca Raton
Skin Laser Surgery Specialists of NY/NJ

Daily Links 4/6

1) My G-Cups Can't Handle G-Force [The Sun UK]

"The former Celebrity Big Brother winner refused to try out a "terrifying" new ride at Thorpe Park because she was concerned it might damage her breast implants.

The coaster hits between 4.0 to 4.7 Gs a total of six times throughout the 100-second ride giving passengers "a more extreme G-force experience than a space shuttle rocket launch".

My belief is that this would have been safe. I wonder if any astronauts have implants?

2) Laser Medicine and Surgery meeting features emerging applications [Press Release]

"Laser medicine experts from around the world are gathering this week and through the weekend in National Harbor, Maryland at the Annual Scientific Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS). Nearly 1500 laser specialists in aesthetic surgery, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, oncology, dermatology, photobiomodulation, and urology are attending, and about 130 industry exhibitors are showcasing their latest products."
Dr. Goldberg is the former president of the ASLMS and taught a course on laser hair removal there (after all, he literally wrote the book on laser hair removal).

We also presented some of our data on fractional laser skin resurfacing with a Sciton laser. We will post some slides later on.

Dr. Jason Pozner
Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center

Dr. David J. Goldberg
Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center
Skin Laser Surgery Specialists of NY/NJ

Introducing Peter Ajello, Candidate for Abdominoplasty

If you haven't heard, I will be donating abdominoplasty and skin tightening surgery to Peter Ajello, a formerly obese man who, so far, has lost 157 pounds on a bet with a friend. His amazing story came to me via The Doctors, the wildly popular CBS medical panel show.

In case you missed the episode with Pete, it is now on Youtube. He will keep losing weight with diet an exercise, and we'll begin preparing for surgery once he drops another 50 pounds.




Dr. Jason Pozner
Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center

Dr. David J. Goldberg
Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center
Skin Laser Surgery Specialists of NY/NJ

Yet another sad tale of unqualified cosmetic surgery

The latest cosmetic surgery nightmare is making the rounds: this time, a pair of women in Tampa seeking "J-Lo" type enhancements are in critical condition.



From the article:

"Andrea Lee, 30, suffered total kidney failure after receiving the injections at a private home in the community of Town ‘N Country. Her friend Zakiya Teagle, 33, is also in a critical condition.

The Hillsborough County sheriff’s office is now looking for the woman who they say administered the shots illegally.

Sharhonda Lindsay of Tampa is wanted for practicing medicine without a license. A warrant for her arrest was issued Monday, according to the Web site.

"It almost is bootleg cosmetology here," said sheriff's office spokesman JD Callaway. "These two victims knew of this woman, at least one of them did. They knew that she was known to have given injections to other women to enhance the buttocks area.”

This is something that we have been tracking for a while, and it seems to be happening more and more. Simply put: going for bargains with unlicensed people does not pay off in the long run: if you're lucky, it'll only hurt your wallet with the revision work you'll need, and it could threaten your life.

Always go to a board-certified doctor.

Dr. Jason Pozner

Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center

Dr. David J. Goldberg

Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center

Skin Laser Surgery Specialists of NY/NJ