| Upcoming Breast Enhancement Seminar! |
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What: "Dr. Caridi's Serets to Successful Breast Enhancement"
When: April 17th, 6:30 pm
Where: Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Join us for an evening that will answer all your breast enhancement questions!
Visit our website for more information
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| Ask the Doctor |
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Is Botox safe?
Dr. Caridi: "I have extensive experience with Botox, and in the ten years I have worked with it, have never encountered a problem. In fact, I have had Botox treatments around my frown lines for the same period and have never experienced any problems.
Recently in the news, an article surfaced that made references to deaths associated with Botox. This simply is a huge distortion of reality. Rare incidences of deaths in patients who've received Botox have occurred; however, these patients received large dosages of Botox for neurological conditions or spastic muscle disorders. . ." Read on
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Greetings!
Welcome to the first newsletter from Westlake Plastic Surgery! My goal is to provide you with an entirely different angle, a plastic surgeon's perspective to the windstorm of myths and facts that the media presents today.
My only interest is to offer you the best plastic surgery services possible. As a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, I can provide these services in a safe environment with a realistic and artistic eye. I am here to give you the facts, as I know them. I hope you enjoy this perspective. |
| Westlake Plastic Surgery is Expanding! |
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You are currently looking at our new home! Yes, it may only look like a house right now, but don't worry! We are in the process of transforming the building into a fully accredited surgery center that will fulfill the needs of all our patients.
The facility is free standing and considerably larger than our current office. It will have multiple operating facilities and more space for expanded, non-surgical treatments.
It will take about a year for us to complete renovations on our new office. We will keep all of our patients informed of our progress as we prepare for our new home! |
| Myth vs. Fact: The Truth About Silicone Implants |
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) removed breast implants from the American market about 14 years ago. The FDA wanted to be positive that silicone implants had a high degree of safety and was not convinced that enough studies had been conducted in order to prove the safety of these implants. However, in 2006, the FDA approved the use of silicone implants. Despite the reintroduction of silicone into the market, many women remain confused and concerned about breast implant safety.
All studies indicate that no significant safety concerns exist with the use of these implants. Silicone implants have not been associated with breast cancer or connective tissue diseases. There certainly can be patients that do "react" in some way to silicone material, but this is very, very uncommon and difficult to prove. So much misinformation circulates the Internet that scares patients about the safety of silicone implants. This occurs because individuals can write anything about the material when, in fact, no science backs their claims. . . Read on |
| Plastic Surgery in the News |
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 Kanye West's Mother Dies after Plastic Surgery Complications
The recent loss of Kanye West's mother during a plastic surgery procedure has created quite a stir among prospective plastic surgery patients. This unfortunate event is a reminder to us all that surgery does not come without its risks and that you need to make sure that you only put your trust in health care professionals who have the greatest experience, thorough training, and time tested judgment.
Although all surgical procedures involve risk, it is critical that your doctor evaluate your general state of health, the type of procedure(s) that you are requesting, and his or her ability to properly and to safely perform the procedure(s). If you have pre-existing medical problems, your doctor needs to be aware of any, and all, of these. The surgeon will need to make a determination on how this will influence your procedure(s). Your surgeon has to be a risk manager-someone with the skill sets to determine what procedure(s) are appropriate for you, and how your outcome and safety can be maximized . . . Read on | |
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