Inland Cosmetic Surgery

CNN News reports this week on the new breast augmentation method that is gaining ground in Japan and worldwide; stem cell assisted lipotransfer uses a combination of the patient’s own fat and cells to successfuly perform breast augmentation.

A surgeon in Tokyo, Japan has received a certain amount of notoriety in the industry for this
method. He appears in the news segment, as well as a cancer survivor that was apparently one of his patients. She says “I hope women are able to choose this type of surgery.”

According to the news program, clinical trials are underway in the United States.

Unless you’re living under a rock, you know that consumer demand for Botox and injectable is still growing. Botox is a common household name and over the last ten years has grown to be a part of our everyday lives.

A recent FDA report reveals 900 reports of adverse events over the past six years. The FDA will also convene a panel of experts to review the safety and efficacy of cosmetic fillers now on the market.

The problems reported to the FDA, although extremely rare, included facial numbness, swelling, and in the worst cases, severe allergic reaction and disfigurement.

Safety is extremely important and we recommend that you have Botox and all injectables with a trained cosmetic surgeon.