Subtle Breast Enhancement with Fat Transfer
Dr. Wu provides her patients with a new technique for subtle breast enhancement using their own purified fat. This method is an excellent option for women wanting to increase up to a cup size and do not want implants. For fat
National Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness & Prevention Month – July
Cleft lip and palate is an abnormality that appears at birth. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that oral clefts in any form occur in about 1 in 700 births. In the US, cleft lip with or without cleft palate
Acne Awareness Month
June is Acne Awareness Month, which is coinciding with an increase of patients coming to our practice with concerns about acne. Acne begins with a buildup of dead skin cells and oil (sebum) trapped inside a pore that forms a
May is Melanoma Awareness Month
Melanoma is a malignant tumor of the pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) in the body. While the majority of melanocytes occur in the skin (90%), they are also found in the eye, mouth, genitalia, nails, gastrointestinal tract, and spinal column. Among skin
Video Blog from Dr. Gregg’s Kenya Medical Mission Trip
Dr. Gregg shares her experiences from her recent medical mission trip to Kenya in the following video blog. Her commitment to giving back and sharing her surgical skills to help others sets the precedent for the practice to embrace a
Allergan Textured Silicone Breast Implants Recall Information
Announcement from Dr. Cindy Wu regarding Allergan textured silicone breast implants. To check the type of Allergan implant that you have: 1. Allergan Warranty Office at 1-800-678-1605 (choose “2”, then “1” for warranty office) OR 2. https://bit.ly/33A4Ee7 OR 3. www.allergan.com
What Happened to My Breasts after Breast Feeding?
A Female Plastic Surgeons’ Perspective As a plastic surgeon, I’ve treated many women who have lost volume in their breasts or have had sagging breast tissue after breastfeeding. It was only recently that I personally underwent these post-partum breast changes I
Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May is skin cancer awareness month, which is an important reminder of the damage caused by exposure to UVA and UVB rays, and the need for constant protection of exposed skin. The AAFPRS, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
Update on BII and BII-ALCL
The FDA just held a two-day Public Advisory Committee Meeting during which physicians, patients, and industry representatives convened to discuss breast implants. Breast implant illness (BII) and breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) were amongst the topics. Due to
National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month – you might wonder why we mention that! Good nutrition is not only important for overall good health, it is also important to skin health and for pre- and post-procedure it can enhance your ability