If it's good enough for the doctor...

Many patients contemplating cosmetic procedures wonder how common these procedures really are. We often hear our patients say, "We all know someone that's done something, right?" "Am I that type of person?" "Would the doctor that's performing the procedure actually get it done themselves?"

A new survey of 276 members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons published in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal noted that 62% of doctors said that they had had at least one procedure, mostly laser hair removal, chemical peels and Botox Cosmetic treatments. A third had more invasive surgical procedures, with liposuction being the most common.

How safe is your doctor's...necktie?

With the flu season upon us, we are all trying to keep healthy and avoid any unnecessary risks of getting sick. Today, the Wall Street Journal reported on a new potential risk for contracting the flu and other infections...your doctor's necktie! Because these ties commonly come in contact with patients, some authorities are concerned about their potential to transmit certain diseases. Professional attire or health risk factor? Read the full story at:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125859205137154753.html

New Publication!

Congratulations to Dr. Adam Mamelak for his recent publication in the American Journal of Public Health. In the December issue, Dr. Mamelak and colleagues examine how the attitudes towards tanning and excessive sun exposure changed in women's media in the 1920's. This shift in fashion, public perception and leisure activities may very well have contributed to the skin cancer epidemic we are currently fighting today.

Are you seeing the right physician for your aesthetic needs?

The New York Times published a story today about the growing popularity of Med Spas in North America and the dangers of having aesthetic treatments performed by individuals without proper training. Do you know who is performing your laser and cosmetic procedures? Read "Surgery at the Spa? Buyer Beware," below.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/05/fashion/05skin.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=%2b%22laser+hair+removal%22&st=nyt