First Kidney Transplant From Pig to Human
The first kidney transplant was performed in 1954. It was the first human organ to be successfully transplanted. The achievement ushered in an era […]
Ear Pinning For Prominent Ears – Otoplasty Pearls
Otoplasty is a category of Cosmetic Ear Surgery that includes Ear Pinning for Prominent Ears and the correction of other ear shapes like Cupped […]
Tummy Tucks – What Are They and What Do You Need to Know
The Tummy Tuck or Abdominoplasty is one of the most frequently performed cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. Abdominoplasty literally means abdomen changing, and changing the […]
Your 2024 Talk Awards Winner – Dr. Joseph Mele of Walnut Creek
For its dedication to providing excellent patient service, Joseph A. Mele, MD, FACS – Plastic Surgery of Walnut Creek, California, has won The Talk […]
2024 Aesthetic Everything Award Winner – Plastic Surgeon Dr. Joseph Mele
The 2024 Aesthetic Everything Awards are out. Thank you to everyone who voted over the last month, and your votes have been counted. I […]
Your 2024 Ten Best Plastic Surgeon for Patient Satisfaction in California
I am humbled to be awarded the 2024 Ten Best Award for Patient Satisfaction by The American Institute of Plastic Surgeons (AIOPS) again this […]
2024 Aesthetic Everything Awards Voting is Open – Vote Now!
Voting for the 2024 Aesthetic Everything Awards is open. You can vote for your Favorite Plastic Surgeon, every day, now through February 7. Last […]
Arm Lift Indications and Brachioplasty Techniques
The Arm Lift, or Brachioplasty, is one of the work horses of post weight loss surgery procedures used to remove excess skin frequently left […]
Downsizing Breast Implants – What You Need to Know
Breast Augmentation remains the most popular elective cosmetic plastic surgery procedure and has one of the highest patient satisfaction ratings. The ability to provide […]
FDA Approves First Gene Therapies to Treat Sickle Cell Disease
Last Friday, the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) approved two new and very expensive sickle cell disease (SCD) treatments. The two new drugs, […]