Decreasing Post Operative Pain


By George Peck, Jr | Published July 22, 2014

Interesting article about decreasing post operative pain without opiods. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/828180?nlid=61784_486&src=wnl_edit_medp_plas&uac=203750BK&spon=48

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Is Breast Augmentation For You?


By Trob | Published June 6, 2014

Breast augmentation is a practice that has gained popularity in the recent times. It is a plastic surgery that is primarily aimed at increasing the size of the breast. However, the practice can also be done for the purposes of altering the shape or texture of the breast of a woman. New Jersey is one […]

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The Future of Curing Cancer – Immunotherapy


By George Peck, Jr | Published May 30, 2014

Your best defense is your own defense. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-05-29/immune-therapy-s-cancer-promise-creates-research-rush.html

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Mammograms Are Not Cost Effective?


By George Peck, Jr | Published May 23, 2014

An interesting study in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine shows that mammograms may save an occasional life but mammograms are not cost effective for the masses. The liklihood of a 50 year old woman dying from breast cancer in the next ten years is 0.5%. A mammogram screening program has a marginal affect […]

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Reduce Bruising and Swelling


By George Peck, Jr | Published May 16, 2014

Bromelain from pineapples and Quercetin from capers, apples, red onion, and citrus fruits may help. Arnica and the old fashion treatment of rest, ice, compression, and elevation may also work. Check out this article- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/neal-m-blitz/surgery-healing_b_1623113.html?utm_hp_ref=plastic-surgery

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Junk Food


By George Peck, Jr | Published May 8, 2014

Junk food is everywhere and is hard to avoid. Many people are addicted to junk food, which is directly related to the rise in obesity. Obesity is associated with many medical problems and a 10 year decrease in  life expectancy similar to smoking. https://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-news/fed-up-exclusive-clip-documentary-katie-couric-164732676.html

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Breast Lifts Up 70% Since 2000


By George Peck, Jr | Published May 7, 2014

Breast lifts up 70% since the year 2000 http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/274854.php  

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Race and Rhinoplasty


By George Peck, Jr | Published May 5, 2014

More non-caucasians are having nasal surgery to look more caucasian. http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130706/Embodying-racism-Race-rhinoplasty-and-self-esteem-in-Venezuela.aspx

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Trend – Selfies Associated with Increase in Plastic Surgery


By George Peck, Jr | Published May 5, 2014

It makes sense that the more we take pictures of ourselves and post them to social media, the more we care about our looks. http://www.news-medical.net/news/20140311/Study-Rise-of-selfies-have-huge-impact-on-facial-plastic-surgery-industry.aspx

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Breast Lift Surprises


By George Peck, Jr | Published May 4, 2014

  A woman writes about her benefits of a breast lift. Most of the time, diet and exercise will not correct droopy breasts. Sometimes an augmentation is enough but with significant ptosis (droopiness) a breast lift may be required. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/elisabeth-dale/cosmetic-breast-lift-surg_b_4770817.html

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