Tan tax In, Botax tax out. Starting July 1, 2010 tanning services will be taxed at 10%. This tan tax amendment was included in the bill to replace the 5% tax on cosmetic surgery.
Cosmeticsurg Blog
Dr. Ricardo L. Rodriguez discusses Plastic surgery, Medicine, Stem cell research and more.
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NBC Sing-Off! – CosmeticSurg’s Molly Plummer (Maxx Factor) in lights!
Congrats to Molly Plummer, of Maxx Factor quartet, who will be competing tomorrow night in NBC’s first annual Sing-Off. The competition is a voices only, a capella competition and will be broadcast on NBC throughout the Holidays. Eight groups from around the country were selected for the competition. Molly is our financial coordinator at CosmeticSurg.
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Recipe for permanent fat injections
Fat injections are long lasting if done correctly. That is my position and I stand by it! If you frequent various plastic surgery blogs, there is a big difference in the types of techniques that surgeons are using. Thus, there is a wide variation in their results, so many patients think that fat injections do not last. Fat injections are permanent if the following is done:
- correct technique of extraction and processing
- proper post surgical protocol for patient.
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Some women get more cleavage naturally because of chest wall type
Why do some women get more cleavage with breast augmentation than others? There is a condition called ‘bird chest’ or pectus carinatum, which means that your chest wall is raised at the center. If you are considering breast enlargement, the type of breast implant you choose is important. Watch my video to find out which implant style I recommend for this type of hollow chest.
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Health care reform – 5% tax on cosmetic surgery procedures
The Health Care Reform Bill includes a 5% tax on cosmetic surgery procedures. Since 91% of all cosmetic surgery procedures are performed on women (2008 ASPS stats), this could be a discrimination against women.
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Breast implant selection: Should you choose moderate or high profile implants?
If you are considering Breast augmentation, don’t get too focused on a particular implant size. The shape of the implant will also play a big role in your implant selection! Watch Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez explain what the difference is between a 350cc high profile implant vs. a 350cc moderate profile implant. Dr. Rodriguez is a Yale trained, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who has been in practice for over 20 years. Ask questions about implant selection at his Cosmeticsurg blog.
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Lip augmentation, Duck lips, and Lip lifts
Dr. Rodriguez explains why some people need a Lip Lift instead of a Lip augmentation. Beautiful lips are identified by a nice cupid’s bow and having the perfect amount of space between your upper lip and your nose. Find out whether you need a lip augmentation or a lip lift with Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez on his Cosmeticsurg blog.
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What are the goals of a great Facelift?
The primary goal of a Facelift is to achieve a natural, refreshed appearance, not a ‘done’ look. Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez, a Yale trained board certified plastic surgeon, explains more about achieving a great face lift and his unique approach.
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Board certification – In what specialty? and by whom?
Many surgeons state that they are ‘board certified’. But, in what specialty? More importantly, is that specialty an approved specialty according to the American Board of Medical Specialties, ABMS? Learn more about why Board certification in an approved ABMS specialty is important by watching Dr. Rodriguez’s Cosmeticsurg video blog.
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Advantages of IV sedation over General anesthesia for Cosmetic surgery
What is the difference between IV sedation and general anesthesia? Dr. Hobelmann is a Board Certified Anesthesiologist who works with Dr. Rodriguez when he performs cosmetic surgery cases. Watch the video to learn why Dr. Hobelmann thinks IV sedation provides advantages over general anesthesia.
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Lumpectomy reconstruction: fat grafts to the breast
An emerging alternative for breast reconstruction after lumpectomy with radiation is fat grafting to the breast. Fat grafting has been successfully performed for years, but the full healing powers of your own fat is a new frontier in Plastic Surgery. Read Dr. Rodriguez’s CosmeticSurg blog to find out more.
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Breast implant wrinkling – What causes it and how to reduce risk?
What causes breast implant wrinkling in Breast augmentation and how can you avoid it? Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez explains which implants are at higher risk and how the surgeon can plan the surgery to reduce the risk of visible implant ripples. Read about it in his CosmeticSurg Video Blog.
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Pain pumps: Cosmetic surgery with minimal pain
Plastic surgery doesn’t have to be painful. If you are having a cosmetic surgery procedure ask your plastic surgeon about pain pumps. These types of pumps use local anesthetics, not narcotics. Pain pumps eliminate pain, reduce nausea, and result in much quicker recovery. Watch my Cosmeticsurg blog to find out about why I think pain pumps in cosmetic surgery are great!
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Flat stomach: More exercise or a Tummy tuck?
How do you achieve a flat stomach? Do you need more exercise or a Tummy tuck? Find out about the rectus abdominis muscle and how to perform a self examination of this muscle.
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Michael Jackson breathing problems – multiple rhinoplasties and internal valve collapse
Micheal Jackson likely suffered with breathing problems from internal nasal valve collapse. Everyone’s familiar with the history of cosmetic surgery of the Michael Jackson’s nose – did he have Internal Nasal Valve Collapse? Dr. Rodriguez of Baltimore explains what he thinks happened.