Lab-Grown Blood Vessels Made Available for Diabeties
In a significant leap forward for medical science, researchers have successfully developed lab-grown blood vessels that hold promise for revolutionizing the treatment of diabetes-related vascular complications. This blog explores the groundbreaking development of lab-grown blood vessels, their potential applications in diabetes care, and the implications for future treatments. Understanding Diabetes and Vascular Complications Diabetes mellitus […]
Treating the Ethnic Nose
Houston is indeed a melting pot, blending many cultures into our daily life. We have a large Hispanic population as well as Asian. I am seeing more patients that are Hispanic, Asian and African-American who are interested in improving the appearance of their nose. Some want a gentle refinement, but still retain their natural appearance, […]
Breast Augmentation: Silicone vs. Saline
Approximately 400,000 women will have breast augmentations this year. About one-half of that group will be between the ages of 20 and 35, and the other half between 35 and 60.Most of the women in the first age group have not had children. In the second set, most are mothers who are experiencing a loss […]
CAM: Complementary and Alternative Medicine
I recently read an article by Dr. Adam Perlman (no relation). He is the director of the Institute for Complementary and Alternative Medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. It’s interesting how alternative medicine has made inroads into medical treatment in the United States. The study done in 1990 by physicians […]
Laser ablation versus radiofrequency ablation
In the realm of medical treatments for various conditions, particularly those involving veins and tumors, two prominent procedures stand out: laser ablation and radiofrequency ablation (RFA). Both techniques are minimally invasive and highly effective, but they differ in terms of their mechanisms, applications, and outcomes. This comprehensive guide aims to explore the similarities, differences, benefits, […]
Non-surgical facelifts-too good to be true?
In this day and age, we have a “gotta have it yesterday” mentality. Information is sent around the world in microseconds, packages are shipped overnight, and we can even microwave dinner in three minutes. We’re always on the go, multitasking, working even more than before. We are taking the kids from school to soccer practice, […]
Laughter Therapy for Your Well-Being
In the fast-paced world we live in, stress and anxiety can often take a toll on our mental and physical health. While there are various methods to combat these challenges, one of the simplest and most enjoyable techniques is laughter therapy. Laughter therapy, also known as humor therapy, involves using the natural physiological process of […]
Choosing a Plastic Surgeon
Choosing a qualified plastic surgeon is a very important decision. There is a lot of hype surrounding the cosmetic surgery field, so much so it can feel like information overload. While some of this information is truthful and informative, there are also many misconceptions and biases. For example, when something goes wrong with cosmetic surgery […]
Medical Tourism
When Americans travel overseas, it is usually either for business or pleasure. Many American companies have offices overseas as well as foreign companies having offices here. In addition, tens of millions of Americans travel overseas for vacations. Another area that has seen an increase in overseas travel is medical procedures. Americans, Canadians, and people from […]
Medical Tourism Part Two
We’ve previously discussed medical tourism and how it is rapidly becoming a very popular endeavor. According to Deloitte, 750,000 US citizens traveled abroad for medical care in 2007 and 400,000 people came to the US for care. Both of these numbers are expecting to increase significantly. Patients seek healthcare options when local care does not […]