Breast Implant Associated Illness

Breast Implant Associated Illness

This is an interesting phenomenon which is getting traction especially with social media. Etiologic cause is thought to be that when implants are in place, the body mounts a physiological response to fight the implant, and subsequently decreases the body‘s immune...
The Changing Business of Plastic Surgery

The Changing Business of Plastic Surgery

  A changing business Plastic surgery also has evolved over the years with doctors further specializing in face, hands and body reconstruction and because of technology and insurance reimbursement changes, said William Stefani, M.D., a private practice plastic...
Cosmetic Options to Enhance Appearance

Cosmetic Options to Enhance Appearance

  There are multiple cosmetic procedures that can be performed by a plastic surgeon which include: Body contouring procedures such as liposuction, tummy tuck and CoolSculpting to remove unwanted fat or sagging skin.  Laser resurfacing procedures can remove skin...
DO BREAST IMPLANTS REALLY CAUSE CANCER?

DO BREAST IMPLANTS REALLY CAUSE CANCER?

Dr. William A. Stefani, F.A.C.S., cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon, provides expert opinion on breast implants, their relation to ALCL and what the medical community is doing to protect and inform the public. “We have known about a very rare form of cancer...