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Puppy Koehler Gets a Second Chance

Monday, January 25th, 2010

A few weeks ago, Dr. Koehler told his friends on Facebook that he “had the most Koehleramazing afternoon – finished work early and then helped Veterinarian Kimberly Huckaby fix a fractured pelvis on a animal rescue dog that was hit by a car.”

The Tulsa Animal Rescue foundation posted about it on their blog, ArfTulsa, saying that without the help of Dr. Koehler and Dr. Huckaby from Bent Arrow Vet, the dog’s chances of survival were “slim.”

Dr. Huckaby from Bent Arrow Vet. and Tulsa Plastic Surgeon Dr. Koehler from Tulsa Surgical Arts joined forces. They donated their services and plated his hip. Darren Swiggett from Stryker-Leibinger donated the plates and screws!

They say Koehler is now getting a second chance at life and already putting some weight on his hip. Let’s hope he finds a good home!

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Surgeons Evaluate Use of Rib Cartilage in Rhinoplasty

Monday, January 18th, 2010

What surgeons call a “homologous costal cartilage graft” is tissue taken from a tulsa_nose_surgerydonor’s rib area, which can be used to augment the nose during rhinoplasty.

Is this the ideal implant substance for rhinoplasty? That’s a question some surgeons have sought to answer recently.

A study published late last year in Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery discussed the long-term results of this procedure and compared it to other common grafts used during nose surgery.

According to the authors, the ideal graft uses material meeting the following conditions:

  • Readily available in large quantities
  • Resists infection
  • Resists absorption
  • Completely integrated into host tissues
  • Causes little patient morbidity

Based on their research, rib cartilage taken from human donors appears to be a viable option for rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty. Analysis of long-term results indicated that patients who used these grafts experienced a low complication rate and high satisfaction (94.2 percent of the 357 patients said they were satisfied with the results).

Read more about this study at ScienceDaily.com or access the full article through Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery.

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New AACS Magazine for Patients and Consumers

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery is launching a new consumer newyoupublication called New You, with quarterly publishing scheduled to begin this month.

The mag is said to include visually stunning images and cutting-edge information about proven cosmetic procedures, brought to you by the best physicians in the business.

Each issue of New You will offer tips and features like these:

  • How the latest cosmetic surgery procedures can enhance your appearance
  • How to avoid negative results and stay safe
  • How to choose a trustworthy surgeon
  • Real patient stories
  • Before & after photos
  • Interviews with top cosmetic surgeons

Where can I find New You?

The primary distribution of New You will be in the waiting rooms of 2500 practicing cosmetic surgeons. An additional 50,000 copies will be distributed to newsstands and other medical professionals.

For more information, visit newyoumag.com

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Questions About Liposuction? Ask Us.

Monday, January 4th, 2010

Q: What is the best liposuction technique?Oklahoma_smartlipo

A: There is no best method because each platform has particular benefits.  For example, water-assisted liposuction is said to be effective for removing a large volume of fat, while laser liposuction is great for precise body contouring.  Remember, the operator is the most important factor.

Q: Why do I keep hearing about new liposuction methods?

A: Plastic and cosmetic surgeons are trying to set themselves apart with more advanced liposuction techniques. You will often hear about “reduced downtime” or “reduced trauma to surrounding tissues” in the marketing for all of these procedures; just know that any proven liposuction technique will utilize the same basic tools as the standard tumescent liposuction procedure.

Q: Can I get liposuction anywhere on my body? What is the most common area to treat?

A: Many people are surprised to learn that liposuction can be performed on so many areas of the body. The abdomen and thighs are probably most common, but you can also get liposuction below your chin or even on your ankles.

Q: What type of doctor is most qualified to perform liposuction?

A: See a board-certified cosmetic surgeon for your liposuction.

Q: Is liposuction “minimally-invasive” like some of the advertising says?

A: The techniques have improved over time, making recovery quicker and incisions smaller, but liposuction is still cosmetic surgery. It’s not like getting a quick Botox injection.

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