Category Archives: News – Reconstructive surgery

Pioneer Plastic Surgeon Sir Archibald McIndoe Remembered

Posted on March 31, 2011 by admin

Sir Archibald McIndoe, a pioneer in the field of reconstructive plastic surgery, was recently remembered in the Journal of Burn Care & Research. Known as “the Maestro” he was a surgeon who realized the value of social reintegration after complex … Continue reading →

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Study Looks at Reconstructive Plastic Surgery in the ER

Posted on March 8, 2011 by admin

In the emergency room, the role of a plastic surgeon is becoming increasingly important, according to a new study out of Istanbul, Turkey. To analyze the role of plastic surgery, the authors looked back on over 10,000 patients who had … Continue reading →

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Legislature Introduces Bill to Inform Breast Reconstruction Patients of Options

Posted on January 20, 2011 by admin

The Texas legislature has introduced a bill to be entitled an act that, if passed into law, will ensure that patients are informed about their options in reconstructive breast surgery. With the amendment of section 311.004, the health and safety … Continue reading →

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Celebrity Comedy Podcast Raises Funds for Smile Train Charity

Posted on November 30, 2010 by admin

The 12-hour podcast (Pardcast-athon) last week hosted by Jimmy Pardo raked in over $28,000 for the charity Smile Train, whose mission is helping children in third world countries with cleft lip and palate. The 2009 Pardcast-a-thon took 9 hours and … Continue reading →

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Botox Eases Pain in Breast Cancer Survivors

Posted on November 19, 2010 by admin

Plastic surgeon Dr. Allen Gabriel recently completed clinical trials to determine whether Botox injections could provide relief for breast cancer survivors suffering from post-operative pain following mastectomy and breast reconstruction. Not only did the muscle-relaxing injections prove to make trial … Continue reading →

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Botox Helps Reduce Post Operative Pain of Breast Reconstruction

Posted on September 3, 2010 by admin

Botox may be used to minimize post-operative pain for breast reconstruction patients, according to plastic surgeon Allen Gabriel M.D., who presented about the topic at the recent International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Congress. The doctor conducted a 30-patient clinical … Continue reading →

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Reconstructive Surgeons Perform 17-Hour Double Hand Transplant

Posted on August 30, 2010 by admin

A team of 6 doctors and 14 fellows at the Jewish Hospital Hand Care Center completed a double hand transplant last Wednesday, replacing the hands of a patient who had suffered severe burns and loss of hand function. According to … Continue reading →

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