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Take advantage of Botox savings – this week only!

Posted on April 30, 2012 by drj — No Comments ↓

Dr. Jejurikar is excited to offer a discounted price on Botox Cosmetic injections from now until the end of the week. Call before the end of business hours (5:00 p.m. CST) on Friday, May 4th to receive Botox at the super low price of $11/unit. Patients may bank up to 75 units and the product must be used by June 30th, 2012.

You may feel that the moderate to severe creases or worry lines between your eyebrows make you look tired or unapproachable. Botox Cosmetic treatments can quickly and non-surgically help erase years from your appearance. BOTOX Cosmetic is injected into the muscles of facial expression and is used to improve the look of moderate-to-severe frown lines between the brows, on the forehead, and around the eyes (crows feet).

The results are usually apparent within a few days and no recovery time is involved. Botox Cosmetic is safe and has been chosen by millions of patients and their doctors.

“Banked” Botox will be available for use until June 30, 2012. Thereafter, all purchased Botox and Juvederm will be expired and patients will need to purchase additional product to receive services. Call 214-827-2814 to reserve this special pricing before the end of business hours, May 4, 2012.

New silicone breast implant receives FDA Approval

Posted on March 11, 2012 by drj

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has approved Sientra Inc.’s silicone gel-filled breast implant for breast reconstruction or augmentation in women aged 22 or older, the agency said news release dated March 9th.

Similar silicone breast implants made by two other manufacturers (Allergan and Mentor) have been on the market after receiving FDA approval in 2006.

Approval of the Sientra silicone breast implant followed rigorous clinical testing involving 1,788 patients. Adverse reactions included tightening of the skin and soft tissue surrounding the implant (capsular contracture), asymmetry and infection.

As a condition of approval, Sientra will be required to follow patients for seven additional years, and to conduct a 10-year study of nearly 5,000 breast augmentation and breast reconstruction patients to see if the implants are associated with diseases including rheumatoid arthritis and breast cancer.

Look for Sientra silicone breast implants to become available for breast augmentation in Dallas, Plano, Frisco and the surrounding communities in the upcoming months ahead.

East Texas woman released from hospital after fraudulent breast augmentation

Posted on March 7, 2012 by drj

Here’s yet another cautionary tale about the need to find a board-certified plastic surgeon to perform your cosmetic surgery.

An East Texas woman who spent more than two weeks hospitalized after a bogus breast augmentation procedure has been discharged. Officials say Sheena Bradford left a Longview hospital on 3/5/12 after being treated for an unknown gel injected into her breasts. For a period of time prior to discharge, her condition had been listed as critical. Her injections were performed by a beauty shop owner, who, at this time, has not revealed the substance she injected into Ms. Bradford’s breasts. The beauty shop owner, Carmel Foster, has been arrested for practicing medicine without a license and is currently being held on $200,000 bond.

Yet again, make sure your surgeon is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. That way, you will know that he or she has undergone the necessary training and is qualified to perform your cosmetic surgery.

Cosmetic surgery rates increase 5% nationally in 2011

Posted on February 10, 2012 by drj

The official 2011 statistics of cosmetic plastic surgery procedures performed in the United States were just released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Although not a traditional indicator of the state of the economy, just as unemployment rates and the stock market saw improvement in 2011, so did the numbers of cosmetic surgery cases performed in the United States. Nearly 14 million procedures were performed last year, up 5% from the year before.

The top 5 procedures performed in 2011 were:

  • Breast augmentation (307,000 procedures)
  • Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping; 244,000 procedures)
  • Liposuction (205,000 procedures)
  • Eyelid surgery (196,000 procedures)
  • Facelift (119,000 procedures)

Minimally invasive procedures also saw an increase in 2011, up 6 percent. The most commonly performed minimally invasive procedures were Botulinum type A toxin injections (e.g. Botox, Dysport, etc.), soft tissue fillers (e.g. Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse, Sculptra, etc.), chemical peel, laser hair removal and microdermabrasion.

To view the 2011 National Clearinghouse of Plastic Surgery Statistics report, visit www.plasticsurgery.org/2011-statistics. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Sam Jejurikar, contact the office at 214-827-2814.

Take advantage of special savings on Juvederm

Posted on January 31, 2012 by drj

Juvederm is one of the most popular injectable treatments performed in the United States. Areas commonly treated include the lips, marionette lines (nasolabial folds), eyelids and cheeks. Results are directly related to the amount of filler added. Nonetheless, patients sometimes settle for a less than optimal result because of the cost of obtaining more Juvederm. If you are one of those people, take advantage of Dr. Jejurikar’s February special, available at both the Dallas (Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute) and Plano (Legacy Plastic Surgery Institute) offices. If you call in the month of February to schedule your appointment, you will be eligible to take advantage of special savings on Juvederm, with the price of the second syringe half off the price of the first!

Discover Dallas Best Plastic Surgeon | Sam Jejurikar MDFor more information, do not hesitate to contact Dr. Jejurikar’s office at 214-827-2814.

Nicotine patches and gum do not help smokers quit for good

Posted on January 10, 2012 by drj

Nicotine and tobacco addiction is a major problem for any patient looking to have elective cosmetic surgery. As I tell all my patients, the risks of healing complications are significantly higher in smokers, particularly for operations that require lifting up of large amounts of skin (such as facelift, breast lift, tummy tuck, etc.). Patients often time seek help to quit smoking before surgery, turning to such treatments as electronic cigarettes (e-cigarette), behavior modification therapies, and medications such as Chantix or Zyban.

Treatments that have been frequently used as well are nicotine replacement therapies, including nicotine patches and gums. In a study published yesterday, researchers from Harvard found that two-thirds of patients who quit smoking resumed smoking within four years, even when used in conjunction with behavioral modification. The study looked at nearly 800 patients and found the same relapse rate in people who used no smoking-cessation aids.

While the results of the study are certainly discouraging for patients looking to quit smoking permanently, the do not contradict the very real short term effects these products can have. Patients may be better off utilizing other forms of therapy, particularly medications such as Chantix and Zyban.

To learn more about plastic surgery at Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute, contact Dr. Jejurikar’s office at 214-827-2814. To learn more about this study, click this link.

Restylane is now FDA-approved for lip augmentation

Posted on October 15, 2011 by drj

Medicis Aesthetics, the manufacturer of Restylane, announced on October 11 that Restylane has now received FDA approval to be used for lip augmentation. Although Restylane has been used extensively for lip augmentation, doing so was considered an off-label indication. Restylane, a hyaluronic acid dermal filler, was first approved in 2005 for mid to deep dermal injection for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, and has been used off-label for lip augmentation.

An FDA advisory panel had previously voted 6-0 with 1 abstention that the benefits of using Restylane as an injection for lip augmentation outweighed its risks, and that the filler was safe and effective for this indication. The panel reviewed the results of a study of 135 patients who received Restylane and 45 patients with no treatment. Almost all patients (99%) experienced adverse events, which included bruising, redness, swelling, pain, tenderness, itching, and skin exfoliation. Of those who were treated, 15% experienced adverse events (typically swelling and tenderness) that lasted more than 15 days.

Restylane and Juvederm are the most commonly utilized hyaluronic acid fillers in the United States. To learn more about treatments with Restylane and Juvederm, contact Dr. Jejurikar’s office at Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute at 214-827-2814.

When is a Dallas Breast Reduction Medically Necessary?

Posted on October 13, 2011 by drj

Women with large breasts (macromastia) often suffer significant pain and discomfort from their large breasts. Dallas breast reduction is an effective treatment for symptoms related to large breasts. In addition to providing physical comfort, Dallas breast reduction can also improve the appearance of the breasts by performing a simultaneous breast lift.

Symptoms of macromastia often include severe neck, shoulder and upper back pain, painful grooves from their bra straps, and rashes, wounds and infections (intertrigo) within the folds of their breasts. Although Dallas breast reduction has been demonstrated to alleviate symptoms associated with large breasts and improve quality-of-life, the amount of tissue required for excision to provide medical benefit has yet to be demonstrated. It is not uncommon for me to believe that a Dallas breast reduction will help my patient, only to have the patient’s insurance company disagree.

Breast reduction surgery is considered by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons to be medically necessary when symptoms of back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, intertrigo, breast pain, and numbness of the extremities are documented and related to the patient’s large breasts. The recommendations of the ASPS are based on outcomes studies that essentially demonstrate no correlation between amount of breast tissue excised and relief of preoperative symptoms. Unfortunately, when symptoms are self-reported and subjective, it is difficult to determine medical necessity as, often, breast reduction is a cosmetic procedure. As a result insurance companies usually require extensive documentation of symptoms, as well clinical notes documenting failure of conservative treatment, including supportive bras, NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, physical therapy and chiropractic treatments. In addition, most insurance companies have a minimum tissue excision requirement that must be met to demonstrate medical necessity for Dallas breast reduction surgery.

If you’d like to learn more about Dallas breast reduction surgery, contact Dr. Jejurikar’s office at 214-827-2814 or via the Web.

Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute Web Site Introduction

Posted on October 11, 2011 by drj

I’ve always been proud to be a member of Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute and am happy to announce that we now have a Web Site providing a general view of our group, as well the services and facilities we offer our patients. To learn more about Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute, visit dpsi.org.

Introducing Clear + Brilliant

Posted on September 27, 2011 by drj

Solta Medical, the makers of Thermage and Fraxel, have recently introduced a new laser geared toward younger patients looking to prevent the signs of aging. The launch of Clear + Brilliant, a fractionated laser with minimal downtime, introduces a new category of laser treatments geared toward patient who are looking for more than run-of-the-mill spa treatments, but, as of yet, do not require the full transformative effects of more aggressive laser treatments, such as Fraxel.

Early reviews have been quite favorable. We are proud to offer Clear + Brilliant at EpiCentre Park Lane. Call today to schedule an appointment!

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