Category Archives: Safety

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Jul

Sun Protection 101 – How to Choose Your Sunscreen

Published: July 13, 2012

Choosing a sunscreen product these days may seem like a daunting task; SPF, waterproof, chemicals, organic, spays, wipes, oils. The list goes on and on. So how do you choose the right sun protection product? When selecting a sunscreen you want a product that will effectively protect you from the sun’s harmful UV rays in … Continue reading Sun Protection 101 – How to Choose Your Sunscreen

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Nov

Deciphering the Alphabet Soup of Plastic Surgery Associations & Boards

Published: November 18, 2011

We are constantly telling our patients to look for a board certified plastic surgeon when considering a cosmetic surgery. Whether it is a breast augmentation, tummy tuck, rhinoplasty or liposuction, a board certified plastic surgeon is a must. But what does that board certification mean to you as a patient? More and more often we … Continue reading Deciphering the Alphabet Soup of Plastic Surgery Associations & Boards

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Oct

Multiple Cosmetic Surgeries — What is Safe to do in One Day?

Published: October 13, 2011

Everyday I see multiple patients that are interested in having more than one area of their body treated with cosmetic surgery at one time. It raises the questions: “How safe is it to perform multiple cosmetic surgery procedures in one day?” and “If it is safe, which procedures?” Cosmetic surgery will never be completely risk … Continue reading Multiple Cosmetic Surgeries — What is Safe to do in One Day?

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Mar

3 Little White Lies That Can Affect Your Plastic Surgery

Published: March 28, 2011

We all do it from time-to-time. We stretch the truth or omit a few minor details. However, what you aren’t telling your plastic surgeon could, in fact, do more damage than you may think. Here are three common omissions that could affect your plastic surgery and patient safety. 1. Smoking Maybe you’re in the process … Continue reading 3 Little White Lies That Can Affect Your Plastic Surgery

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18

Oct

The Importance of Choosing the Right Plastic Surgeon

Published: October 18, 2010

This past June, Sheyla Hershey returned to her native Brazil to receive a breast augmentation that placed 38KKK sized silicone breast implants after she couldn’t find a plastic surgeon in the U.S. who would place the implants. Following the surgery, she developed a severe staph infection, as well as a strep infection in both breasts. … Continue reading The Importance of Choosing the Right Plastic Surgeon

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10

Jun

What is Synmastia?

Published: June 10, 2010

Symmastia (sometimes synmastia) is a very rare complication related to breast implant surgery. In symmastia, the breast implants migrate toward the center of the chest, eventually overcoming the tissue separating them to create one breast. Symmastia is most often related to a surgical error or poor planning on the part of a plastic surgeon. This … Continue reading What is Synmastia?

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Nov

Denver Plastic Surgery Patient Safety—Never an Afterthought

Published: November 10, 2009

For Denver plastic surgeon Nick Slenkovich, MD, FACS, safety is a primary concern. Our new facilities were designed from the ground-up with safety and the optimal plastic surgery experience in mind. Our South Denver building opened in the Fall of 2008 and is home to two facilities: Colorado Plastic Surgery Center (Dr. Slenkovich’s private practice) … Continue reading Denver Plastic Surgery Patient Safety—Never an Afterthought

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