2/25/2020 – Dr. David Nguyen What is BIA-ALCL? BIA-ALCL, or Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, is a relatively new type of cancer that has been linked to the use of textured breast implants. Lymphomas are cancers within the body’s natural immune system. Researchers believe that something within the texturing process of certain implants…
February 8, 2020 – David Nguyen, M.D. “Board Certification” can be a confusing term for patients looking to find a surgeon who is well trained. What is it? How you they get it? What does mean about how good of a surgeon they are? The Board Certification process was made for each medical specialty (i.e….
“I’m scared to share skin care with someone who already uses Botox.” Why not? That’s exactly who you should be sharing it with! A friend from church invited me to her Rodan and Fields spa party. Having previously worked with a different skin care brand years ago, my curiosity got the best of me and I…
What are Lip Fillers? A. Lip Fillers are one of the most popular and minimally invasive procedures in plastic surgery practices. Products such as Juvederm Volbella and Restylane Silk (made of hyaluronic acids, which are normally found in the body) are used to support the soft tissues of the face, enhance a patient’s facial anatomy,…
Q: WHAT IS BOTOX? HOW DOES IT WORK? A: Botox is a neurotoxin that temporarily makes moderate to severe frown lines, crow’s feet, and forehead lines look better in adults. The repeated muscle contractions from frowning, squinting, smiling and raising the eyebrows create skin creases over the years. Injecting Botox in the muscles temporarily reduces muscle…