Author Archives: drj
Sedentary women may gain deep abdominal fat after liposuction
May 14, 2012The body essentially stores fat in two compartments: deep and superficial. Superficial fat lies in the space between the skin and muscle layers and is commonly targeted with liposuction. Deep fat, otherwise known as visceral fat, surrounds the abdominal organs. … Continue reading
Woman fakes cancer to get Breast Augmentation
May 4, 2012Mesa, Arizona A woman faked having breast cancer so she could have her breasts augmented, according to police In Mesa, Arizona. Last year, the woman, 27-year-old Jami Toler, told her co-workers that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. She … Continue reading
Dallas Chin Implant (Chin Augmentation) – the “Chinplant”
May 1, 2012Have you ever thought about having a stronger, more chiseled chin? If so, you are not alone! Recent data released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons revealed that chin implant placement (“chinplant”) is the fastest growing plastic surgery trend … Continue reading
Take advantage of Botox savings – this week only!
April 30, 2012Dr. 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 … Continue reading
New silicone breast implant receives FDA Approval
March 11, 2012The 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 … Continue reading
East Texas woman released from hospital after fraudulent breast augmentation
March 7, 2012Here’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 … Continue reading
Cosmetic surgery rates increase 5% nationally in 2011
February 10, 2012The 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 … Continue reading
Take advantage of special savings on Juvederm
January 31, 2012Juvederm 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 … Continue reading
Nicotine patches and gum do not help smokers quit for good
January 10, 2012Nicotine 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 … Continue reading
Restylane is now FDA-approved for lip augmentation
October 15, 2011Medicis 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, … Continue reading
