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I received a DM the other day from a woman who was looking to have her implants removed, but was contemplating having children.  She wanted to know whether to have her implants removed now, or finish having children first.  
This show is my answer to those questions.

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Tummy tuck surgery is well known for reshaping the abdomen after pregnancy or weight loss.  Less known are the life changing functional benefits a certain subset of women will derive from this mainly "cosmetic" operation.
Listen to the full show to learn more!

References:
PRS - "The White Journal"

Some other plastic surgery journal 

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The dreaded "smoker's lines" - the bane of many cosmetic practices!
Listen and learn about WHY these lines appear, WHAT can be done to treat them, and HOW so many treatments are doomed to failure.

Referenced episodes of The Trillium Show:
Episode 6 - How our faces age
Episode 27 - Three types of wrinkles

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I like to think that I make medical decisions based on science.  However, science only advances when we try things that are new and unproven.  If the last few years has illustrated anything, it is that science is never settled.
This podcast is like that - you won't find this referenced anywhere, and it's likely that your Ob/Gyn or PCP will look at you (and me) like we're crazy for bringing this up.
There is anecdotal evidence that you can treat the symptoms of PMS with a generic medication that's on the WHO's list of "essential medications" and can be had for pennies.
Take a listen and decide for yourself!

Brain Swelling "study"
CSF Increase during menstrual cycle

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I recently had a discussion with a patient about topical vitamin A.  She was under the impression that you have a limited number of skin cells, and that Vitamin A caused them to "wear out" and would cause thin skin with time.

This show talks about how and why vitamin A is beneficial for almost all ages, and how to incorporate it into a healthy skin care plan.

Was she right?  Or is there more to it?  Listen and find out!

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It seems that every med spa and injector with more than 10 social media followers has started offering training courses at their spa.  They usually sound very official and include the words "Center" or "Institute" and offer the opportunity to get "certified" training in injectables.
Does it help you get a job in aesthetics if you're not there already?
Are they worth the money?
Do you know the secret about injectable training that you learn once you are in the aesthetic industry?
Listen and find out.

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A breast lift is one of the most common plastic surgery procedure year after year, regardless of whether or not an implant is used.  Using an implant can change the operation (and results) significantly.
In this show, I discuss the how's, why's - and the why not's - of breast lift surgery.
If you or someone you care about is interested in breast lift surgery, this episode is a "don't miss"!

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In this episode, I discuss the prevalence of marketing in the aesthetic industry and the importance of understanding the behind-the-scenes tactics that influence what you see, hear, and read. Highlighted is a well-known beauty and aesthetic magazine that serves as a paid advertisement platform for doctors and companies.  Is the information valid?  Yes, perhaps.  Do you need to know that the "experts" you're reading about are paying for you to see their names?  Certainly.
Listen and learn, ladies and gentlemen...

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In this episode, I discuss the effectiveness and value of electromagnetic muscle-stimulating treatments for facial and body rejuvenation. These treatments promise to tighten muscles and reduce fat without surgery, but are those claims valid?

There is data out there to answer that question that I discuss (which you can read yourself clicking the link below).
Exploring non-surgical options for cosmetic improvements and their effectiveness compared to surgical procedures is important, and is a discussion that you should have with your plastic surgeon before considering either surgical or non-surgical treatments.

Dr. Swanson's EM study