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Dr. Grady Core announces the addition of facial rejuvenation procedures which can now be performed under local anesthesia in an office setting. Upper and lower lid blepharoplasty, as well as mini facelifts and Vaser Liposculpting can now be performed in Dr. Core’s office. For further information, please call Regina Wyndham at (205) 397-2100 or click here to email us.
With the advent of internet technology, there has been an amazing increase in information available for potential consumers in plastic surgery. While much of this information is true, unfortunately a great deal of it is false. Misleading information can draw consumers into unqualified businesses as well as disparage reputable competitors. Consumers should be extremely wary of any comments on the internet, either positive or negative, regarding certain practitioners.
Many of the sites that cater to this type of activity post information that is unreliable and undocumented. For example: A recent marketer for the Lifestyle Lift in the northeast was found to have office employees entering positive comments about the Lifestyle Lift on these review websites. The company was fined heavily by the State of New York once this was discovered. In addition, some inexperienced or unqualified practitioners will put information on their website which makes them look like experts for certain procedures when in fact they are not.
Often technology can be used to discover these illicit postings however, some of these people are clever in avoiding detection by using multiple names and URL addresses. In addition, disgruntled patients have been known to post not only negative reviews regarding their situation, but then to masquerade as other disgruntled patients and to disparage the doctor. In such cases, it can appear the doctor had multiple unhappy patients.
Whatever the case, information on the internet should be reviewed and evaluated prior to placing any stock in it. Most consumer web sites that post positive or negative reviews about physicians do not do any research to determine if any of the information that they receive is in fact true. Therefore, it is imperative when seeking information about a provider that information be factual and can be trusted.
The best place for a potential consumer to receive information about surgeons is not through the internet, but through the certifying boards of the physicians themselves as well as the State and National medical societies, where legitimate information is logged.
Usually a reputable surgeon will give you the opportunity to speak with prior patients whose experience can be documented and will be reliable. Patients should not fall victim to untruthful marketing, false claims of superiority or disparaging remarks on so-called consumer review sites. Check things out for yourself from verifiable sources.
Over the past few years the discovery that stem cells can be obtained from human fat cells has been very exciting news for plastic surgery. We have already used stem cell transfers for breast reconstruction which has been amazingly successful in patients with irradiated tissue. In addition, there has been a lot of recent work on stem cells being used in facial rejuvenation and there are several institutions that report work with “stem cell face-lifts”. We want to make sure that everyone understands that this is a variation on fat transfers which have already been used in face-lifts for several years. Dr. Core routinely uses fat transfers, as well as, graphs of SMAS tissue to the nasolabial folds and fat transfers into the cheek areas for improved fullness after face-lift surgery. Face-lifts can also be augmented either with injectable filler agents or fat transfers (stem cells) at a later date. There has been tremendous improvement in fat transfer lately which is technique driven. If you are interested in having your own stem cells being used for facial rejuvenation or for reconstruction elsewhere please call Core Plastic Surgery at (205) 397-2100.
Dysport® is a lower cost alternative to Botox® and is available on the market. At Core plastic surgery we have decided to offer only Botox® for now due to issues with Dysport® migrating after injection. The cost savings is not significant enough to where most patients are willing to remain with Botox® for now.
New Juvederm HC® is available and has lidocaine present in the material so that there is less pain on injection. In addition to less discomfort Juvederm Ultra HC® lasts longer as well. This is currently our most popular filler for facial volume issues.
Introducing the Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System. Clarisonic skin care has revolutionized the skin care community, in the same way sonic technology changed brushing your teeth. The Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System is $225 and includes a great free gift, normally $65. Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System is the best minute you can give your skin every day.
House calls are no longer a thing of the past especially when it comes to post-operative visits. Dr. Core is known for making house calls in the Birmingham area to his patients after their cosmetic plastic surgery. He has even traveled as far as Haleyville, Alabama to see a patient. While this is not the usual scenario, Dr. Core will occasionally go to a patient’s home during the weekend or outside of office hours.
Personal attention and caring attitudes are hallmarks of Core Plastic Surgery. Dedication to unprecedented patient care is the standard for not only Dr. Core, but his entire staff. If you have questions regarding the possible need for house calls after your cosmetic plastic surgery, please inquire during your consultation
In a recent press release, Birmingham, Alabama Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Grady Core, discusses the importance of selecting a Board Certified Surgeon before considering aesthetic enhancement. Click here to read the full article.
Recently plastic surgeons in Italy have discovered that harvested fat cells that are injected into areas of the body with radiation damage undergo a dramatic transformation. With death of the fat cell natural tissue cells, which appear to resemble the tissue into which the fat is injected, re-grow. For example, fat that is harvested from the hip or abdomen and then transferred to irradiated breasts begin to take on the characteristics of breast tissue. These cells also normalize the adjacent skin. Recently a plastic surgeon in Massachusetts has begun advertising what he calls a “stem cell” facelift. Unfortunately, there is no evidence that transferred fat cells undergo transformation to stem cells when transferred to the face. In fact, fat grafts to healthy facial tissue are not as well received as they are to irradiated tissue and the effects did not mirror the improvement in the skin as noted in irradiated incipient sides.
Due to new information about stem cells possibly being derived from fat cells, marketing ploys promising “stem cell” facelifts or even “stem cell” breast augmentation are being used by some. Articles may be found throughout the internet touting this “new form of cosmetic surgery” wherein stem cells are derived from fat cells once they are transferred. Patients should understand that there is very little evidence to demonstrate this type of transformation of transferred fat cells into stem cells and that further research is required to support reports about stem cell breast augmentations or facelifts.
For further information about stem cell therapy and plastic surgery, you can go to the resource information site of the American Society of Plastic Surgery or The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
HEALTHCARE PLAN IN THE SENATE TODAY WILL UNFAIRLY DISCRIMINATE AGAINST YOU!
I’m writing this blog today to inform you about an issue that affects not only plastic surgeons but everyone who utilizes our services for anything from Botox to Tummy Tucks.
Perhaps you’ve heard of the current healthcare bill before the US Senate, Page 2045 Sec. 9017, Excise Tax on Elective Cosmetic Medical Procedures included in the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.” This dense legalese translates to a tax on all cosmetic procedures as partial payment for the healthcare overhaul our current administration is attempting to implement.
So what’s the problem? YOU would be paying this tax, the FIRST time this country has levied a tax on patients for medical procedures. What’s at stake?
Please help us stop this silly and punitive tax. To find your State Senator please click here: http://www.visi.com/juan/congress/state/AL.html
We urge you to personally inform the government that you are against this tax – together we can fight for your right to no government interference in medical care and stop this discriminatory measure against women!
Sincerely,
Grady B. Core, MD, F.A.C.S
Medical Director, Core Plastic Surgery
2100 16th Avenue South
Suite 111 – Ash Place
Birmingham, Alabama 35205
205.282.4034
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