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Single Stage Breast Reconstruction with Breast Implant & Alloderm
When it comes to breast reconstruction, there are many options for patients and their surgeons to consider. For instance, breast reconstruction technique will often depend on the type of mastectomy (or other breast procedure) that was performed in order to adequately remove the initial breast cancer. Some women choose to have no breast reconstruction...
Cosmetic Surgery Tax Repealed In New Jersey
Governor Chris Christie signed into law a bill that will phase out (and eliminate) an eight year old state tax on cosmetic surgery in New Jersey. The original law from 2004, imposed a gross receipts tax on many plastic surgery procedures including cosmetic surgery, cosmetic injections and fillers, dermabrasion, laser hair removal and hair transplantation....
France Issues Advisory for PIP Breast Implants
In a follow-up to new guidelines issued by the British government earlier this year, the French government recently advised about 30,000 women to remove PIP implants that may possibly be defective. PIP implants, manufactured by French company Poly Implants Protheses, are thought to contain a type of non-medical industrial silicone. Although the dangers of...
Juvenile Breast Hypertrophy: Abnormally Enlarged Breasts in Prepubertal Teens
Juvenile Breast Hypertrophy is a relatively rare, benign (non-cancerous) disorder of the breast in which one or both of the breasts undergo a rapid, massive increase in size during adolescence. This condition is also commonly known by the names Juvenile Gigantomastia, Juvenile Macromastia, Virginal Macromastia, and Virginal Mammary Hypertrophy. Prepubertal Hypertrophy is usually bilateral;...
Want Safe Plastic Surgery? …Go to a Plastic Surgeon!
As a board certified plastic surgeon, I see patients every week who are seeking either functional or cosmetic improvements for their body parts. This includes procedures such as breast augmentation, tummy tuck, liposuction, rhinoplasty, and fat injections (fat transfer). These are all excellent procedures that are very safe when performed by a well trained, board-certified...
Surgical Friends Foundation at UCLA
After a long day of operating yesterday, I woke up this morning to find the most amazing thank you letter in my email. As a member of The Surgical Friends Foundation, I not only have the opportunity to help patients who lack access to plastic surgical care, but I also have the chance...
Breast Reduction, Obesity & Massive Weight Loss
Frequently, breast enlargement (macromastia) and morbid obesity are related entities, occurring simultaneously in some patients. There certainly are many patients who only have enlarged breasts without also being obese. In fact, in 2009 over 78,000 breast reduction procedures were performed in the United States. The reasons to consider breast reduction include: 1) back pain 2)...
Risk of Recurrent Skin Cancer: Basal Cell Carcinoma
A recent study from a comprehensive Dutch national cancer registry showed that almost 30% of patients diagnosed with a first pathologically confirmed basal cell carcinoma will develop one or more additional primary basal cell carcinomas within 5 years. During 5 years of prospective follow-up in PALGA, the Dutch nationwide network and registry of histology...
Revision Rhinoplasty: The Art of Secondary Nasal Surgery In Los Angeles
Revision Rhinoplasty This patient previously underwent closed rhinoplasty several years prior to presenting to my office for corrective nasal surgery. Specifically, this patient’s complaints involved the following: 1) Unattractive appearance of the nasal tip: She did not like the visibility of her nasal tip cartilages through her skin. 2) Retraction of the nostril rims: She...
Breast Implant Removal
Breast Implant Removal Occasionally, I will have patients come to me and request breast implant removal without replacement. Many women are hesitant to do so for several reasons. For one, they have all already gone through the cost and effort that was involved with their breast implant placement operation. However,...
STOP CANCER 5K/10K is this Sunday; Still time to Donate
Thank you to all of my patients, colleagues, family and friends who have already lent their support for the 2011 STOP CANCER walk. This Sunday, my colleagues will be joining me for the STOP CANCER walk at Woodley Park. ROX Center is an official sponsor of the event this year. If you would like to...
Dr. Brenner authors two chapters on revision rhinoplasty techniques
When it comes to rhinoplasty surgery, choosing the right surgeon is crucial. After completing his residency in plastic surgery, Dr. Brenner devoted another year to specialized training in rhinoplasty surgery. This specialized training, along with an extensive interest in advancing the field of rhinoplasty surgery have opened the opportunity for Dr. Brenner to publish his...
ROX Center to sponsor STOP CANCER RUN/ WALK October 2, 2011
As a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, every week I enjoy helping cancer patients rebuild and restore their lives through reconstructive plastic surgery. I am proud to be a member of STOP CANCER, a wonderful organization that is helping attack cancer on a whole new level. This year, I have enlisted the help of my surgical colleagues...
Our Sherman Oaks Plastic Surgery Office Has Moved
In an effort to better serve the patients of our growing practice, we are excited to announce that we are moving to a new location in the Sherman Oaks/ Encino area. The new office location is one half block west of our old location, but is now in Encino, California. Dr. Brenner will continue to...
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