tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30870036839693735952024-03-04T22:41:02.469-08:00Deborah Bash, MDPlastic SurgeryBashMdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11456659250062106606noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087003683969373595.post-14146292425178864172015-11-09T07:00:00.000-08:002015-11-09T07:00:06.826-08:00A Look at KybellaIf you are like most Scottsdale residents, you are constantly looking for the newest and most effective ways to improve your health and cosmetic appearance. If you have struggled with a “double chin”—or what plastic surgeons call submental fullness—you may be a good candidate for a new, non-invasive treatment called Kybella.<br />
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Kybella is the first and only FDA- treatment for submental fullness. Kybella works to contour a patient’s chin through almost painless injections. Each patient is different, but most men and women see noticeable improvements within two to four treatment sessions spaced at about 2 months apart. In fact, 79% of approved nonsurgical patients report being satisfied with their face and chin appearance after Kybella. If you are concerned about extra fat underneath your chin, ask Dr. Bash if Kybella is right for you.<br />
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Do you want to learn more about your options for cosmetic surgery in Scottsdale? Find out more about Kybella and other procedures by calling Dr. Bash at for Plastic Surgery at (602)-792-5789 today.<br />
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BashMdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11456659250062106606noreply@blogger.com0Scottsdale, AZ, USA33.4941704 -111.926051933.071314900000004 -112.57149890000001 33.9170259 -111.2806049tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087003683969373595.post-89395079425328890192015-11-06T10:02:00.000-08:002015-11-06T10:02:53.196-08:00Choosing a female plastic surgeon or a male plastic surgeon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have always found it interesting why some women prefer a
female plastic surgeon over a male plastic surgeon (or visa versa), and the
reasons why. When it comes to the
gynecologist, I get it—there are just some things a woman may not feel
comfortable sharing with a male doctor.
But what about a plastic surgeon?
Does it make a difference if it is a tummy tuck, breast augmentation or
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Do women have a preference?
I can honestly say in my experience that some of the women who come to
me say they afraid that they will be too large and look “too fake” if they go
to a male plastic surgeon. They tell me that they think a woman understand
their desires better. Of course, that
isn’t necessarily the case. There are many male plastic surgeons who won’t make
excessively large breasts and are good listeners. There isn’t any published data from the
manufacturers about the average size breast implants ordered from male plastic
surgeons compared to a female plastic surgeon, but it might be a fascinating
statistic. I had a patient in my office
a few weeks ago for a consult who told me that her friend tried to convince her
to go to one of my male colleagues “because he makes really big boobs”. As a trained plastic surgeon, I am here to
listen to my patients and their desires, hopefully meet their expectations, advise
them about what implants will fit their body, and what the long term effects
will be with a particular size. It shouldn’t
matter if the surgeon is a male or female. <br /><br /><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>What about tummy tucks or facelifts? </b><br /><o:p></o:p></div>
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I haven’t heard anything different from any of my patients
about a preference when it comes to these procedures. Some patients might think
a woman surgeon will understand better, but again, as a physician, we are all
trained to listen and use our training to give the best advice to our patients
and make a surgical plan. With that being
said, there is excellent published data to show that female doctors spend
significantly more time with their patients, and perhaps that makes a
difference. Everyone has a personal bias
about what constitutes “beauty”, and it would be naïve to say that biases don’t
influence our surgical plan. <br /><br /><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>So does it make a difference seeing a female plastic
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The answer is “that depends”. Yes, I have my personal biases, and I tell my
patients what my biases are so that they can make an informed decision. Some of my perceptions of what makes a person
beautiful are just simply my own preferences, and some of my preferences may be
because I am a woman. <o:p></o:p></div>
BashMdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11456659250062106606noreply@blogger.com0Scottsdale, AZ, USA33.4941704 -111.926051933.071314900000004 -112.57149890000001 33.9170259 -111.2806049tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087003683969373595.post-21538212739965683292015-10-21T13:40:00.003-07:002015-10-21T13:40:38.285-07:00Breast Cancer is not a pink ribbon…..<div class="MsoNormal">
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I saw this on a t-shirt once, and wondered---why do we
promote breast cancer awareness with a pink ribbon? Cancer isn’t “fun”. Cancer isn’t a celebration. Cancer isn’t
about fancy walks for charity. Cancer takes
a toll on the patient, families, work, finances, sleep---<b><i>everything</i></b>. It isn’t a pink ribbon.</div>
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So why the pink ribbon? </h2>
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As with many things in life, humans need physical symbols to
remind us of subjects that really matter. The pink ribbon reminds us that
mothers, daughter, aunts, grandmothers, sisters, cousins, best friends,
co-workers, and even strangers are affected by this terrible disease. The pink ribbon keeps breast cancer from
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Let’s be honest—when
you know someone who has breast cancer, don’t you glance at their chest to see
if you can “tell”? We all do it. We want
to know if they are deformed. It is just
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Breast cancer isn’t a
pink ribbon. But research to treat and hopefully prevent a disease that affects
1 in 8 women is a celebration, and it is worth a ribbon. <o:p></o:p></div>
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October is breast cancer awareness month share this cute graphic to give a laugh to someone you know who is battling breast cancer!</h3>
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BashMdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11456659250062106606noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087003683969373595.post-30982693235420383622015-09-06T17:38:00.000-07:002015-09-06T17:38:24.754-07:00Why Butt Augmentations (Brazilian Butt lifts) may not be the best way to go..I came across an article the other day about the popularity of butt lifts. Is this just a fad? When will the fad go away (if ever)? As a woman in her 50’s, I know that most women my age have always been concerned about having a butt that is too big. Why the “big butt” trends now?<br />
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A few months ago I asked my nieces about the “J. Lo butt”—they quickly corrected me and said “that is old school”. I guess it is the Kim-K butt now. Super-sized!<br />
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Remember your mother saying “if all of your friends jump off a bridge, would you too?” It’s idiotic. Unless you are bungee jumping, it probably isn’t a good idea. The concept of doing something everyone else is doing is actually unappealing and disingenuous to me.<br />
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Fat transfer to the buttocks actually works very well and can product great results. Statistics show that there has been a huge leap in the number buttocks augmentation (aka Brazilian butt lifts) in the past several years. What many call the Kim K-effect has women seeking a thicker, perkier butt. But with every trend comes danger– this is the jumping off a bridge part.<br />
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I think it is important to perform fat injections to the buttocks with a conservative eye and an awareness that what looks good now many not look good five or ten years from now--when the trend for fuller buttocks might not be "in"<br />
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So there you have it. The key to doing something everyone else is doing, is doing it in careful moderation. As I read in the article “That way, when you jump off that theoretical bridge, you land on a cushy tush.”<br />
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one most commonly performed cosmetic surgical procedure in America. If you or
someone you know is thinking about breast augmentation, it is essential to
answer several questions about which type of breast implants are right for you.</span><br />
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approved?</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There are three manufactures
of breast implants that have FDA approval in the United States: Allergan,
Mentor, and Sientra. Although there are other brands of breast implants in
other countries, the United States has the largest and strictest regulatory
process for FDA approval, and only these three companies can legally sell
breast implants in the United States. The largest breast implant available in
the US is 800 cc. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Saline</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> implants are FDA
approved for anyone over the age of 18. They have a silicone shell and are
filled with salt-water. If they accidentally rupture, your body will easily
resorb this fluid and the implant will deflate, giving you a “flat tire”. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The advantages of saline
implants are that they can be placed through slightly smaller incisions, they
can be used in younger women, and they contain salt-water that your body can
resorb. In the event of a deflation, you will know within a day that the
implant has ruptured. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The disadvantages of
saline implants are that they look and feel slightly less natural than silicone
implants. Particularly in thin women, saline implants can sometimes be
associated with visible or palpable rippling. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Silicone</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> implants are FDA
approved in women over the age of 22. The newest generation of implants is
filled with form-stable silicone, sometimes referred to as a “gummy bear”
implant. It has a feel similar to a very
fresh gummy bear or gumdrop, and could actually be “sliced” without leaking. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The advantages of
silicone implants are that they look and feel extremely natural, even in thin
women, particularly when they are placed below the pectoralis major muscle.
They move more like regular breasts compared to saline implants. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The disadvantages of
silicone implants are that they require slightly larger incisions for
placement, as compared to saline implants. It is also harder to detect implant
rupture because the silicone is not absorbed like the saline. The FDA has advised that women with silicone
implants undergo MRI surveillance of their implants 3 years the original
surgery, and then every 2 years to monitor the integrity of the implants. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If silicone, what kind?</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you opt to have
silicone implants, there are a few further choices you must make. Do you want
round implants or "tear-drop" (anatomic) implants? And do you want
low, medium, or high profile implants? And what about gummy bear implants?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The most common choice of
breast implants are round. The main advantage of round implants is that they
have no particular radial orientation, so even if they shift or rotate over
time, the result will not be noticeable. Round implants are semi-spherical in
shape, which is regarded either as an advantage or a disadvantage, depending on
the desired look, as they tend to create more fullness on the upper part of the
breasts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The alternative to round
implants is anatomic-shaped, or "tear-drop" shaped, implants. The
advantage of tear-drop breast implants is that they resemble the actual
physiologic shape of a real human breast, with a gently downsloping upper pole
and a fuller lower pole (in other words, like the shape of a tear drop). Women
who want a very subtle, natural look are sometimes drawn toward this type of
implant. The main disadvantage here is that in situations where rotation of the
implant occurs over time, a second surgery may be required to correct the
implant position.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Breast implants come in
low-profile, regular-profile, or high-profile types. Profile refers to how high
the implant sits above your body, with low-profile implants staying the
closest, and high-profile implants sticking out the most. Those who want more
prominent cleavage or a fuller look should opt for higher profile implants,
while those who prefer a more subtle look should opt for lower profile
implants. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Regular silicone or gummy
bear breast implants?</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Although "gummy
bear" or highly cohesive breast implants have received a lot of
attention-- some of which undoubtedly comes from their catchy nickname--
standard silicone implants remain more popular overall and in my practice. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Gummy bear implants are
made with a highly cohesive form of silicone that is form-stable, meaning that
even if the implant ruptures, it will not spill or leak. Women with gummy bear
implants report that they feel slightly firmer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Textured or smooth?</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There is no universal
opinion among plastic surgeons regarding whether textured or smooth implants
are superior. There is some data to suggest that the rate of capsular
contracture is lower with textured implants. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What size?</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The size of the breast
implants you choose is one of the decisions that women think about the most. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Before committing to a
particular size, discuss your ideal look with your surgeon, "try on"
a variety of implants inside your bra, and listen to your surgeon's advice
about what size implants your body will safely accommodate. Many patients bring
in photos of breasts that they like, but it is not possible to make one woman’s
breasts look like another’s!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It is important to
remember that not every breast can accommodate every implant. The best size
range for your individual anatomy depends on the base width of your breast,
your skin pinch thickness at the top and bottom of your breast, your tissue
elasticity, and other factors that may be unique to you. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lastly<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">When considering breast
augmentation, I advise all women to see a board-certified plastic surgeon with
verifiable credentials. Ask questions, read about the procedure in advance,
have realistic expectations, and choose long-term quality over seductive
advertising or cheap prices. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dr. Bash doesn’t post
before and after photos of her patients on the internet. This is for patient privacy,
safety, and just makes good sense. Do
you really want your photos out there “forever”? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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BashMdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11456659250062106606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087003683969373595.post-89025794634670640372015-07-28T22:29:00.001-07:002015-07-28T22:29:59.852-07:00What is a Breast Capsular Contracture?<span style="color: #69706c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">After
breast augmentation surgery, the body forms a protective scar lining around
the</span><span style="color: #69706c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="color: #69706c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">breast implants called a “capsule.”
The body makes the same scar tissue capsule around any foreign object placed in
the body-- a heart pacemaker, an artificial hip joint, or a breast
implant. </span><span style="color: #69706c; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">Contracture occurs when the
scar tissue capsule shrinks and starts squeezing the implant. Since the implant
is soft, any pressure will make it feel more firm.</span><br />
<span style="color: #69706c; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #69706c; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";">The typical
symptoms of capsular contracture are firmness and sometimes discomfort of the
breasts. The capsule may involve one or both breasts. Sometimes one breast will
look higher than the other side. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #69706c; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #69706c; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";">If you are
experiencing these symptoms, consult with Dr. Bash to evaluate to determine the
best course of treatment. Depending on the severity, Dr. Bash may recommend
massage of the breast. However, if the breast has been firm for many months, most
likely the only remedy is surgical intervention. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #69706c; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<br />
<span style="color: #69706c; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";">For more
information on breast augmentation go to the </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";"><a href="http://bashmd.com/procedures-breast.html">procedure page</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif";">Learn more about Dr. Bash at <a href="http://www.bashmd.com/">www.BashMD.com</a></span>BashMdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11456659250062106606noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087003683969373595.post-37941957123038027722015-07-14T09:51:00.000-07:002015-07-14T09:51:59.420-07:00Breaking Down Your Fears and Myths of General Anesthesia<h3>
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<b>All too often I hear my patients say “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">but I’m afraid of general anesthesia</i>” </b></h3>
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“But why?” I ask.</h3>
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“I’m afraid that I won’t wake up”.</h3>
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If a person believes everything they see on TV shows and
moves, I suppose this fear would be justified. But the reality is that general
anesthesia is very safe, and even safer than sedation alone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When a patient has general anesthesia,
they are completely asleep and do not feel any pain. The anesthesiologist is
right there, breathing for them, giving them oxygen, watching their heart and
making sure they are very, very comfortable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That way, I can do my job by focusing on just the surgery!</div>
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When you have “twilight anesthesia” (which can mean many
things), the anesthesiologist is not there. The surgeon asks the nurse in the
room to give some medication through the IV to the patient to keep them relaxed
but hopefully awake enough to breathe on their own. The surgeon has to monitor
the patient and give orders<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a> to the nurse while performing
the surgery. The patient is not completely asleep and should be able to talk to
stimulation. Depending on the procedure that is being done, it may take a
significant amount of IV pain medication and sedatives to keep the patient calm
and comfortable—in most cases, MORE than what would be needed if the patient
were completely asleep.</div>
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When surgery is performed with a patient under general
anesthesia, there are <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">2</b> doctors in
the room—the surgeon and the anesthesiologist.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, it may cost a little more, but isn’t that worth it?</div>
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All of the surgery I (Dr. Bash) do is with a board certified
anesthesiologist. When you are asleep, I am your voice. I don’t want anything
bad to happen to you. I am right there beside you from the time you go to sleep
until you wake up and we go to the recovery room together. </div>
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Reality—the risk of not waking up from anesthesia is very,
very, very, very small during cosmetic surgery. Be safe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Request a board certified
anesthesiologist.<br />
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If you have any other questions or concerns about general anesthesia call Dr. Bash at <b>602-792-5789</b>.<br />
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BashMdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11456659250062106606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087003683969373595.post-67907408900972198112015-06-16T17:30:00.002-07:002015-06-16T17:30:47.280-07:00Putting Your Best Face Forward<div class="MsoNormal">
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The Arizona hot weather has arrived!! We remember to drink
more water in the heat, but it is also a good time to think about taking care
of our skin. The most important thing you can do for your skin is to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">protect it from the sun.</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You do not need extra time in the sun
to make vitamin D—in fact, your risk of getting a melanoma from sun exposure is
much higher than ever having a vitamin D deficiency from lack of sun exposure!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sun block should be applied every 2
hours when outside (that includes when you are in your car—the UVA rays, which
cause skin cancer, still penetrate through car windows). Sun block that is in
makeup or lotions are not present in high enough concentrations to provide
adequate protection.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A separate
sun block should be used. SPF 50 or higher is recommended.</div>
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<b>Other skin care products can also help with aging skin or
protecting against the effects of the environment:</b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->General moisturizers that have petroleum based
ingredients make a waterproof barrier and will help minimize loss of moisture
from the skin. </div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->HA products such as TEOXANE add water to the
skin and hydrate. </div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Products with glycolic help to gently remove the
dead skin cell layers, allowing the other ingredients to more easily penetrate
the skin. </div>
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and her staff for recommendations and TEOXANE specials!<br />Visit <a href="http://www.bashmd.com/">www.bashmd.com</a> for more information</h3>
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BashMdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11456659250062106606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087003683969373595.post-60370617227142155292015-06-08T10:50:00.002-07:002015-06-08T10:51:54.487-07:00New FDA Warning for Facial Fillers<h2 style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px; margin-bottom: 6px;">
<span style="line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">This weekend the FDA posted a new warning for both the manufactures of facial fillers, and for practitioners who inject the products. New labeling will include the following notice:</span></h2>
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Warning: One of the risks with using this product is unintentional injection into a blood vessel. The chances of this happening are very small, but if it does happen, the complication scan be serious, and may be permanent. These complications, which have been r<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">eported for facial injections, can include vision abnormalities, blinds, stroke, temporary scabs, or permanent scarring of the skin. If you have changes in your vision, signs of a stroke, (including sudden difficulty speaking, numbness or weakness in your face, arms, or legs, difficulty walking, face drooping, severe headaches, dizziness or confusion) white appearance of the skin, or unusual pain during or shortly after treatment, you should notify your health care practitioner immediately."</span></div>
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Dr. Bash does all of her own injections--she does not have her staff injecting, specifically for this reason. Yes, it may cost a little more that at a medispa (and many nurses who do the injections do a wonderful job). BUT--can they recognize and TREAT a complication??</div>
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Make sure you know who is doing your injections and what their qualifications are. Who is the medical director? Where are they? What is the medical director's specialty? Can the medical director treat a complication? Be a smart consumer!!</div>
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BashMdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11456659250062106606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087003683969373595.post-38115434557525628512015-02-11T16:40:00.000-08:002015-02-11T16:40:26.780-08:00Who is really qualified to inject Botox® and fillers?<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Have you ever wondered why prices vary so much on Botox®? Have
you ever wondered why your less expensive Botox® didn’t last very long?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Neurotoxins such at Botox can only be
purchased from the manufacturer or a licensed distributer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Very inexpensive product can be
purchased over the internet from foreign countries (which is illegal) and may
be counterfeit. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Prices are usually higher if the plastic surgeon is doing
the injections. The board certified <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>plastic surgeon has
the most training and expertise to handle any problems that could occur. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In the state of Arizona, the following licensed professionals
may inject Botox® or dermal fillers:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: 0.25in;">MD</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">DO</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Naturopathic physician (NMD)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 107%; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Nurse Practitioner (NP)—does not require
supervision by a doctor</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: 0.25in;">Per the Arizona Board of Nursing,
a licensed RN in Arizona may inject if:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;">The can show they have taken a course on
injection and have adequate training</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;">They have immediate access by phone with the
supervising MD or DO</span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;">AND</b><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;">
that supervising physician is available </span><i style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;">in
person</i><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;"> within 4 hours when requested by the nurse or the patient.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you are having injections done in a med spa by someone
who is not a physician, always ask who is doing the injections (RN, NP, etc.)
and ask about their qualifications. Who is the medical director? What is the
medical director’s specialty, and what is their board certification? Does the
doctor also do the injections? Can the medical director handle any
complications?</span></div>
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BashMdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11456659250062106606noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087003683969373595.post-55163411781016585932014-07-29T12:23:00.002-07:002014-07-29T12:23:35.896-07:00What does "Board Certified" mean?As a board certified plastic surgeon, it is always frustrating when I see a patient who has had surgery "elsewhere" , and they are sure the surgery was done by a plastic surgeon. However, when I look up the credentials, the person is definitely NOT a plastic surgeon!! How can there be such confusion?<br />
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When a person graduates from medical school and has the MD degree (or if they graduate from an osteopathic school with a DO degree), they can choose to call themselves anything they want--I could call myself a brain surgeon if I wanted to, even without any training! In most states, there isn't a law that says I can't. I could open my own surgery center in my office, and do all the brain surgery I wanted without anyone telling me that I couldn't.<br />
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So what does it mean to be a board certified plastic surgeon, certified by THE AMERICAN BOARD OF PLASTIC SURGERY? It means that after 4 years of medical school, I completed 2 years of plastic surgery training in an accredited program after 3 years of general surgery. Additionally, I completed a one year burn fellowship that was run by the plastic surgery department of the university hospital. After completing the residency, I took a very, very extensive written examination. A year later, I took an oral examination that lasted 2 days (and yes, I passed). The examination is very rigorous, and about 20% of examinees fail on their first attempt. <br />
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The American Board of Medical Specialties is the governing body that looks at residency programs to make sure that the training is adequate. Each graduate must meet certain requirements. The boards that are recognized are pretty typical--pediatrics, internal medicine, family medicine, OB/GYN, orthopedics, neurosurgery, ENT, urology, plastic surgery, general surgery, dermatology, and a few more. Each one of these specialties has a very rigorous examination process.<br />
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There are some "boards" that are not approved or regulated by the American Board of Medical Specialties. This includes anti-aging, "cosmetic board", liposuction board, and many other sound alike names.<br />
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Isn't it funny--no one pretends to be a brain surgeon without the training. But many physicians try to be a plastic surgeon without the training.<br />
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Do your homework. Find a plastic surgeon who is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery. Be smart. Be safe. <a href="http://www.abplsurg.org/">www.abplsurg.org</a>BashMdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11456659250062106606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087003683969373595.post-58206711930115617772014-02-19T10:26:00.002-08:002014-02-19T10:26:32.996-08:00Beauty of BrasThe Huffington Post just posted an article about the benefits of wearing a bra even for flat chested women. Take a look when you get a chance. It is a fun and interesting article!<br />
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Call today to schedule your appointment. We look forward to seeing you!BashMdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11456659250062106606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087003683969373595.post-54881579399201629392014-01-22T09:44:00.001-08:002014-01-22T09:44:16.182-08:00Happy New Year!Start the new year off right with reinventing yourself and your look. Come into Dr. Bash's office to see what she can do to create a new and improved you! Call now to schedule an appointment and a complementary consultation with Dr. Bash herself. (602)792-5789BashMdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11456659250062106606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087003683969373595.post-35943873459026112682013-12-18T07:50:00.000-08:002013-12-18T07:53:13.505-08:00ChristmasBotox Discount---Now until December 31st, 2013Come in for your Christmas Botox--now just $10/unit until the end of the year. Remember--to get the desired results from Botox, it takes about 25 units in the crow's feel (12.5 on each side), 25 units in the glabella (frown lines), and 25 or more units in the forehead. Botox takes about 3-7 days to become effective, and will usually last about 3 months. Come in now and get your Brilliant Distinction points!!!<br />
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BashMdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11456659250062106606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087003683969373595.post-79162738621685852292013-12-18T07:47:00.000-08:002013-12-18T07:52:41.122-08:00NEW!! Introducing Voluma injectable Introducing Voluma, a new product from the makers of Juvederm. Voluma is the only FDA approved injectable for the cheeks, designed to give a slight lift to the nasolabial folds and jowls. Voluma is a hyaluronic acid (HA, just like Juvederm), but it is slightly more firm and meant for deeper injections. It will last about 2 years, and takes much LESS product in the cheeks to obtain even better results than Juvederm!! Call for information and a consultation. <br />
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BashMdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11456659250062106606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087003683969373595.post-51622746175432557912013-12-18T07:43:00.000-08:002013-12-18T07:43:19.405-08:00Cookie BakingEvery year Dr. Bash and her family spend one weekend baking Christmas cookies. This year over the 4 days that they baked they made 245.5 dozen cookies, 21 different kinds of cookies, 18 pounds of peanut brittle, 7 turkey roasters full of caramel corn, and 48 batches (equaling 57 pounds) of chex mix. <br />
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It is truly an amazing feat that they do and they try to one up themselves every year. They give some cookies away to church, take some into work, and of course devour some for themselves. It is a great weekend spent with family and filled with love and amazing smells. <br />
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BashMdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11456659250062106606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087003683969373595.post-81652828086578472002013-12-18T07:37:00.002-08:002013-12-18T07:37:44.063-08:00Ginger Bread houseDr. Bash put almost 60 hours of work into her Ginger Bread house this year and it truly shows. What talent she has! Just imagine what she can do with a human body!!<br />
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BashMdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11456659250062106606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087003683969373595.post-11910331413664977462013-12-03T09:16:00.000-08:002013-12-03T09:16:47.488-08:00Happy Holidays!After a nice long relaxing Thanksgiving weekend spent with family and friends, Dr. Bash is back in the office and she has a lot to be thankful. Her new practice is up and running with new and old patients coming in for consults and procedures. <br />
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With the holidays fast approaching she will be in the office Monday-Friday so come in and say hi and who knows, there may be cookies for everyone after her cookie baking extravaganza in the middle of the month. She's aiming to beat last years 283 DOZEN!!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We've Moved!!</span></h2>
After 13 years of practice at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Bash is now in private practice in the Glendale (Arrowhead), conveniently located just off 101 at 51st Avenue. She shares office space with Dr. Elizabeth McConnell who is a board certified Colorectal Surgeon. <br />
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Come in to see the new office, meet the staff, and check out the area. <br />
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To learn more about Dr. Bash and her practice visit.<br />
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