Dr. Pancholi has been recognized for his contributions to the online knowledge base, eMedicine. His article about Laryngeal Fractures under the category of Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery has received almost 10,000 page views since the start of 2010. eMedicine, from WebMD, is an excellent physician resource for a wide variety of medical specialties including plastic and reconstructive surgery. …
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After Breast Surgery: Are Patients Prepared for Recovery?
Patients are fortunate to have so many rich information sources at their disposal when it comes to cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. From outside sources like websites and brochures, or directly from your surgeon, you can learn about what to expect during and after your surgery. However, some patients are apparently not receiving the information they…
ABCS Responds to NewBeauty Magazine
Interest in cosmetic surgery is constantly growing. It is essential that new and returning patients have accurate information as they consider surgery. NewBeauty magazine’s latest issue created an inappropriate link between board certified cosmetic surgeons and untrained physicians. The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery is setting the record straight in an open letter to NewBeauty magazine, published on…
Keep Active to Keep Fat Away After Abdominal Liposuction
A new study suggests that if you’re going to have liposuction, you should stay active after the procedure to keep off deep belly fat. Patients in a Brazilian study who didn’t exercise after surgery had an increase in visceral fat around their abdominal organs. Visceral fat is more closely associated with diabetes and heart disease than superficial…
What to do about breathing problems after rhinoplasty
Problems with breathing after rhinoplasty are usually due to the nasal valve being pinched to a smaller angle.Your nasal valve (you have two – one on each side of your nose) can be described simply as the angle where the septum (the wall of your nose) meets the nostrils – the area we are speaking of is…
Botox – Beware of the “new wrinkle” illusion
Botox works by blocking signals between nerves and muscles. This stops muscles from contracting. Different people often require differing amounts of Botox to get the results that they desire. For this reason most doctors will recommend touch ups at about 7-10 days. As Botox starts to take affect and wrinkles start to smooth out on one…
Can breast implants cause loss of sensation?
Breast implants may cause a change in nipple sensation in some cases. Expect to have a temporary change as nerves will be stretched by the implant and swelling from the surgery won’t allow the nerves to send signals properly for about 3-4 months. As the swelling goes down and the nerves get used to their new…
Breathing problems aren’t common after rhinoplasty
If you experience problems breathing through your nose before rhinoplasty surgery, the problem will hopefully be reduced or alleviated after surgery. Problems breathing through the nose are often from a less than ideal interior anatomy. This can be a result of past trauma, nasal medications, allergies, sinus problems, or it can just occur developmentally. When these…
2 Tips For Consultation Success With Dr. Pancholi
After a successful surgery consultation, you should have some answers to your most important questions and feel more confident about how to proceed – whether that involves moving forward with the procedure or not. We want you to have a productive consultation with Dr. Pancholi, so here are 2 tips to help make that happen. 1….
Cosmetic Surgery Tax Dropped in Favor of Tanning Tax
Senate leaders have reportedly dropped the so-called Botax from the healthcare reform bill. Interestingly, they decided to trade one controversial tax for another; they’re replacing the elective cosmetic tax with a 10% tax on indoor tanning! John Overstreet of the Indoor Tanning Association reportedly accused plastic surgeons of “throwing the tanning industry under the bus by transferring a tax from…
