Posted on May 1, 2012 in Events, Practice News, Procedural Information
I am pleased to announce that I have obtained my medical license from the Bahamian Medical Council and a temporary work permit from the Bahamian Immigrations in order for me to provide basic Plastic Surgery services on an occasional basis at the Auskell Medical Clinic, Marsh Harbour, Abacos, Bahamas . My first day is scheduled for Thursday, May 17th. Because I have to provide my own supplies and equipment, it is imperative that anyone interested in being evaluated by me on that date make an appointment ahead of time. This can be done through the Clinic (242) 367-0200 or through my office via website (www.jkrmd.com), phone (561) 833-6688 or fax (561) 655-3609. For more information about my credentials and services that may be provided on site, click on this link Jana K. Rasmussen M.D., F.A.C.S Coming to Auskell Medical Clinic May 17th.
Posted on April 17, 2012 in General Info and Thoughts, Procedural Information
Does beauty and/or a youthful appearance play a role in securing and/or maintaining employment ….and if so, does this pertain to men and/or women ? Within the past 24 hours, I read one article supporting that comment for women, ”Young Women Contemplate Plastic Surgery to Keep Their Edge in the Corporate World” (http://www.surgery.org/consumers/plastic-surgery-news-briefs/young-women-contemplate-plastic-surgery-edge-corporate-world-1036470?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook) , and another article for men, “Plastic Surgery – It’s a Guy Thing, Too“ (http://www.latimes.com/features/image/la-ig-male-plastic-surgery-20120415,0,3215972.story).
In the case of women, instead of the women’s lib movement of the 1970′s, when women fought to take the focus away from their appearance and on to their achievements, the women of the Millennium or Me Generation (those born between 1980-1999) have no second thoughts about using superficial qualities to climb the corporate ladder. Reportedly, the major down side of this thought process is aging. Now the Me Generation, in their low to mid 30′s, are in competition with Generation Z (women in their 20′s), so to keep their competitive edge, they are turning to non-surgical plastic surgical treatments such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and skin resurfacing procedures (peels, FRAXEL™).
In the case of men, statistics have demonstrated a dramatic increase in Plastic Surgery, up 121% from 1997 to 2011. The overall trend has been attributed to aging, but more specifically, in the past 3 to 4 years, it has been linked to the declining economy….the job market requires men to look more youthful to maintain that competitive edge. Those procedures performed most frequently by men to appear younger are lipoplasty (liposuction, body contouring) and blepharoplasty (eyelid lift).
These articles reflect concepts that most of us perceive to be true, whether right or wrong. We all hope that, in the real world, we are judged, not by our looks, but by our character, or in the work place, by our work ethics and accomplishments.
Posted on March 21, 2012 in General Info and Thoughts, Practice News, Procedural Information
I last entered a post about “Xeomin, the New Competition to BOTOX®”. Since then, I had been trying to gain information about availabilty for use in my practice, but my Merz representative always seemed to avoid providing details. Recently, she confessed there was a “glitch” with the company that was restricting her from detailing/selling the product yet. It was just released what this “glitch” was. Apparently the product is not in question, but rather the manner in which it was developed and marketed….a California Judge has ordered that Xeomin be restricted from sale for 10 months due to violation of the Trade Secrets Act. This prevents Merz from major promotion of Xeomin at the annual ASAPS meeting this Spring and the annual ASPS meeting this Fall. It is unfortunate that lack of ethics of a corporation has limited patient availability of a potentially competitive product for wrinkle treatment . For more information, see this link http://psnextra.org/Articles/injunction.html
Posted on February 29, 2012 in General Info and Thoughts, Practice News, Procedural Information
Xeomin is a recently FDA approved injectable neurotoxin/muscle relaxant used for treatment of wrinkles that is regarded as the new competitor to BOTOX® Cosmetic. Those physicians in the U.S using it in clinical trials and those physicians in Europe/South America who have years of experience injecting it, have reported that it is very similar to BOTOX® Cosmetic….opinions are that it may start working sooner than BOTOX® Cosmetic, but may not last as long. The “unit to unit” dosing comparison is the same, and the “rumor” is that Xeomin may be less expensive…but the economic market being what it is, I assume that Allergan, the distributor of BOTOX® Cosmetic, will promote competitive pricing. I’ll keep you posted! The following is a local TV news report about Xeomin, but it may be biased, and I promise to keep you upadated with the latest non-biased information from my specialty societies when I receive it! http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/local_news/special_reports/move-over-botox-now-theres-xeomin-a-new-type-of-wrinkle-treatment
Posted on January 26, 2012 in General Info and Thoughts
They say, “Hind sight is 20/20″. And this film (posted on YouTube, see link below) poignantly depicts just that…..if we had only known then what we know now, maybe we would have done things differently. This is about Malignant Melanoma, a sometimes preventable and a potentially life threatening skin cancer if not detected and treated early. If we knew that we might be diagnosed with it in our future, would we have been more careful about sun exposure and other skin cancer preventive measures in our youth?
Many of you know I have always been a “sun worshiper” (helped my acne as a teenager, “tan fat is better than white fat” as a young adult, great source of Vitamin D as a ”health conscious” adult )… better than being a smoker! I am much better now about wearing my sunblock on my face, neck and chest, but more so for anti-aging purposes. Am I bad to tell my patients, “Do as I say, and not as I do”?
This film is very gripping – it was made possible thanks to the generosity of real Canadians and Americans whose lives have been touched by melanoma. These are not actors and I think that you, like I was, will be touched with their personal stories.
As an aside, you may enjoy the background music of the talented Freelance Whales, a New York-based group who lent their song, Generator ^ First Floor, to the film. After watching, please feel free to share. And as usual, if you should have any questions about the wellness of your skin or want information about skin cancer awareness and prevention, be sure to contact me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4jgUcxMezM&feature=email
Posted on January 13, 2012 in General Info and Thoughts, Procedural Information
If you have had or know of someone who has had breast augmentation/reconstruction with PIP silicone breast implants, please be aware of a recent “alert” by the ASAPS (American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) and the ISAPS (International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons). These breast implants, which are not FDA approved but are available in many foreign countries, are manufactured with inferior ”industrial silicone” with unknown impurities and their incidence of rupture is high (possibly as high as 11% per year). Removal (and replacement with FDA approved silicone implants) is recommended. Please see the following link or feel free to contact me for more information. http://www.surgery.org/private/pip-implants-guide
Posted on January 11, 2012 in General Info and Thoughts, Procedural Information
Happy New Year! With the New Year comes our Resolutions to improve something about us, often a commitment to healthier eating habits (hate that word “diet”) and an active lifestyle (hate that word “exercise”). For the women out there reading this, many of us want to improve the appearance of one of our most ”unaesthetic” body areas…our butts and thighs. But there may be help that is non-surgical! I have worked with an Image Consultant, Susan Bigsby (www.susanbigsby.com) who has helped many of my patients with improving their “style”, including hair, makeup, clothing and accessories. But for the New Year, she has made a recommendation for an exercise for the lower body that can help you look better in those stylish clothes! This recommendation is based on her personal experience which she has permitted me to share with you. In Susan’s own words:
“I’ve struggled with too much junk in my trunk and thighs that rub together my whole life. Last year, I was watching the “Today Show” and they featured an exercise that I now call “The Crab Walk.” I’ve exercised for 30 years and have had personal trainers. NOTHING has ever improved my lower body like this. I’ve lost four (4) inches off my hips and now wear a size 2 pant or straight skirt! Never before in my life! I show it to all my clients, so now I’d like all of you to benefit too! The video (in the You Tube link below)….was taken on my iPhone, so the audio is very low…I hope you get it!” If you can’t hear the instructions well, written instructions are below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wUQc7z_mmks
Instructions how to do “The Crab Walk”:
Do a wide, low plie – as wide and as low as you can get. Next, take 8 steps forward and 8 steps back – low and slow. Do this 5 times – anywhere, anytime. Susan does this 4 to 5 times a week. And remember, consistency is the key to the success of any exercise program. I intend to start the “Crab Walk” today! How about you? And perhaps you will reshape your lower body and won’t even need to contemplate liposuction as an alternative! Again, Have a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!!!
Posted on December 5, 2011 in General Info and Thoughts
One of my specialty societies, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), just published an article about the “vainest states” in the United States. This was based on the number of plastic surgeons per population. It didn’t surprise me that Florida was in the top tier, but can you guess who was ranked #1? If you guessed the District of Columbia, you are correct! I didn’t realize there was a correlation between plastic surgery and politicians but somewhere between the lines is a good Leno or Letterman joke! http://www.surgery.org/consumers/plastic-surgery-news-briefs/vainest-states-us-1035843?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook
Posted on November 23, 2011 in General Info and Thoughts, Procedural Information
A recent article in my local newspaper caught my attention http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/doctor-accused-of-injecting-cement-into-womans-buttocks-1980015.html ….just when you think you’ve heard it all, something like this catches your attention: Pumping Parties! Looking into it further, I learned that this is becoming more frequent, as cited by my specialty society http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=658122 . Who in their right mind would go to an untrained, unlicensed person to have their bum injected with unsterile, unapproved foreign matter? Need I say more? And on that note, I give you warm wishes for a Thanksgiving filled with family, friends, fun and good food!
Posted on November 15, 2011 in Events, General Info and Thoughts, Practice News, Procedural Information
As we approach Thanksgiving and the Christmas/Hanukkah/New Years Holiday Season, our calendars become filled with items we need to do, want to do, and sometimes have to do, but don’t really want to do. And as time becomes limited to accomplish everything on our busy schedules, we let stress get the better part of us. For many of us, that stress makes us look run down and appear less youthful. So to make you at least
look less stressed at the years end, my office is having a Holiday Special! Please click on the link for more details.
http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs024/1108300139455/archive/1108608574589.html
