Surgically Implanted Bombs

As a plastic surgeon in Sacramento California we hear all sorts of things.  We were recently asked about implantable boob bombs by a client.  She worked for the TSA and last year they underwent some training on implantable explosive devices. Recently a news story about implantable bombs caught our eyes as well.  Would it be possible to implant a bomb into a breast implant?  The answer is yes.  And could it be placed safely and effectively – yes.  However the why and who would be the real questions.  Conceivably a sterile device could be manufactured that would detonate inside a breast implant.  All it would need to contain is a propellant, an igniter, and a detonating receiver.  With enough combustible energy (say more than 3 ounces – like 20 ounces) the device could also conceivably disrupt a crowded place or an airplane.  A standard breast implant being around 300 cc or 10 ounces it seems plausible and possible, and again why and who would do this. And really why not put the device into the abdomen instead of the breast?

We certainly have no knowledge of any doctor who would do this. It goes against the Hippocratic oath – First Do No Harm. What Doctor who has gone through such extensive training would even consider doing this? Perhaps he or she wouldn’t know what they are doing? That is really unlikely as the implants when placed are transparent and need to be inspected prior to placement. Not only would they have to look different but they most likely would feel different too. Maybe they could be coerced into such an act? This doesn’t seem likely but possible – perhaps.  However, who would even consider having this done? 

These are the real questions – who and how. The other issue is avoidance of detection. Could this go undetected?  With the advanced imaging devices probably not however with a pat down search – probably. Certainly a question the TSA must have an answer for. Say a bomb was placed into a breast implant – would they be able to detect it? However it would still be fair to say that the limiting factor would be the motivation of the human sacrifice and the doctor implementing this diabolical plan that would be the crux of the matter. The other insights are just little details.

For now Boob Bombs is perhaps just another interesting news story.

I turned 40.  I know not a big deal – however for me it was a moment of pause and reflection.  I am so grateful for so many things in this life especially the friends and relationships that I am a part of.  I am thankful for the people in my life and the amazing moments we have shared more than anything.  I feel lucky to be in a profession where I get to witness so much joy in others lives as well.

The toughest part of turning forty though has been realizing I am no longer look thirty.  I seemed to have collected a few extra pounds with age and some eating habits as well that didn’t make me feel my best. My crinkly facial skin and spare tire around the middle aren’t getting better by themselves.  At forty do I live with it? Do I throw in the towel and enjoy the extra 35 – 40 pounds that weren’t there before marriage, kids, and career? If I do lose weight what will I do about all the loose skin – especially around the face and eyes?  As a plastic surgeon, I am fortunate enough to witness amazing transformations daily and am always inspired by the inner strength I witness from patients whom decide to make positive changes in their lives and relationships and themselves.  This always resonates with me and our staff at Chrysalis Cosmetics.  In reflection this is what I wanted for the next chapter of life!

I decided I’d better start practicing what I preach and get into better shape.  After reading the China Study and In Defense of Food, we as a family were inspired to eat more whole foods and less animal protein. We have started gardening and become members in a CSA.  Eating this way feels good rationally as well as physically.  It is amazing to eat something you witnessed grow over a course of several months from a seed.  We started raising bees to better pollinate the yard and are enjoying learning about being better stewards of the land.  We have started collecting water and eating raw foods as well.  It has been a real awakening for our whole family.

What I noticed though as even though I was eating better I still hadn’t lost much weight however I was feeling so much better I had the energy to do something more. I was also tired of being called a Clydesdale while competing in sprint triathlons.  I started training for Olympic and half ironman triathlons as well. Now having lost over 35 pounds I feel better than ever.  I have gone from a 38 inch waist to a 31 and xl to a medium.  I am excited to get new clothes! 

In sharing these experiences with others I am always amazed at how many people have figured all this out years ago.  It is fun to develop new insights as we age! Perhaps this is the golden lining of age – wisdom. Anyway I have noticed some skin changes as well with my new age.  I have had to step up and adjust the skin maintenance plan as well and have started using Botox, Juvederm, and Restylane and lasers to enhance some areas that were starting to sag and bag.  The realities of weight-loss, however is that it is so much fun feeling confident and hopefully providing some inspiration for others in doing so.  Happiness and contentment are truly contagious.  So here is to another great year.

Crossing the finish line feels so good

Plastic Surgeon Dr Perry

Tahoe Hat

Sunday Afternoons offers hats and swim wear to protect you and your children’s skin form the harmful UV radiation. At Chrysalis Cosmetics we are excited to offer this product to you. Sun wear along with a skin care program can provide fresh skin through out the season. Most hats and clothes are 50 SPF (UPF)and protect you from both UV A and UV B. UV B rays cause sunburn, skin dryness, peeling, pigmentation spots, premature aging, and some types of skin cancer. UVA rays are related to premature aging, some types of skin cancers, and eye damage (macular degeneration and cataracts). Remember to protect you and your children’s skin this summer. We look forward to seeing you and assisting you with your plastic and cosmetic surgery needs as well as skin care.

*UPF: “Ultraviolet Protection Factor” is the international standard for rating UV resistance in fabrics and clothes. Over 98% of the UV rays are prevented from passing through a fabric with a rating of 40 – 50 UPF. The sun protective properties the Sunday Afternoon fabrics last for the life of the garment, and does not wash out.

tummy before make over with tummy tuck

Before tummy tuck and breast augmentation

after tummy tuck and breast augmentation

After mommy makevover

Her recovery was uneventful and she is so happy! She did have to redo her summer wardrobe and has been receiving a bit more attention. She loves the way she feels! We are so proud of her. She looks great and feels great inside and out!

Sandra was recently interviewed by Sacramento Magazine in the April 2010 edition page 107 – 108. She discusses her personal experience with her breast augmentation procedure and her recovery as well as sharing a before and after photo. She looks great! Her interview highlights her resilient personality! Go Sandra.

There is also a trend to have multiple procedures on different aspects of the body at once as well. Commonly liposuction of the neck and thighs might be added to a rhinoplasty and or a breast enhancement. We are seeing ear pinning (otoplasty) being combined with breast augmentation as well as a nose surgery. No longer are people waiting to get their procedures done at different times and having to go through different recoveries and disruptions of their personal lives and busy schedules. While full recovery and incisional healing takes a year, most people return to work within a week or two. Certainly the recovery from multiple procedures may be a little more difficult to endure however most patients state that they would do it again.

The ability to have multiple procedures performed at once is one of the benefits of visiting a plastic surgeon’s office for your transformation because they are fully trained in esthetics and harmony from head to toe in all types of procedures. This allows the plastic surgeon to listen to you and then provide a treatment plan that addresses your concerns as well as your time frame and budget. From injectables such as Juvederm and Botox to lasers such as the Sciton Profractional to Facelifts and Mommy Makeovers, all of the tools are available in one practice. You won’t feel like you are being sold a product or a laser but more of a complete package to address your unique and individual concerns.

• Botox
• Fillers; Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, Scultpra
• Laser Resurfacing
• Laser Skin Enhancements
• Breast Augmentation
• Liposuction
• Tummy Tucks
• Mommy Makeovers
• Facelift and Blepharoplasty
• Rhinoplasty

We look forward to an exciting new year of plastic and cosmetic surgery for the Sacramento area. We will continue to focus on offering artistic procedures that are safe, comfortable and lasting. We look forward to evaluating the latest techniques and procedures as well for the coming decade. Have a great new year.

One of the most basic and striaght forward ways of being healthy and loosing weight while looking and feeling your very best is is to start by consuming plants instead of animals for your meals. One of the biggest problems we in the western societies face is eating a healthy diet. We eat a diet based upon animal proteins and simple carbohydrates, and like other countries that consume a similar diet we are obese, die from heart disease or cancer. For more detailed information read the China Study. If you can only do one thing eat plants for a month and exercise five hours a week. You’ll be amazed at the increased energy you will have and how much better your body feels. You will also like what you see on the scale as well. Have you ever seen an obese vegetarian?

With plastic surgery it is possible to shape your physic and enhance your appearance significantly and predictably however it is not possible to improve your physical health or loose weight through plastic surgery in any meaningful way. Health is something that you choose everyday. cosmetic plastic surgery may also help to improve your self esteem but it is unlikely to lower your cholesterol or decrease your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. The best way to loose weight and decease your risk of a western disease (breast, prostate, colon cancers, diabetes, heart disease) is through a eating plant based foods and exercise. A good read on this subject is “The China Study” by Dr Campbell. Not only will you be slimmer if you eat only plant based proteins, you will be healthier, and our environment will also be thanking you. If you like movies view “Food Inc” or read “In Defense of Food” for more information. It is important before having your appearance enhancing procedure that you optimize your size and health.

There are many reasons to look your best. It is important to also feel your best. At Chrysalis Cosmetics in Sacramento California we look forward to helping you with your plastic surgery needs. We believe that life should be beautiful. We believe it is easier to move towards a goal and look forward to assisting you.

While no lips are identical all lips have certain anatomically features that allow plastic surgeons to enhance the lip shape with precision. Notice the red part of the lip and the consistency of a wet and dry border within the red area of the lip. Also one can observe a constant a red and a white line lining the outer border of the lip. This defines the lip shape. The philtral columns and cupids bow are essential for the upper lip and the corners or commissures shape the smile. These soft curves with gently transitions give the lip its personality and often mirror the inner personality. Lips are not only apart of youth and of beauty, they are essential for expression. See the before and after photo below.

We are lucky to live in a time were we can keep our lips looking beautiful even if weight loss, age, sun damage and atrophy have wreak havoc on the suppleness so necessary for the vitality associated with the beautiful lips. Today Juvederm and Restylane are being utilized to shape and enhance the sensuality of the lips. Juvederm and Restylane utilize a naturally occurring sugar that binds with water to restore the lips natural volume and shape. This volume enhancement brings out the natural beauty associated with curves of the lips. Lip enhancement is an off FDA label use of the HA fillers including both Juvederm and Restylane, much the same that Botox is off FDA label when used for the smile lines around the eyes. Other options for the smile lines include laser resurfacing and this can be combined in a single treatment for your convenience. Juvederm is commonly used not only in the lips for enhancement but also in the cheeks and around the eyes to enhance your look. It is truly amazing what can be done with a little visit to your plastic surgeon.

Here in Sacramento, California, many patients receive their injections or filler treatments every three to six months. Dr Perry recommends that you be evaluated every three to four months with your Botox evaluation. If used regularly, it seems that less product is necessary to maintain the look you desire and it seems that better results can be obtained with frequent touch ups. Another advantage is the decrease in pain associated with the second time lip enhancement. Chemodenervation of the infraorbital nerve is often selected for the lip enhancement procedure, however in subsequent lip augmentations we are seeing more and more guests asking for just some ice and topical creams as opposed to nerve blocks for the lip augmentation with Juvederm.

We look forward to meeting you and discussing your lips today. Some also consider enhancing their lips while enlarging their breasts with breast implant surgery. See if a combination procedure is reight for you.

Another Before and After Lip Enhancement