Author Archives: JBBoydMD

Give me a glue! What is PRP and how does it work?

Posted on October 24, 2011 by JBBoydMD

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a medical device system that processes a sample of your own blood to be used to minimize bleeding and bruising and enhance healing after a surgical procedure. A special dual syringe system (one side loaded … Continue reading →

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Anesthesia Answers: Do I need anesthesia for a cosmetic procedure?

Posted on October 24, 2011 by JBBoydMD

Types of anesthesia used for cosmetic surgery procedures range from topical to full general anesthesia. Anesthetics do have side effects, such as low blood pressure, decreased breathing, or heart arrhythmias. Constant monitoring of patient status during any surgery is important. … Continue reading →

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Can cosmetic surgery have “no down time”?

Posted on January 7, 2011 by JBBoydMD

The media is full of marketing ads promoting cosmetic surgery with “no down time” and with no anesthesia.  Cosmetic surgery and anesthesia techniques have certainly improved dramatically, but surgery is still surgery.  Educate yourself, and allow plenty of healing/recuperation time.  You … Continue reading →

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How long do breast implants last?

Posted on January 7, 2011 by JBBoydMD

Many patients ask if their breast implants need to be replaced every ten years.  I tell them that their implants should be monitored and they should consider secondary surgery only if there is an indication:  implant rupture, capsular contracture, rippling, size … Continue reading →

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