To My Patients: It has been months since my last blog, biased opinionated newsletterguess I havent had much to say about whats new and excitingbut now there are new procedures and products that are noteworthy in this practiceits time to inform you again. Although the economy is in the tank, our patients still want to improve their appearance, take care of their skin and change what they dont like about their bodies, (thank heaven) so there is still a lot going on in our offices. The longer Ive been in practice, now over 25 years, the more Ive encountered patients who are well informed and briefed on cosmetic surgical operations and nonsurgical treatments, i.e. Botox, facial fillers, Thermage, nonsurgical skin tightening, lasers and general skin care. Most patients know of the many options, but need our advice as to what is best for them as individuals. So we give our patients the most proper and safest course of treatment. If you do not wish to rece

JANUARY 2007 NEWSLETTER As threatened in last months newsletter, plans are to present a new topic each month to keep you informed of the changing practice of plastic surgery as it affects you, my patients. Last months biased opinion on lipodissolve versus liposuction were well received with many positive responses. This can be reviewed per our website at www.geraghtymd.com. January 2007 Subject: Silicon Gel Breast Implants This month I would like to briefly inform you of the recent approval of silicone gel breast implants for general use in cosmetic breast enhancement. Since we do several hundred breast implant procedures a year, I would like to give you my take on this after several decades of experience. Please if you do not wish these newsletter rantings, let us know and youll be eliminatedso to speak. Subject: Silicone gel breast implants In November, 2006 the FDA approved the return of silicone gel breast implants for general use in cosmetic breast surg