Numerous scientific studies have demonstrated that taping is just as effective as other methods such as silicone scar gels and sheeting for optimum wound healing and scar control. "My ScaRx®Tape is simple and effective. I have found that these other products are difficult and messy for my patients to use and so become ineffective because of non-compliance," said Dr. Domanskis, a plastic surgeon.
The American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons(ASBPS) is celebrating its fifth year. Its main goal is to provide guidance for those patients that have lost significant amounts of weight through their own efforts or through weight-loss surgery. After bariatric surgery, diabetes, heart disease and blood pressure usually disappear, but a secondary problem, the excess, loose and sagging skin remains.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons website now features more information for bariatric patients seeking to reconstruct their face and bodies after excess weight loss as a result of bariatric surgery. Extensive library of before and after photographs of members' patients are included as well as the ability to ask plastic surgeons about their specific problems.