If you are a Game of Thrones fan and expecting a Plastic Surgeon’s perspective of the protagonist Jon Snow — I’m sorry to disappoint. The following blog discusses the legacy of John Snow, the Father of Modern Epidemiology. In 1854, a Cholera outbreak occurred in Soho, London. The English physician and surgeon, John Snow, was... Read more
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The value of the physician is derived far more from what may be called his general qualities than from his special knowledge. A sound knowledge of the aetiology, pathology, and natural history of the commoner diseases is a necessary attribute of any competent clinician. But such qualities as good judgement, the ability to see the... Read more
“Have by some surgeon, Shylock, on your charge, to stop his wounds lest he do bleed to death.” The Merchant of Venice 4.1.254-5 Reddy Aesthetics recently expanded to our second location located on Roswell Road in Buckhead. This location named SkynBar, was opened in collaboration with dedicated Aestheticians with over 50-years of collective experience. We... Read more
“The cuisine of a country is its landscape put in a pot.” While I don’t usually blog about food and restaurants, I simply had to share some of the wonderful dining experiences I encountered during my last visit to Barcelona. I recently attended the Microaire HiDef body sculpting course in Barcelona in March 2019. The... Read more
In December of 2018, Allergan was prohibited from selling its popular Textured Breast Implants in Europe. This action was undertaken by denying Allergan a renewal of Safety Certificate (CE), which is required of all medical devices sold in Europe. Why did European regulatory agencies deny Allergan Textured Breast Implants the vital certificates of safety, and... Read more
On July 30th 2018, the US Food & Drug Administration issued a Safety Communication regarding the safety of energy based devices in vaginal rejuvenation. The FDA explicitly states that the energy devices were neither cleared nor approved for the treatment of symptoms of menopause such as vaginal laxity, dryness, painful intercourse, painful urination, or decreased... Read more
Last month, five American and International Societies (ASPS, ASAPS, ISAPS, ISPRES, and IFATS) issued an Urgent Advisory to surgeons regarding the “alarming” number of deaths associated with the surgical procedure commonly known as the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). According to the advisory, the death rate with fat grafting to the buttocks is as high... Read more
The Seriousness of Intent in Surgery Surgery– simply put, the amelioration of disease by the operation of the hand. Proper surgeries are the result of thoughtful planning and the application of meticulous technique. Like all skilled tasks, surgery requires planning, execution, focus and determination to see the job to it’s successful conclusion. In many instances... Read more
“Stockholm (don’t) Let Me Go Home…” -Jason Isbell from Southeastern 2015 I recently had the privilege of attending the annual Beauty Through Science Aesthetic Conference held in Stockholm, Sweden. Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is located on the Baltic Sea and the city is an archipelago of eleven separate islands. Stockholm is remarkable for it’s natural beauty, outstanding architecture... Read more
Welcome to the blog of the Reddy Aesthetic Institute. The goal of our periodical correspondence is to address topics of current interest while educating, and hopefully entertaining, our clients. The Aesthetics industry has undergone massive shifts in the last twenty years with the introduction of new technologies and the entry of an increasingly diverse array... Read more