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The wrinkles of the forehead and around the eyes can be smoothed out right in the office. Botox Cosmetic is a safe and effective treatment to temporarily reduce the number of lines around the eyes and forehead. It usually lasts 4-5 months and can be used to lift the sagging eyebrows of the forehead. If some of the skin ines do not completely disappear, the addition of hyaluronic fillers such and Restylane or Juvederm can be used to fill the wrinkles and may last up to a year. This is performed in the office as well with a local anesthetic to reduce discomfort and swelling. For more information on erasing wrinkles of the face call 239-348-4357

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the Natrelle 410 Highly Cohesive Anatomically Shaped Silicone-Gel Filled Breast Implant. The implant is approved for the purpose of breast augmentation in adults 22 and older and in women of all ages who are undergoing a breast reconstruction following cancer.

Natrelle 410 implants are manufactured by Allergan, Inc.

Dr. Oren Lerman, a plastic surgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital’s Institute for Comprehensive Breast Care in New York City, explained to CBSNews.com that this is the latest in a generation of silicone implants that may provide a more natural “tear-drop” look compared to other silicone options. The implants contain more cross-linking in the silicone gel than earlier models which makes it more cohesive, which in turn makes the implants firmer.

Doctors sometimes refer to these implants as “Gummy Bear” implants because of their feel and consistency when held outside the body, Lerman said.

The FDA’s approval was based on seven years of data collected from 941 women.

“The data we reviewed showed a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness,” Dr. Jeffery Shuren, director of the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health, wrote in a written statement. “We will be looking at the results from post-approval studies that will focus on their long-term safety and effectiveness.”

The studies did not compare safety data of the new Natrelle 410 to that of other implants on the market, the FDA said.

The FDA wants more studies, including a 10-year-study to collect information on long-term complications.

Lerman said these types of implants have been available for years in other countries besides the United States. The pros of the new implant, he said, is they give a more anatomical-looking, natural result and they are less prone to leading to wrinkling and visible edges that other implants may cause.

“These new form-stable implants are not necessarily a better product or a better choice for all women,” he said. “They are just a new product and a new choice for women that fills a certain need and makes up for certain shortcomings.”

Lerman adds that it’s important to get surgery done by an American Board of Plastic Surgery-certified plastic surgeon.

The FDA has more information in its “5 Things to Know About Breast Implants.”

Q: What is an eyelid lift?

A: An eyelid lift or blepharoplasty removes the excess skin, tightens the muscle and sculptures the underlying fat to a more youthful appearance. Many patients lose elacticity of the upper eyelid skin, causing droopy eyelids and obstruction of peripheral vision. This may require surgery of the eyelids to improve visual functions. A transconjunctival blepharoplasty hides the scar inside the eyelid and removes the fat from the baggy lower eyelid. Often overlying skin is tightened with a laser. For more information call  239-348-4357

Q: When can a child have protruding ears surgically corrected?

A: Prominent ears in children are a common problem that can lead to teasing in elementary school. Usually the ears are protruding from the scalp with loss folding of the skin and cartilage. The pinning back of the ears pr otoplasty is a surgical procedure to restore a normal shape. The surgery is performed when 85% of the ear growth anesthesia and performed in an outpatient  surgical center. The surgical incisions are hidden behind the crease of the ear, so no surgical scars are visible. The recovery is 7 (seven) to 10(ten) days. For any further information call 239-348-4357