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Revision Rhinoplasty in Manhattan New York by Dr. Thomas Romo

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The need for a revision rhinoplasty is usually the result of excessive cartilage and bone being removed from the nose during a primary rhinoplasty. During the healing phase over the following year, the nasal skin shrink-wraps around the remaining nasal architecture. Because the structure is now weakened, the nose becomes distorted and malshaped with ski slope bridges, pinched nasal tips, retracted nostrils with twisted noses and blocked nasal breathing. Revision rhinoplasty is one of the most difficult operations to perform and the surgeon must have extensive experience in treating this deformity before offering this procedure to patients.

Dr. Romo is an expert in revision rhinoplasty having designed and developed new surgical techniques in this field. He has published widely in the literature and lectures nationally and internationally on this topic. Dr. Romo utilizes standard techniques for revision rhinoplasty but also offers newer alternatives for needed architectural support. This means that natural material like ear cartilage and rib cartilage may be used during the reconstruction. If the patient desires not to use these donor sites, then alternative safe porous implant material may be used to support the new rhinoplasty. This approach makes the postoperative healing period less extensive because the donor site pain is eliminated.X-Cart Design X-Cart templates X-Cart Skin Design

Over the last twenty years Dr. Romo has performed hundreds of successful revision rhinoplasty surgeries using the combination of natural and artificial implant material. He continues active research in this field today.

BAHA® System - implanted treatment for hearing loss that works through direct bone conduction.

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The BAHA® system is an implanted treatment for hearing loss that works through direct bone conduction.

Consists of three parts: a titanium implant, an external abutment, and a sound processor.
Uses bone as a pathway for sound to travel to the functioning inner ear.
The BAHA system requires a short, minimally invasive surgical procedure lasting 30-60 minutes, performed under general or local anesthesia, typically on an outpatient basis.

The BAHA system has been innovatively treating patients since 1977 and is a leading solution for patients who have a mixed or conductive hearing loss affecting the outer and/or middle ear, as well as unilateral sensorineural hearing loss, also known as Single-Sided Deafness (SSD™).

In 1996, the BAHA system was cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in the United States to treat mixed and conductive hearing loss.

In 1999, the BAHA system was cleared by the FDA for pediatric use in children age five and older.

In 2001, the BAHA system was cleared by the FDA for bilateral fittings.

In 2002, the BAHA system was cleared by the FDA for use in patients with unilateral sensorineural hearing loss, commonly known as Single-Sided Deafness (SSD).

In 2002, Entific Medical Systems introduced the BAHA® Softband, designed to be used until a child is ready to receive the complete BAHA system.

Uses adjustable elastic band to connect to the sound processor and hold it comfortably against the skin.
Offers benefits of BAHA treatment until the child is old enough to receive the BAHA system implantation.

In 2002, Entific Medical Systems introduced a directional microphone with a Phonak FM-receiver.

Directional microphone, improving intelligibility in noisy environments, is currently standard with all BAHA® Compacts.

FM-receiver, for use with the BAHA Compact, works with FM system base stations common in many classrooms, schools, and other large group settings.

In 2003, Entific Medical Systems launched a new web site (www.entific.com).

Offers interactive environment for clinicians and patients, including searchable clinician database.

Features global Entific information as well as exclusive USA content.

About Entific Medical Systems
Entific Medical Systems, based in Göteborg, Sweden and represented by local offices throughout North America and Europe, focuses on hearing and facial rehabilitation, improving quality of life for people all over the world. Formerly a part of the Swedish group Nobel Biocare, Entific has been an independent company since 1999. The United States office is located in Powell, Ohio, just outside Columbus.

About the BAHA system
The BAHA hearing rehabilitation system is a unique treatment option for mixed or conductive hearing loss due to a missing ear canal, non-functioning middle ear, draining ears, or other condition in which wearing a traditional hearing aid is not an option. In addition, the BAHA system has been FDA cleared as a successful treatment option for unilateral sensorineural hearing loss, also known as Single-Sided Deafness (SSD). The BAHA system is comprised of three parts including a titanium implant, an external abutment, and a sound processor.

The BAHA system works through direct bone conduction, using bone as a pathway for sound to travel to the functioning inner ear, or cochlea, without involving the ear canal or middle ear. In BAHA treatment, sound is transferred from the sound processor via the external abutment to the titanium fixture, which is placed in the skull bone behind the ear. The BAHA system implantation requires a short 30-60 minute outpatient surgical procedure, performed under general or local anesthesia. Patients benefit from unilateral and bilateral fittings. The BAHA system is based on osseointegration - titanium implants integrated with living bone tissue - and has been helping people hear for nearly 30 years.

Dr. Romo, a Super Specialist in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Manhattan New York

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Dr. Thomas Romo III is one of the most respected facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons in the world. A well-known educator and researcher, he holds many of the highest surgical and academic credentials in his profession. As a "super specialist", Dr. Romo works exclusively on the face, nose, eyelids, brow, and neck.

Dr. Romo is currently the Director of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at both Lenox Hill Hospital and The Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital in New York City as well as the Director Emeritus of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. He is the past President of the New York Facial Plastic Surgery Society and has served as the Eastern Regional Director of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery from 1999 to 2004. He has been cited in the Castle-Connolly peer review survey as a "Best Doctor in New York" for almost a decade. In addition, he is author and editor of the textbook "Aesthetic Facial Plastic Surgery: A Multidisciplinary Approach" (Thieme Publishing, 2000).

For the past eighteen years, Dr. Romo has also dedicated his considerable talents to advancing Microtia surgery - a corrective procedure that constructs ears for children born without them. He heads the world-renowned Microtia team at Lenox Hill Hospital and The Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, working with both adults and children who come to Dr. Romo from all over the world.

Buying a franchise in New Jersey

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Learning about retail franchise opportunities will help you more in the long run than you may realize, until the time comes when you really need it.

operating licenses, inventory, equipment, rent, utilities, moving expenses, furniture, equipment, decor, signs, architectural fees, computers, and computer accessories. The franchise fee buys you the right to use the franchisor's trademarks, business methods, and distribution. The average franchise fee is $20,000 to $100,000. The amount of the franchise fee will be determined by how well known the franchisor is and the size and location of the franchisee's territory. Do your own calculations to determine your start-up and ongoing expenses. Franchisors may underestimate these expenses in order to make the franchise more attractive as a possible investment. If you rely on the franchisors estimates, you could s

If knowledge is power, then after you have finished this blog post on franchise opportunities in New Jersey, you will be feel like Mighty Man when this subject is brought up in casual conversation.

If you determine that franchising is a good avenue to business ownership, one of the most important considerations is this: dont let your excitement about going into business for yourself, or about a certain concept, cloud your judgment or make you skip a proper investigation of the concept. There are thousands of franchises in the United States. Be open minded when first investigating types of franchises, and dont have tunnel vision about which one you think interests you. Once you narrow down your choices, investigate more than one at least semi-thoroughly.
The franchisor is required by law to provide you with a Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (U.F.O.C.). It should contain a list of existing franchisees. Contact as many as you can! See what their experience has been. If possible, get them to let you review their financial statements and see how they are really doing. If you cant review actual numbers of other franchisees, dont rely on the franchisors projections. Franchisees typically like to share their successif they are doing well. Plus, getting a new franchisee in the system is good for the chain, which should motivate them to share. Some will be sensitive about the confidentiality of the information, but if no one will let you see their books, thats a warning sign that the franchise may not be doing well in your market or overall.
Never get hastyyou will strongly regret it if you do, and end up making a bad choice. Also investigate resells of existing franchise unitsthey can represent a great opportunity and a smaller financial investment. Franchising can be an excellent avenue to business ownership. Investigate carefully, make objective judgments, and make sure the franchise is delivering value to its franchisees for the royalties and independence they require you to give upand then get started! Conclusion
There is value in both new and existing franchise concepts. Obviously, the newer a chain is, the more untried and risky it is. Early entrants into one that becomes successful will enjoy higher returns, but dont deceive yourself about the risk just because its a franchise (with either new

We have just reached the tip of the iceberg on buying a franchise in Pennsylvania, as the remainder of this blog post will help to further your understanding of this complex subject.

More and more people are leaving the office grind behind to work at home. Whether downsized, outsourced, or sick and tired of cubicle hell, people like never before are saying goody bye to the corporate life and starting home-based businesses. One tool making it easy for a person to have a home-based business is the Internet. Along with the Internet, comes a diverse lot of income earning opportunities and people are jumping on board.
One Internet based product tapping into the home-based business market is the Funded Sponsoring Franchise system. Now, why would someone develop a product like a franchise? Because, franchises are soooooo successful. Think about it. When was the

In closing, it will benefit you to seek out other resources on franchises if you feel that you dont yet have a firm understanding of the subject matter.

Cosmetic Surgery in New York by Dr. Romo: Injectables and Fillers - Part 2

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It's safest to go to a doctor who is board certified in dermatology, plastic surgery, or an above-the-neck specialty. (A head and neck surgeon; an ear, nose, and throat doctor; or an ophthalmologist may have a cosmetic surgery subspecialty.) Just as important is experience with a variety of injectables.

Above all, don't let price or convenience— or the appeal of a Botox or filler party—sway you. "Don't have it done in a hotel room," says Lewis. "These parties are the antithesis of the way it should be done. When you receive Botox or a filler, you want proper lighting and to know exactly what you're getting. You don't want people sipping drinks and watching. Getting injected is not a festive occasion."

Here's how to find a doctor who will give you the look you want with the least risk of complications.

Make a list

Start by asking for recommendations from your family doctor, relatives, and friends. People can be surprisingly open about sharing resources.

Check the doctor referral services of nearby university-based medical centers and national medical associations such as the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS; www.surgery.org), the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD; (www.aad.org), or the American Society of Dermatological Surgery (www.asds-net.org).

Do a background check

Confirm the doctor's board certification with the American Board of Medical Specialties (www. abms.org). Membership in a professional organization like ASAPS or the AAD is a plus.

Set up a "go see" appointment

Call each doctor's office on your list and get some basic info (see "Questions to Ask," p. 175). Narrow your choices to one or two docs and schedule consultations. You're going to have an ongoing relationship with the physician you choose, so you want to feel comfortable.

I'll Have What She's Having

All fillers work in the same general way: They increase volume, either where no soft tissue existed or where it has diminished with age. Fillers can lift the depression of a crease, for example, or plump thin lips or flat cheeks. Fillers are often layered with one another and/or Botox, which relaxes the wrinkle - forming muscles.

"The art is in selecting the appropriate fillers to meet an individual's needs," explains Seth Matarasso, MD, a professor of dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco. He offers an example of the fine-tuning that may be required for a natural-looking mouth: A dense filler can be injected to define the lip's borders, a less-dense one to subtly plump them, and yet another to fill the fine superficial lines above the lip. "What works where depends largely on product's thickness," Matarasso says.

Here are the injectable you're most likely to be offered.

Your own tissue

(fat injections) The extra padding on your hips might seem to be the ideal filler because it's your own tissue out to be unpredictable. In some people, the transplanted fat cells resorb quickly; in others, they last for years.

Fat is retrieved and transferred through a large needle, so bruising may occur. And because some of the fat will be reabsorbed within a few weeks, the doctor will slightly overfill to compensate for the expected loss. The resorption isn't always balanced. "A lopsided lip, for example, can happen with any filler, but it's more likely with fat," says Theodore Kramer, MD, medical director of the Riverview Cosmetic Surgery & Skincare Center in Norwalk, CT.

Collagen

(bovine Zyderm, Zyplast; bioen-gineered Cosmoderm, Cosmoplast) Collagen, which gives skin its resiliency, is the granddaddy of all fillers. Injectable bovine (cow) collagen was FDA-approved in 1981 for lifting depressed acne scars and filling wrinkles. Major drawback: It's made from animal tissue and can cause an allergic reaction, so a skin test a month before treatment is essential. Plumping lasts for 3 to 4 months.

Cosmoderm and Cosmoplast are bioengineered collagen derived from human cells, so there is no allergy risk. Their lasting power is similar to that of bovine collagen.

Silicone

(Silikon 1000—FDA-approved for correcting retinal detachment) Medical-grade silicone injections have been slowly gaining in popularity because they finish off a wrinkle once and for all. Microdroplets deposited in the skin via multiple injections along a crease prompt the body to produce collagen to surround the foreign bodies, which lifts the area. But this method is permanent, meaning side effects (including red, inflamed nodules) and any mistakes (such as overplumping) are there for life.

Hyaluronic acid

(Restylane, Hylaform, Captique) Depending on the product, man-made gel versions of hyaluronic acid (HA), a sugar molecule, are derived from tiny pieces of rooster combs or bacteria grown in a lab. Once injected into lines, the material attracts up to 1,000 times its weight in water, thus filling I he crevice. HA's cushiony softness makes it a favorite for cheeks and lips.

The downside: The material has quite a sting, and swelling is obvious for a day or two. If injected too superficially a mistake that's most often made by inexperienced injectors—HA can temporarily produce tiny beading and inflamed larger nodules. HA lasts about 4 to 6 months.

PoIy-L-lactic acid

(Sculptra—FDA-approved to replace lost tissue in the faces of HIV-positive people) For more than 20 years, poly-L-lactic acid was used in absorbable sutures before doctors found that placing it deep within the skin revs up collagen production. "You inject it once a month, and new collagen gradually creates added volume. About four sessions works amazingly well," says Leslie Baumann, MD, a professor of dermatology at the University of Miami. Bonus; Sculptra is so thick, the plumping effect lasts up to 2 years. Side effects may include small bumps or inflammation within a year of treatment.

Calcium hydroxylapatite

(Radiesse— FDA-approved to treat vocal cord paralysis) This version of the natural cementing material found in teeth and bone is suspended in a water-based gel. Clinical trials for wrinkle filling are under way, but some doctors are already using it for deep wrinkles, jowls, and even botched nose jobs. It's so thick that the doctor must inject it deeply through a large needle, so there's more bruising than with other injectables, says Thomas Romo III, MD, director of facial plastic reconstructive surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. The plumping may persist for 2 years or more.

Cosmetic Surgery in New York by Dr. Romo: Injectables and Fillers - Part1

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End of the Lines?

The truth about instant wrinkle smoothers and fillers

BY WENDY SCHMiD

Hollywood stars preening for the red carpet aren't the only ones turning to Botox and injectable collagen to take a few years off their faces. Last year, more than 3 million Americans had their wrinkle-making muscles relaxed with Botox; more than 1 million had their lines and lips plumped with fillers.

That's a 35% increase over the previous year, and the spiking curve is expected to climb still higher in 2006, as word of mouth spreads, more physicians become adept at using injectables, and new fillers get FDA approval.

In fact, demand among ordinary folk is so high that you can get your fill at the mall: About 1,500 so-called medical spas (or med-spas) have opened across the country, most selling wrinkle-smoothing injectables in a spalike setting, though not always administered by an experienced doctor.

To get the look you want—and lower the risk of a temporarily frozen forehead or over plumped "trout pout"—remember that getting injected is a medical procedure, not just a beauty treatment.

Where to Go, Who to See

To a generation raised on collagen injections to fill acne scars and plump lips, having a lunch-hour "face-lift" seems as simple as having your hair highlighted.

That's the kind of misconception that led to disappointment and embarrassment for Myriam S., a 47-year-old physical therapist in La Canada, CA. She scheduled an appointment for Botox injections shortly before Christmas, but it didn't go as planned. Over the holidays, Myriam greeted friends with her right eye and face so badly bruised that she couldn't minimize the discoloration with makeup. "The doctor said the nurse who gave me the Botox hit a blood vessel," Myriam says. Would she do it again? "Absolutely," she says, "but next time I'm only letting a doctor do the injecting."

Caution should be your watchword, says Wendy Lewis, a cosmetic surgery consultant in New York City and London and author of America's Cosmetic Doctors and Dentists. Even when the needle is in the most experienced hands, there can be temporary side effects such as bruising, swelling, and tiny bumps along the injection site. But your risk of serious problems, including deformities that last for months, is lower when you go to an expert.

Dr. Romo's No-Facelift Facelift - Endoscopic Composite Facelift in New York

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Dr. Romo believes this comprehensive approach to the pre operative patient lessens their anxiety and fears which produces a calmer experience and rapid recovery. The intra-operative experience is where Dr. Romo shines. He is one of the innovators of the endoscopic composite facelift™ procedure for aging face surgery. He designed many of the newer surgical techniques and actual instrument sets utilized for endoscopic facial rejuvenation surgery. This modern minimally invasive approach means smaller incisions are made and therefore less surgery is being performed. This meticulous technique leads to a more natural, longer lasting result and provides for a rapid recovery following elective aging face surgery.

Diary of a Modern Facelift
Bazaar Magazine

The latest cosmetic-surgery techniques promise to lake off the years with remarkably natural-looking results. Former model turned writer (and Liv Tyler mother) Bebe Buell chronicles going under the knife made up my mind when I was younger that I was never going to get major cosmetic surgery no matter how I looked when I got older.

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