There is a variety of skin care products on the market, and many of us have several products at home for everything from acne to dark circles. Our goal is to have healthy skin, but what does that really mean? Telisha Johnson, a plastic surgery nurse practitioner at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, explains Continue Reading
What is healthy skin?
What is scar therapy?
One concern that many patients have when they undergo surgery is “what will the scar look like?” All surgeries result in scars, and sometimes scars can become unsightly or painful for certain patients. This article discusses a bit more about what a scar is and different treatments for scars. What is a scar? A scar Continue Reading
What is the difference between Botox and fillers?
Most of us have heard about Botox and fillers, but how do they work? Chief of Plastic Surgery Derek Masden, MD, answers a few common questions below. What is Botox? A provider can inject Botox, a prescription medicine, into muscles to temporarily smooth the look of moderate to severe forehead lines, crow’s feet lines, or Continue Reading
Breast Reconstruction: What You Need to Know
Planning for a mastectomy can lead some women to worry about looking scarred or uneven after surgery. The good news is that breast reconstruction has come a long way over the years. Not only can women receive breast reconstruction at the same time as a mastectomy, the options give women the opportunity to feel the same or even better than they did Continue Reading
Myth Versus Truth: ‘My Botox Won’t Last’ and Other Misconceptions
Laugh lines, crow’s feet and wrinkles around the forehead are signs of a life well lived – and a natural part of the aging process. But take heart: While wrinkles are a fact of life, there are safe and effective ways to minimize their appearance and, in some cases, slow their progression. Botox® and fillers Continue Reading
DIEP Flap: An innovative plastic surgery technique for breast reconstruction
In January 2019, Alison Jordan, 58, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Soon after her diagnosis, Alison received breast surgery by Rubie Sue Jackson, MD, at Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC). “After my first lumpectomy with Dr. Jackson, we went through another biopsy and found more cancer,” Alison said. “Instead of doing another lumpectomy, the treatment Continue Reading
Myth versus truth: Understanding your winter skincare routine
Winter is right around the corner. That means it’s time to pack away your shorts and t-shirts for sweaters and scarfs. And just like you would protect your body from the cold temperatures, it’s important that you remember to protect your skin too. The truth of the matter is our skin is our largest organ Continue Reading
AAMC plastic surgeon gives back through volunteer work overseas
Imagine you’re able to use your gifts to offer life-altering surgeries to children in developing countries. Anne Arundel Medical Center plastic surgeon Devinder Singh, MD, has done this through his work with the international charitable group Changing Children’s Lives. Doctors volunteering with Changing Children’s Lives have performed free reconstructive surgeries on more than 1,000 children Continue Reading
AAMC plastic surgeon gives back through volunteer work overseas
Imagine you’re able to use your gifts to offer life-altering surgeries to children in developing countries. Anne Arundel Medical Center plastic surgeon Devinder Singh, MD, has done this through his work with the international charitable group Changing Children’s Lives. Doctors volunteering with Changing Children’s Lives have performed free reconstructive surgeries on more than 1,000 children Continue Reading
The dangers of getting plastic surgery overseas
Vashti Myers thought she was making the right choice when she decided to undergo cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic. Myers chose a doctor for her tummy tuck and Brazilian butt lift who had operated successfully on her aunt and cousin. Myers, a mom of three from Upper Marlboro, says she researched the doctor for Continue Reading
