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    <title>Replacing Saline Breast Implants with Silicone Gel Implants Takes 45 Minutes or Less Under Local Anesthesia, Says Chicago Plastic Surgeon Allan Parungao </title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>More and more women with saline breast implants are choosing to upgrade to silicone gel implants, according to Chicago area plastic surgeon and author Allan Parungao, MD. At Face and Body Plastic Surgery in Oak Brook, Illinois, breast implant replacement can be done quickly and inexpensively under local anesthesia. Most patients return to work the next day. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2009)</P>
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    <title>Computerized IVF Follicle Measurements are Faster and Give High Success Rates, Says Research from Chicago Fertility Doctors Richard Sherbahn and Todd Deutch</title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>A new clinical study presented to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine shows that three-dimensional (3-D) automated ultrasound follicle measurement using GE&#039;s SonoAVC software during an in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle is effective and more efficient than traditional manual measurement of the follicles. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2009)</P>
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    <title>Lidocaine Mixed with Injectable Facial Fillers Can Make Treatments More Comfortable, Notes Houston Plastic Surgeon Norman Rappaport, MD </title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>Patients treated with injectable facial fillers such as Juv&#233;derm and Radiesse are experiencing greater comfort and faster recovery when the fillers are mixed with lidocaine, a local anesthetic. This innovative treatment technique is detailed in the October issue of the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. (PRWeb Nov 6, 2009)</P>
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    <title>Home fertility Tests can give False hope, says Research from Chicago-area Infertility Specialists Todd Deutch, MD and Richard Sherbahn, MD </title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>At-home fertility tests are not a reliable way for women to predict their chances of conceiving. New research presented to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine shows that two medically supervised ovarian reserve tests can help women age 35 and younger identify those who will have problems getting pregnant. (PRWeb Nov 3, 2009)</P>
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    <title>VASER&#174; Liposuction Now Available from Chicago-area Plastic Surgeons Allan Parungao, MD and Ricardo Izquierdo, MD, in Oak Brook, Ill. </title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>VASER-assisted liposuction delivers more skin-firming and less blood loss than traditional liposuction, according to a clinical study presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons annual meeting in Seattle. Oak Brook, Ill. board-certified plastic surgeons Allan Parungao, MD and Ricardo Izquierdo, MD, now offer state-of-the-art VASER liposuction. (PRWeb Oct 30, 2009)</P>
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    <title>Eric Egozi, MD, is Leading Clearwater, Florida Plastic Surgeon Provider of Sculptra Aesthetic, an Injectable Facial Filler Just Approved by the FDA for Cosmetic Use</title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>On July 28, 2009, the FDA approved Sculptra&#174; Aesthetic, an injectable poly-l lactic acid dermal filler, for treating facial aging with results lasting up to two years--about twice as long as hyaluronic acid fillers. Sculptra is much more difficult to inject than Botox or other facial fillers, so finding an experienced provider is key. Plastic surgeon Eric Egozi, MD, has been treating patients with Sculptra since 2007 and has more experience with it than any other plastic surgeon in the Tampa Bay area. (PRWeb Oct 20, 2009)</P>
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    <title>Chicago-area Plastic Surgeons Allan Parungao, MD, and Ricardo Izquierdo, MD, Announce Oct. 15 Grand Opening of Oak Brook, Ill. Office </title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>On Thursday, Oct. 15 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., board-certified plastic surgeons Allan Parungao, MD and Ricardo Izquierdo, MD will host a grand opening at their new Oak Brook, Ill. office just west of Chicago. Live demonstrations will focus on youth-enhancing, minimally invasive treatments such as Botox&#174; Cosmetic, Juv&#233;derm and Radiesse. Allergan&#039;s popular new Latisse eyelash-growing treatment will be available for $100 after a $20 mail-in rebate. (PRWeb Oct 9, 2009)</P>
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    <title>Ohio Orthopedic Surgeon Daniel Zanotti, MD, is One of the First in the U.S. to Perform All-Arthroscopic ACL Replacement Surgery</title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>Dr. Daniel Zanotti at the Center for Orthopedics in Sheffield Village, Ohio, just west of Cleveland, now offers all-arthroscopic ACL reconstruction. With this minimally invasive knee surgery, most of the pain and swelling subsides in 4-6 weeks, vs. 3-4 months for traditional ACL reconstruction. (PRWeb Oct 8, 2009)</P>
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    <title>Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction Can Preserve the Natural Look of the Breast, Says Houston Plastic Surgeon Norman Rappaport, MD, FACS</title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>A study in the Sept. 8, 2009 Journal of Clinical Oncology reports that nipple-sparing mastectomy may be suitable for some breast cancer patients, as well as for women undergoing a preventive mastectomy. The researchers found that leaving the nipple and areola in place during mastectomy allows plastic surgeons to reconstruct a more natural-looking breast--and may even preserve a degree of nipple sensation. (PRWeb Oct 1, 2009)</P>
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    <title>Houston Plastic Surgeon Norman Rappaport, MD, FACS, Can Undo the Damage of Unsatisfactory Hyaluronic Acid Facial Filler Treatments </title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>Even in today&#039;s economy, injectable hyaluronic acid facial fillers like Juv&#233;derm and Restylane are surging in popularity. A &quot;lunchtime&quot; treatment can instantly rejuvenate the face, with virtually no downtime and effects lasting for up to a year. But when a patient is unhappy with the results of a treatment, few injectors know how to undo the damage. (PRWeb Sep 9, 2009)</P>
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    <title>Robert Zanotti, MD, Is First Lorain County, Ohio Orthopedic Surgeon to Perform Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement</title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>Dr. Robert Zanotti at the Center for Orthopedics in Sheffield Village, Ohio, just west of Cleveland, now offers reverse total shoulder replacement surgery. This innovative procedure relieves pain and restores shoulder function for patients without an intact rotator cuff. Until now, these individuals -- who are not candidates for traditional shoulder replacement -- had been told they &quot;just had to live with the pain.&quot; (PRWeb Sep 1, 2009)</P>
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    <title>William Stanfield, MD, Is First Cleveland-area Orthopedic Surgeon to Perform OtisKnee&#174; Custom Fit Knee Replacement </title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>Dr. William Stanfield at the Center for Orthopedics in Sheffield Village, Ohio, now offers OtisKnee&#174; Custom Fit Knee Replacement. OtisKnee preserves more of the patient&#039;s own bone and ligaments, allowing for better implant fit and alignment -- and a faster return to an active lifestyle. (PRWeb Aug 11, 2009)</P>
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    <title>Plastic Surgeons Allan Parungao, MD, FACS, and Ricardo Izquierdo, MD, FACS, Moving Offices to Oak Brook, Ill., Minutes from Chicago </title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>Board-certified plastic surgeons Allan Parungao, MD, FACS, and Ricardo Izquierdo, MD, FACS, are moving from Hinsdale, Ill. to a spacious new office suite in Oak Brook, Ill. just west of Chicago. (PRWeb Aug 6, 2009)</P>
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    <title>Chicago-area Infertility Specialist Richard Sherbahn, MD, Reports a Woman&#039;s Age Affects Her Chances of Successful Pregnancy from Egg Donation </title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>Research by board-certified reproductive endocrinologist Richard Sherbahn, MD, at the Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago reveals that the age of a woman receiving donated eggs significantly affects her chances of implantation and successful pregnancy. (PRWeb Jun 4, 2009)</P>
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    <title>New Cool Lipo Reveals Men&#039;s 6-pack Abs by Removing Fat, Tightening Skin, Says Chicago-area Plastic Surgeon Allan Parungao, MD, FACS </title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>Board-certified plastic surgeon and author Allan Parungao, MD, FACS, is one of the first in the Chicago area to offer Cool Lipo, a new laser-assisted liposuction technique that gently melts and removes excess fat, then tightens the skin -- allowing men&#039;s hard-earned abdominal muscle definition to show. (PRWeb Jun 3, 2009)</P>
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    <title>John Krebs, MD, and William Stanfield, MD, Are the Only Northeast Ohio Orthopedic Surgeons  Performing MAKOplasty Robotic Partial Knee Replacement</title>
    <link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2449134.htm</link>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>MAKOplasty&#174; partial knee resurfacing lets active baby boomers with arthritis in only part of the knee get back faster to their favorite activities -- even running. Surgeons use robotics to replace just the damaged part of the knee, preserving the knee&#039;s alignment and stability -- and helping avoid the need for future surgery. Some patients are back on the golf course just five weeks after surgery. (PRWeb May 22, 2009)</P>
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    <title>Chicago-area Infertility Specialist Richard Sherbahn, MD, Reports a Woman&#039;s Body Mass Index Affects Her Success in Infertility Treatment </title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>Research by board-certified reproductive endocrinologist Richard Sherbahn, MD, at the Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago reveals that women with a higher body mass index have more eggs retrieved -- but not a correspondingly higher rate of success -- with in-vitro fertilization. (PRWeb May 14, 2009)</P>
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    <title>Chicago-area Plastic Surgeon Allan Parungao, MD, FACS, Customizes Mommy Makeovers to Restore Women&#039;s Pre-pregnancy Figures </title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>Many women today are deciding it&#039;s time to reclaim the figure they had before having children. Board-certified plastic surgeon and author Allan Parungao, MD, FACS, specializes in Mommy Makeovers -- a personalized combination of plastic surgery procedures designed to restore a woman&#039;s youthful shape. (PRWeb May 8, 2009)</P>
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    <title>Houston Plastic Surgeon Norman Rappaport, MD, FACS, Helps Women Reclaim Their Youthful Figures with a Mommy Makeover</title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>A woman makes a lot of sacrifices when she becomes a mother -- but now her pre-pregnancy figure doesn&#039;t have to be one of them. Dr. Norman Rappaport, a renowned plastic surgeon in Houston, Texas, is restoring women&#039;s figures with a customized combination of procedures known as a Mommy Makeover. (PRWeb May 8, 2009)</P>
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    <title>Spine Surgeon Robert Berkowitz, MD, at Northeast Ohio&#039;s Center for Orthopedics Now Offers Neck Disc Replacement Surgery </title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Robert Berkowitz, MD, of The Center for Orthopedics in Sheffield Village, Ohio, is one of the first surgeons to offer neck disc replacement -- an alternative to spinal fusion surgery. Dr. Berkowitz uses the Prestige&#174; cervical disc, the first artificial disc for the neck approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (PRWeb May 7, 2009)</P>
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    <title>Infertility Specialist Todd Deutch, MD, Joins Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago </title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>Reproductive endocrinologist and three-dimensional ultrasound specialist Todd Deutch, MD, is joining Richard Sherbahn, MD, at the Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago, with offices in Gurnee and Crystal Lake, Ill. (PRWeb Apr 21, 2009)</P>
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    <title>Plastic Surgeon Allan Parungao, MD, FACS, Announces Clinical Trial of Juv&#233;derm Technique to Treat Root Cause of Midface Sagging, without Surgery</title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>An experience trial at the Hinsdale Center for Plastic Surgery in suburban Chicago will study the effects of the new Juv&#233;derm Midface Rejuvenation, or JuMiR, technique designed to instantly treat a key cause of facial aging. (PRWeb Mar 27, 2009)</P>
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    <title>Northeast Ohio&#039;s Center for Orthopedics Saves Patients Time with  Online Next-Day Appointment Scheduling for its Open Cast Room </title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>The Center for Orthopedics in Sheffield Village, Ohio, has an Open Cast Room to provide next-day treatment for emergency room patients with a broken bone or injury. Now, the practice&#039;s web site lets patients greatly shorten their wait time by booking an appointment online. (PRWeb Mar 26, 2009)</P>
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    <title>Northeast Ohio&#039;s Center for Orthopedics Now Offers Hip Resurfacing, a Bone-Saving Alternative to Hip Replacement Surgery</title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>Now, the Center for Orthopedics in Sheffield Village, Ohio, offers hip resurfacing surgery to active Baby Boomers sidelined by arthritis. William B. Stanfield, MD, performs this state-of-the-art procedure to help men and women get back to the gym, dancing or the sports they love, with more freedom of movement and less chance of dislocation than hip replacement surgery. (PRWeb Jan 29, 2009)</P>
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    <title>Plastic Surgeon Allan Parungao, MD, FACS, Joins the Hinsdale Center for Plastic Surgery in Suburban Chicago </title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>Board-certified plastic surgeon and author Allan Parungao, MD, FACS, is joining Ricardo Izquierdo, MD, and Talmage Raine, MD, at the Hinsdale Center for Plastic Surgery, with offices in Hinsdale and Naperville, Ill. in the western Chicago suburbs. (PRWeb Dec 8, 2008)</P>
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    <title>New Web Site Offers Shirts with Custom-embroidered Aviator Wings for Veteran Military Pilots, Supports Families of the Wounded Fund</title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>A new web site by pilots, for pilots, www.wings4aviators.com, custom-embroiders U.S. military aviator&#039;s wings and call signs on quality shirts and jackets. To honor veterans, the company is donating 10% of the proceeds of every sale to the Families of the Wounded Fund, a 501(c)(3) charity. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008)</P>
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    <title>Breast Cancer Patients Need to Understand Reconstructive Surgery Options, Plastic Surgeon Notes</title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>A study in the April 2008 Journal of the American College of Surgeons finds that physicians do not routinely discuss the option of breast reconstruction with all breast cancer patients. Women need to understand their choices before having a mastectomy or lumpectomy, as breast reconstruction surgery often can be performed at the same time as cancer surgery. (PRWeb Oct 24, 2008)</P>
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    <title>For Many Baby Boomers, &#039;Belt Tightening&#039; in Today&#039;s Economy Includes a Tummy Tuck and Liposuction, Plastic Surgeon Notes</title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>Oak Park, Ill. plastic surgeon and author Allan Parungao, MD, FACS, notes an uptick in tummy tucks and liposuction among baby boomers in these troubled economic times. One boomer who came in for a consultation said, &quot;I&#039;m trying to decide between a backyard deck and a Mommy Makeover.&quot; She chose the Mommy Makeover. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2008)</P>
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    <title>Drug-Free Pain Relief: Chicago Pain Management Physicians Pioneer Hybrid Approach to Relieving Chronic Back and Leg Pain </title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>Chicago pain management specialists Eugene Lipov, MD, and Jay Joshi, MD, have combined two nerve stimulation techniques to relieve the unremitting pain of failed back surgery syndrome -- without drugs. (PRWeb Mar 14, 2008)</P>
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    <title>Pain-free Without Drugs: Chicago Pain Management Physicians Implant Under-the-skin Nerve Stimulator for Neck Pain Relief</title>
    <link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb736044.htm</link>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>Chicago pain management specialists Eugene Lipov, MD, and Jay Joshi, MD, recently implanted one of the first under-the-skin nerve stimulators to treat intractable neck pain. The patient, a 65-year-old man, is now pain-free without harmful narcotics. (PRWeb Mar 4, 2008)</P>
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    <title>Plastic Surgeon Notes Popularity of Labiaplasty Leads Many Women to Ask &#039;Am I Normal?&#039;</title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>TV shows like Dr. 90210 are making more women aware of labiaplasty--a plastic surgery procedure to correct large or uneven labia minora, or inner vaginal lips. Board-certified plastic surgeon and author Allan Parungao, MD, FACS, says these shows have led many women to question whether their labia are normal. (PRWeb Feb 28, 2008)</P>
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    <title>Neurosurgery Coding &#38; Reimbursement Expert Kim Pollock, RN, MBA, CPC Returns to KarenZupko &#38; Associates </title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>Kim Pollock, a neurosurgery coding and documentation specialist with more than 10 years&#039; experience as a consultant and workshop leader, is rejoining medical practice management consultant KarenZupko &#38; Associates, Inc. (PRWeb Feb 7, 2008)</P>
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    <title>Patient Safety Begins with Asking the Right Questions, Plastic Surgeon Advises </title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>&quot;Few patients realize that any licensed physician can call himself or herself a &#039;plastic&#039; or &#039;cosmetic&#039; surgeon--even if the doctor has no surgical training at all,&quot; says board-certified plastic surgeon and author Allan Parungao, MD, FACS. &quot;That&#039;s why it&#039;s so important to ask questions about a surgeon&#039;s training and board certification before having plastic surgery.&quot; (PRWeb Jan 22, 2008)</P>
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    <link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb640571.htm</link>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>Oak Park, Ill. board-certified plastic surgeon and author Allan Parungao, MD, has become a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the largest organization of surgeons in the world. (PRWeb Jan 22, 2008)</P>
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    <title>Baby Boomer Men Turn to Minimally Invasive Plastic Surgery</title>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>Nearly 1 million U.S. men had cosmetic plastic surgery in 2006, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. &quot;Competitive male Baby Boomers are particularly concerned with maintaining a youthful appearance,&quot; says board-certified plastic surgeon Allan Parungao, MD. (PRWeb Oct 31, 2007)</P>
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    <title>Liposuction Tops Mesotherapy as Proven Fat-loss Method, Plastic Surgeon Notes</title>
    <link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb557317.htm</link>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>&quot;The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has warned patients to steer clear of injection fat-loss treatments such as mesotherapy,&quot; says board-certified plastic surgeon and author Allan Parungao, MD. &quot;For now, liposuction is the only proven method for eliminating unwanted fat cells.&quot; (PRWeb Sep 29, 2007)</P>
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    <title>IPL Photofacials, Microdermabrasion, Tri-Luma&#174; Cream Enhance Baby Boomers&#039; Facelifts, Plastic Surgeon Notes</title>
    <link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/08/prweb548481.htm</link>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>A facelift may lift and tighten Baby Boomers&#039; aging skin, but it can&#039;t improve the condition of the skin itself. Board-certified plastic surgeon and author Allan Parungao, MD, recommends improving the skin&#039;s texture and reversing sun damage and melasma with IPL photofacials, microdermabrasion and Tri-Luma&#174; cream. (PRWeb Aug 22, 2007)</P>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>Nearly 50 million Americans are living in chronic pain -- but many fear the harmful side-effects of prescription pain relievers. On Sept. 14-15 in Chicago, Canadian physician and author Robert Kidd, MD, CM, will offer physicians a hands-on course in neural therapy -- a safe, effective treatment method used in Germany for over 70 years to treat the underlying cause of pain. (PRWeb Aug 8, 2007)</P>
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    <title>Facelifts Help Aging Baby Boomers &#039;Reinvent Themselves&#039;</title>
    <link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/07/prweb542410.htm</link>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>Many Baby Boomers in their 50s and 60s are turning to plastic surgery to help them look as young as they feel. Oak Park, Ill. plastic surgeon and author Allan Parungao, MD, notes that according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 65% of patients who had a facelift in 2006 were age 55 and older. (PRWeb Jul 25, 2007)</P>
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    <title>Baby Boomer Breast Implant Surgery: Like Daughter, Like Mother? </title>
    <link>http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/06/prweb536141.htm</link>
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        <![CDATA[  <P>Oak Park, Ill. plastic surgeon and author Allan Parungao, MD, notes a 279% increase in breast implant surgery from 1997 to 2006. And now some daughters who have breast augmentation are inspiring their Baby Boomer mothers to follow suit. (PRWeb Jun 27, 2007)</P>
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