■FDA: Claims for lipodissolve products are "false and misleading"
The FDA this week warned several spas and at least one online retailer to stop using claims that their lipodissolve injections dissolve small fat deposits. Customers have reported permanent scars, hard lumps and dark skin spots after receiving the injections. MSNBC/The Associated Press (4/7)
Along these lines, I recently came across an interesting report entitled:
BATHROOM CAULK BUTTOCK ENHANCEMENT SENDS SIX WOMEN TO THE HOSPITAL
Six women were hospitalized in Essex County, N.J. this past February after receiving buttock "enhancement" that reportedly consisted of injections of diluted bathtub-grade silicone caulk from unlicensed practitioners.
About Me
- E. Bradley Garber MD FACS
- Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
- I was born in New Orleans. I obtained my B.A. degree with Distinction and Phi Beta Kappa Honors from the University of Colorado. I obtained my M.D. degree from L.S.U. Medical Center. I completed a 5 year surgery residency specializing in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery in Denver Colorado. I served in the military and spent two years in Germany at Landstuhl Army Medical Center. From 1983-1985, I trained in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Miami, Florida under world renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. Ralph Millard. I have been in solo practice for over 20 years performing cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. I have obtained Board Certification by two boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialities: The Amercian Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery. I have served as President of the Tulsa County Medical Society and Chief of Surgery at St. John Medical Center. It has been an honor and priviledge to provide surgical care to my patients. email: bradgarber@sbcglobal.net