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Friday, November 28, 2003
GROUP ALLEGEDLY UNLICENSED CHARGED IN BOTCHED OPERATION
More patients accuse S.J. man. More allegations surfaced Tuesday in the case of a San Jose man and a group of associates charged with the unlicensed practice of medicine, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office. Two more patients have come forward who may have been harmed by unlicensed ``surgeon'' Nguyen Nhu Quang or his alleged accomplices, Deputy District Attorney Ann Huntley said. And one of Quang's associates could be charged with sexual battery after investigators found videotapes of the associate with other patients, she said. Quang and three others charged with him already face allegations related to the maiming of a young woman who underwent breast implant surgery. - copyright The Mercury News - Read more of this article: GROUP ALLEGEDLY UNLICENSED CHARGED IN BOTCHED OPERATION and then find out more about finding a qualified plastic surgeon As always you can email Dr. Hudson if you have any questions. E-sthetics ... comprehensive information about cosmetic surgery Free RSS feed: http://www.e-sthetics.com/rss.xml Check out the Best Plastic Surgery Sites on the Net at: http://www.bestplasticsurgerysite.com Considering cosmetic surgery abroad? Check out our lipotourism© pages Wednesday, November 26, 2003
Asian nations fight for tourists' health dollars
Hong Kong builds reputation for high standards—and fees Fierce competition between Asian nations for foreign tourists increasingly includes battles to woo patients for medical treatment. Hong Kong has a reputation for high standards—but also for relatively high fees. Singapore, a regional leader in medicine, received the most foreign patients a decade ago but the island republic's increased prosperity means fees have soared. It is trying, instead, to boost its status as a reliable venue for complicated rather than routine procedures. New competition is coming from lower-cost neighbours, specifically Malaysia and Thailand. Both Southeast Asian countries' national tourism agencies are active in enticing medical tourists. - copyright Medical Post - Read more of this article: Asian nations fight for tourists' health dollars and then find out more about getting your cosmetic surgery away from home, what are the pros and cons As always you can email Dr. Hudson if you have any questions. E-sthetics ... comprehensive information about cosmetic surgery Free RSS feed: http://www.e-sthetics.com/rss.xml Check out the Best Plastic Surgery Sites on the Net at: http://www.bestplasticsurgerysite.com Considering cosmetic surgery abroad? Check out our lipotourism© pages Sunday, November 23, 2003
Herbal remedies and cosmetic surgery
More than 3/4 Americans take some type of nutritional supplement. It is not surprising that some of them have plastic surgery. Unfortunately some supplementation can be dangerous around the time of surgery. Many patients think that because the label says "natural" it also means safe. Nothing could be further from the truth. Another misconception is that there is a difference between alternative medicine and the medicine practiced by an MD. The only difference is one of testing. Any alternative medicine will become mainstream as soon as there is proof of its safety and efficacy. Examples of natural remedies that may cause problems at surgery: • St. John’s Wort, Yohimbe (natural viagra) and licorice: these are MAO inhibitors and can interact with Demerol (pethidine in UK). You should stop taking St. John's Wort about 5-7 days before surgery. • Gingko: is an anticoagulant and may cause bleeding. You should stop taking Gingko about 2 days before surgery. • Ginger, garlic, cayenne, bilberry: these are antiplatelet and may cause bleeding. You should stop taking garlic at least a week before surgery. • Melatonin: decreases the amount of anesthetic needed. • Echinacea: can effect liver during general anesthetic and can be harmful to immunosuppressed patients. It may interfere withhealing and shoudl be stopped several months before surgery. • Aloe: can cause dermatitis if applied to the skin or lower potassium if eaten. • PC-SPES: has estrogenic effects that may increase the risk of blood clots in the leg. • Ephedra: (ma huang): can have serious side effects like stroke and heart problems if combined with many common anesthetic medicines. It should be stopped at least 24-48 hours before surgery. • Ginseng: may slow blood clotting and casue low blood sugar levels in fasting patients. It should be stopped at least a week before surgery. • • • Kava: increases the effects of anesthetics and may slow the recovery. It should be stopped at least 24-36 hours before surgery. • Valerian: increases the effects of anesthetics and may slow the recovery. Do not stop suddenly but gradually taper off for several weeks. • Some herbal remedies do not clearly describe their contents on the label. So no matter what you use, it may be as well to stop them for several weeks around the time of surgery. - copyright Patrick Hudson MDPA 505/242 0070 - Read more of this article: Herbal remedies and cosmetic surgery and then find out more about wound healing and surgery As always you can email Dr. Hudson if you have any questions. E-sthetics ... comprehensive information about cosmetic surgery Free RSS feed: http://www.e-sthetics.com/rss.xml Check out the Best Plastic Surgery Sites on the Net at: http://www.bestplasticsurgerysite.com Considering cosmetic surgery abroad? Check out our lipotourism© pages Call for your free consultation with Dr. Hudson NOT with a nurse 505.242.0070 Prices for surgery with Dr. Hudson - financing available  |