Helpful Resources
Plastic Surgery Links
In addition to our own website, there are other sites on the Web that provide interesting and helpful plastic surgery information. Because we are committed to improving the cosmetic beauty of our patients, we are providing the following selection of links to other sites you might find interesting and informative. We have grouped some of the links into various categories to provide quick access to the topics of greatest interest to you. If you have a suggestion for a new link, please send us an email, as we are always looking for good resources to pass along to our valued patients and visitors to our website. We hope you find these sites helpful!
Associations
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
An in-depth look at the whole spectrum of plastic surgery procedures, from the foremost authority on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.
Washington Breast Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction specialist Dr. Alex Mesbahi shares his dedicated site for breast cancer patients and their families to learn more about the reconstructive options following breast cancer surgery. Information about both common and state-of-the-art surgical techniques used in breast reconstruction are described. Informative online videos are also available.
General Information
Online Medical Dictionary of Medical Terms
This contains easy-to-understand explanations of over 15,000 medical terms.
Breast Implant Information
FDA Breast Implant Consumer Handbook
A comprehensive look at all aspects of breast implants and surgery. It includes detailed information on all types of implants, safety issues, important questions to ask the plastic surgeon, and suggestions on how to make sound decisions regarding a breast implant procedure.
Facial Procedures
Key information and patient testimonials for those interested in having a BOTOX treatment performed.
Financing
Practical website that covers general information for securing credit to finance your plastic surgery operation. Includes loan application tips, a payment calculator, FAQs, and links to major financing companies.
Health-Related Information
An A-Z index of NIH health resources, clinical trials, health hotlines, MEDLINEplus, drug information, and more.
The world’s leading source for trustworthy and timely health and medical news and information. Provides credible health information, supportive community, and educational services by blending award-winning expertise in content, community services, expert commentary, and medical review.
Features daily health news on a variety of useful topics. Includes some health information sorted by gender, age, and race.