ALLERGAN NATRELLE™ BREAST IMPLANTS - RECENT STATEMENT ABOUT DR. LEWIS OBI

"Dr. Lewis Obi continues with cutting edge techniques in the area of breast surgery having established himself as one of the early pioneers of saline implants. While completing 15 years of clinical studies with the FDA adjuvant study project Dr. Obi integrated the use of the new generation safe silicone gel breast implants.

As with many advanced breast surgery centers Dr. Obi prefers introduction of implants through an areola approach which offers many advantages over the traditional approaches. You may view results on their newly constructed photo gallery."

- Tracy Wenk, Allergan Natrelle

Link to Dr. Obi's Breast Augmentation Photo Gallery

Link to the new Plastic Surgery Photo Gallery

PALOMAR INTRODUCES LIFESCULPT™ BY SLIMLIPO

Palomar Medical Technologies Inc. has introduced their new marketing trade mark LifeSculpt™ to market the SlimLipo system. The SlimLipo name is retained and is the laser platform for this innovative technique. In addition, Dr. Lewis Obi was one of the few plastic surgeons receiving an upgraded laser system with energy levels increased from 24 watts to 40 watts. The increased wattage allows for quicker treatment of major areas of fatty deposition such as the abdomen and thighs while maintaining safety.

Dr. Obi was one of the early providers of this cutting edge laser technology and after seven months, has successfully treated more than 80 patients. This week Dr. Obi will be providing training sessions for plastic surgeons outside the Jacksonville area.

THE OBI PLASTIC SURGERY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER

This week, the Samuel Wells Surgicenter successfully underwent its 21st annual inspection by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). Dr. Lewis Obi established the first licensed and comprehensive plastic surgery center in the state of Florida and it continues to provide quality care in a safe environment. Licensed centers in contrast to accredited centers have to maintain a higher level of staffing and physical plant requirements.

To learn more about the Samuel Wells Surgicenter at Obi Plastic Surgery, contact our plastic surgery office today!

PLASTIC SYMPOSIA

One week ago Dr. Lewis Obi, with Palomar Medical Technology Inc., presented the new Slim Lipo technology to a group of local Jacksonville plastic surgeons. In addition to a comprehensive clinical review, two live surgeries were conducted for the visiting plastic surgeons to view first hand. As one of the pioneering plastic surgeons, Dr. Obi has completed 60 Slim Lipo (laser assisted) liposuctioning procedures during the past five months. In spite of Slim Lipo’s national success Dr. Lewis Obi continues today as the sole Jacksonville provider of this advanced technology. Equally impressive is that Dr. Obi has become a professional consultant for Palomar on a national level.

For more information regarding these clinical reviews or the SLIM Lipo procedure, please contact the plastic surgery office of Obi Plastic Surgery or call us at 904-399-4555.

Community Contributions

Dr. Lewis Obi has always been a major advocate of establishing a comprehensive breast care center in Jacksonville. His efforts have intensified during the past year and he hopes to see his dreams for women with breast cancer become a reality this year.

Every family and work place is replete with victims of this epidemic disease. Jacksonville leads the nation with dedicated professionals and volunteers as well as expansive breast care facilities. These resources continue to expand and consolidate because of our broad based support.

For additional information in any of these areas feel free to contact Dr. Lewis Obi or Carole Tindell, Clinic Director, at 904 399-0905 or email to carole@obiplasticsurgery.com.

Botox and Soft Tissue Fillers at Obi Plastic Surgery

In the area of soft tissue fillers, Dr. Lewis Obi is one of the premier surgeons in the United States providing safe and effective procedures. Combined with Botox™ a full array of fillers allow our patients quick facial rejuvination with little or no down time. The fillers include Alergan’s™ Juviderm Ultra and Juviderm Ultra Plus as well as Bioform Corporation Radiesse™. These semi-permanent fillers are sometimes combines with fat injections if utilized with more invasive surgical procedures. At Obi Plastic Surgery, we have safely and effectively utilized both natural and synthetic fillers for more than 30 years.

More About Breast Enlargements and Breast Reconstructions

Author's Note: This post is intended to shed light on the recent achievements within the breast augmentation, reconstruction and implant industry as well as Dr. Obi's personal contributions to these studies and achievements.

Also of significance in the area of breast enlargement in Jacksonville, Dr. Lewis Obi has made significant contributions both with saline and silicone gel implants. In the area of saline implants, Dr. Lewis Obi was one of the early American pioneers of this device. In 2007 Dr. Obi completed 15 years of study with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an adjuvant study center with the use of silicone gel breast implants. These studies resulted in approval by the FDA for a much larger population of patients to choose silicone gel implants. Today the majority of both cosmetic and reconstructive breast patients elect to use the modern generation gel implants. Allergan™ brand breast implants, Natrelle, are offered by our practice as well as the specialized Mentor breast implants. For more than 35 years Dr. Lewis Obi has been performing cutting edge breast reconstructive as well as breast cosmetic procedures.