DR. LEWIS OBI FEATURED ON COVER STORY FOR PLASTIC SURGERY

Plastic Surgery Practice Magazine is an international plastic surgery publication distributed to more than 15,000 plastic surgeons worldwide. PSP provides plastic surgeons with the latest and most innovative news in the field of plastic surgery. The editor Jeff Frentzen each month selects a cover story of universal interest and selected Dr. Lewis Obi for his cover story this month. Writer Amy Di Leo interviewed Dr. Obi on multiple occasions prior to writing her story:

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Aesthetic
Warrior Lewis J. Obi, MD, stays very active
                       on plastic surgery's front lines.

To read the entire article go to:
www.plasticsurgerypractice.com/issues/articles/2011-06_01.asp

DR. LEWIS OBI AND DR. JOHN MURRAY - BREAST SURGEONS

Dr. Lewis Obi and Dr. John Murray have effectively combined their diverse talents in the areas of aesthetic breast surgery and reconstructive breast surgery. Their skills are particularly beneficial to patients who are seeking breast augmentation and breast reductions. In addition, they are particularly skilled to take care of complex cases such as the mastectomy patient and patients with a history of previous breast surgery complications. Many of these cases are covered by insurance and may be treated at the Samuel Wells Surgicenter which is part of the Obi Plastic Surgery Clinic.

SLIM LIPO AND ADIVIVE UPDATE

Dr.Lewis Obi has treated more than 300 patients with the Slim Lipo (LifeSculpt) laser lipolysis system and continues on the cutting edge of this relatively new technology. Palomar Medical Technology Inc., developer of Slim Lipo, also acquired FDA approval for their Adivive Fat Processing Unit six months ago. Dr. Lewis Obi was provided the first Adivive unit in the United States and has treated more than 30 patients since January. Unwanted fat obtained during Slim Lipo procedures may then be used for facial rejuvenation, breast reconstruction and for other areas requiring large volume natural fillers.

SKIN CANCERS, SUN EXPOSURE AND SUNSCREENS REVISITED

Last May, the Obi Plastic Surgery Clinic presented a comprehensive blog on the topic of skin cancers and sunscreens.

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) just issued a new directive on this issue and it should be noted that more than 80% of sunscreens on the market are either unsafe or ineffective. This is particularly important with our babies and children as sun exposure during these early years leads to accelerated aging, damage to the immune system, increased incidence of internal as well as skin cancers, cataracts, macular degeneration and numerous other maladies.

Therefore our advice is for limited sun exposure and the safest sunscreen is clothing, hats and sunglasses. However, the majority of Americans are spraying and splashing unsafe chemical on their skin which may not only be internally toxic but also increase the risk of melanomas and other cancers. Drs. Lewis Obi and John Murray together have more than 50 years of combined experience in treating melanomas and other skin cancers and both doctors agree that the best treatment is prevention. Therefore, we are republishing our recommendations from last spring's blog post along with the most recent recommendations from EWG for the selection of safe and effective sunscreens. Dr. Lewis Obiʼs background includes seven years as a practicing Registered Pharmacist (BSP) and along with his decades of experience as a plastic surgeon, his sage advice is worthy of your attention.

To read the article in its entirety, click here to see the full PDF version.

To learn more about The Environmental Working Group and sunscreen, visit their web site at http://breakingnews.ewg.org/2011sunscreen/