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Merkel Cell Carcinoma – Q & A with Dr. Cirillo-Hyland
What is Merkel Cell Carcinoma? Merkel Cell Carcinoma is a rare type of aggressive skin cancer that usually appears as a flesh colored or red-blue nodule on sun-exposed skin such as the head, face, neck and arms. However, it can occur anywhere on the body including sun-protected areas. Merkel Cell Carcinoma is caused byt he […]
Dunwoody Village Health Fair – Cirillo
Dunwoody Village Health Fair – Cirillo was last modified: October 3rd, 2018 by CirilloHyland
Lorie Dorazo, BSN, RN – Spotlight
Favorite food? I love anything Italian and my favorite sweet treat is chocolate fudge. Hobbies? My passion is attending sporting events at my grandchildren’s school and rocking at Bruce Springsteen concerts with my boss. How did you get involved with dermatology? I began working with Dr. Cirillo almost 20 years ago as a Medical Assistant […]
Nationally and Internationally, the Top Cosmetic Surgery is Still Breast Augmentation: Pennsylvania-Area Surgeon Laura Gowen, MD Explains
With the data released by both the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), it is clear that there is still universal demand for breast augmentation. Pennsylvania-area plastic surgeon Laura Gowen, MD explains why the procedure continues to be popular, and how far surgical techniques have come. […]
Increased Interest in Liposuction: Philadelphia Area Plastic Surgeon Dr. Laura Gowen Explains How It Works
It seems that the appeal of liposuction may be universal, as the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery revealed in its Global Aesthetic Survey that it is the second-most popular cosmetic surgical procedure of 2016 in the world, almost exactly mirroring this year’s national trends tracked by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Liposuction at […]
Pre-Pectoral Breast Reconstruction May Improve Outcomes for Breast Cancer Patients
In plastic surgery, physicians are always aiming to maximize long-term outcomes for their breast cancer patients. A newer, or recently refined, technique for breast reconstruction is placing implants on top of the chest muscles (i.e. the “pre-pectoral” breast region). Several recent studies note that for the right candidates, this method of placement can achieve improved […]
SAP America Health Fair in Newtown Square, PA
Bryn Mawr Skin & Cancer Institute – active in the community, volunteered at the SAP America Health Fair in Newtown Square, PA this month. In addition to sharing skin care samples and information about skin cancer prevention, Bryn Mawr Skin & Cancer physicians donated two evenings of their time to conduct free skin cancer checks […]