Innovations Radio

Dr. D.J. Verret answers listener e-mail including information about dermabrasion versus microdermabrasion, the best laser for wrinkles,

Dr. D.J. Verret interviews Dr. Daniel Rousso, current president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). Dr. Rousso discusses the Academy, its mission, and several humanitarian programs which are being promoted including the Face to Face program for international outreach and national domestic violence assistance and the Faces of Honor program to help veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars who have sustained facial injuries. Dr. Rousso also discusses requirements for facial plastic surgeons who wish to be certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) and the differences between the two organizations.

Dr. Ronald Friemdan (http://http://www.plasticsurgerydallas.com/) is interviewed by Dr. Verret and shares his experience with breast augmentation, breast implants, and plastic surgery.

Dr. Verret answers listener e-mails. Included in today's batch of e-mails are questions about treatments for hair loss, the difference between follicular unit grafting and follicular unit extraction for hair transplant surgery, the longevity of facelift surgery, and what it means to be board certified.

Realself.com founder and president Tom Seery joins Dr. Verret for a discussion of the web site and its impact on consumer education for cosmetic surgery procedures.