Reduce Your Chances of Serious Drug Reactions

In recent years there has been an increase in genetic testing that can help avoid some of the serious drug reactions that take place throughout the United States every year. The tests that occur can determine how people might respond to common medications. These common medications can help some patients but harm others because some people absorb these drugs at a faster pace, while others process these at a slower rate.

Tiny differences in our genes that regular enzymes are the reason for this. Everyone is different and so are our bodies. The fact that everyone’s bodies absorb medications differently shows that everyone can be affected by anything differently. Take plastic surgery for instance, everyone’s bodies are different and they need to see a board certified plastic surgeon in person in order to get an understanding of what they really need.

Majority of hospitals are including information in patient records to help guide the doctor into choosing the most useful drugs and proper amount of dosages for patients moving forward. There is no recommended use, everyone is different and deserves to be evaluated in that way.

Star Plastic Surgery is your source for superior Michigan plastic surgery, focused on your safety, comfort, and satisfaction. Our board certified plastic surgeons are happy to meet with you during a free consultation to see what specific needs you have. Please call 248-735-3800 to schedule a free confidential consultation or visit our website www.starplasticsurgery.net

Reference’s:

 http://www.pharmacist.com/your-medicine-right-your-metabolism

Is There a Difference Between Men and Women?

There has always been a debate about the differences between men and women. However, in recent years the focus has been on medications and the effects on men vs. women.

“We all go to doctors. And we do so with trust and blind faith that the test they are ordering and the medications they're prescribing are based upon evidence -evidence that's designed to help us. However, the reality is that that hasn't always been the case for everyone. What if I told you that the medical science discovered over the past century has been based on only half the population?” – Alyson McGregor from Ted Talks

Some of the notable facts from McGregor’s Ted Talk are:

• ·         80% of drugs taken off the market were removed because of side effects on women.
• ·         Every cell has a sex. Sex is DNA, gender is how someone presents themselves in society.
• ·         Drugs approved and released to market have been tested only on male patients, leading to improper dosing and unacceptable side effects for women.

At Star Plastic Surgery, we offer a full range of cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. Men and women in the Detroit, Michigan area, as well as from around the world, have trusted our board-certified plastic surgeons for both surgical and nonsurgical procedures.

To schedule your free consultation, please visit us at www.starplasticsurgery.net/contact-us

References: https://www.ted.com/talks/alyson_mcgregor_why_medicine_often_has_dangerous_side_effects_for_women?language=en

Scientist Find Gene That Causes Obesity

People have always wondered, “What makes me fat”?  Scientist have finally figured out a gene that ties people to obesity. Scientist have known about a gene called FTO, but now they have discovered a faulty gene that causes energy from food to be stored as fat instead of being burned.

The scientist, who were from MIT and Harvard, found a way to reverse these affects. What many people don’t know is that obesity is partially caused by how our fat cells get used. To read more about these new gene glitch, go here and read more about it!

Feeling comfortable in your body is essential for self-confidence. Many people struggle to lose excess weight, finding that diet and exercise alone are often inadequate to fully provide them with the shape they’ve worked so hard to achieve. It’s not an issue of how other people view you, but an issue of how you view yourself. 

With body contouring and lifts, the board-certified plastic surgeons at Star Plastic Surgery can help you achieve the look you deserve, restore confidence, and feel your absolute best.

To schedule a free consultation please visit our website and contact us today!