Plastic Surgery
Updates and news from UNMC Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Message from the Chief
As Summer winds down and thoughts of back to school ramp up, we start thinking about Fall, Husker football and planning our annual open house event. Welcome back second year resident Dr. Heidi Hon who returns from maternity leave. Glad to have you back in the mix!  Congratulations and welcome to Dan Firestone, MD, orthopedic hand surgeon, who now has a courtesy appointment in the Division of Plastic Surgery. We are excited for our plastic surgery residents to begin working and learning from Dr. Firestone. 

 
SUNSCREEN
With the warmer weather finally appearing, we are easily drawn outside. The need for skin protection is an important regimen to add into your everyday routine. The CDC’s skin cancer campaign “Protect the Skin You’re In,” offers some easy guidelines to follow while being outdoors:

* Seek shade while spending time outdoors. The warmest hours of the day are from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00   p.m. You can seek shade under a tree, umbrella, shelter, or even a wide brimmed hat and sunglasses.
*Apply sunscreen. It is important to apply, and then reapply a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen SPF 15+ or greater 30 minutes before going outside and every 1-2 hours while outdoors. Sunscreen can be applied to ages 6 months and older.
*Wear a long sleeve shirt. Most swim shirts will provide an extra layer of UV protection for children and adults. It is still advisable to apply a layer of sunscreen under clothing if it is not UV protectant.

Play it safe this summer…and fall, winter, and spring and “protect the skin you’re in.”

Operating Room Experience at Village Pointe

The Village Pointe Aesthetic Surgery Center Operating Room (VP ASC OR) experience is one of a kind. We focus on creating a patient centered, intimate environment. We have 2 OR's and 5 PACU bays and most of our staff has been here since we opened over 10 years ago. The same nurse is likely to call you to do your pre-op phone call, get you ready for surgery in pre-op, take care of you after surgery and call to check on you the next day. We truly want our patients to have the best experience here and work hard to personalize each individual’s plan of care to fit their needs. The VP ASC is over and over again in the Top Decile Club of the entire Hospital.

Further information is available at: . https://surgeryvp.com/
 

Breast Implant Recall
On July 24, 2019 Allergen voluntarily recalled BIO CELL textured breast implants and tissue expanders, as a precaution, after recent safety concerns expressed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. A link has been established between textured surfaced breast implants and a rare type of cancer, anaplastic large cell lymphoma. The entity has now recognized breast implant associated-anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). The textured surface of implants and tissue expanders help keep the prosthesis in place. Recent reports indicate the risk to be anywhere from 1:3000 to 1:30,000. The FDA is not currently recommending that patients who have textured surface implants undergo removal of these implants.Patients with textured surface devices are encouraged to discuss their concerns with their treating physicians. 

UNMC Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
983335 Nebraska Medical Center
ESH 6011
Omaha, NE 68198
Ph: 402-559-8363