Hey Facebook fans, we’ve got a new game for you. It’s called Truth-O-Meter Tuesday, and it’s like a quiz show.  If you get the answer right, you get the chance to win some cool stuff from our office. And, it’s a chance, hopefully, to  learn something about plastic surgery along the way. Here are the rules:

Every Tuesday morning (very early before I start operating) I will post a question. You have all day Tuesday including Tuesday night to answer it (polls close at midnight). Everyone who posts the correct answer on our Facebook page will have a chance to win the prize. (We choose the winner on Random.org by entering in the number of correct answers. It works great and helps us seem very technologically advanced.)

We will post the correct answer and announce the winner (selected by random.org) by the end of business on Wednesday. Here are the possible answers: True, Mostly True, Don’t Know Yet, Mostly False and False.  The degree of “truthfulness” will be pretty obvious, and we won’t be splitting hairs with you.

The majority of the answers will be found on our website, blog posts and Your Beauty Magazine, so if you get stuck, that’s the place to look.  Are you up for this?  Game on!

Questions, Answers and Videos from Truth-O-Meter Tuesday

10/18/2011- Any woman can have great cleavage if her surgeon uses large enough breast implants.

10/11/2011- In the United States, doctors with a medical license are permitted to practice in any field of medicine they choose regardless of their training or Board certification.
Answer: Scary but True!

10/4/2011- Injection of liquid silicone is a safe technique that is being done by most plastic surgeons.
Answer: False.

9/20/2011- Tattoos can be removed with no scarring.
Answer: False, a very common misconception.

9/14/2011- The use of diuretics ("water pills") is not a good way to manage post operative swelling.
Answer: True.

9/6/2011- A facelift turns back the clock 10 years on your appearance.
Answer: True

8/30/2011- Elective cosmetic surgery is not recommended for people over the age of 65.
Answer: False or Depends

8/23/2011- It is possible to have an operation on your abdomen, and your breasts at the same time.
Answer: True. It's commonly referred to as a "Mommy makeover".

8/16/2011- Newer technologies such as laser assisted liposuction give better results than traditional liposuction.
Answer: False!

8/2/2011- If you have breast implants for breast enlargement, you will be unable to breast feed.
Answer: False

7/26/2011- For today's Truth-O-Meter Tuesday question we're talking about the heat, because this affects you whether or not you're having plastic surgery: High humidity makes you more susceptible to heat stroke or heat related illnesses.
Answer: True

7/19/2011- With enough sit-ups and crunches, all women can get the shape of their tummies back after having children.
Answer: Mostly False.

7/12/2011- It is unsafe to fly if you have saline implants because cabin pressure will change the size of the implants.
Answer: False!

7/5/2011-Spider veins and broken capillaries can be treated with the laser, but enlarged, raised (varicose) veins cannot.
Answer: True!

6/28/2011- The results from a liquid facelift are similar to those of a real (surgical) facelift.
Answer: False.

6/14/2011- It's a good idea to mow the side of a hill on a riding lawn mower, wearing flip-flops, while holding your toddler in your lap.

Answer- False! The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is working hard to educate the public about lawn mower safety during June, National Home Safety Month. All of you got this question right so let's hope that none of us will have to deal with these types of injuries again. Congratulations to this week's lucky winner.

6/7/2011- Male chest reduction surgery (Gynecomastia surgery), is one of the most common plastic surgery operations for men.

5/31/2011- IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is an effective and permanent treatment of hyperpigmentation.
Answer: Depends. Dr. Reath explains why in the video.

5/24/2011- It's a good idea to have a tummy tuck at the same time as a C-section.
Answer: False!

5/16/2011- There is an effective laser treatment of onychomycosis (toe nail fungus) just cleared by the FDA.

5/10/2011- Once a plastic surgeon is Board-certified he or she is not required to have any further education.

5/3/2011- For the best results from Botox injections, find the injector who is doing this for the lowest price per unit of Botox, and go there.
Answer: False!

4/26/2011- Stretch marks are actually scars and can only be eliminated by removing the skin that contains them.
Answer: True!

4/19/2011- Today is the one year anniversary of Truth-O-Meter Tuesday (applause)! We are celebrating the past and also looking forward to another year. So here's what you do today to play: Either tell us your favorite question we asked (or favorite video,) or suggest a question for an upcoming week. There are no wrong answers today, so everyone has a chance to win. Check our video for a big surprise.

4/12/2011- Breast implants can be placed on top, or underneath the chest muscle depending upon the amount of breast tissue, implant size, and implant composition (saline or silicone).
Answer: True

4/5/2011- Tanning beds do not cause skin cancer.
Answer: False!

3/22/2011- Using infomercials on TV, or in the papers, or in the back of magazines can be an excellent way to chose your plastic surgeon.
Answer: False!

3/15/2011- A hidden benefit of laser hair removal is that the dark area underneath/around the hair that is treated, will also go away.
Answer: True!

3/8/2011- The most important thing to give up for Lent is cigarette smoking.
Answer: True!

3/1/2011 An arm lift (or brachioplasty) will remove the excess skin under the arms that results from significant weight loss.

2/22/2011 You need to have a BMI of 30 or less to be a candidate for a tummy tuck.
True! Dr. Reath explains why in the video.

2/15/2011 The Trans-umbilical (through the belly button or TUBA) approach is a great technique for breast augmentation and any type of implant can be used.
Answer: False!

2/8/2011 If you have had Botox or Dysport, you can no longer make facial expressions (even if you try really hard).
Answer: False!

2/1/2011 Now that it's Oscar Season, the focus is on Hollywood and so is our Truth-O-Meter Tuesday question: If you are thinking about having cosmetic surgery, it's good to bring in a picture of a celebrity that you want to look like.
Answer: False!

1/25/2011 Pearl Fractional requires more than one treatment.
Answer: False!

1/18/2011 The closer you are to your ideal weight, the better the results of your tummy tuck will be.
Answer: Very True!

1/11/2011 Using tanning beds is good for your skin, and has no lasting effects on it.
Answer: False!

1/4/2010 Having complex plastic surgery under local anesthesia alone ("Awake surgery"), is safe and highly recommended.  

Answer: False! In fact Dr. Reath wrote his recent blog about this new scary trend. "Awake Plastic Surgery: The Nightmare You Don't Sleep Through".

12/28/2010 Smoking affects your skin and accelerates facial aging.
Answer: True and all 65 of you got it right!

12/14/2010 Over-achieving, driven people (sort of type A personalities) can recover from surgery faster.
Answer: False! Dr. Reath explains why in the video.

12/7/2010 With enough sit-ups and crunches, women can regain the shape of the abdomen after having had children.
Answer: For most women this is false, unless you are one of the very lucky ones. Dr. Reath explains why on the video.

11/30/2010 E! Network's new show "Bridalplasty" gives brides-to-be get a chance to win plastic surgeries and "reveal" on their wedding day. This is a great union of plastic surgery and marriage, both of which should be undertaken in haste.
Answer: False!!! Dr. Reath plays TV critic in the video.

11/16/2010 For best results, be sure to have your injectable wrinkle treatment the day before your holiday party.
Answer: False! Dr. Reath explains why on this week's video.

11/9/2010 Although Radiesse lasts longer than Juvederm, it can not be used in all the areas where Juvederm can be used.
Answer: True!

11/2/2010 Laser hair removal will get rid of all unwanted hair in just one treatment.
Answer: False

10/26/2010 To celebrate the end of October, today's Truth-O-Meter Tuesday is a bit different. For every right answer, we'll contribute $5 to breast cancer research, and someone wins a giftcard. So, get all your friends to play! The question: the colors for breast cancer awareness month are red white, and blue.

Answer: False, of course. We had 56 correct answers so we will be making a donation of $280 towards breast cancer research. Thanks especially for playing this week!

10/19/2010 Men do not get breast cancer.
Answer: False.

10/12/2010 After a mastectomy, breast reconstruction is possible with either implants or a flap of your own tissue.
Answer: True!

10/5/2010 Many women with breast cancer are not informed of their options regarding breast reconstruction.
Answer: True! It is important to have a discussion with a plastic surgeon to understand your options for reconstruction after a mastectomy if that is your wish.

9/28/2010 When having breast augmentation, you must use the same size implants to get the best symmetry.
Answer: False. Most women start out with breasts that are uneven so it's very common to use two different implant sizes.

9/22/2010 A breast reduction and a breast lift cannot be done at the same time: it takes two operations.
Answer: False, and even though almost everyone got it right, it is a question that we are frequently asked. A breast lift is a part of a breast reduction.

9/14/2010 Although there are many people doing plastic surgery locally, there are only 15 actively practicing Board-certified or Board-eligible plastic surgeons in our area.
Answer: True. We continue to see too many patients in our office who are unhappy with their results or who have problems after having plastic surgery by a non-plastic surgeon. Dr. Reath will be publishing the list of Board-certified and Board-eligible plastic surgeons on his blog. If you are considering plastic surgery, please be sure your doctor is on that list.

8/31/2010 Breast implants should be replaced every ten years.
Answer: False, it is a common misconception.

8/24/2010 Before having laser hair removal, you should shave the area that will be treated.
Answer: True. Dr. Reath explains why in the video.

8/17/2010 We are having some fun with this week's Truth-O-Meter Tuesday question. Here is is: The development of Viagra and Latisse have something in common.
Answer: True! Dr. Reath tells all in the video.

8/10/2010 This Truth-O-Meter Tuesday question deals with complications after cosmetic surgery. Thankfully, these are not common but they can still occur, as with any type of surgery. So the question is: Medical insurance usually will pay for the cost of caring for complications after cosmetic surgery
Answer: False. Many people are surprised to learn that the majority of major medical health insurance policies now exclude treatment of medical complications if those complications are a result of an elective aesthetic surgical procedure. All of our cosmetic surgery patients who are eligible are enrolled in the ASPS-endorsed CosmetAssure program which covers the cost of caring for complications after cosmetic surgery. Dr. Reath explains more and announces the winner in the video.

8/3/2010 Silicone sheeting and topical creams are equally effective in improving post-operative scars.
Answer: False. Silicone sheeting does a much better job than scar creams, which is why we include it in our surgical recovery kits.

Dr. Reath explains why and Mandi announces the winner on the video.

7/27/2010 The week's Truth-O-Meter Tuesday is inspired by the heat we have all been experiencing, and it has to do with hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating. Here's the question: Axillary (or armpit) hyperhidrosis can be effectively treated with Botox injections.
Answer: True! We had a record number of correct answers.

And the winner is.....

7/20/2010 In order to get a good result from a breast lift (or mastopexy), you have to have implants placed.
Prize: $100 Giftcard
Answer: False. If you are happy with the size of your breasts, then implants are not needed.

7/13/2010 The results of liposuction are permanent.
Prize: $100 Giftcard
Answer: Mostly True. For this question, we accepted all answers because the fat cells that are removed are gone permanently. But, if you gain weight after liposuction other fat cells can expand. Dr. Reath explains below:

7/6/2010 Gynecomastia, enlargement of the male breast area, affects up to 60% of the male population.
Prize: $100 Giftcard
Answer: True.

And the winner is......

6/29/2010 The membership of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery are surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Prize: $100 Giftcard
Answer: False!

And the winner is.......

6/22/2010 9 out of 10 people say they have significantly less pain with Juvederm XC than with regular Juvederm.
Prize: $100 Giftcard
Answer: True! A new split-face control study demonstrated that 93% of the patients treated with Juvederm XC had significantly less pain than when treated with the non-lidocaine formulation of Juvederm.

And the winner is....

6/15/2010 A tummy tuck will remove stretch marks.
Prize: $100 Giftcard
Answer: Mostly True. A tummy tuck removes excess skin from the abdomen so if the stretch marks are on that part of the skin, they will be gone. Sometimes the stretch marks are further up on the abdomen and those won't go away, although they will be repositioned lower. Of course, a tummy tuck won't treat stretch marks that are not on the tummy. We also accepted "mostly false" if that was your reasoning.

And the winner is.....

6/8/2010 Most Americans age equally on both sides of their faces.

Prize: $100 Giftcard
Answer: False. The majority of people in the United States have more facial wrinkles on the left side than the right side. Any guesses as to why?It has to do with driving. If you spend a lot of time driving a car, the left side of your face is exposed more frequently to damaging UVA rays than the right. Many of us don't think to put on sunscreen when we are out running errands even if we would never go without it at the beach. Since UVA rays travel through glass, and most sunscreens protect you only from UVB rays, it is important to choose a product which blocks out the UVA's.

And the winner is......

6/1/2010 Botox is a better and more effective product than Dysport.
Prize: $100 Giftcard
Answer: Don't Know Yet. Botox and Dysport are very comparable products although they work differently. We can't say that one is actually "better" than the other so we are accepting "False" and "Mostly False" as well.

And the winner is.......

5/25/2010 Antioxidant serums can not protect against free radicals which can cause aging and skin cancers.
Prize: $100 Giftcard plus a special summer surprise- a travel size Clarisonic!
Answer: False

And the winner is........

5/18/2010 Saline breast implants are available to women of any age.
Prize: $100 Giftcard
Answer: False. The FDA has restricted the use of saline breast implants for augmentation to women over 18. However, many who answered did great research and found out that women of any age can have breast implants for reconstruction. So if that was your reasoning we are also accepting Mostly True. Great job!

And the winner is........

5/11/2010 If you have tanned skin, you cannot have IPL (Intense Pulsed Light Treatments or Limelight) but you can have laser hair removal.
Prize: Fake Bake Self-Tanning Kit
Answer: True. Anyone with a light or medium color skin may be a candidate for LimeLight IPL, but those with darker skin tones may not.  If you have tanned skin or plan on being out in the sun, you should not have Limelight.  Most people schedule their Limelight treatments in fall and winter to erase the sun-damage from the previous summer. Our Cutera Yag Laser can do laser hair removal on dark or tanned skin. In fact it is one of the very few lasers on the market that can.

And the winner is......

5/4/2010 An abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck, is a weight-loss operation.
Prize: Special Mother's Day Edition! Your choice of any item from our store.
Answer: False. An abdominoplasty or tummy tuck, is designed to change the shape of your abdomen, not to reduce your weight.

And the winner is......

4/27/10 Laser Liposuction, also known as "Smart Liposuction" achieves results that you cannot get with other types of liposutcion.
Prize: $50 Gift Card
Answer: False. To learn more, read Dr. Reath's blog post about Smart Liposuction.

And the winner is.......

4/20/10 Fractional lasers treat only a fraction of the skin at a time which leads to a shorter healing period.
Prize: ColoreScience Mineral Sunscreen
Answer: True

And the winner is.......

4/13/10 Tennessee law requires physicians to have plastic surgery training to perform plastic surgery.
Prize: DIMRS
Answer: False

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