Press Releases

Date: February 10, 2007
Here's looking at you
When kids took a toll on her body, Aimee Richards had surgery. She didn't get a breast lift and augmentation for vanity and doesn't feel guilty about reversing nature's course. (more)

Date: December 20, 2006
Area patients affected by FDA decision
Elkhart, Indiana (December 20, 2006) — Local surgeons who perform breast reconstruction and 'primary augmentation for a large region of Indiana and three surrounding states are applauding the Food & Drug Administration decision (November 2006) to approve the manufacturing and use of silicone gel-based breast implants for American women. (more)

Date: March 7, 2005
Liposuction is most popular procedure Liposuction is the No. 1 procedure performed by two plastic surgeons at The Centre, P.C. in RiverPoint Surgery Center. (more)

Date: March 7, 2005
Nip and tuck Plastic surgery is gaining popularity in the Midwest with the help of The Centre, P.C.. (more)

Date: February 16, 2005
Local providers offer latest in technologies A sampling of medical technologies or treatments promoted as the newest advancements in health care, followed by providers who submitted news releases to The Truth: (more)

Date: January 12, 2005
Doctor shortage possible for the near future Dr. Ron Downs comments on the possible doctor shortage for the near future. (more)

Dates: December 23, 2004 to December 23, 2005
Dr. Ron Downs presents a course designed to answer questions about the medical malpractice climate in Indiana. (more)

Date: December 20, 2004
LipoSelect^SM by Vaser Separates Fatty Tissue Prior to Removal Elkhart, IN — The New Year is a fresh time to create a new you. Now, an advanced type of liposuction that actually separates tissue before removal is available at The Centre, P.C. Called "LipoSelect^SM by Vaser," the procedure uses advanced ultrasonic technology to remove unwanted fat from the thighs, hips, abdomen, love handles, knees, back, arms, neck and chin. (more)

Date: November 11, 2004
Improved Endermologie ® Model Gives Quicker and Longer Results Elkhart, IN — This holiday season, you won't want to forget that most-deserving person on your list: you! And the perfect gift is just waiting at The Centre, P.C., where the latest, state-of-the-art Endermologie® model is available to vastly reduce disfiguring cellulite. Endermologie is a patented technique delivered by an accredited therapist using a special machine. Its technological improvements give quicker and longer-lasting results to women and men who are plagued by cellulite. (more)

Date: October 18, 2004
Newest Filler to Fight Facial Lines Debuts in Michiana Elkhart, IN — Move over BOTOX®. The next big word in fighting the signs of aging is Restylane®, a new, natural and long-lasting solution for men and women who want to smooth facial lines and wrinkles. And with the holidays just around the corner, everyone wants to look good and feel good. (more)

Date: September 22, 2004
Breast Reduction Procedures on the Rise Elkhart, IN — Having overly large breasts is often painful and uncomfortable. When the condition is left untreated, women may experience several medical concerns caused by the excess weight. Such problems can include back and neck pain, skin irritation, skeletal deformities and breathing problems. (more)

Date: August 6, 2004
Baby Boomers Seek Hold on Youth Through Cosmetic Surgery Procedures Elkhart, IN — People in the 35-50 age group comprise the largest percentage (40 percent) of individuals who had cosmetic surgery procedures last year, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). In all, more than 8.7 million procedures were performed on people who took action to proactively manage signs of aging or enhance their appearance. (more)

Date: July 31, 2004
Bariatric Surgery Darlene Jenkins (View Video)

Date: March 23, 2004
Bariatric Surgery Contributes to Rise in Body Contouring Procedures in Michiana Elkhart, IN - A newly released report from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) details statistics and consumer attitudes toward cosmetic surgery, and many of the numbers mirror similar trends in Michiana, according to Dr. Ronald Downs, MD, and Dr. Patrick Viscardi, MD, of The Centre, P.C. (more)

Date: November 6, 2003
Schools enforcing no junk food rules Students at Indiana schools are getting fewer choices at lunch. It is supposed to keep them healthy, but students say it isn't working. Indiana's Department of Education says they've always had rules against selling junk food during lunch, however schools haven't seen as much enforcement of the rules until this year. (more)

Date: May 12, 2003
MEDIA ALERT Attention: News Desk, Medical/Health Reporters May 18-24: National Dog Bite Prevention Week (more)

Date: May 12, 2003
Beware the Bite: May 18-24 Is National Dog Bite Prevention Week As summer approaches and children spend more time outdoors, it’s important that parents, children and dog owners know what to do if a dog attacks. Every year, 4.7 million Americans – more than half of them children – are bitten by dogs. Members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), including The Centre, P.C., treat bite injuries on a regular basis, well over 40,000 per year. Tragically, some 20 people will die from dog attack injuries this year.(more)

Date: March 16, 2003
Lisa Brotchi: Benefits of BOTOX® Pretty much everyone has heard of BOTOX® treatments. The procedure can help reduce wrinkles without having to undergo major surgery. BOTOX® treatments can dramatically soften worry, laugh and frown lines, even crow's feet. (more)

Date: March 15, 2003
Aimee Richards: Benefits of the Green Peel It seems everywhere you turn there's a new product out there promising younger looking skin from creams to facials to peels. But what works and what doesn't? You've heard of chemical peels. Now herbal peels are catching on. (more)

Date: January 22, 2003
Viscardi Accepted into ASPS Patrick J. Viscardi, MD, has been accepted as a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation. As a member, Dr. Viscardi has access to a wealth of medical information and resources, and through votes and participation in committees can help shape the field of plastic surgery in the United States.(more)

Date: January 2, 2003
Four Join The Centre, P.C. The Centre, P.C. announces the addition of four staff members.(more)

Date: May 16, 2002
FDA APPROVES BOTOX® FOR FROWN LINES The Food & Drug Administration announced in April that it has approved BOTOX® Cosmetic Cosmetic (Botulinum Toxin Type A) for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar lines, which are the vertical "frown" lines between the eyebrows. Locally, The Centre, P.C. has been using BOTOX® Cosmetic since 2000 for the treatment of several facial lines, including on the forehead, around the eyes ("crow's feet") and under the neck.(more)

Date: August 22, 2001
3dMD: Providing 3D Images Before Surgery Women who are contemplating breast surgery, either reconstructive or cosmetic, often want to know—as much as possible—what the final results will look like. Until now, plastic surgeons were limited to verbal descriptions, sketching out the potential results, or perhaps using a computer-generated, two-dimensional image to give an indication of what the patient would look like. But working in two dimensions leaves a lot to be desired when the subject—the human body—is three-dimensional.(more)

Date: August 13, 2001
Wrinkles: No Laughing Matter For some people, laugh lines are nothing to laugh about. An unwelcome sign of aging for many, facial wrinkles have traditionally been treated with procedures that result in several days downtime along with several weeks of skin that appears rosy pink and windblown.(more)

Date: February 26, 2001
Nichols Achieves Certification as Plastic Surgical Nurse Karen Nichols, RN, CPSN, has been certified as a plastic surgical nurse by the American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses. She is a graduate of Jackson College with a bachelor of science degree in nursing. Nichols joined The Centre, P.C. in 1993.(more)

Date: February 14, 2001
NO MORE SHAVING, PLUCKING OR WAXING The Centre, P.C. has become the first and only treatment center in Michiana to acquire the Candela GentleLASE® hair removal system. The new long-pulse alexandrite laser with integrated cool comfort dynamic cooling performs fast, efficient and comfortable hair removal.(more)

Date: January 4, 2001
Demi and Rosario Achieve Certification as Hand Therapists Sharon Demi, MHS, PT, CHT, and Ileana Rosario, CHT, have been certified as hand therapists by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission (Kansas City, MO).(more)

Date: August 23, 2000
Henderson Joins The Centre, P.C. Wendy Henderson has joined The Centre, P.C. as Certified Massage Therapist and Endermologie™ Technician. Henderson most recently was employed as a massage therapist at the practice of chiropractor Dr. Dale Zulke, as well as at Lehmann’s Health and Sports Center, both in Chicago. While in Chicago, she also volunteered at Friend’s Hospice, providing massage therapy services to terminally ill patients.(more)

Date: August 7, 2000
The Center, P.C. Receives Accreditation from AAAASF Elkhart, IN — The Center, P.C., a comprehensive, community-based plastic surgery practice, has received accreditation from the American Association of Accreditation for Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc. (AAAASF).(more)

Date: February 18, 1999
Breakthrough Procedure Turns Patients Blue As It Removes Wrinkles and Spots The Centre, P.C. will hold an invitational seminar on the Obagi™ Blue Peel on Tuesday, February 23, 1999 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 500 Arcade Avenue, Suite 300, RiverPointe Medical Building on the campus of Elkhart General Hospital. Refreshments will be served from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a Blue Peel demonstration beginning at 6:00 p.m.(more)

Date: December 1, 1998
NATIONAL SCIENCE PANEL FINDS NO EVIDENCE LINKING SILICONE BREAST IMPLANTS TO SYSTEMIC DISEASE An independent National Science Panel appointed by Federal District Judge Sam C. Pointer, Coordinating Judge for the Federal Breast Implant Multi-District Litigation, has completed its report, finding no evidence linking silicone breast implants to systemic disease.(more)

Date: October 22, 1998
NEW LAW MANDATES BREAST RECONSTRUCTION COVERAGE After two years of Congressional lobbying and a handful of stalled bills, yesterday President Clinton signed into law a bill that includes a provision protecting breast cancer victims from arbitrary coverage denials for breast reconstruction.(more)

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