Joseph R. Kolb, MD

Plastic Surgery of Eastern Indiana

1250 Chester Blvd. | Richmond, IN 47374 | P: (765)962-4872 | F: (765)939-9314

News from ASPS

More than Sun Block Required to Protect Kids While Mowing Lawns

Protecting children during summer activities conjures up thoughts of bike helmets, knee pads, and sun block. However, during the summer months, mowing the lawn can be as routine for some children as riding a bike and can be dangerous if proper safety precautions are not taken.
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Looking Tired or Angry May Have More to do with Facial Aesthetics Than How You Feel, ASPS Study Reveals

A study in a recent issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), found that variations in eyebrow shape, eyelid position, and wrinkles significantly impact how your facial expressions, and subsequent mood, are perceived by others.
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Breast Cancer Reconstruction

Losing a breast or breasts through mastectomy or partial mastectomy magnifies the pain and difficulty of battling breast cancer. Breast reconstruction after such surgery has advanced in recent years, and several options are available to women, including some that enhance appearance by using fat and tissue from the tummy to reconstruct the breast. Dr. Kolb wants his patients to be informed of their options and provides this section for educational purposes.