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Thanks To Our Dedicated Staff

Congratulations to central scheduling coordinator Vanessa Briggs for completing ten years of employment with Richmond ENT. Billing and surgical coordinator Vicky Yates and nurse practitioner Becky Andrews have also worked with Dr. Armstrong for more than ten years. We appreciate their hard work and dedication. We invite you to assist us in thanking our staff.


Health Tip

Prepare yourself and those around you before surgery. The more support you have before your procedure, the less anxious you will feel during the process. Here is a checklist of what you can do ahead of time to make your recovery optimal. Determine who will be taking you home after your procedure. Plan to have…
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Talk to your surgeon about combining procedures to enhance results

You come to a consultation appointment seeking options to improve one or more areas of your face. Your facial plastic surgeon will evaluate and discuss a comprehensive plan that will meet these goals. Combining surgical and non-invasive procedures may be part of the plan. Is it right for you? If your facial plastic surgeon determines that…
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Ask the Surgeon

I have a mole on my face that has started to bother me and I’m wondering if I should just get it removed. What are my options? Any sudden color change, pain, or bleeding of a mole should warrant a visit to your doctor for full evaluation. The color, size, and depth of a mole,…
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Trends in facial plastic surgery: social media, ethnic population increase

Reliance on social media,  decreasing costs, and an  increase in ethnic populations are just some of the interesting trends reported by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) in January 2012. While certain results were surprising, other findings reinforced the steady popularity of procedures and treatments such as Botox, laser resurfacing, filler…
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How will you rejuvenate this spring?

From spa services to surgery—and everything between—how will you rejuvenate this spring? Take advantage of the spring months to prepare for the skin-baring days of summer. Schedule your rejuvenating procedures now—from minimally invasive to cosmetic surgery—so that you won’t miss out on the summer fun. Today, advanced skin care programs are available to address the…
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Disturbed Sleep From Sleep Apnea Linked With Decreased Memory Consolidation, Study Finds (via Huffington Post)

Having disturbed sleep — common among people with sleep apnea — could be doing your memory a disservice, a new study suggests. Read the Full Article on huffingtonpost.com


Lunch & Learn

Topic: Discover the link between hearing loss and diabetes! When: Wednesday April 11th at Noon Please join us on Wednesday, April 11th at noon for a FREE “Lunch and Learn” seminar to learn more about the link between hearing loss and diabetes and whether or not it affects you. Lunch will be provided and space…
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HPV Changes the Face of Head/Neck Cancer (via The Oncology Report)

Just a few years ago, tobacco and alcohol use were presumed to be the main causes of head and neck cancers. Evidence of oropharyngeal cancer associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) first appeared about 10 years ago, but it wasn’t until 2010, with the publication of 2 papers showing far greater survival among HPV-positive patients with…
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“Hearing loss affects more people than you think” by Michael Armstrong (via KevinMD.com)

Despite remarkable changes in technology, only 20% of patients who could benefit from hearing aids actually wear them. Reasons vary, but include a lack of awareness among patients and physicians, fear of stigmatization, and failure to recognize the immense value of hearing aids on social life and productivity. Read the Full Article on KevinMD.com