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Associated Press
2 hours ago
- Associated Press
La Jolla Plastic Surgeon Honored in Newsweek® Among America's Best Plastic Surgeons for Excellence in Facelift Surgery
Dr. Scott Miller of Miller Cosmetic Surgery was featured in Newsweek® magazine among Statista's 2025 compilation of 'America's Best Plastic Surgeons.' SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2025 / / -- As the demand for plastic surgery continues to grow, the search for well-qualified and experienced providers is more important than ever. One invaluable resource for men and women hoping to narrow down their choice of provider is the yearly list of 'America's Best Plastic Surgeons' compiled by Statista, a global intelligence platform that outlines trending market and consumer insights. This roster highlights top-performing doctors in five core procedure categories: breast augmentation, eyelid surgery, liposuction, facelift, and rhinoplasty. La Jolla board-certified and fellowship-trained plastic surgeon Scott Miller, MD, FACS was recognized in the compilation for 2024 and 2025 as a leader in facelift surgery. Published in Newsweek ® magazine, this nationwide analysis spotlights top surgeons across the country who demonstrate excellence in the most popular aesthetic procedures performed today. Factors such as board certification, reputation for high-quality care, and peer recommendations play key roles in determining which doctors are featured in the publication. While other elements should also be considered when selecting a plastic surgeon, the annual ranking can serve as a valuable tool in helping patients make thoughtful, informed choices about their care. Dr. Miller has been a trusted plastic surgeon in the San Diego community for many years. He is known for his surgical skill and commitment to providing natural-looking results. Dr. Miller is honored to be recognized by both Statista and Newsweek® as one of the country's top aesthetic plastic surgeons and remains dedicated to providing exceptional results with precision and integrity. About Scott Miller, MD, FACS Dr. Scott Miller is a board-certified La Jolla plastic surgeon and founder of Miller Cosmetic Surgery, a longtime provider of high-caliber aesthetic surgery in San Diego. Following his plastic and reconstructive surgery residencies, Dr. Miller went on to complete a competitive aesthetic surgery fellowship under Dr. Bruce F. Connell. He is an active researcher, author, lecturer, and Voluntary Clinical Instructor of Plastic Surgery at the University of California San Diego. A member of numerous national and international organizations, Dr. Miller is active in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), The Aesthetic Society, the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the Interface International Surgery Program. He has won a myriad of honors and awards, including his recognitions as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor® and as 'Best Cosmetic Surgeon in San Diego' by San Diego Reader. Dr. Miller is available for interview upon request. To learn more about Dr. Miller, visit and To view the original source of this release, click here: ### Miller Cosmetic Surgery Center Scripps Medical Office Building 9834 Genesee Avenue Suite 210 La Jolla, CA 92037 Rosemont Media Katie Nagel (858) 200-0044 email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
‘I want to go on holiday before I start chemotherapy – but no company will insure me'
Dear Gill, I have recently undergone bowel surgery and a hysterectomy to remove jelly-like lumps associated with pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) cancer, which starts in the appendix. It's likely I'll need chemotherapy this autumn so I am desperate to go on holiday, either a last-minute Caribbean cruise or a beach holiday in the Algarve. However, I am struggling to find travel insurance because PMP is a rare cancer and doesn't screen. I'm happy for the insurer to exclude cancer, but I would like to have cover for an accident and the associated repatriation. Can you help me find cover? – Sophie Jones Dear Sophie, It has become easier to find specialist travel insurers willing to cover someone with a cancer diagnosis, though it does depend on the treatment stage and the severity of the disease. A 'fitness to travel' letter from an oncologist is a pre-requisite for cover. A Caribbean cruise is the most expensive holiday for which to obtain cover if you have health conditions. This is due to the high cost of being flown to Florida for treatment. Cover for a two-week trip for Sophie would cost around £3,000 so I suggested she stick to Europe, taking either a land-based or a cruise holiday. Most insurers now require customers to start by filling out an online health screening which is a tick-box exercise. If the medical score is low enough a quotation is generated; if the score is high you will need to speak to a call centre agent trained to conduct enhanced screening before a decision is made. Sophie decided to spend a week in Portugal before her chemo started and, at my request, contacted several insurers which specialise in this area. Freedom Travel Insurance (01223 446914) offered her a single-trip policy to Portugal for £73.34 after speaking to an agent. The policy would cover her Type 1 diabetes and her current cancer diagnosis with a £2,500 cancellation limit. At Free Spirit (02392 419 080), part of the highly regarded P J Hayman insurance group, Sophie was able to purchase a similar policy online without referral to an agent as her particular cancer, PMP, was on the drop-down list. The policy cost £74.26, with a £3,000 cancellation limit. A spokesman for Free Spirit told me that taking a holiday between diagnosis and the start of chemotherapy or radiotherapy is seen as lower risk by insurers, compared to taking a break during chemo when your immune system is less robust. Other insurers specialising in policies for those with health conditions – and also with no upper age limit – include Just Travel Cover (0800 294 2969) and All Clear (0800 848 8608). Your travel problems solved Gill takes on a different case each week – so please send your problems to her for consideration at asktheexperts@ Please give your full name and, if your dispute is with a travel company, your address, telephone number and any booking reference. Gill can't answer every question, but she will help where she can and all emails are acknowledged. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
After Decades of Mysterious Pain, I Finally Got the Diagnosis That Changed My Life
I have a busy and fulfilling life: I teach writing classes, I mentor a young girl, and I volunteer at my local history museum. I also have great group of supportive friends. But it wasn't always this way. I have struggled with chronic pain almost my entire life. The first time I recall feeling pain, I was three years old. My bones felt like they were being crushed at night, and I screamed in agony. Mystified, my parents took me to many doctors, including more than a dozen specialists. The diagnosis? Hypersensitivity to pain, and hyperallergic to everything. They told my parents give me Benadryl when I had a painful 'allergy attack,' as they called it. Bu it was so much more than that. Growing up in pain By age nine, I had daily headaches. Benadryl and Tylenol barely worked. I couldn't play outside with my friends because I got painful welts from the sun. My hip and arm joints ached constantly. A growth spurt at ten triggered more screaming episodes, so we went back to more doctors. Again, no answers. My parents believed me, but by twelve, we still had no diagnosis, and I had shingles–twice. The doctor didn't do any tests. He dismissed me with, 'You're the most stressed-out seventh grader I've ever met. Your problems aren't that bad.' I felt defective and terribly alone. After jumping over hurdles in P.E. class popped my knees out of the socket, I saw an orthopedist who handed me an Ace bandage and told me I'd 'grow into my joints.' I never did, and that bandage became my companion throughout high school. College was not an option for me–financially or physically. Crossing campus would hurt. So I began working, managing nonprofits, but the cycle repeated: work, get sick, lose my job, start over. It curtailed my career, and my dreams of travel became early flights home and canceled plans. My body revolted. By my thirties, my symptoms included electric nerve shocks, severe neuropathy, tremors, and agonizing spasms. Sitting made my legs painfully numb. I was desperate, until a relative suggested I try the Mayo Clinic, which is local to me in Arizona. The doctors there were shocked at my thin frame and gaunt gaze. I saw over fifteen specialists there, because every system in my body was involved. The doctors suspected I had an autoimmune disease, but my case was so complex they couldn't pinpoint a cause. At thirty-two, I started experiencing intense stomach cramps, vomiting, and joint pain. Since I had no official diagnosis, there was no recommended treatment, and no one would prescribe pain medicine without a diagnosis. Turning a corner My mom moved in to care for me, and with her gentle presence, she gave me a renewed sense of hope. I had the courage to keep going. Her unconditional love and unwavering support propped me up. Another helpful moment was when my doctors suggested I try medical cannabis. Within a week, the stomach pain eased, but I still experienced joint and nerve pain. At that point, a doctor finally prescribed pain medication, which brought some relief. I also returned to childhood coping tools. Growing up in a New Age household, I used meditation and biofeedback (visualization of the pain leaving). They don't erase the pain, but they do allow me to take a mental step back from it. Then, things changed when, after all those years, I finally had a name for my condition: The doctors at Mayo discovered I had mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and afterward, they diagnosed me with multiple chronic conditions, including chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), small fiber neuropathy (SFN), piriformis syndrome, and hypermobility Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) MCAS explained so much. It's a condition in which mast cells—the body's first responders—go haywire and release floods of inflammatory chemicals. It worsens everything else, including my nerve and joint pain. Finally getting diagnosed and knowing what was happening in my body was life changing. It wasn't just a diagnosis, it was validation. I had been treated like a mystery to solve or problem to dismiss. Now doctors came to me with solutions and a treatment plan. Most importantly, it renewed my sense of hope. I could begin to heal. Moving forward with hope In 2022, after losing my mom and close family members, I needed connection. I wanted to help people who are suffering silently. I co-founded The Chronic Haven, a nonprofit peer support group for people living with chronic illness and pain. We offer online support meetings, game nights, creative classes, and more. This is where I found my tribe, and it brings me so much joy. Finally, at 45, I was approved for intravenous immunoglobulin immunotherapy (IVIG) for CIDP/SFN. Every two weeks, I receive donor antibodies that help rebuild the myelin sheaths around my nerves. It's helping immensely. I have much to live for today. I have a better quality of life. I look forward to IVIG days, because that means I am one step close to being better. I am happy today, with supportive friends and a good team of doctors in place. I have found my smile again. You Might Also Like Can Apple Cider Vinegar Lead to Weight Loss? Bobbi Brown Shares Her Top Face-Transforming Makeup Tips for Women Over 50
