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After a series of reconstructive surgeries at UCLA Medical Center, Marwa Naim, a 12 year old Iraqi girl who suffered the loss of her nose when an explosive struck her family's home in northern Baghdad, will soon return home with a chance for a new life.
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Dear Friends, Plastic surgery is more than just making someone beautiful - for many, it corrects a physical abnormality caused by a physical trauma, birth defect, disease or tumor. In this newsletter, we highlight advances in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery available at UCLA Healthcare. The scope of expertise provided by UCLA's board-certified specialists range from skin cancer removal and reconstruction, to breast reconstruction, hand injury repairs and replantation. The Division of Plastic Surgery is also home to the state-of-the-art UCLA Cosmetic Surgery Center that offers aesthetic surgery, body contouring, scar revisions and tattoo removal.

International patient coordinators for your region are available to help you access the services at UCLA Medical Center and help you find a physician right for your healthcare needs. Should you require medical care, our international patient coordinators will guide you through your care process. The story of the young Iraqi girl treated by our expert surgeons in the UCLA Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery highlights the caring and helpful nature of our patient coordinators. To find out more about our International Relations program, visit our website at www.healthcare.ucla.edu/international-relations or call us at 310 794-8759.
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UCLA Plastic Surgery Media Highlights 2005 – 2006

Discovery Channel's "Plastic Surgery: Before and After"
Dr. Kawamoto, Dr. Bradley and Dr. Festekjian have all been featured several times on this program.

2006
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Los Angeles Times Features Story of Iraqi Girl Helped by UCLA Team
In an extensive front page story, the Oct. 15 Los Angeles Times profiled the saga of a 12-year-old Iraqi girl disfigured by war wounds who came to UCLA Medical Center for nasal reconstruction surgery. Her surgeon, Dr. Timothy Miller, chief of plastic surgery, and her interpreter, Theresa Moussa, an international patient coordinator at UCLA Medical Center, were quoted throughout the story. The article was also published Oct. 15 on websites of The Argus (San Francisco) and KTLA-Channel 5.
"Odyssey of Healing"
"Helping one girl face the future with hope"

Local, National Media Outlets Cover Story of Iraqi Girl Helped by UCLA Surgeons
Los Angeles Times, Reuters, Associated Press, La Opinion, CNN, KCBS Channel 2, KNBC Channel 4, KTLA Channel 5, KABC Channel 7, KCAL Channel 9, KTTV Channel 11, Telemundo, Azteca TV, KSCI Channel 18, Voice of America, KABC 790 AM, KFI 640 AM, KFWB 980 AM, KNX 1070 AM, KPCC 89.3 FM covered a June 12 press conference with UCLA plastic surgeons who reconstructed the nose of a 12-year-old Iraqi girl who was injured in a blast near her Baghdad home. Dr. Timothy Miller, chief of plastic surgery, and Dr. George Rudkin, assistant professor of plastic surgery, were quoted.
"Reversing Part of War’s Damage"
"12-year-old wounded Iraqi girl gets new nose"
"Iraqi Girl, 12, Recovers from Surgery at UCLA"
"Girl Injured In Blast Will Return To Iraq"
"Iraqi Girl Has Plastic Surgery in Los Angeles"

Azeteca TV Profiles Patient Undergoing Reconstructive Surgery
On Oct. 13, Azteca TV’s KAZA-Channel 54 featured the story of a 21-year-old patient with severe fibrous dysplasia, a bone disorder that destroys normal bone structure and replaces it with scar-like tissue, who underwent reconstructive surgery at UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Henry Kawamoto, clinical professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery, was interviewed.

MORE Magazine Spotlights Plastic Surgeon’s Study on the Dangers of Herbal Medicine and Plastic Surgery
The Sept. 2006 issue of MORE Magazine featured Dr. James Bradley, associate professor of surgery, in a story explaining why patients should tell their surgeons about any herbal medicines they are taking prior to surgery.
"Herbs & Surgery Don’t Mix"

Los Angeles Times, Washington Post and UPI Highlight Study of Herbal Supplement Use By Plastic Surgery Patients
A Feb. 14 United Press International (UPI) story, and articles in the Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, the Jackson Clarion Ledger (MS) and Medical News Today on Feb. 20, featured results of a study on the use of herbal supplements by cosmetic surgery patients. Co-author Dr. James Bradley, associate professor of surgery, was quoted.
"Naturally Risky"
"Nips, tucks and herbs"
"Herbal supplements warning issued"
"Herbal Supplements Could Cause Dangerous Side Effects During Plastic Surgery"

Adelphia Cable Program Examines ‘Anti-Aging’ with UCLA Plastic Surgeon
Dr. George Rudkin, assistant professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery, was interviewed on a Jan. 12 Adelphia Cable’s "HealthZone." Rudkin provided an informational overview of cosmetic procedures.

Advance for Nurses Highlights UCLA Plastic Surgery Nurses
The March 6 cover story of Advance for Nurses spotlighted UCLA nurses who work in the field of plastic surgery. The article included interviews and photos with Kristine Alessandrini, BSN, RN, CNOR, administrative nurse I, Isabelle Gat, MA, RN, CN III, Rosfelt Rofael, BSN, RN, CN III, Tammy Shorte, senior LVN, charge nurse in the Plastic Surgery Clinic at UCLA and Suzanne Sawin, RN.
"Plastic Surgery Nursing at UCLA"

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Dr. James Bradley, associate professor of surgery and chief of pediatric plastic surgery at UCLA’s Mattel Children’s Hospital, was quoted Sept. 25 in a Los Angeles Times article about the treatment of congenital birth defects.
"A delicate procedure for family"

2005
Features:

Media Spotlights Indiana Boy Undergoing Reconstructive Surgery at UCLA
A Jan. 13 News Link Indiana story profiled a 12-year-old Indiana boy born with Pierre Robin Syndrome who is undergoing a series of facial reconstructive surgeries at UCLA’s Mattel Children’s Hospital. Member’s of the boy’s community have been raising money to help pay for his medical costs. His surgeon, Dr. James Bradley, chief of pediatric plastic surgery at UCLA’s Mattel Children’s Hospital, was mentioned.
"Community comes to aid of Winchester boy"

Local News Spotlights UCLA’s Pediatric Craniofacial Clinic
On Jan. 20, KCOP Ch. 13 news spotlighted the craniofacial clinic at UCLA’s Mattel Children’s Hospital. The story also mentioned the Facing Forward Foundation, which helps support the UCLA clinic. Dr. James Bradley, chief of pediatric plastic surgery, was interviewed.

Telemundo Airs Update on Girl Undergoing Series of Reconstructive Facial Surgeries
On May 1, Telemundo’s KVEA Channel 54 updated viewers on their exclusive story of a 4-year-old girl from Mexico with a rare facial tumor who is undergoing a series of reconstructive surgeries at UCLA’s Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA. Dr. James Bradley, chief of pediatric plastic surgery, was interviewed.

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