July 20, 2012 | Breast Surgery
Undergoing breast augmentation can have a dramatic effect on your sexual satisfaction, quality of life and well-being, according to a recent clinical study. This study was undertaken as a joint effort by doctors in the United States and Canada, and recorded measurable variables in a controlled survey. While patients and physicians have long held that […]
Read MoreJuly 12, 2012 | Breast Surgery
Healing after breast augmentation is a process that your plastic surgeon will instruct you on to help it go smoothly. Here are some general guidelines on the healing and recovery process. For a few weeks after surgery, you will probably have soreness and swelling. You might also have numbness or a burning sensation in your […]
Read MoreJuly 05, 2012 | Breast Surgery
Breast implants are not lifetime devices, according to the FDA. However, no one knows exactly how long an implant will last. Dr. Stephen Li, who has served on three FDA panels that reviewed implant safety, told the New York Times in 2008 that manufacturers’ data suggested silicone implants should last at least ten years. According to […]
Read MoreJune 21, 2012 | Breast Surgery
When considering breast augmentation, the first question most women ask themselves is: What will I look like after surgery? The New You Visualizer is an interactive tool designed to help you find out –in the privacy of your own home. Mentor Worldwide LLC, a leading saline and silicone breast implants manufacturer, has launched a new […]
Read MoreApril 30, 2012 | Breast Surgery
Most women find that determining the right breast implant size is just as difficult as deciding to undergo breast augmentation in the first place. Size matters when it comes to breast augmentation and possessing realistic expectations prior to surgery will result in higher levels of satisfaction. Unfortunately there is no magic formula for determining which […]
Read MoreMarch 08, 2012 | Breast Surgery
Statistics released by the American Cancer Society estimate that more than 39,000 women will die from breast cancer in 2012. This information should be salient with all women, and particularly with women who have undergone breast augmentation. Regular mammograms are the most effective way to detect instances of breast cancer in women. You should never […]
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2012 | Breast Surgery
Beauty is seemingly in the eye of the beholder, as the saying goes. Culturally this holds true as we witness seasonal shifts in everything from clothing style to nail polish color. While plastic surgery may serve as a more dramatic step towards physical beauty, the industry as a whole is not immune to societal trends […]
Read MoreDecember 14, 2011 | Breast Surgery
Women seeking breast reduction surgery over the age of 50 may be at a higher risk of infection when compared to younger women, according to the latest issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Breast reduction surgery also known as reduction mammoplasty, is a procedure […]
Read MoreOctober 26, 2011 | Breast Surgery
In the journal Cancer, a study of 51 women shows “rapid psychological recovery” after TRAM Flap or DIEP flap breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Patients reported marked improvements in psychological, social and sexual well-being. However, both procedures source the grafted tissue from the patient’s abdomen, so lingering abdominal weakness was often reported 3 months after the […]
Read MoreOctober 24, 2011 | Breast Surgery
“Anyone can wear a white coat” says the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, “but not everyone is board certified in plastic surgery.” A new media campaign is spreading awareness about physicians who are performing plastic surgery without the rigorous training of board certified plastic surgeons. “Despite all she’s been through, Denora Rodriquez feels lucky. She […]
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2011 | Body Surgery, Breast Surgery
With the economy worsening and the job marketing growing more competitive every day, making a first impression is more important than ever before. Those who’ve been thinking about improving their appearance with cosmetic surgery, but were unsure they could afford it, can now rest easy. Reducing cosmetic surgery cost is possible, and we’re here to […]
Read MoreSeptember 09, 2011 | Breast Surgery
New data was recently released by the USFDA regarding the safety of silicone breast implants. After two days of discussion with doctors and manufacturers, officials briefed the media about their position. You can read a transcript of the media briefing, during which NPR reporter Nancy Shute asked: how often should women be getting a follow-up […]
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