August 18, 2011 | Breast Surgery
Gwyneth Paltrow apparently isn’t a fan of injectable products, but she does think breast enhancement is worth considering, at least after pregnancy and breast feeding. A recent article in the German magazine OK! got the scoop on Paltrow’s opinions about cosmetic surgery. She reportedly said that among the popular cosmetic enhancements, Botox and silicone are […]
Read MoreJuly 29, 2011 | Breast Surgery
A recent study finds that obese women are nearly 12 times more likely than non-obese women to experience a complication during breast surgery, such as reduction, augmentation or reconstruction. Authors of the study at Johns Hopkins University say they reviewed insurance claims of 2,403 obese patients and 5,597 normal weight patients who had breast procedures […]
Read MoreJuly 13, 2011 | Breast Surgery
Every woman who decides to have breast augmentation surgery does so for her own reasons. After making the choice to have breast augmentation, there are additional choices to make before surgery. For example, women who are considering breast augmentation surgery must decide whether they prefer saline or silicone breast implants. In 2010, silicone breast implants […]
Read MoreJune 20, 2011 | Breast Surgery
A new procedure that transfers a patient’s own fat to the breast, after expanding breast tissue before the surgery, can double the patient’s breast size, according to a recent study in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The procedure, which builds upon previous successes and innovations in fat transfer for
Read MoreMay 31, 2011 | Breast Surgery, Facial Surgery
A new fat grafting procedure tested in the U.K. seems to offer patients a new choice for their breast reconstruction surgery. The adipose-derived regenerative cell (ADRC) fat grafting procedure, also known as RESTORE, was developed by a San Diego-based regenerative medicine company called Cytori Therapeutics. Many researchers, surgeons, and companies are seeking ever better ways […]
Read MoreMay 31, 2011 | Breast Surgery
After a recent British survey revealed that more than a quarter of cosmetic procedure patients were newly divorced women, Good Morning America decided to explored this trend. Is post-divorce cosmetic surgery a confidence-booster or some type of revenge? Alicia Hunter, who is 43 and a mom of two, lost 60 pounds, got breast implants […]
Read MoreApril 08, 2011 | Breast Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery
According to a new study by the NHS Information Centre, it seems that women who delay reconstructive breast surgery following their mastectomies are happier with the results than those women who had immediate breast reconstruction. Researchers found that 76 percent of the women who decided to wait were satisfied with their new breast’s appearance, while […]
Read MoreMarch 23, 2011 | Breast Surgery
A recent article in the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has revealed that a number of women treated with mastectomy were not well-informed about breast reconstruction. Since these patients were heavily involved in making serious decisions about treatment with their doctors, study authors Clara N. Lee and her colleagues fear that breast reconstruction patients […]
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2011 | Breast Surgery
Two different women with different problems, both related to their breasts, recently appeared on the TODAY show. Erica wanted to undergo a breast augmentation, while Jeanne was prepared for a breast reduction to help improve her body proportion and relieve discomfort. Both women appeared on TODAY show about 2 weeks after surgery. Visit msnbc.com […]
Read MoreFebruary 11, 2011 | Body Surgery, Breast Surgery
Moms are usually overjoyed after the birth of a child, but they also find it hard to restore their bodies to a youthful shape. In these cases, some women elect to have a series of cosmetic surgery procedures called the “mommy makeover,” which typically includes a tummy tuck, liposuction, and a breast lift or augmentation. […]
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