May 28, 2013 | Breast Surgery
Today more than ever, women have a choice as to what they can do regarding breast reconstruction. The two main procedures – implants and tissue flap procedures – offer a variety of options. During consultations, your plastic surgeon will guide you toward a breast reconstruction type that works to achieve your appearance goals after mastectomy […]
Read MoreMay 21, 2013 | Plastic Surgeon
Social sites like Facebook and Twitter have become useful tools for the modern plastic surgery practice, according to a study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. To find out more about the ways in which plastic surgeons use social media, doctors at UCLA sent anonymous surveys to over 5,000 plastic surgeons. The survey inquired about […]
Read MoreMay 14, 2013 | Breast Surgery
“I hope that other women can benefit from my experience” writes Angelina Jolie in a candid New York Times column published today. The actress and director revealed that she recently chose to have a double mastectomy after doctors told her she had the breast cancer gene BRCA1, meaning Jolie has an (estimated) 87 percent risk […]
Read MoreMay 07, 2013 | Cosmetic Injections
Juvederm could be FDA approved for cheek augmentation later this year. A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel has recommended that the agency approve Juvéderm Voluma XC for cheek augmentation. Approval would make Juvederm the first injectable dermal filler with FDA indications for mid-face volume restoration. A gel composed of hyaluronic acid suspended in phosphate […]
Read MoreApril 28, 2013 | Breast Surgery
While text messaging started out as a fad among teenagers, today its widespread use has extended to breast reconstruction after mastectomy. A recent study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery found that text messaging between the patient and surgeon led to faster recovery times. Women who exchanged texts with their surgeon made significantly fewer clinic visits […]
Read MoreApril 20, 2013 | Breast Surgery
3D imaging technology lets you see your new look before surgery One of the biggest roadblocks for women who consider breast augmentation surgery is a sense of uncertainty about the possible results. No matter how many glowing patient testimonials or gorgeous before-and-after photos they’re shown, prospective patients are always asking themselves one little question in […]
Read MoreApril 14, 2013 | Body Surgery
Preliminary study shows lasting weight loss after abdominoplasty There may be an alternative to the so-called traditional gastric bypass. Although it and other bariatric surgeries can help achieve and maintain permanent weight loss, they are generally limited to the morbidly obese with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater. The tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), […]
Read MoreApril 07, 2013 | Breast Surgery
New system could provide a more convenient tissue expansion procedure. Until recently, tissue expansion, a procedure that enables the body to grow extra skin in breast reconstruction, was limited to injections, which involved time-consuming office visits. A silicone balloon expander was inserted under the skin near the area to be repaired, then gradually filled with […]
Read MoreMarch 25, 2013 | Breast Surgery
If you’re about to get breast reconstruction, you have options like: Implant reconstruction or autologous? Delayed or immediate? Saline implants or silicone implants? Your plastic surgeon can guide you through these choices. When it comes to implants, a recent study of women who chose round vs. anatomical “shaped” silicone implants may help you even further. […]
Read MoreMarch 13, 2013 | Breast Surgery
March 21, 2013 from 5-7 pm at Meridian Park Hospital CHEC center will be a an event promoting awareness for breast cancer reconstruction and other breast cancer rights/options. BRAVE stands for Breast Restoration Advocacy Education. The idea is to let people know that there is a federal law that states that if an insurance company […]
Read MoreMarch 11, 2013 | Breast Surgery
New Implant Offers Natural Looking Silhouette and Cohesive Gel Recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the Natrelle 410 breast implant offers yet another option for women undergoing breast reconstruction. Unlike the “round” look usually found in implants, the anatomically shaped silhouette closely mirrors the natural curves of a woman’s breast while remaining soft […]
Read MoreMarch 02, 2013 | Plastic Surgeon
With nearly 20 million procedures in 2012, cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries show few signs of sagging. As the economy experienced gains in 2012, so did cosmetic plastic surgery, with an overall increase of 5 percent since 2011. According to statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), some 14.6 million cosmetic plastic surgery […]
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