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February 22, 2013 | Breast Surgery

New Option in Autologous Breast Reconstruction

Nipple-sparing mastectomy uses patient’s own tissue “Nipple-sparing” procedures are a relatively new but increasingly popular option for women undergoing reconstructive breast surgery. In these procedures, the surgeon preserves the nipple-areola complex (NAC) for immediate use. Although technically challenging and requiring careful planning, a nipple-sparing mastectomy with autologous (using one’s own tissue) breast reconstruction can be […]

February 16, 2013 | Breast Surgery

Breast augmentation can make you happier

Recent survey reveals higher satisfaction and quality of life after augmentation While undergoing reconstructive surgery and subsequent augmentation may not always be a woman’s first choice, it can lead to increased satisfaction and quality of life, according to a recent article in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal. Using a questionnaire, the BREAST-Q, to analyze patient-reported reactions […]

February 08, 2013 | Breast Surgery

Exercising after Reconstruction: How Much, When, How Long

Breast surgery can affect your shoulder and arm One of the biggest questions out of the gate after reconstructive surgery is: When can I resume normal activity and exercise? The answer varies with each woman and situation and depends on the type of procedure and amount of surgery involved. And indeed, the various surgeries can […]

February 06, 2013 | Breast Surgery

Lumpectomy Beats Mastectomy in Early Stage Breast Cancer Survival

Study shows that, for early-stage breast cancers, survival rates are higher for women opting for lumpectomy rather than mastectomy A new study questions previous research that lumpectomy and mastectomy are similarly effective in terms of beating breast cancer. Published online in the journal Cancer, the study revealed that, in early stage breast cancer, “lumpectomy is […]

January 27, 2013 | Breast Surgery

National Statistics Show Rise in Immediate Breast Reconstruction

Research shows that more women are opting for immediate breast reconstruction with implants. Researchers are somewhat flummoxed by a new bump in breast reconstruction. Not only are more women undergoing immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy, according to the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, but an increasing number are opting for implants, rather than […]

January 18, 2013 | Breast Surgery

Two for One: Combining Breast Augmentation and Lift

Recent study investigates safety of single-procedure breast lift surgery and breast augmentation with implants While not without risk, the “two-for-one” approach of combining breast lift surgery (mastopexy) and breast augmentation with implants can be as safe as single-procedure surgery, according to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the medical journal of the ASPS. “With appropriate patient selection […]

January 07, 2013 | Breast Surgery

Silicone Breast Implants: A 50-Year Retrospective

Once controversial, they are now safer and more effective than ever Throughout their half-century history, silicone breast implants have been the subject of heated debate. Few medical devices have experienced such longevity, despite being banned by the FDA for 14 years, from 1992-2006. And breast enhancement remains among most popular cosmetic procedures. According to the […]

January 02, 2013 | Plastic Surgeon

Testing the Waters of Medical Tourism

Find-a-Surgeon tool helps locate the best possible care While traveling to a tropical locale to get inexpensive plastic surgery may sound like the best of both worlds during these frigid winter months, the realities can be quite chilling. Although a recent survey claimed that one in five people would consider going to another country for […]

December 31, 2012 | Facial Surgery

Ethnic Plastic Surgery, When Less Is More

Ethnic plastic surgery is hardly new. In the early part of the 20th century, European Jews opted for smaller, straighter noses and Irish Americans for flattened ears, all in the interest of looking more “American.” Today, almost the opposite is true – while people of all ethnicities choose plastic surgery, many want to reshape themselves […]

December 20, 2012 | Reconstructive Surgery

Weighing in On Breast Reconstruction

Study Correlates High BMI With Increased Risk During Implant Breast Reconstruction Whether to have implants or free flap breast reconstruction is among the many decisions women face after a mastectomy. Your weight and body mass index (BMI) may have a major impact on which procedure will be safest and most successful. Obesity is known to […]

December 12, 2012 | Cosmetic Surgery for Men

Solutions For The Biggest Complaints Men Have About Their Bodies

Even though men aren’t known for being open about their bodies, they do have their own list of bodily woes. This is why there has been an increase in guys seeking out the services of a plastic surgeon over the years. Especially for men who are entering middle age, when physical woes are more readily […]

December 07, 2012 | Facial Surgery

UK Study Shows Facelifts Maintain Youthful Looks

According to British and Scottish researchers, for more than five years after their procedure, three-fourths of facelift patients continued to look younger than they did before the operation. Even though some areas of the patient’s face showed some signs of aging, a range of assessments showed long lasting results, according to Dr. Barry M. Jones […]