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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 […]

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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

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Which Procedures Are Part of A Mommy Makeover?

Mommy Makeover is a term that brings about the idea of a procedure that will bring back a woman’s pre-pregnancy figure, but this is only partially true. It is a suite of procedures that will help recent mothers get back to their pre-pregnancy appearance. Because each woman’s body is different and each woman will experience

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Quick Look At Breast Augmentation Numbers

As one of the top plastic surgery procedures, breast augmentation has evolved from the use of crude materials to the high tech saline and silicone implants that are used today. According to the info-graphic released by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), before the high tech solutions of today, women

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Breast Implants Improve Quality of Life, Study Shows

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

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What to Expect After Breast Augmentation

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

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How Often Should Breast Implants Be Replaced?

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

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Mentor Worldwide Launches Breast Augmentation Educational Campaign

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

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Make Your Own Breast Implant Sizers

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

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Mammograms After Breast Augmentation

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

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