Do American Women Need to be Worried About the PIP Silicone Breast Implant Debacle?

Posted on Jan 4, 2012 in Breast augmentation, Breast implants, Silicone implants

A French manufacturer of breast implants, Poly Implant Prosthese (PIP), has been in the news worldwide and for all the wrong reasons. Inferior quality breast implants that break easily. Usage […]

Can One’s Body Really “Swallow” a Breast Implant?

Posted on Dec 17, 2011 in Breast cancer, Breast implants, Breast reconstruction

A few days ago, there were countless headlines and stories in the media about a woman whose breast implant was “swallowed” by her body while doing Pilates. These were in […]

The Incision Used in Breast Augmentation Can Affect the Sensation of the Nipple-Areola Complex

Posted on Oct 24, 2011 in Breast augmentation, Nipple-areola complex

The incision that I have always preferred for a breast augmentation is the inframammary one (with rare exceptions). The reasons have been many including the relatively inconspicuous location and healing […]

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Arizona Plastic Surgeon on Choosing the Right Practice

Posted on Sep 8, 2011 in News/Press

Breast augmentation is the most popular form of surgical cosmetic enhancement according to the latest study from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). At his Arizona […]

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Arizona Plastic Surgeon Reflects Statistics on Breast Augmentation

Posted on Jul 20, 2011 in Breast augmentation, Breast implants, News/Press

Of the more than 9.3 million cosmetic enhancement procedures performed in 2010, breast augmentation was the most common form of surgical enhancement according to the latest study from […]

Breast Reduction Surgery Can Be a Total Winner for the Competitive Female Athlete

Posted on Jun 28, 2011 in Breast reduction

Breast reduction surgery effectively reduces or eliminates symptoms that many women with very large breasts experience such as neck, back and shoulder pain, rashes, skin breakdown, fatigue and discomfort associated […]

Silicone Breast Implants and the Cost Effectiveness and Accuracy of MRI’s to Screen for Rupture

Posted on May 30, 2011 in Breast augmentation, Breast implants, Breast reconstruction, Silicone implants

As a result of research and technological advancements, there have been fundamental improvements in the design and construction of silicone breast implants over the years. These have translated into breast […]

What’s the Story on the “Gummy Bear” Breast Implants?

Posted on Mar 20, 2011 in Breast augmentation, Breast implants, Breast reconstruction, Gummy bear silicone implants, Silicone implants

The term “gummy bear” breast implants has been used in the public realm for several years now yet most people know little about them. What they have heard is that […]

Patients’ Choice Winner 2010

Posted on Feb 28, 2011 in News/Press

We are very proud to announce that Dr. Steven Turkeltaub has been chosen as a recipient of the prestigious Patients’ Choice Award for 2010. This honor recognizes those physicians across […]

Exercising After a Breast Augmentation

Posted on Feb 23, 2011 in Breast augmentation

A very common question that many women have who are considering a breast augmentation is what their exercise restrictions will be following surgery. They might have heard or read different […]

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