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FDA Issues Report on Extremely Rare Occurrence of ALCL In A Few Women With Breast Implants
The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) just issued a press release regarding the appearance of a very rare type of cancer that has been found in some women who have either […]
Continue ReadingA Unique Way to Check Out Bras … and Do So With Your Significant Other!
Do you find searching for an attractive bra a frustrating or boring experience? The lingerie company La Senza, a subsidiary of the Limited Brands which also owns Victoria’s Secret, might […]
Continue ReadingSilicone Breast Implants Are The Overwhelming Implant Preference of Women
For any breast procedure requiring the placement of breast implants, my patients are offered the option of using either silicone or saline implants. This would include women who are considering […]
Continue ReadingEffective Results From Breast Reduction Surgery: From a “G” to a “C” Bra
Taking into consideration all major cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures, women who have had breast reduction surgery are the happiest and most satisfied patients. To put this into perspective, […]
Continue ReadingCosmetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery and Smoking
It is universally accepted that smoking is bad for you and your health. Not only is it unequivocally associated with premature aging, both physiologically and in appearance, but also with […]
Continue ReadingBreast Revision Surgery In A Woman Who Had Multiple Previous Reconstructive Procedures
Breast revision surgery is very commonly performed for both cosmetic and reconstructive breast procedures including breast augmentation, breast lifts, breast reduction and breast reconstruction. The reasons can be many including […]
Continue ReadingThe Limited Incision Periareolar Mastopexy Severely Sacrifices Breast Shape and Aesthetics
A periareolar mastopexy, which is also called a purse string, doughnut (donut) or circumareolar mastopexy, is a technique used for breast lifts that employs just one incision which is situated […]
Continue ReadingThe Appearance of the Nipple-Areola Complex in a Free Nipple Graft Breast Reduction
Though the overriding goals in breast reduction surgery are to adequately decrease the sizes of the breasts and to obtain reasonable contours after doing so, the final appearances of the […]
Continue ReadingIndentation of the Shoulders is a Common Finding in Women Seeking Breast Reduction Surgery
Women with naturally large breasts frequently experience several common and uncomfortable symptoms and physical findings. These may include pains in the shoulder, neck and back, fatigue, indentation and irritation of […]
Continue ReadingA Noticeable Disadvantage of the Armpit Incision for Breast Augmentation
The armpit incision for a breast enlargement, also known as the axillary approach, is fairly popular for a variety of reasons including the desire for some women not to have […]
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